WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts
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West Bengal Public Service Commission has released the WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts notification for 1,145 posts. Applications are open from 20 October 2026 to 09 November 2026. The application fee is ₹ 110/- plus service charges, as applicable for General and OBC candidates. Apply only through the official website (psc.wb.gov.in).
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Important details
| Name of post | WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement no. | 22/2024 |
| Job location | Bihar |
| Total vacancies | 1,145 posts |
| Last date to apply | 09 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Selected candidates will receive a salary as per Level - 7, ranging from Rs. 24,700 to Rs. 63,900 per month along with admissible allowances. |
| Selection process | Qualifying marks are fixed at 30% of the marks allotted for Paper-I. The Commission has the discretion to fix the qualifying marks in Paper-II. → Marks in Paper-II are taken into consideration only for candidates who attain 30% marks in Paper-I. → There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in the MCQ-type Paper-II. → If two or more candidates get equal marks in Paper-II, preference is given to the senior candidate by date of birth. → Marks are electronically captured from the scanned OMR sheet using uniform customized software, without manual intervention. Objections to the model answers displayed on the website must be filed strictly within the specified time limit. → The WBPSC Sub Surveyor selection process is a written examination of two papers. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in Paper-II only. The notification also refers to Document Verification, but does not give its schedule. → The selection process comprises Paper-I (Conventional type Bengali/Nepali test) and Paper-II (Objective type MCQs on English, Elementary Mathematics, and Survey Engineering), followed by a final merit list. |
| Posted on | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 22 Oct 2026 |
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Important Dates
- Notice Date14 October 2026
- Start of Online Application20 October 2026
- Last date to apply09 November 2026
- Last Date of Fee Payment (Online)09.11.2026 (up to 3 p.m.)
- Edit Window11.11.2026 to 16.11.2026
- Examination DateNot specified; to be notified later on https://psc.wb.gov.in
Application Fee
- General and OBC candidates₹ 110/- plus service charges, as applicable
- SC/ST candidates of other states₹ 110/- plus service charges (no exemption)
The WBPSC Sub Surveyor application fee is Rs. 110, plus service charges wherever applicable, payable through online mode only. SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities having physical disabilities of 40% and above are not required to pay any fee.
OBC candidates are required to pay the usual fee. No claim for refund of the fee is entertained, and the fee is not held in reserve for any other examination.
Category : Application Fee
SC/ST candidates of West Bengal : No fee
PwBD candidates with physical disability of 40% and above : No fee
Yes, General and OBC candidates are required to pay Rs. 110/- plus service charges, whereas SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates are exempt from fee payment.
Age Limit
- The WBPSC Sub Surveyor age limit is a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 45 years as on 01.01.2024, in terms of Finance Department Notification No. 1707-F(P2) dated 16.05.2026 read with Notification No. 2619-F(P2) dated 20.07.2026. The age recorded only in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted.
- No relaxation is applicable to SC/ST/OBC candidates of other states, who are treated as General candidates. The Ex-Servicemen relaxation is for those who have put in not less than 6 months' continuous service in any rank (combatant or non-combatant) in the Armed Forces of the Union. The provisions of the West Bengal Services (Raising of Age Limit) Rules, 1981 are not applicable.
- Category : Upper Age Relaxation
- SC and ST candidates of West Bengal : 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal : 3 years
- Persons with Disabilities with physical disability of 40% and above : Up to 45 years of age (as printed in the notification)
- Ex-Servicemen : Deduction of the period of service from the actual age; the resultant age must not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years
- Applicants must be between 21 and 45 years of age as on 01.01.2024. Age relaxations are provided for reserved categories as per government rules.
