The West Bengal Public Service Commission has opened applications for 1,145 permanent Sub-Surveyor posts in the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys under the Department of Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation, Government of West Bengal. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 22/2024, for which the indicative advertisement was originally issued on December 31, 2024.
The online application process began on October 20, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until November 9, 2026, up to 3:00 PM. WBPSC will subsequently provide a one-time application correction window from November 11 to November 16, 2026. The posts carry Pay Level 7 with a pay range of ₹24,700 to ₹63,900.
The recruitment is primarily aimed at candidates with technical qualifications in surveying. Applicants must have passed Madhyamik or an equivalent examination and possess either a three-year Diploma in Survey Engineering or a two-year Surveyor certificate from a recognised ITI, along with the prescribed one year of Survey and Settlement experience. Madhyamik qualification alone is not sufficient.
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WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Post | Sub-Surveyor |
| Advertisement No. | 22/2024 |
| Department | Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation Department |
| Directorate | Directorate of Land Records & Surveys |
| Total Vacancies | 1,145 |
| Nature of Post | Permanent |
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Pay Range | ₹24,700 – ₹63,900 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | October 20, 2026 |
| Last Date | November 9, 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Edit Window | November 11–16, 2026 |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Vacancy 2026
WBPSC has notified 1,145 permanent vacancies for the Sub-Surveyor post. This makes the recruitment a substantial technical hiring exercise under the West Bengal government’s land-records administration.
The detailed advertisement contains vertical as well as horizontal reservation provisions. Major category allocations include:
| Reservation Category | Notified Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 229 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 69 |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 80 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 104 |
The notification also contains reservation provisions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-servicemen and Meritorious Sportspersons. These horizontal reservations should not be treated as vacancies additional to the total of 1,145. Candidates claiming reservation should carefully verify the relevant certificate and domicile conditions before applying.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Advertisement | December 31, 2024 |
| Online Application Begins | October 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 9, 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | November 9, 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Application Edit Window | November 11–16, 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | January 1, 2024 |
| Examination Date | To be announced |
Candidates should pay particular attention to the 3:00 PM cut-off on November 9 instead of waiting until the end of the day to complete the application.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Eligibility Criteria 2026
There are two separate qualification routes for this recruitment. Candidates need to satisfy either one of them.
Route 1: Diploma in Survey Engineering
Candidates must have:
- Passed the Madhyamik Examination or an equivalent examination; and
- Completed a three-year Diploma in Survey Engineering from a recognised institute affiliated to the competent technical-education authority prescribed in the notification.
Candidates qualifying through the three-year Survey Engineering Diploma route do not have the separate one-year experience requirement applicable to the ITI route.
Route 2: ITI Surveyor Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed Madhyamik or an equivalent examination;
- Completed a two-year certificate course in Surveyor trade from a recognised Industrial Training Institute; and
- Acquired one year of prescribed experience in Survey and Settlement work.
For this route, the experience should involve modern surveying techniques such as Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and/or Electronic Total Station (ETS) and satisfy the organisational conditions specified by WBPSC.
Bengali Language Requirement
Candidates should be able to read, write and speak Bengali.
This requirement does not apply in the same manner to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, as provided in the recruitment conditions.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Age Limit
Candidates must be:
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 45 years
- Age calculated as on: January 1, 2024
Applicable age relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category candidates under West Bengal government rules.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST candidates of West Bengal | 5 years |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates of West Bengal | 3 years |
| PwBD | As per notified provisions |
| Ex-servicemen | As per applicable rules |
Candidates belonging to SC, ST or OBC categories of other states should carefully note that West Bengal reservation and relaxation benefits are subject to the conditions laid down in the advertisement.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Salary
Successful candidates will be appointed in Pay Level 7 under the applicable West Bengal pay rules.
| Salary Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Basic Pay Range | ₹24,700 – ₹63,900 |
| Employment | Permanent |
| Allowances | As admissible under government rules |
The notification specifies the pay level and pay range rather than a fixed in-hand salary. Actual monthly earnings will depend on admissible allowances, posting and statutory deductions.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Application Fee
The application fee is ₹110, in addition to applicable service charges, for candidates required to pay the fee.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR | ₹110 + service charges |
| OBC | ₹110 + service charges |
| EWS | ₹110 + service charges |
| SC/ST of West Bengal | No Fee |
| Eligible PwBD Candidates | No Fee |
| SC/ST Candidates of Other States | ₹110 + service charges |
Fee exemption is available to eligible SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates meeting the prescribed disability criteria. Fees once paid are generally not refundable or adjustable against another examination.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Selection Process 2026
The recruitment examination consists of two papers.
- Paper I – Bengali/Nepali
- Paper II – English, Elementary Mathematics and Survey Engineering
Paper I is qualifying in nature. Candidates must obtain the prescribed minimum marks in Paper I for their Paper II performance to be considered.
The final merit list is based on Paper II marks, subject to candidates qualifying Paper I and satisfying all eligibility and document-verification requirements.
How Final Merit Will Be Prepared
Candidates must secure at least 30% marks in Paper I. Marks obtained in Paper I will not be added to the final merit score.
For candidates who qualify the language paper, merit will be decided on the basis of Paper II marks, subject to any qualifying standard prescribed by WBPSC.
Where two or more candidates obtain the same marks in Paper II, the notification provides for preference based on the prescribed tie-breaking rule, including seniority in age.
WBPSC Application Correction Window
Candidates who make permitted mistakes while filling the form will get a correction facility from November 11 to November 16, 2026.
The edit facility can be used only as allowed by WBPSC. Applicants should not assume that every field, reservation claim or eligibility detail can be changed after final submission.
It is therefore preferable to verify the application before submitting it rather than relying on the correction window.
How to Apply for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the application through the WBPSC recruitment portal.
- Visit the official West Bengal Public Service Commission website.
- Complete One-Time Registration if not already registered.
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Find Advertisement No. 22/2024 – Sub-Surveyor.
- Read the detailed eligibility and recruitment conditions.
- Fill in personal and contact details.
- Enter Madhyamik and technical qualification details.
- Diploma candidates should enter their Survey Engineering qualification.
- ITI candidates must additionally provide the prescribed Survey and Settlement experience details.
- Select the appropriate reservation category, if applicable.
- Enter the required photo-ID details.
- Pay the ₹110 application fee and applicable service charges unless exempt.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the form before 3:00 PM on November 9, 2026.
- Retain the submitted application and payment record for future reference.
Candidates should submit only one application for the same post. Multiple applications can lead to cancellation of candidature under the recruitment conditions.
