WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026: 1145 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & Apply Online

Introduction to WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026

Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released the detailed recruitment notification for 1,145 permanent Sub-Surveyor vacancies 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, in continuation of the indicative advertisement issued earlier.

The online application process started on 20 October 2026 and will close on 9 November 2026 at 3:00 PM. The last date for online fee payment is also 9 November 2026 up to 3:00 PM. WBPSC has additionally provided a one-time application edit window from 11 November to 16 November 2026.

Candidates who have passed Madhyamik or equivalent and possess either the prescribed 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering or the alternative 2-year ITI Surveyor certificate with one year of relevant survey experience can check their eligibility and apply online at psc.wb.gov.in.

Aspirants can also keep checking the latest govt jobs notifications for the WBPSC Sub-Surveyor exam date, admit card and result updates.

Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) Overview

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal conducts recruitment examinations and selection processes for various posts under the Government of West Bengal. In this recruitment, WBPSC is selecting Sub-Surveyors for the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys under the Department of Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation.

The notified Sub-Surveyor posts are permanent. Selected candidates will work under the West Bengal Government and draw salary under Pay Level-7 of the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019, along with admissible allowances.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Overview

The WBPSC Sub-Surveyor recruitment offers 1,145 permanent vacancies. Candidates can check the important recruitment details in the table below.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

Expert insight: Survey Engineering carries 100 of the 200 marks in Paper-II, making it the single highest-weight section of the merit-determining paper. Candidates with a strong command of diploma-level Survey Engineering therefore have a major scoring advantage in this recruitment.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Important: WBPSC allows the Edit option only once during the notified edit period. Candidates should therefore carefully review the submitted application before using the correction facility.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Vacancy 2026

WBPSC has notified a total of 1,145 vacancies for the permanent post of Sub-Surveyor. The reservation breakup reported in the official notification is given below.

Note: The official reservation table does not separately print a standalone overall UR vacancy figure. Some third-party sources calculate a general/unreserved balance from the total, but candidates should rely on the reservation figures exactly as reported in the WBPSC notification.

Reservation benefits for reserved categories, except where specifically provided for PwBD, MSP and Ex-Servicemen, are applicable according to the conditions prescribed for candidates of West Bengal. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC or EWS categories of other states may apply against unreserved vacancies as General candidates.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the nationality, educational qualification, age and language requirements specified by WBPSC. All essential qualifications must be possessed by the closing date of online applications.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates can satisfy the educational qualification through either of the following two routes.

Option 1 - Diploma in Survey Engineering

• Passed the Madhyamik Examination or equivalent; and
• Completed a 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering from a recognised institute affiliated by AICTE or the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education.

Option 2 - ITI Surveyor + Experience

• Passed the Madhyamik Examination or equivalent; and
• Completed a 2-year certificate course for Surveyor from a recognised Industrial Training Institute; and
• Possesses 1 year of experience in Survey and Settlement work using modern survey techniques.
• The candidate should be conversant with Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and/or Electronic Total Station (ETS) technology.

The prescribed experience should be obtained from a Government-empanelled organisation or from an Indian GIS/Surveying Company recognised under the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, Department of Land Resources, Government of India, satisfying the experience conditions stated in the notification.

Experience Certificate Requirement

Where experience is required, it means experience gained in full-time employment/research in the relevant field within the closing date of applications. The experience certificate should clearly mention:

• Duration of employment with date, month and year.
• Field of experience.
• Basic pay and consolidated pay, where applicable.
• Nature of duties performed.
• Organisation / Department and competent issuing authority.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Bengali Language Requirement

The ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement for the post. According to the notification, this requirement is not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali unless specifically required under the applicable condition.

Candidates who perform poorly in the prescribed knowledge-of-Bengali assessment may have their candidature cancelled.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Age Limit 2026

Age is calculated as on 1 January 2024.

Only the age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be accepted as proof of date of birth.

Age Relaxation

For eligible Ex-Servicemen with at least six months of continuous service in the Armed Forces, the prescribed period of service may be deducted from the candidate's actual age, subject to the conditions given in the notification.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Application Fee 2026

The application fee is Rs 110 plus applicable online service charges.

The fee must be paid through online mode only. OBC candidates are required to pay the usual fee. WBPSC does not provide fee exemption to SC/ST candidates of other states.

The fee is non-refundable and will not be held in reserve for any other examination.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Salary 2026

Candidates appointed as Sub-Surveyor will receive salary under Pay Level-7 of the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019.

Besides basic pay, the post carries allowances as admissible under the applicable West Bengal Government rules.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Selection Process 2026

The selection examination consists of two papers. Paper-I is qualifying in nature, while the final merit list is prepared from the marks obtained in Paper-II only.

1. Paper-I - Bengali / Nepali Conventional Paper
2. Paper-II - Objective MCQ Examination
3. Eligibility / Certificate Verification
4. Final Merit List based on Paper-II Marks

Candidates must obtain at least the prescribed qualifying marks in Paper-I for their Paper-II marks to be considered.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-II contains 200 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark.

Paper-I Qualifying Marks

Paper-I carries 50 marks, and candidates must obtain at least 30% marks in Paper-I. WBPSC also retains discretion to prescribe qualifying marks in Paper-II.

Paper-II marks are considered only for candidates who secure the required qualifying marks in Paper-I.

