WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,145 Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Exam Pattern

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has invited online applications for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 through Advertisement No. 22/2024 dated 14 October 2026. Through this recruitment, 1,145 permanent Sub-Surveyor posts will be filled in the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys, Department of Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation, Government of West Bengal. Online applications started on 20 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 9 November 2026 up to 3:00 PM. The post carries Pay Level-7, Rs 24,700 – Rs 63,900 under the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019. Selection is through a written examination in two papers — Paper-I is qualifying and the final merit list is prepared on Paper-II marks only. All details below are from the official advertisement dated 14 October 2026. Candidates tracking other diploma-level recruitments can also read our DSSSB MTS JE Recruitment 2026 guide.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The one-line answer most candidates need. This is a permanent post with 1,145 vacancies, and the portal closes at 3:00 PM on 9 November 2026 — not midnight. There are two eligibility routes: a 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering, or a 2-year ITI Surveyor certificate with 1 year of specified experience. Ability to read, write and speak Bengali is an essential requirement, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The fee deadline is the same as the application deadline. Both close at 3:00 PM on 9 November 2026, so a form without a completed fee payment by that time is not complete. The edit window opens two days after the last date, and it can be used only once.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Details

The notice prints the reserved vacancies as reported by the department. It does not print a General (UR) column or a category total, so this article does not publish a General figure either. The reserved figures as printed in the advertisement are below.

Who gets the reservation benefit. Reservation benefits for all reserved categories except PwBD, MSP and Ex-Servicemen apply to West Bengal candidates only. SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates of other states may apply for unreserved vacancies as General candidates. The MSP quota is open only for 20 sports: Athletics (including Track and Field events), 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 — other areas are not considered for MSP status.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. Age must be not less than 21 years and not more than 45 years on 1 January 2024, under Finance Department Notification No. 1707-F(P2) dated 16 May 2026 read with No. 2619-F(P2) dated 20 July 2026. Only the age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC and ST candidates of West Bengal, by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal, and up to 45 years of age for Persons with Disabilities having a physical disability of 40% and above, as printed in the notice. Ex-Servicemen with not less than 6 months’ continuous service may deduct the period of service from their actual age, and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years, the age condition is deemed satisfied. SC, ST and OBC candidates of other states get no relaxation and are treated as General candidates, and the West Bengal Services (Raising of Age Limit) Rules, 1981 do not apply.

Language requirement. Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement, but such knowledge is not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, unless specifically mentioned. Candidature of candidates with poor performance in the knowledge of Bengali test shall be liable to be cancelled.

Two eligibility routes. Both routes start with a pass in the Madhyamik Examination or equivalent. Pick the one that matches your training — the essential qualifications must be fulfilled by the closing date of submission of online applications.

Route 2 experience conditions. The experience must come from a Government-empanelled organisation, or from an Indian GIS or Surveying company recognised under the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (Department of Land Resources, Government of India) that has at least 3 years of experience in large-scale mapping and land records. Experience counts only if gained in full-time employment up to the closing date, and the certificate must show the duration, field and nature of duties.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is payable online only, is not refunded, and cannot be held in reserve for any other examination. The last date to pay the fee online is 9 November 2026 up to 3:00 PM. Candidates tracking railway Junior Engineer posts can also read our RRB Junior Engineer 2026 guide.

How to Apply for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026

1. Open the Commission’s official website psc.wb.gov.in and go to the Sub-Surveyor advertisement (Advt. No. 22/2024).
2. Register, or log in if you already have an account.
3. Fill in the application form and mention one photo ID with its number and issuing authority — Madhyamik certificate bearing photograph, Passport, PAN card, EPIC (voter ID card), Driving licence, AADHAAR card, or any other ID proof issued by the State or Central Government. Bring the same photo ID in original to the examination venue.
4. Pay the fee online, if you are not exempt, by 9 November 2026 up to 3:00 PM.
5. Submit the application, then download and keep a printout.

One application only. More than one application for the post by the same candidate is strictly forbidden, and the candidature of a candidate who submits more than one application will be cancelled even if admitted to the selection procedure. An application once submitted is final, and no change in category claims is entertained afterwards. The only correction chance is the edit window from 11 to 16 November 2026, usable once, for some fields only — applicants willing to change their address must first change it in the Profile Section and then use the Edit option.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Correction Window – What Can Be Changed

The edit window runs from 11 November 2026 to 16 November 2026. The applicant is allowed to edit some of the fields, if required, and this option can be availed only once. It is accessed by logging into the individual account at psc.wb.gov.in.

Fields that cannot be changed. The advertisement says an application once submitted is final, and no request for change of the application form and no claim for being a member of the SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, Ex-Serviceman, MSP or PwBD communities will be entertained after final submission. Check every entry — especially post, category and personal details — before final submission.

