The West Bengal Public Service Commission is inviting online applications for 1145 vacancies for the post of Sub-Surveyor under the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys. The selection process consists of a two-paper written examination, and candidates must meet specific educational qualifications in Survey Engineering or related fields.
Sub-Surveyor: key details
| Commission | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Exam / post | Sub-Surveyor |
| Advertisement no. | 22/2024 |
| Vacancies | 1145 |
| Pay scale | Level 7 (Rs. 24,700 - Rs. 63,900) |
| Application fee | Rs. 110/- plus service charges. SC/ST of West Bengal and PwBD (40%+) are exempt. |
| Type of notice | Notification |
| Date of notice | 14 October 2026 |
Sub-Surveyor important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 20th October, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 9th November, 2026 (upto 3 p.m.) |
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Surveyor | 1145 |
Sub-Surveyor eligibility
Age 21-45 years as of 01.01.2024. Qualifications: Madhyamik pass with 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Madhyamik pass with 2-year Surveyor certificate course and 1-year relevant experience.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST of West Bengal, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of West Bengal, and up to 45 years for PwBD (40% and above). Ex-servicemen are eligible for age deduction based on their service period.
Selection process
Written examination consisting of Paper-I and Paper-II.
Sub-Surveyor exam pattern
Paper-I (1 hour): Bengali/Nepali (50 marks). Paper-II (2.5 hours): English (50), Elementary Mathematics (50), Survey Engineering (100). Total 200 MCQ questions.
How to apply
- Visit the official website https://psc.wb.gov.in
- Submit the application form online
- Pay the application fee through online mode
Documents required
- Madhyamik or equivalent certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificates
- Caste/Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/MSP/Ex-Serviceman)
- Photo ID proof
Important instructions
- Negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
- Final merit list based on Paper-II marks only.
- Qualifying marks for Paper-I is 30%.
- Mobile phones and communication gadgets are prohibited in the exam venue.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