Negative Marking

There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer in the MCQ-type Paper-II.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Syllabus 2026

Paper-I - Bengali / Nepali

• Letter Writing
• Drafting a Report
• Grammar
• Standard: Madhyamik or equivalent examination

Paper-II - English

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Composition
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Correction of sentence structure

Paper-II - Elementary Mathematics

• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Mensuration
• Standard: Madhyamik or equivalent

Paper-II - Survey Engineering

Survey Engineering questions will be set according to the standard of the Diploma examination.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Final Merit List 2026

The final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II, provided that the candidate has secured the required qualifying marks in Paper-I.

If two or more candidates obtain equal marks in Paper-II, preference will be given to the candidate who is senior in age, determined from the respective dates of birth.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor OMR and Model Answer Rules

Paper-II is an objective examination. Marks awarded to candidates are electronically captured from scanned OMR sheets using uniform customised software without manual intervention.

After model answers are displayed on the WBPSC website, candidates may submit objections only within the specific period fixed by the Commission. Objections received after that period will not be entertained.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor PwBD and Scribe Rules

Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities who have limitations in writing, including limitations relating to writing speed, may be permitted to use a scribe subject to the prescribed conditions.

• The scribe should generally possess an educational qualification one level below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination.
• Eligible candidates may bring their own scribe wherever applicable.
• PwBD candidates opting for their own scribe should submit the required details in the application form.
• Scribe details cannot be added after final submission of the application.
• Candidates producing the prescribed Appendix-I certificate may receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.

For candidates with blindness, locomotor disability involving both arms and cerebral palsy, the scribe facility is available if desired, subject to the notification conditions.

Documents and Certificates Required for WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment

Candidates should keep the relevant original certificates and supporting documents ready for verification.

• Madhyamik or equivalent certificate for proof of age and qualification.
• 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering, where applicable.
• 2-year ITI Surveyor certificate, where applicable.
• Experience certificate for candidates applying through the ITI + experience route.
• SC / ST / OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable.
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable.
• PwBD disability certificate, where applicable.
• Appendix-I certificate for candidates requiring scribe / compensatory time, where applicable.
• Meritorious Sportsperson certificate and prescribed supporting forms, where applicable.
• Ex-Serviceman certificate showing joining date, period of service and release/completion date.
• Valid Photo ID mentioned in the application form.

Accepted Photo ID Documents

Candidates are required to mention one prescribed Photo ID in the application form along with its number and issuing authority. Permitted documents include:

• Madhyamik or equivalent certificate bearing photograph.
• Passport.
• PAN Card.
• EPIC / Voter ID Card.
• Driving Licence.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Any other Photo ID issued by the State or Central Government.

The same original Photo ID should be carried to the examination venue.

How to Apply for WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official WBPSC website at https://psc.wb.gov.in/.
2. Open the online application section for Advertisement No. 22/2024.
3. Complete the required registration / account process if you are a new applicant.
4. Enter your personal information, educational qualification and category details carefully.
5. Enter the Survey Engineering Diploma details or ITI Surveyor and prescribed experience details, as applicable.
6. Mention one valid Photo ID along with its number and issuing authority.
7. Upload the documents, photograph and signature required by the online portal.
8. Pay the application fee of Rs 110 plus applicable service charges, if you are not exempt.
9. Review every entry before final submission.
10. Submit the online application on or before 9 November 2026 at 3:00 PM.
11. Take a printout of the submitted application and retain it for future reference.

Important: Submission of more than one application by the same candidate for the post is strictly prohibited and may lead to cancellation of candidature.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Application Edit Window 2026

WBPSC has provided an application correction facility from 11 November to 16 November 2026.

• The Edit option can be used only once.
• Candidates must log in to their individual WBPSC accounts to access the Edit Window.
• Applicants should first take a printout of the submitted form and carefully identify any discrepancies.
• If a candidate wants to change the address, it should first be updated in the Profile section before using the Edit option.
• No request for changes will be entertained after the notified Edit Window closes.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Important Application Instructions

• Applications are accepted through online mode only.
• Only one application per candidate is permitted.
• All essential qualifications must be possessed by the closing date of the online application.
• Required reservation/category certificates must be obtained within the closing date.
• Admission to the examination is provisional and subject to eligibility verification.
• A candidate found ineligible at any stage can have candidature cancelled even after a recommendation has been issued.
• No candidate will be allowed to appear without a valid admit card.
• Candidates must report only to the examination venue specified on the admit card.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
• False information relating to age, qualification or category may lead to cancellation and penal action.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Exam Day Instructions

Candidates must strictly follow the instructions issued by WBPSC and examination-centre officials.

• Carry the valid admit card and prescribed original Photo ID.
• Do not carry mobile phones inside the examination premises.
• Bluetooth devices, smart watches and other communication gadgets are prohibited.
• Candidates may be frisked at the examination venue.
• Misconduct or violation of examination instructions may lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Serious violations can also result in debarment from future examinations and selections.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

Paper-II is the most important stage because the final merit list is based on its marks alone after qualifying Paper-I. Out of the total 200 Paper-II marks, Survey Engineering carries 100 marks, while English and Elementary Mathematics carry 50 marks each.

Candidates should therefore devote approximately half of their Paper-II preparation to diploma-level Survey Engineering while maintaining accuracy in Mathematics and English. Since Paper-II carries a negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer, candidates should combine speed with careful question selection.

Paper-I should not be ignored even though it is qualifying, because a candidate must secure at least 30% marks in it before Paper-II marks can be considered. Aspirants can also strengthen general exam discipline through daily current affairs, revise factual topics using Static GK and practise regularly through our daily current affairs quiz.

WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Important Links

For the examination date, admit card, model answer, result and further notices, candidates should regularly check the official WBPSC website. You can also follow our WhatsApp channel, Telegram channel and YouTube channel for recruitment updates.

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