WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has invited online applications for 1,145 Sub-Surveyor posts under the Directorate of Land Records and Surveys. Candidates holding a Diploma in Survey Engineering or a Surveyor ITI certificate with the prescribed experience can apply. 📋
Online applications started on 20 October 2026, and the last date to submit the form is 9 November 2026 (3:00 PM). The post carries Pay Level 7 salary of ₹24,700 to ₹63,900 per month.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Post Name | Sub-Surveyor |
| Department | Directorate of Land Records and Surveys |
| Total Vacancies | 1,145 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
All 1,145 posts are for the single post of Sub-Surveyor, with reservation as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 229 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 69 |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 80 |
| EWS | 104 |
| PwBD – UR | 35 |
| PwBD – SC | 11 |
| Meritorious Sportsperson | 23 |
| Ex-Servicemen – EWS | 11 |
| Ex-Servicemen – UR | 34 |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC | 12 |
| Total | 1,145 |
Eligibility Criteria
There are two qualifying routes. Madhyamik (or equivalent) pass is required under both routes.
Route 1 – Diploma: Madhyamik or equivalent plus a three-year Diploma in Survey Engineering from an institute recognised by AICTE or the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education. No separate experience is required for this route.
Route 2 – ITI: Madhyamik or equivalent plus a two-year Surveyor certificate course from a recognised Industrial Training Institute, together with one year of prescribed Survey and Settlement work experience. The experience must include working knowledge of DGPS and/or Electronic Total Stations, must be gained in a government-empanelled organisation or qualifying GIS/surveying company, must be supported by a certificate mentioning employment period, duties, field of experience and pay details, and must be completed by the application closing date.
Bengali language: candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali; candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali are exempt from this requirement.
| Age Limit | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 45 years |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 January 2024 |
| Relaxation | As per rules for eligible reserved categories |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 9 November 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Application Edit Window | 11–16 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS | ₹110 + applicable service charges |
| SC / ST (West Bengal) / PwBD (eligible) | Exempted (Nil) |
Fee payment mode is online.
Selection Process
The selection process has three stages:
- Paper I (Bengali / Nepali) – Qualifying only: conventional/descriptive paper of 50 marks, 1 hour duration. Minimum qualifying marks are 15 out of 50 (30%).
- Paper II (Objective) – Merit paper: 200 MCQs in 2 hours 30 minutes — English (50 marks), Elementary Mathematics (50 marks), Survey Engineering (100 marks). Each correct answer carries 1 mark; 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The final merit list is prepared on Paper II marks only.
- Document Verification and final recommendation subject to eligibility and the recruitment rules.
The exam date has not been announced yet.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: psc.wb.gov.in.
- Find Advertisement No. 22/2024 and read the notification carefully.
- Register or log in on the application portal.
- Fill in personal, educational, category and experience details.
- Upload the required documents and certificates.
- Pay the ₹110 fee (plus service charges), if applicable, through the online payment mode.
- Submit the form before 9 November 2026, 3:00 PM, and save or print the application form and payment receipt.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | WBPSC Official Website – Application Portal |
| Official Notification (Advt No. 22/2024) | Download from the official website |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
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