Total Post
1,145 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Sub-Surveyor, Directorate of Land Records & Surveys | 1,145 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Selected candidates will receive a salary as per Level - 7, ranging from Rs. 24,700 to Rs. 63,900 per month along with admissible allowances.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Notification PDF: Click Here
- Apply Online Link: https://psc.wb.gov.in
- Official Website: https://psc.wb.gov.in
- The detailed advertisement gives the vacancy details, qualification, age limit, fee, scheme and syllabus of the examination, and the format of the certificate for candidates who need a scribe (Appendix-I). The direct links are given below.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 22/2024 (in continuation of the Indicative Advertisement No. 22/2024 dated 31.12.2024); notice dated 14.10.2026 |
| Post Name | Sub-Surveyor (permanent post) |
| Service/Cadre/Directorate | Directorate of Land Records & Surveys |
| Department | Department of Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation, West Bengal |
| Total Vacancies | 1145 |
| Pay | Level-7 (Rs. 24,700/- to Rs. 63,900/-) as per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens and such other nationals declared eligible by the Government of India, with the prescribed qualification and knowledge of Bengali as stated in the notification |
| Application Mode | Online only, at https://psc.wb.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 20.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09.11.2026 (up to 3 p.m.) |
| Job Location | West Bengal (the post is under the Government of West Bengal; the specific place of posting is not specified in the notification) |
| Official Website | Open psc.wb.gov.in |
- The table below summarises the key facts of the WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 notification.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Vacancy 2026
- WBPSC Sub Surveyor Vacancy 2026 has a total of 1145 posts. The reservation of vacancies is shown as reported by the Department, and the break-up given in the notification is shown below.
- The notification does not give a separate figure for unreserved (UR) vacancies. The abbreviations are: PwBD for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, EWS for Economically Weaker Section, MSP for Meritorious Sportspersons and Ex-SM for Ex-Servicemen. The OBC, PwBD, EWS, MSP and Ex-Serviceman provisions are as per the notifications referred to in the advertisement.
- The benefit of reservation for all reserved categories except PwBD, MSP and Ex-Serviceman is applicable only to candidates of West Bengal. SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates of other states may apply for unreserved vacancies as General candidates.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be Indian citizens or other nationals declared eligible by the Government of India.
- Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement. It is not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, unless specifically mentioned. The candidature of candidates with poor performance in the knowledge of Bengali test is liable to be cancelled.
- Candidates must fulfil the essential qualifications by the closing date of the online application.
- Candidates claiming EWS, SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Serviceman, MSP or PwBD status (40% and above) must hold the certificate from the competent authority of West Bengal, obtained within the closing date of applications.
- All degrees, diplomas and certificates must be from universities/institutions duly recognized by the competent authority.
- To meet the WBPSC Sub Surveyor eligibility, candidates must satisfy the qualification, age, language and certificate conditions below.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Qualification
| Option | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | (i) Passed Madhyamik Examination or equivalent, and (ii) 3 years' Diploma in Survey Engineering from any recognized institute (affiliated by AICTE or West Bengal State Council of Technical Education) |
| Option 2 | (i) Passed Madhyamik Examination or equivalent, (ii) 2 years' certificate course for Surveyor from a recognized Industrial Training Institute, and (iii) 1 year's experience in Survey and Settlement work based on modern survey techniques and conversant in differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and/or Electronic Total Stations (ETS) technology to carry out modern methods of surveying, from any Government empanelled organization or from an Indian Geographic Information System (GIS)/Surveying Company recognized under the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, Department of Land Resources, Government of India, having at least 3 years' experience in preparation of large scale mapping and land records |
- The WBPSC Sub Surveyor qualification can be met in either of the two ways given below.
- Where experience is prescribed, it means experience gained in full-time employment/research in the relevant field within the closing date of receipt of applications. The experience certificate from the Head of the Organization/Department or competent authority must mention the duration of employment (date, month and year), the field of experience, the basic pay and consolidated pay, and the nature of duties performed. Where only grading is awarded and no Division/Class, the exact percentage of marks and the conversion formula adopted are to be mentioned with documentary evidence, if required.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Salary
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Surveyor | Level-7 | Rs. 24,700/- to Rs. 63,900/- |
- The WBPSC Sub Surveyor salary is Pay Level-7, with a pay scale of Rs. 24,700/- to Rs. 63,900/- as per the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019. Besides pay, the post carries allowances as admissible. The amount of the allowances is not specified in the notification.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Selection Process
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Bengali/Nepali (conventional type questions) | 50 | 1 hour |
| Paper-II | English (50), Elementary Mathematics (50), Survey Engineering (100); 200 multiple choice objective type questions of 1 mark each | 200 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Syllabus
- Paper-I: Letter writing, drafting a report and grammar (Bengali/Nepali), as per the standard of Madhyamik or equivalent examination.
