WBPSC to recruit 1145 Sub Surveyor Posts

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released Advertisement No. 22/2024, in continuation of the Indicative Advertisement No. 22/2024 dated 31.12.2024, for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026. The Commission is inviting online applications for 1145 vacancies of Sub-Surveyor in the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys, Department of Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation, Government of West Bengal. The post is permanent.

Candidates who have passed Madhyamik or equivalent and hold a 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering (or meet the alternative ITI Surveyor and experience condition given in this article) can apply. The online application started on 20.10.2026, and the last date to apply is 09.11.2026 (up to 3 p.m.). Applications are accepted online only on the Commission's website, https://psc.wb.gov.in.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

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.

• Notification PDF: Click Here
• Apply Online Link: https://psc.wb.gov.in
• Official Website: https://psc.wb.gov.in

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Overview

The table below summarises the key facts of the WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 notification.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Important Dates

The WBPSC Sub Surveyor apply online date is 20.10.2026, and the last date to apply and to pay the fee is 09.11.2026 up to 3 p.m. A one-time edit window is available after the closing date.

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

To meet the WBPSC Sub Surveyor eligibility, candidates must satisfy the qualification, age, language and certificate conditions below.

• 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.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Qualification

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 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.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Salary

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 Application Fee

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.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Selection Process

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.

• 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.

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, English: Fundamentals of the English language such as vocabulary, grammar, composition, synonyms, antonyms and correction of structure of sentence.
• 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.

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.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Apply Online

1. Check the qualification, age limit, Bengali language requirement and certificate requirements.
2. Visit the WBPSC website, https://psc.wb.gov.in, and complete the online application between 20.10.2026 and 09.11.2026.
3. Mention one valid Photo ID with its number and issuing authority.
4. Pay the fee online by 09.11.2026 (up to 3 p.m.), if applicable.
5. Submit the application. It is treated as final, and no change of category claim is entertained after final submission.
6. 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.

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