The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released the detailed recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 22/2024) for the permanent post of Sub-Surveyor in the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys under the Department of Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation, Government of West Bengal. Through this major state recruitment drive, the commission invites online applications to fill a total of 1,145 vacancies.
The online application window opened on October 20, 2026, on the official WBPSC portal. Interested candidates who hold a Diploma in Survey Engineering or an ITI Surveyor Certificate with relevant field experience can submit their online forms on or before November 09, 2026, up to 03:00 PM.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Conducting Commission | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 22/2024 |
| Post Name | Sub-Surveyor (Permanent) |
| Department | Directorate of Land Records & Surveys, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Total Vacancies | 1,145 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 7 (₹24,700/- to ₹63,900/-) as per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Dates | October 20 to November 09, 2026 (up to 03:00 PM) |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Applicants must complete their online registration and fee payment within the scheduled dates below. A one-time edit window will also be provided after the closing date.
- Detailed Notification Release Date: October 14, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: October 20, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: November 09, 2026 (up to 03:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: November 09, 2026 (up to 03:00 PM)
- Online Application Edit Window: November 11 to November 16, 2026
- Written Examination Date: To be announced later
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee through online payment modes only. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates of West Bengal are exempted from paying any fee.
- General / OBC (NCL) / EWS / Other State Candidates: ₹110/- (Plus applicable service charges)
- SC / ST Candidates of West Bengal: ₹0/- (Nil)
- PwBD Candidates (40% or above disability): ₹0/- (Nil)
- Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Age Limit 2026
The age of the applicants will be calculated as on January 01, 2024 (as recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
- Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC and ST candidates of West Bengal, by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal, and as per government rules for Ex-Servicemen.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Vacancy 2026 Category Wise Details
Out of the total 1,145 Sub-Surveyor vacancies, seats are distributed across unreserved and reserved categories as reported by the department. Check the category-wise breakdown below.
| Category Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 537 Posts |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 229 Posts |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 104 Posts |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer) | 80 Posts |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 69 Posts |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR: 34, SC: 12, EWS: 11) | 57 Posts |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – PwBD (UR: 35, SC: 11) | 46 Posts |
| Meritorious Sportsperson (MSP) | 23 Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 1,145 Posts |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy one of the following educational and technical qualification pathways along with the mandatory language requirement by the closing date of application:
- Qualification Option 1 (Diploma Holders): Passed Madhyamik (Class 10th) Examination or equivalent, AND a 3-Year Diploma in Survey Engineering from a recognized institute affiliated with AICTE or the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education (WBSCTE).
- Qualification Option 2 (ITI Certificate Holders): Passed Madhyamik (Class 10th) Examination or equivalent, AND a 2-Year Certificate Course for Surveyor from a recognized Industrial Training Institute (ITI), along with at least 1 year of practical experience in Survey and Settlement work using modern survey techniques (DGPS and/or ETS technology) from a government-empanelled organization or recognized GIS/Surveying company.
- Language Requirement: Ability to read, write, and speak in Bengali is mandatory (not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali).
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Exam Pattern and Selection Scheme 2026
The selection examination will consist of two written papers (Paper-I and Paper-II). Check the paper-wise structure and marking rules below.
| Paper | Subjects & Question Type | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | Bengali / Nepali (Conventional Type: Letter Writing, Report Drafting & Grammar of Madhyamik Standard) | 50 Marks (Qualifying: Min. 30% Required) | 1 Hour |
| Paper-II | Objective MCQ Type (200 Questions of 1 Mark each): 1. English: 50 Marks 2. Elementary Mathematics: 50 Marks 3. Survey Engineering: 100 Marks |
200 Marks | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
- Evaluation Rule: Paper-II answer sheets will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure at least 30% qualifying marks in Paper-I.
- Negative Marking: In Paper-II, there is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every incorrect MCQ response.
- Final Merit List: The final selection merit list will be prepared strictly on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II only.
How to Apply for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their online application forms before November 09, 2026 (03:00 PM), by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Public Service Commission, West Bengal at psc.wb.gov.in.
- Click on the Apply Online tab on the right side of the homepage.
- If you are a first-time user on the new WBPSC portal, complete your registration using your active Mobile Number and Email ID. Existing users can log in directly with their Enrolment ID and Password.
- Select the application link for Sub-Surveyor (Advt. No. 22/2024).
- Fill in your personal details, Photo ID number, Madhyamik and Survey Engineering Diploma/ITI details, and work experience (if applicable).
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph and signature as per portal specifications.
- Pay the ₹110 application fee online (if applicable to your category) and download the final submitted application form for future reference.
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