- Paper-II, Elementary Mathematics: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and mensuration, as per the standard of Madhyamik or equivalent examination.
- Paper-II, Survey Engineering: As per the standard of Diploma examination.
Documents and Certificates for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment
- One Photo ID, to be mentioned in the application form with its number and issuing authority: Madhyamik or equivalent certificate bearing photograph, Passport, PAN card, EPIC (voter ID card), Driving license, Aadhaar card, or any other ID proof issued by the State or Central Government. The same original photo ID must be brought to the examination venue.
- Madhyamik or equivalent certificate (for age and qualification) and the Diploma, or the ITI certificate with experience certificates, as applicable
- EWS: Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-C), issued by the Additional District Magistrate in charge of development matters of the district, or the District Welfare Officer, Kolkata and Ex-officio Joint Director, BCW & TD for Kolkata. Renewed/revalidated certificates must be submitted prior to the examination and at the time of appointment.
- SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Certificate issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer of the sub-division concerned, or in Kolkata by the authorities named in the notification. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must submit renewed/revalidated certificates prior to the examination and at the time of appointment.
- PwBD: Disability certificate from a Medical Board constituted at Government Medical College Hospitals in Kolkata, District Hospitals and Sub-Divisional Hospitals. For scribe and/or compensatory time, the Appendix-I certificate regarding physical limitation to write from the Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution.
- Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP): Certificate from the competent authority and the duly filled and signed FORM 1/2/3/4, as applicable, at the time of document verification. The sports covered are Athletics, Badminton, Basket Ball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volley Ball, Tennis, Weight Lifting, Wrestling, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Rifle Shooting, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Archery.
- Ex-Servicemen: Certificate from the Army/Air Force/Naval Headquarters showing the date of joining, the period of service and the date of release or completion of service.
- Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities who have a limitation in writing may be allowed a scribe. The scribe should have an educational qualification one step below that of the candidate. Candidates producing a valid Appendix-I are allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour. The details of the scribe cannot be added after final submission of the application. For Blindness, Locomotor Disability (both arms affected, BA) and cerebral palsy, the scribe facility is given if the candidate desires it.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Apply Online
- Check the qualification, age limit, Bengali language requirement and certificate requirements.
- Visit the WBPSC website, https://psc.wb.gov.in, and complete the online application between 20.10.2026 and 09.11.2026.
- Mention one valid Photo ID with its number and issuing authority.
- Pay the fee online by 09.11.2026 (up to 3 p.m.), if applicable.
- Submit the application. It is treated as final, and no change of category claim is entertained after final submission.
- Take a printout of the form and verify the details. Use the one-time edit window from 11.11.2026 to 16.11.2026 if any correction is required. To change the address, update it first in the Profile Section and then use the Edit option.
- The photograph and signature specifications are not given in the notification.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Important Instructions
- Applications can be submitted online only. Once submitted, the application is final, and the Edit option can be used only once, during the edit window.
- All certificates for EWS, SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), MSP, Ex-Serviceman or PwBD must be obtained within the closing date of submission of applications. Without the relevant certificate at document verification, the candidature is summarily rejected.
- Admission to the examination is provisional, subject to determining eligibility in all respects. A candidate found ineligible at any stage, even after the letter of recommendation, has the candidature cancelled.
- No candidate is allowed to take the examination without a valid admit card, and no candidate is admitted to a venue other than the one on the admit card.
- The Commission is not the authority to check the veracity of documents produced by the applicants. It may require further proof and may make enquiries about character and other particulars.
- Providing false information about age, qualifications or caste/category leads to penal action and cancellation of candidature.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smart watches and other communication devices are not allowed inside the examination premises. Candidates are frisked at entry points, separately for male and female candidates.
- Canvassing in any form disqualifies the candidature.
