The Public Service Commission, West Bengal, is recruiting Sub-Surveyors for the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys under Advertisement No. 22/2024. There are 1145 permanent posts on offer. The role involves survey and land records work in the state's land records establishment, and the recruitment is being conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission, the state's central recruiting body for government services.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 202622/2024
Total Vacancies
1145
Last Date
09 Nov
20 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 09 Nov 2026 · 20 days left
- Notification14 Oct
- Applications Open20 Oct
About WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- West Bengal Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 22/2024
- Post Name
- Sub-Surveyor
- Job Location
- West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC and EWS are subject to West Bengal eligibility and certificate requirements; candidates from other states belonging to these categories may apply against unreserved vacancies)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 21–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- One year of prescribed experience in Survey and Settlement work involving modern survey techniques, required only for candidates applying through the two-year Surveyor ITI certificate route. Experience must be from a Government-empanelled organization or an Indian GIS/surveying company recognized under the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme with at least three years of experience in preparing large-scale maps and land records, and must be gained through full-time relevant employment by the application closing date.
- Pay Scale
- Pay Level 7 - Rs. 24,700 to Rs. 63,900
Vacancy Breakdown
Sub-Surveyor
1145
OBC 80SC 229ST 69EWS 104
| Post Name | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Surveyor | 80 | 229 | 69 | 104 | 1145 |
Eligibility Details
Sub-Surveyor - Educational Qualification and Experience
Route 1 - Survey Engineering Diploma: Passed Madhyamik or equivalent examination and completed a three-year Diploma in Survey Engineering from a recognized institute affiliated with AICTE or the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education. Route 2 - Surveyor ITI Certificate: Passed Madhyamik or equivalent examination and completed a two-year Surveyor certificate course from a recognized Industrial Training Institute, along with one year of prescribed experience in Survey and Settlement work involving modern survey techniques. The experience requirement applies to the ITI Surveyor route, not to the three-year Survey Engineering Diploma route. ITI-route candidates must be familiar with Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and/or Electronic Total Stations (ETS), modern methods of surveying, and large-scale mapping and land records preparation. The experience must be obtained from an eligible Government-empanelled organization or an Indian GIS/surveying company recognized under the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, Department of Land Resources, Government of India, with at least three years of experience in preparing large-scale maps and land records. Applicants claiming experience must obtain a certificate from the competent authority specifying the employment period, field of experience, duties performed and relevant pay details. Ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sub-Surveyor - Educational Qualification and Experience | Route 1 - Survey Engineering Diploma: Passed Madhyamik or equivalent examination and completed a three-year Diploma in Survey Engineering from a recognized institute affiliated with AICTE or the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education. Route 2 - Surveyor ITI Certificate: Passed Madhyamik or equivalent examination and completed a two-year Surveyor certificate course from a recognized Industrial Training Institute, along with one year of prescribed experience in Survey and Settlement work involving modern survey techniques. The experience requirement applies to the ITI Surveyor route, not to the three-year Survey Engineering Diploma route. ITI-route candidates must be familiar with Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and/or Electronic Total Stations (ETS), modern methods of surveying, and large-scale mapping and land records preparation. The experience must be obtained from an eligible Government-empanelled organization or an Indian GIS/surveying company recognized under the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, Department of Land Resources, Government of India, with at least three years of experience in preparing large-scale maps and land records. Applicants claiming experience must obtain a certificate from the competent authority specifying the employment period, field of experience, duties performed and relevant pay details. Ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. |
Age Limit
21 to 45 years as on 01-01-2024
Age Relaxation
SC/ST candidates of West Bengal: 5 years; OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates of West Bengal: 3 years; PwBD candidates: as specified in the advertisement's age-relaxation provisions; eligible Ex-servicemen: military service deduction and the prescribed additional age concession; SC/ST/OBC candidates of other states: no category-based relaxation.
Application Fee
General / Unreserved
Rs. 110 plus applicable service charges
OBC
Rs. 110 plus applicable service charges
EWS
Rs. 110 plus applicable service charges
SC/ST Candidates of West Bengal
Nil
PwBD Candidates with 40% or More Disability
Nil
SC/ST Candidates of Other States
Rs. 110 plus applicable service charges
Selection Process
- 1Paper I - Bengali/Nepali
Conventional/descriptive examination of 50 marks, 1 hour duration, with a minimum qualifying mark of 15 marks (30%); qualifying only and not counted in final merit.
- 2Paper II - Objective Examination
Multiple-choice examination of 200 questions and 200 marks covering English, Elementary Mathematics and Survey Engineering, 2 hours 30 minutes duration, with 0.25 mark deducted per incorrect answer; final merit is prepared on Paper II marks only.
- 3Preparation of Final Merit List
Merit is prepared using Paper II marks of candidates who qualify Paper I and meet the prescribed Paper II standard.
- 4Verification of Documents
Verification of educational, experience, reservation and other eligibility documents.
- 5Final Recommendation
Final recommendation subject to fulfilment of recruitment conditions.
