Paribhashik Shabdavali: Official Hindi Equivalents — Patwari Notes
The standard Hindi technical terms for English administrative words like Notification, Circular, Memorandum, and Reminder — a topic directly asked about in real Patwari PYQs, with comparisons and a memory trick.
- Official Hindi (Rajbhasha)
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What is Paribhashik Shabdavali (technical/administrative vocabulary)?
Paribhashik shabdavali refers to the fixed Hindi words that are used, in a standardised way, in government/administrative work in place of English technical and office terms (Notification, Circular, Memorandum, etc.). The Department of Official Language (Rajbhasha Vibhag) of the Government of India decides these words, so that the same word is used across all government offices, with no confusion.
This topic is important in the exam for a post like Patwari in the Rajasthan government, because a patwari's own work is tied to government revenue documents (notices, notifications, circulars, etc.) — which is why the exam asks for the correct Hindi equivalent of a given English technical term.
Common administrative technical terms
| English word | Hindi technical term |
|---|---|
| Notification | अधिसूचना |
| Circular | परिपत्र |
| Memorandum | ज्ञापन |
| Reminder | अनुस्मारक |
| Endorsement | पृष्ठांकन |
| Agenda | कार्यसूची |
| Draft | प्रारूप |
| Minutes (of meeting) | कार्यवृत्त |
| Gazette | राजपत्र |
| Tender | निविदा |
| Deputation | प्रतिनियुक्ति |
| Ordinance | अध्यादेश |
| Provision | प्रावधान |
| Requisition | अधियाचना |
| Sanction | स्वीकृति |
| Compliance | अनुपालन |
| Verification | सत्यापन |
| Application | आवेदन-पत्र |
These words are standardised by the Department of Official Language and used uniformly across government offices — for the exam, it's more effective to learn them by spotting them in everyday government documents than by rote memorisation.
The difference between 'ज्ञापन' and 'परिपत्र'
The exam often mixes up similar-looking technical terms. 'परिपत्र' (Circular) is a notice sent to several offices/officials at once, while 'ज्ञापन' (Memorandum) is a brief official notice or request on a specific subject. 'अधिसूचना' (Notification) is the formal, public announcement of a rule, policy, or decision, which is usually published in the Gazette (राजपत्र).
Memory trick / exam tip
Associate 'अधिसूचना' with 'अधिकारिक सूचना' ('official notice' — a formal announcement), associate 'अनुस्मारक' with 'स्मरण कराने वाला' ('something that reminds' — Reminder), and associate 'पृष्ठांकन' with 'पृष्ठ पर अंकित टिप्पणी' ('a note marked on the page' — Endorsement, i.e. writing a further note on a document).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hindi technical term for 'Notification'?+
The Hindi technical term for 'Notification' is 'अधिसूचना' — it is the formal, public announcement of a rule or decision.
What is the suitable Hindi word for 'Reminder'?+
The suitable Hindi technical term for 'Reminder' is 'अनुस्मारक'.
What is the difference between 'परिपत्र' and 'ज्ञापन'?+
'परिपत्र' (Circular) is a notice sent to several offices at once, while 'ज्ञापन' (Memorandum) is a brief official notice or request on a specific subject.
What is Paribhashik Shabdavali?+
Standardised Hindi words used in place of English technical terms in administrative/government work are called paribhashik shabdavali, and they are decided by the Department of Official Language.