Arunachal Pradesh Revenue / Patwari / Lekhpal
Introduction
State Revenue recruitment for Patwari, Revenue Inspector, and Lekhpal posts in Arunachal Pradesh land-revenue administration.
- Conducting body: Arunachal Pradesh Revenue Department / APSSB
- Scope: State
- Region: Arunachal Pradesh
- Department: Revenue Department (AP)
- Posts: Patwari, Revenue Inspector, Lekhpal
- Mode: Online
- Official site: apssb.nic.in
The Arunachal Pradesh Revenue / Patwari / Lekhpal recruitment fills posts in the state's land-revenue administration — maintaining land records, supporting revenue collection, and assisting field-level administration. Conducted by the AP Revenue Department / APSSB per notification. Career path: Patwari / Lekhpal → Revenue Inspector → Tehsildar.
Services and Posts
- Patwari: 12th pass or equivalent
- Revenue Inspector: Graduate
- Lekhpal: as prescribed in notification
Exam Body and Conduct
AP Revenue Department / APSSB releases notifications on apssb.nic.in, accepts online applications, and conducts the written test.
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | AP Revenue Dept / APSSB |
| Posts | Patwari, Revenue Inspector, Lekhpal |
| Stages | Written → DV → Skill/Computer (if specified) |
| Mode | Online |
| Pay | Level 3–5 (post-wise) |
| Official site | apssb.nic.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Patwari: 12th pass or equivalent (per notification)
- Revenue Inspector: Graduate (per notification)
- Lekhpal: as prescribed
Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years (relaxation per AP rules: APST, SC/ST, OBC, PwD, Women, Ex-servicemen)
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- AP domicile may be required; APST preference per state policy.
Reservation
Per Arunachal Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| APST | As per AP rules |
| Vertical | General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS |
| Horizontal | Women, PwBD, other applicable |
- Exact breakup per official notification.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. Written Examination (screening)
2. Document Verification
3. Computer / Skill Test (if specified)
Written Exam
| Component | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 hours | None mentioned |
| Mathematics | 100 | 2 hours | None mentioned |
| Revenue-related topics | 100 | 2 hours | None mentioned |
Syllabus
General Knowledge
Current affairs, polity, geography, history, economy, general science, national/state developments.
Mathematics
Number system, percentages, ratio, average, profit-loss, SI/CI, time-work, distance, DI, basic algebra.
Revenue / Land Administration
Land revenue administration, land records, survey & settlement, mutation/registration, revenue collection, Patwari/RI duties, local procedures.
AP GK
Districts/HQ, rivers/valleys, culture/tribes, state history, admin structure, economy/schemes, institutions.
How to Apply
1. Visit https://apssb.nic.in
2. Read latest notification.
3. Register with mobile + email.
4. Fill details; upload photo, signature, certs.
5. Pay the fee, if applicable.
6. Submit; print acknowledgment.
Documents
ID, educational certs, domicile/APST docs, category cert, photo, signature.
Application Fee
- As prescribed per cycle (check APSSB notice before payment).
Previous Year History
Notified cycle-wise, post-wise (Patwari / Revenue Inspector / Lekhpal). Exact vacancy/category figures per latest APSSB notice.
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
- Pay: Level 3–5 (post-wise) + DA, HRA (where applicable), travel/field allowances, pension benefits.
- Growth: Patwari/Lekhpal → Revenue Inspector → Tehsildar (dept rules).
Preparation
- Build basics: arithmetic, GK, revenue concepts
- Study AP-specific: geography, admin, tribal/cultural facts
- Revise + practice: mocks, PYPs, short notes
- 3–6 month plan
Career Path
Patwari / Lekhpal → Revenue Inspector → Tehsildar (promotion per dept rules).
FAQs
1. What is AP Revenue/Patwari/Lekhpal exam?
State recruitment for land-revenue posts (Patwari, RI, Lekhpal) in AP.
2. Conducting body?
AP Revenue Department / APSSB.
3. Posts?
Patwari, Revenue Inspector, Lekhpal.
4. Official website?
apssb.nic.in.
5. Patwari qualification?
12th pass or equivalent.
6. Revenue Inspector qualification?
Graduate.
7. Age limit?
18–40 years (relaxation per AP rules).
8. AP domicile/APST?
Domicile may be required; APST preference per policy.
9. Selection process?
Written → DV → skill/computer (if specified).
10. Written exam?
Yes — main stage.
11. Syllabus subjects?
GK, Maths, Revenue topics, AP GK.
12. Negative marking?
None mentioned.
13. Exam duration/marks?
~2 hours, ~100 marks per paper (verify in notification).
14. How to apply?
Online at apssb.nic.in.
15. Documents for apply?
Educational, domicile/APST, category, photo, signature.
16. Reservation policy?
AP govt policy — category + horizontal (Women, PwBD).
17. Salary/pay level?
Level 3–5 (post-wise).
18. Patwari role?
Land records, revenue admin, field land/property work.
19. Career progression?
Patwari/Lekhpal → RI → Tehsildar.
20. Vacancies/cutoffs/notices?
APSSB website.
Official Sources
- APSSB: https://apssb.nic.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in