Certificate warning. EWS, SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), MSP, Ex-Serviceman and PwBD certificates must be obtained within the closing date of submission of applications. If a candidate cannot produce the relevant certificate at document verification, candidature is summarily rejected. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates must submit renewed or revalidated certificates before the examination and at appointment.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination consists of two papers. Paper-I is qualifying only, and the final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II only. There is no interview mentioned in the advertisement.

Objections to the model answers. After the model answers (MCQ type) are displayed on the PSC website, objections must be filed strictly within the specific time limit — beyond that, no objections are entertained. Marks are electronically captured from scanned OMR sheets using uniform customised software without manual intervention.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Paper-I (qualifying). Bengali or Nepali conventional paper of 50 marks in 1 hour. Candidates must score at least 30% (15 marks). These marks do not count in the final merit.

Stage 2 – Paper-II (merit). 200 objective questions for 200 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. The final merit list is prepared on Paper-II marks only.

Stage 3 – Document verification. Certificates must be produced as and when required by the Commission. If a candidate is found ineligible at any stage, even after issue of a letter of recommendation for appointment, candidature is cancelled without further reference.

WBPSC Sub Surveyor Salary 2026

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level-7 (Rs 24,700 to Rs 63,900) under the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019. Besides pay, the post carries allowances as admissible. The advertisement fixes only the pay scale — it publishes no exact “in-hand” figure, so in-hand amounts on unofficial websites are estimates varying with current DA and HRA rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026?

There are 1,145 permanent Sub-Surveyor vacancies under Advertisement No. 22/2024 in the Directorate of Land Records and Surveys, Government of West Bengal. The notice prints the reserved vacancies as reported by the department: SC 229, ST 69, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 80 and EWS 104, along with PwBD, Meritorious Sportsperson and Ex-Servicemen quotas. It prints no General (UR) column, so no General figure is given in this article.

What is the last date to apply for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026?

Online applications opened on 20 October 2026 and close on 9 November 2026 up to 3:00 PM on psc.wb.gov.in. The last date to pay the fee online is also 9 November 2026 up to 3:00 PM. The edit window runs from 11 to 16 November 2026 and can be used only once. The examination date will be notified later on the Commission’s website.

What is the age limit for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026?

Age must be not less than 21 years and not more than 45 years on 1 January 2024. Only the age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC and ST candidates of West Bengal and by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal. SC, ST and OBC candidates of other states get no relaxation and are treated as General candidates.

What is the qualification for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026?

There are two routes, and both start with a pass in the Madhyamik Examination or equivalent. Route 1 is a 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering from a recognised institute (affiliated by AICTE or the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education). Route 2 is a 2-year Surveyor certificate course from a recognised ITI plus 1 year of experience in Survey and Settlement work using modern survey techniques, with command of DGPS and/or Electronic Total Stations.

Is knowledge of Bengali compulsory for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026?

Yes. Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement, but such knowledge is not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, unless specifically mentioned. Candidature of candidates with poor performance in the knowledge of Bengali test shall be liable to be cancelled.

What is the application fee for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026?

The fee is Rs 110 plus service charges, payable online only. SC and ST candidates of West Bengal and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities having a physical disability of 40% and above are exempt from the fee. OBC candidates must pay the usual fee, and no exemption is available to SC and ST candidates of other states. The fee is not refunded.

What is the exam pattern for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026?

The written examination has two papers. Paper-I is Bengali or Nepali, 50 marks in 1 hour, conventional type (letter writing, drafting a report and grammar at Madhyamik standard), and it is qualifying only with 30% marks required. Paper-II has 200 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes — English 50, Elementary Mathematics 50 and Survey Engineering 100 — with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. The final merit list is prepared on Paper-II marks only.

What is the salary of WBPSC Sub Surveyor?

Sub-Surveyor is placed in Pay Level-7, Rs 24,700 to Rs 63,900, under the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019, plus allowances as admissible. The advertisement gives only the pay scale and publishes no exact in-hand salary, so in-hand figures on unofficial sites are estimates.

Is there a correction window for the WBPSC Sub Surveyor application form?

Yes. The edit window runs from 11 to 16 November 2026 and can be used only once, for some fields only, by logging into the individual account at psc.wb.gov.in. An application once submitted is final, and no change in category claims is entertained after final submission, so check every entry before you submit.

Can candidates from other states apply for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026?

Yes, Indian citizens can apply, but reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC and EWS apply to West Bengal candidates only. SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates of other states may apply for unreserved vacancies as General candidates, and they get no age relaxation and no fee exemption.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. 22/2024 dated 14 October 2026 on psc.wb.gov.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, an independent information portal for Sarkari Result, Sarkari Naukri, admit card, answer key, syllabus and admission updates. He has 10+ years of experience covering Government Jobs, Railway Jobs, SSC, Banking, Teaching, Police, Defence and state recruitment boards. Every update on this site is verified directly from the official notification PDF issued by the commission or board — never from third-party aggregators.