- Misconduct reported by the examination centre supervisor leads to cancellation of candidature and debarment from future examinations and selections.
- All information about the recruitment will be available from time to time on https://psc.wb.gov.in.
More Details
- WBPSC Sub Surveyor Important Dates
- WBPSC Sub Surveyor Age Limit
- WBPSC Sub Surveyor Application Fee
Mode of Selection
- Qualifying marks are fixed at 30% of the marks allotted for Paper-I. The Commission has the discretion to fix the qualifying marks in Paper-II.
- Marks in Paper-II are taken into consideration only for candidates who attain 30% marks in Paper-I.
- There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in the MCQ-type Paper-II.
- If two or more candidates get equal marks in Paper-II, preference is given to the senior candidate by date of birth.
- Marks are electronically captured from the scanned OMR sheet using uniform customized software, without manual intervention. Objections to the model answers displayed on the website must be filed strictly within the specified time limit.
- The WBPSC Sub Surveyor selection process is a written examination of two papers. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in Paper-II only. The notification also refers to Document Verification, but does not give its schedule.
- The selection process comprises Paper-I (Conventional type Bengali/Nepali test) and Paper-II (Objective type MCQs on English, Elementary Mathematics, and Survey Engineering), followed by a final merit list.
How to Apply for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must apply online only on the Commission's website. More than one application by the same candidate is strictly forbidden, and the candidature of a candidate who submits more than one application will be cancelled.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download psc.wb.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here psc.wb.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here psc.wb.gov.in |
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Frequently asked questions
When does the application for WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts start?
Start of Online Application: 20 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts?
The last date to apply is 09 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts?
There are 1,145 posts in total.
What is the age limit for WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts?
The WBPSC Sub Surveyor age limit is a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 45 years as on 01.01.2024, in terms of Finance Department Notification No. 1707-F(P2) dated 16.05.2026 read with Notification No. 2619-F(P2) dated 20.07.2026. The age recorded only in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted; No relaxation is applicable to SC/ST/OBC candidates of other states, who are treated as General candidates. The Ex-Servicemen relaxation is for those who have put in not less than 6 months' continuous service in any rank (combatant or non-combatant) in the Armed Forces of the Union. The provisions of the West Bengal Services (Raising of Age Limit) Rules, 1981 are not applicable; Category : Upper Age Relaxation; SC and ST candidates of West Bengal : 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal : 3 years; Persons with Disabilities with physical disability of 40% and above : Up to 45 years of age (as printed in the notification); Ex-Servicemen : Deduction of the period of service from the actual age; the resultant age must not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years; Applicants must be between 21 and 45 years of age as on 01.01.2024. Age relaxations are provided for reserved categories as per government rules.
What is the application fee for WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts?
General and OBC candidates: ₹ 110/- plus service charges, as applicable; SC/ST candidates of other states: ₹ 110/- plus service charges (no exemption).
What qualification is needed for WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts?
Candidates must be Indian citizens or other nationals declared eligible by the Government of India. | Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement. It is not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, unless specifically mentioned. The candidature of candidates with poor performance in the knowledge of Bengali test is liable to be cancelled. | Candidates mus…
What is the selection process for WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts?
Qualifying marks are fixed at 30% of the marks allotted for Paper-I. The Commission has the discretion to fix the qualifying marks in Paper-II, Marks in Paper-II are taken into consideration only for candidates who attain 30% marks in Paper-I, There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in the MCQ-type Paper-II, If two or more candidates get equal marks in Paper-II, preference is given to the senior candidate by date of birth, Marks are electronically captured from the scanned OMR sheet using uniform customized software, without manual intervention. Objections to the model answers displayed on the website must be filed strictly within the specified time limit, The WBPSC Sub Surveyor selection process is a written examination of two papers. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in Paper-II only. The notification also refers to Document Verification, but does not give its schedule, The selection process comprises Paper-I (Conventional type Bengali/Nepali test) and Paper-II (Objective type MCQs on English, Elementary Mathematics, and Survey Engineering), followed by a final merit list.
What is the official website for WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts?
The official website is https://psc.wb.gov.in.
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