The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has opened online applications for the post of Sub-Surveyor in the Directorate of Land Records and Surveys. This is a permanent state government post, and a total of 1,145 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 22/2024. Candidates who meet the survey qualification can apply online through the Commission’s official website.
The detailed advertisement was published on 14 October 2026, and the online application window runs from 20 October 2026 to 9 November 2026. Since the last date falls in the first week of November, interested candidates should not wait until the final day, when the portal is usually at its busiest.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organisation | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Post | Sub-Surveyor, Directorate of Land Records and Surveys |
| Department | Department of Land and Land Reforms and Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of West Bengal |
| Advertisement No. | 22/2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,145 |
| Job Type | Permanent, West Bengal |
| Pay Scale | Level 7: Rs. 24,700 – Rs. 63,900 per month, plus admissible allowances |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Detailed notification published | 14 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 20 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 9 November 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Application correction window | 11 – 16 November 2026 |
| Exam date | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
All 1,145 vacancies are for a single post, Sub-Surveyor, in the Directorate of Land Records and Surveys. The work relates to land records and survey duties across West Bengal, including field survey work using modern surveying methods.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification: The candidate must have passed the Madhyamik examination or an equivalent examination, and must also satisfy one of the two technical conditions below:
- A three-year Diploma in Survey Engineering from a recognised institution; or
- A two-year certificate course for Surveyor from a recognised Industrial Training Institute, along with one year of experience in survey and settlement work based on modern survey techniques, including work with differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and/or Electronic Total Stations (ETS) technology.
Madhyamik alone is not enough for this post — the survey diploma or the ITI certificate plus experience is compulsory.
Language requirement: The ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, for whom the notification’s language provisions apply.
Age limit: 21 to 45 years. The age is counted as on 1 January 2024, as stated in the notification reporting — this reference date follows from Advertisement No. 22/2024, which continues from the indicative advertisement of 31 December 2024. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government rules. Candidates should confirm the exact age rules in the official notification before applying.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 110, plus applicable service charges |
| SC / ST candidates of West Bengal | No fee |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (40% or more disability) | No fee |
| SC / ST candidates of other states | Rs. 110, plus applicable service charges |
The fee must be paid online by 9 November 2026. A form without the fee is not treated as complete.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is through a written examination in two papers, followed by document verification:
| Paper I | Bengali / Nepali (conventional type questions) — 50 marks, 1 hour. This is a qualifying paper. |
| Paper II | English (50 marks), Elementary Mathematics (50 marks) and Survey Engineering (100 marks) — 200 marks in total, 2 hours 30 minutes. |
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of Paper II marks, subject to the qualifying conditions of Paper I. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper II. The exam date has not been announced yet and will be notified on the official website.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official WBPSC website at psc.wb.gov.in.
- Open the Sub-Surveyor recruitment (Advertisement No. 22/2024) and read the detailed notification carefully.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill in personal, qualification and experience details.
- Upload the required documents and photograph/signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (where applicable) and submit the form before 9 November 2026, 3:00 PM.
- Save the submitted form and fee receipt for future reference. If a correction is needed, use the correction window from 11 to 16 November 2026.
Important Links
| Apply Online / Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
| Detailed Notification PDF | Available on the official WBPSC website (psc.wb.gov.in) under the Sub-Surveyor advertisement. Read the official notice before applying. |
Note: Always apply only through the official WBPSC website. Do not trust any other website or agent asking for money for this recruitment.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. How many vacancies are there in WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 1,145 vacancies for the post of Sub-Surveyor.
Q. What is the last date to apply?
A. The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 9 November 2026, up to 3:00 PM.
Q. What qualification is needed?
A. Madhyamik pass plus either a three-year Diploma in Survey Engineering, or a two-year ITI Surveyor certificate with one year of prescribed survey experience.
Q. What is the age limit?
A. 21 to 45 years as on 1 January 2024, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Q. What is the salary?
A. Pay Level 7, Rs. 24,700 – Rs. 63,900 per month, plus admissible allowances.
Q. What is the application fee?
A. Rs. 110 plus service charges for General, OBC and EWS candidates; SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and eligible PwBD candidates are exempt.