Exam Pattern
Paper I: 1 Hour; Paper II: 2 Hours 30 MinutesNegative: 0.25 mark per incorrect answer in Paper II
Paper I - Bengali/Nepali (Conventional/Descriptive)
50 marks
Paper II - English
50 questions · 50 marks
Paper II - Elementary Mathematics
50 questions · 50 marks
Paper II - Survey Engineering
100 questions · 100 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I - Bengali/Nepali (Conventional/Descriptive) | — | 50 | — |
| Paper II - English | 50 | 50 | — |
| Paper II - Elementary Mathematics | 50 | 50 | — |
| Paper II - Survey Engineering | 100 | 100 | — |
Salary Structure
Pay Level 7 - Rs. 24,700 to Rs. 63,900
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official Public Service Commission, West Bengal website at psc.wb.gov.in
- 2Locate Advertisement No. 22/2024 for Sub-Surveyor recruitment under the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys
- 3Read the detailed advertisement and eligibility conditions
- 4Open the online application facility for the Sub-Surveyor post
- 5Complete the required candidate registration or sign in to the existing account
- 6Enter the prescribed personal, educational and contact information
- 7Provide details of the Survey Engineering Diploma or Surveyor ITI qualification
- 8If applying through the ITI route, enter the required Survey and Settlement experience details
- 9Declare the applicable reservation or category information and provide the required supporting details
- 10Enter the details of a valid photo identity document
- 11Review the application carefully before final submission
- 12Pay the Rs. 110 application fee and applicable service charges unless exempt
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Madhyamik or equivalent examination certificate and marksheet
•Proof of date of birth
•Three-year Diploma in Survey Engineering (Diploma route)
•Two-year Surveyor ITI certificate (ITI route)
•Prescribed Survey and Settlement work-experience certificate for ITI-route applicants
•Valid photo identity proof
•SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate if applicable
•EWS Income and Asset Certificate if applicable
•PwBD certificate if applicable
•Scribe or compensatory-time supporting certificate if applicable
•Ex-servicemen service or discharge certificate if applicable
•Meritorious Sportsperson certificate and prescribed form if applicable
•Other documents requested by WBPSC during verification
Important Details
- Madhyamik alone is not sufficient; applicants must possess either the prescribed three-year Survey Engineering Diploma or the two-year Surveyor ITI certificate with one year of relevant survey and settlement experience.
- Ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, and candidates whose Bengali-language performance is found inadequate may have their candidature cancelled.
- Although the advertisement number is 22/2024, the detailed notification invites online applications in October and November 2026, and the age reckoning date remains 1 January 2024.
- The date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent examination certificate is accepted for determining age eligibility.
- Submission of more than one application for the same post is prohibited and may result in cancellation of candidature.
- The advertisement specifies an upper-age relaxation provision for PwBD candidates with at least 40% benchmark disability using the wording 'up to 45 years of age'; since the general upper age limit is also 45 years, applicants should follow any subsequent Commission clarification rather than assume a higher PwBD age ceiling.
- Fees already paid will not be refunded or adjusted against another examination.
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices and other unauthorized electronic communication devices are prohibited at the examination venue.
Reservation Details
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Notified Vacancies: 229
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Notified Vacancies: 69
OBC - Non-Creamy Layer
Notified Vacancies: 80
PwBD - UR
Notified Vacancies: 35
PwBD - SC
Notified Vacancies: 11
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Notified Vacancies: 104
Meritorious Sportsperson (MSP)
Notified Vacancies: 23
Ex-servicemen (EWS)
Notified Vacancies: 11
Ex-servicemen (UR)
Notified Vacancies: 34
Ex-servicemen (SC)
Notified Vacancies: 12
| Reservation Category | Notified Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 229 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 69 |
| OBC - Non-Creamy Layer | 80 |
| PwBD - UR | 35 |
| PwBD - SC | 11 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 104 |
| Meritorious Sportsperson (MSP) | 23 |
| Ex-servicemen (EWS) | 11 |
| Ex-servicemen (UR) | 34 |
| Ex-servicemen (SC) | 12 |
Examination Rules
- Paper I is a conventional examination carrying 50 marks and requires at least 30% qualifying marks.
- Paper II contains 200 objective questions for 200 marks and its marks are considered only for candidates who qualify in Paper I.
- The Commission may prescribe qualifying marks for Paper II.
- Final merit is prepared using Paper II marks alone.
- Each incorrect answer in Paper II carries a deduction of 0.25 mark.
- Where two or more candidates obtain equal Paper II marks, the older candidate receives preference.
- The examination date will be announced separately.
Meritorious Sportsperson Reservation
The advertisement includes 23 vacancies under the Meritorious Sportsperson category. The notified sports include Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Rifle Shooting, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Archery. Eligible candidates must produce the prescribed sports certificate and applicable supporting forms at document verification.
PwBD Examination Facilities
Candidates with benchmark disabilities and prescribed writing limitations may be eligible for a scribe and compensatory time under the applicable rules. The advertisement provides for compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour for eligible candidates meeting the specified documentation requirements. Applicants requesting a scribe or compensatory time must provide the relevant medical certificate and follow the prescribed application-stage requirements.
Application Correction Window
WBPSC will provide an edit window from 11 November to 16 November 2026 for permitted corrections. Candidates may edit only the fields permitted by the Commission. Applicants wishing to change their address must first update the address in their profile and then use the application Edit option. The Edit option may be used only once, and changes or new category claims will not be accepted outside the applicable correction rules.
Syllabus Outline
- Paper I - Bengali/Nepali: Letter Writing, Report Drafting, Bengali or Nepali Grammar; standard is Madhyamik or equivalent.
- Paper II English: Vocabulary, Grammar, Composition, Synonyms, Antonyms, Correction of Sentence Structure.
- Paper II Elementary Mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration; standard is Madhyamik or equivalent.
- Paper II Survey Engineering: follows the standard of a Diploma examination in Survey Engineering; no separate chapter-wise breakdown is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from other states apply for WBPSC Sub Surveyor recruitment?
Yes. Candidates from other states may apply against unreserved vacancies. Reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC and EWS are available only to eligible West Bengal candidates, and SC/ST/OBC candidates of other states get no category-based age relaxation.
Is Bengali language ability mandatory for the Sub-Surveyor post?
Yes, the ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential. It is not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, and candidates whose Bengali-language performance is found inadequate may have their candidature cancelled.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post or submit more than one application?
No. Submission of more than one application for the same post is prohibited and may result in cancellation of candidature.
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