Punjab Patwari Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern, Syllabus Topics

The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) is responsible for conducting the Punjab Patwari examination to recruit eligible candidates for Patwari posts. Candidates preparing for the Punjab Patwari are advised to thoroughly review the syllabus to understand the topics covered, the marking scheme, and other essential details. In this article, we will provide a detailed overview of the Punjab Patwari Syllabus 2025 to help candidates outperform in the exam.

Punjab Patwari Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

For the year 2025, PSSSB will release the Punjab Patwari Recruitment 2025 for 1001 (expected) Patwari posts. The selection of candidates for the Patwari post will be based on their performance in the written examination. Knowing the Punjab Patwari Syllabus 2025 provides candidates with a clear roadmap for their preparation. It enables them to create a structured study plan, allocating appropriate time to each section based on its weightage in the exam.

Punjab Patwari Syllabus 2025
Organization Name	Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB)
Post Name	Patwari
Vacancies	1001 (expected)
Category	Syllabus
Types of Questions	Multiple-type objective questions
Total Questions	150
Total Marks	150
Time Duration	2 hours and 30 minutes
Negative Marking	Part A: No negative marking Part B: 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
Selection Process	Written Examination and Document Verification and Counseling
Official Website	https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/.

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Punjab Patwari Selection Process

The selection process for Punjab Patwari involves a written examination, document verification, and counseling. Those candidates who will clear the written examination will be called for the verification of original documents, followed by the counseling round. If candidates have equal marks, their date of birth will be considered, and the older candidate will have higher merit if their ages are the same. The candidate with higher educational qualification marks will be given priority.

Written Examination
Document Verification
Counseling

Punjab Patwari Exam Pattern 2025

Punjab Patwari Syllabus consists of two parts, Part A and Part B. Part A is a qualifying test of Punjabi Language equivalent to Matriculation standard. Part-B will consist of questions from General Knowledge and Current Affairs, English, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability, Punjabi, Punjab History and Culture and ICT. Here we have discussed the Punjab Patwari Exam Pattern 2025.

In the Punjab Patwari Exam, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) will be asked
Punjab Patwari Exam will be held in offline mode
The exam would be of 2 hours, 30 minutes
The Exam will consist of two parts (Part A and Part B)

Punjab Patwari Exam Pattern for Part A

There will be no negative marking in Part-A
If a candidate scores a minimum of 50% marks (25 marks) in Part 'A', then only Part 'B' will be evaluated

Punjab Patwari Exam Pattern for Part A
Part	Topic	No. of Questions	Marks
A	Punjabi (Qualifying Nature)	50	50
Total		50	50

Punjab Patwari Exam Pattern for Part B

There will be negative marking in Part-B
Each question carries 1 mark
For every wrong answer, 1/4th mark will be deducted
The merit list of candidates who will qualify Part-'A' will be prepared on the basis of marks secured by candidates in Part-B

Punjab Patwari Exam Pattern for Part B
Part	Topics	No. of Questions	Marks
B	General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English, Logical Reasoning Mental Punjabi, ability, Punjab History, Culture, ICT	100	100
Total		100	100

Punjab Patwari Syllabus 2025

The topic-wise detailed syllabus has been covered in this section of the article. The candidates preparing for the upcoming Punjab Patwari Examination must not skip any of the topics mentioned below, as all topics hold equal importance in the exam. Bookmark this page and make notes of each topic separately, as this would be a great help at the time of revision.

Punjab Patwari Syllabus for Part A

This section covers the syllabus for Part A, which is qualifying in nature. Candidates are advised to make note of the paper according to the syllabus.

Punjab Patwari Syllabus for Part A
S. No.	Topics
1	ਜੀਵਨੀ ਅਤੇ ਰਚਨਾਵਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ:- ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ, ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ, ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਜੀ, ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ, ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ, ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ।
2	ਵਿਰੋਧਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ, ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ।
3	ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ।
4	ਅਖਾਣ।
5	ਸਬਦ ਦੇ ਭੇਦ।
6	ਅਗੇਤਰ/ਪਿਛੇਤਰ।
7	ਵਚਨ ਬਦਲੋ ਤੇ ਲਿੰਗ ਬਦਲੋ।
8	ਵਿਸ਼ਰਾਮ ਚਿੰਨ੍ਹ।
9	ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ/ ਵਾਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਕਰਕੇ ਲਿਖੋ।
10	ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਰੂਪ।
11	ਅੰਕਾਂ, ਮਹੀਨੇ, ਦਿਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਰੂਪ।
12	ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ।
13	ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ।
14	ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਸਭਿਆਚਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ।

Punjab Patwari Syllabus for Part B

Part B of Punjab Patwari Syllabus consists of General knowledge and current affairs of national and international importance, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, English, Punjab History and culture, etc.

Punjab Patwari Syllabus for Part B
S. No.	Topics	Marks
1	General knowledge and current affairs of national and international importance, including: Political issues Environment issues Current Affairs Science and Technology Economic issues History of Punjab, 14th century onwards History of India with special reference to the Indian freedom struggle movement Sports Cinema and literature	25
2	Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability: Verbal reasoning: coding, decoding, analogy, classification, series, direction sense test, relations, mathematical operations, time test, odd man out problems Nonverbal reasoning: series, analogy, and classification Basic numerical skills, Percentage, Number system, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Number series, Average Problems based on Ages, Profit & Loss, Partnership and Mixture, Simple and Compound Interest Work and Time, Time and Distance Mensuration and Data Interpretation	25
3	English:- Basic Grammar, Subject and Verb, Adjectives and Adverbs, Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Fill in the Blanks, Correction in Sentences, Idioms and their meanings Spell Checks, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Direct and Indirect Speech, Active and Passive Voice, Correction in Sentences, etc.	12
4	यंताघीः- ਸ਼ੁੱਧ-ਅਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਸ਼ਬਦਜੋੜ, ਅਗੇਤਰ ਅਤੇ ਪਿਛੇਤਰ, ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ/ਵਿਰੋਧੀਸ਼ਬਦ, ਨਾਂਵ, ਪੜਨਾਂਵ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਰਿਆ ਦੀਆਂ ਕਿਸਮਾਂ ਤੇ ਸਹੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ, ਲਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਵਚਨ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਖਾਣ ਤੇ ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ, ਅੰਗਰੇਜੀ ਤੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਅਤੇ ਬਹੁਤੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਥਾਂ ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਆਦਿ।	13
5	ICT Basics of computers, network & internet, and use of office productivity tools like Word, Spreadsheet & PowerPoint	9
6	Punjab History and Culture: Physical features of Punjab and its ancient history. Social, religious, and economic life in Punjab Development of Language & literature and Arts in Punjab, Social and culture of Punjab during Afgan/Mughal Rule, Bhakti Movement, Sufism, Teachings/History of Sikh Gurus and Saints in Punjab, Adi Granth, Sikh Rulers, Freedom movements of Punjab.	16
Total Marks		100

FAQs

The Punjab Patwari syllabus has been discussed in the article.

In part A of Punjab Patwari Syllabus there is no negative marking while in Part B 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Candidates will be given 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam.

Candidates will be selected for Punjab Patwari Examination 2025 on the basis of their performance in written examination. Those candidates who clear the written examination will be called for document verification followed by counseling.