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Vacancy Details
- Sub-Surveyor, Directorate of Land Records & Surveys: 1145 vacancies
Qualification: Madhyamik (or equivalent) + 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Madhyamik + 2-year ITI Surveyor certificate + 1 year relevant experience (as per notification)- SC: 229
- ST: 69
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer: 80
- PwBD UR: 35
- PwBD SC: 11
- EWS: 104
- MSP: 23
- Ex-SM (EWS): 11
- Ex-SM UR: 34
- Ex-SM SC: 12
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- General and OBC candidates: ₹110
- SC/ST candidates of West Bengal: ₹0
- PwBD candidates with physical disability of 40% and above: ₹0
- SC/ST candidates of other states: ₹110
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Paper-I): Conventional-type Paper in Bengali or Nepali worth 50 marks and duration 1 hour; qualifying marks fixed at 30% for Paper-I.
- Written Examination (Paper-II): Objective multiple-choice Paper-II (200 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes) covering English (50), Elementary Mathematics (50) and Survey Engineering (100). Negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
- Shortlisting for Merit: Only candidates who attain the qualifying marks in Paper-I are considered for Paper-II evaluation; the final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II only.
- Document Verification: Document Verification is referred to in the notification and candidates called for verification must produce required certificates; schedule not specified in the notification.
- Tie-breaking: If two or more candidates obtain equal marks in Paper-II, preference is given to the senior candidate by date of birth.
How to Apply
- Check the qualification, age limit, Bengali language requirement and certificate requirements as per the notification.
- 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 in the application form.
- Pay the fee online by 09-11-2026 (up to 3 p.m.), if applicable.
- Submit the application (submission is final; category changes are not allowed after final submission).
- Take a printout of the form and use the one-time edit window from 11-11-2026 to 16-11-2026 if corrections are required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the essential educational qualifications for the Sub-Surveyor post?
Applicants must have passed Madhyamik (or equivalent). They must either hold a 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering, or have a 2-year ITI Surveyor certificate plus 1 year of relevant survey and settlement experience as specified in the notification.
How do I apply for the WBPSC Sub-Surveyor recruitment?
You must apply online only at https://psc.wb.gov.in between 20-10-2026 and 09-11-2026. Fill the form, mention one valid photo ID, pay the fee online if applicable, submit and take a printout; a one-time edit window is available from 11-11-2026 to 16-11-2026 for corrections.
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date to apply online and to pay the fee is 09-11-2026 (up to 3 p.m.). Applications must be submitted on or before this date and time.
What is the selection process for the Sub-Surveyor posts?
Selection is by a written examination of two papers: Paper-I (Bengali/Nepali, 50 marks) and Paper-II (MCQ, 200 marks covering English, Elementary Mathematics and Survey Engineering). Candidates must attain qualifying marks in Paper-I to have Paper-II considered; the final merit list is based on Paper-II marks only, followed by document verification.
What is the pay scale for the Sub-Surveyor position?
The post carries Pay Level-7 with a pay scale of Rs. 24,700/- to Rs. 63,900/- as per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019, plus allowances as admissible (allowance amounts not specified).
