HPPSC Naib Tehsildar Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022 – HP General Studies

By | July 8, 2017

Initially, an objective type Screening Test of two hours’ duration will be conducted consisting of one paper of General Knowledge of 120 questions of multiple choice answers for short listing candidates for the Main Examination. 

1. The number of candidates to be called for (Main) written examination will be 20 times of the total number of posts advertised. The candidates having been declared qualified in the Screening test will be entitled for admission to the (Main) written examination consisting of four papers. The candidate(s) shall have to pass all the four subjects. Provided further that marks obtained by the candidates in the main examination (written part as well as interview) would determine their final ranking. In the event of a tie, order of merit shall be determined in accordance with highest marks secured in the viva-voce and shall the marks in the viva-voce of the candidates who tie be equal, then the order of merit shall be decided in accordance with the highest marks obtained by such candidates in the aggregate of the written examination.  

2. The number of vacancies of similar qualifications as may be received from the Govt. up to the conduct of Screening test may be included, if necessary, for the purpose of selection of candidates on the basis of aforesaid Screening test / Examination.

3. The candidates who are declared qualified in the Screening test shall be required to submit requisite documents in support of their eligibility for Main written examination separately on the prescribed application form, which will be uploaded on the official website of the Commission after declaration of result of Screening Test for the post(s) of Naib Tehsildar, ‘A’ Class. 

4. There will be following subjects for the (Main) examination for the direct recruits i.e. Naib Tehsildar (‘A’ Class) candidates:- 

Syllabus Naib Tehsildar HPPSC

The candidates shall have to pass all four subjects. Any candidate, failing in any one of the above subjects shall be treated as not to have qualified for the said examination. The candidates, who will qualify for the above mentioned main written examination on the basis of merit; shall be called for Viva-Voce Test/personal interview. 

5. The total number of candidates to be called for viva-voce on the basis of written examination shall be three times of the total number of posts advertised. The marks obtained by the candidates in the Main written examination as well as in the viva-voce would determine their final merit. 

Syllabus for the Prelims examination of Naib Tehsildar post:

Syllabus for Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination for the post of Naib Tehsildar (‘A’ Class) 

Paper of 02 hours duration consisting of 120 marks (General Knowledge) (Objective type).

a)  History, Geography and Socio-Economic development of Himachal Pradesh. = 30 Marks 

Suggested Reading: Himachal Pradesh GK Book 

b)  Knowledge of current events of National and International importance and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject.   = 50 Marks 

Suggested Reading: The Indian Express+The Tribune,  and anyone monthly Current Affairs Magzine. 

c)  Paper will also include questions on Modern History (From 1857 onwards) of India, Indian culture, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Geography of India and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.    = 40 Marks 

Suggested Reading: Modern History (Spectrum’s) + Indian Culture + Indian Polity (Laxmikant) + Indian Economy + Geography of India + Teachings of MK Gandhi 

Syllabus for Main Examination of Naib Tehsildar Post:

Paper-1

General Knowledge & Current Affairs 

Marks: 100

Duration: 2 hrs

a) History, Geography and Socio-Economic development of Himachal Pradesh. = 20 Marks 

b) Knowledge of current events of National and International importance and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. = 40 Marks 

c) Paper will also include questions on Modern History (From 1857 onwards) of India, Indian culture, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Geography of India and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.    = 40 Marks 

Suggested Reading: All Books that were recommended for the Prelims Exam. 


Paper-2

General English

Marks: 50

Duration-1 hour 30 min

Candidates will be required to answer questions designed to test their understanding of English and workmen like use of words. Some of the questions will be devised to test their reasoning power, their capacity to perceive implications and their ability to distinguish between the important and the less important. 

Suggested Reading: English Grammar (Wren & Martin)


Paper-3

English Essay

Marks-50

Duration-1 hour 30 min


Paper-4 

Hindi

Marks-50

Duration-1 hour 30 min

  1. Translation of an English passage into Hindi. 
  2. Explanation of Hindi passage in Prose and Poetry in the same language. 
  3. Composition (Idioms, corrections etc.).

Suggested Reading: Hindi Grammar (Lucent’s)

Read more: Previous Year Papers Naib-Tehsildar

3 thoughts on “HPPSC Naib Tehsildar Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022 – HP General Studies

  1. idontno

    Few Queries:
    1) Will there be negative marking?
    2) What has been the cutoff generally like in preceeding years?
    3) How much time do we get for Mains post Pre?
    4) About Job profile: How many years does it take for NT to reach Tehsildaar?

    Thanks

    Reply
    1. HP General Studies Post author

      Few Queries:
      1) Will there be negative marking? – 0.25 for Prelims
      2) What has been the cutoff generally like in preceeding years? – 78-80
      3) How much time do we get for Mains post Pre? – 3 months minimum
      4) About Job profile: How many years does it take for NT to reach Tehsildaar? – 3 to 5 years

      Reply

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