KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 560 Posts

📅 Posted: 11/07/2026 📝 Updated: 11/07/2026

Total Vacancy560

SalaryLevel 37,500-76,100 (2024 Revised State Pay Scale) [Approx. ₹50,000-55,000/Month with allowances]

LocationKarnataka

Last Date07/08/2026

Short Information: The Karnataka Examination Authority has opened online applications for 560 Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) posts under the Department of Survey Settlement and Land Records. These are Group-C positions carrying the 2024 Revised State Pay Scale of ₹37,500 - ₹76,100, which works out to a starting in-hand salary well above what most entry-level state government technical posts offer once dearness and other allowances are added. Candidates from an engineering background, a diploma in engineering/technology, or a science/computer applications degree with Maths, Physics, Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture (B.Sc) can apply. The recruitment carries a two-year probation period, during which surveyors must clear compulsory training in cadastral survey techniques along with a theory and practical evaluation. Selection runs through a competitive written exam with two papers of 100 marks each covering General Knowledge and a Specific/Technical paper on surveying, mathematics, and modern surveying technology including GNSS, GIS, and drone-based survey methods. Online applications opened on 11 July 2026 and close on 07 August 2026, with fee payment permitted until 10 August 2026. For candidates looking to build a technical career in land records and cadastral surveying, this recruitment offers steady government employment with a defined pension/NPS structure.

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KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	11/07/2026
Application Begin	11/07/2026
Last Date to Apply Online	07/08/2026
Last Date to Pay Fee	10/08/2026
Exam Date - Paper II (Specific Paper)	03/10/2026 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Exam Date - Paper I (General Knowledge)	04/10/2026 (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Kannada Language Test	To be notified

KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

General & Category 2A/2B/3A/3B	₹750
SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender	₹500
Special Incentive Candidates	₹250

Payment: Online

KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 560 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Minimum 18 Years; Maximum 40 Years (General), 43 Years (Cat 2A/2B/3A/3B), 45 Years (SC/ST/Cat-1) as on last date of application

(Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: Upper limit 43 Years, SC/ST/Category-1: Upper limit 45 Years, Ex-Servicemen: As per Karnataka Civil Services Rules 1977, Widowed/Divorced Women (2A/2B/3A/3B): 10 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Surveyor (Bhoomapaka)	560	Engineering degree/AMIE (any branch) OR Graduate in Maths/Physics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication/Agriculture (B.Sc) OR AICTE-approved Diploma in Engineering/Technology
Total Vacancy	560

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy

Category	Total
SC (Category-A)	30
SC (Category-B)	29
SC (Category-C)	25
ST	17
Category-1	23
Category-2A	84
Category-2B	22
Category-3A	22
Category-3B	28
General Merit	280
Total	560

Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation (Women / Rural / Ex-Servicemen / PwD / Others)

Category	Vacancy
Women	186
Rural Candidates	140
Ex-Servicemen	56
Kannada Medium Students	26
Project Displaced Persons	25
Persons with Disability (PwD)	30
Transgender	7
Note:Horizontal reservation figures are already included within the category-wise total above, not additional to it.

KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must hold an Engineering degree (any branch) or AMIE from a university/institution established by law, OR
A Graduate degree (B.Sc/BCA) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture, OR
An AICTE-recognised Diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology.
Must be an Indian citizen.
Must be between 18 and 40 years of age (with relaxation as per category) on the last date of application.

KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Surveyor (Bhoomapaka)	₹37,500-76,100 (2024 Revised State Pay Scale)

KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Online Application Submission
Competitive Written Examination (Offline-OMR Mode)
Document Verification
Two-Year Probation with Compulsory Cadastral Survey Training

KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Mode: Offline (OMR Based).
Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks deducted for every wrong answer.
Duration: 2 Hours per paper.
Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for all candidates.

Recruitment Table: Written Exam Details

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper-I	General Knowledge	100	100	2 Hours
Paper-II	Specific Paper (Surveyor Syllabus)	100	100	2 Hours
Total		200	200	4

Recruitment Table: Specific Paper (Paper-II) Weightage

Subject	Weightage
Mathematics (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry)	40%
Physics	10%
Geography	10%
Modern Methods of Surveying (Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, GPS, GIS, GNSS)	20%
Computer Applications (MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS Software)	20%

KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

Paper-I covers General Knowledge, current affairs, Indian Constitution, history and geography of Karnataka and India, rural development, and Panchayat Raj institutions. Paper-II is the Specific Paper covering Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Modern Methods of Surveying, and Computer Applications as detailed below.

📚 Mathematics

Number System (Squares, Cubes, Roots)
Set Theory
Sequence & Series
Matrices
Permutations & Combinations
Statistics
HCF & LCM
Algebra (Linear & Quadratic Equations, Factorisation)
Coordinate Geometry
Geometry (Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Theorems)

📚 Physics

Magnetism
Electricity
Electromagnetic Radiation
Electronics
Dynamics
Heat
Light
Sound
Gravitation

📚 Geography

The Earth
The Lithosphere
Maps
Physical Features of India

📚 Modern Methods of Surveying

Photogrammetry & Aerial Survey
Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing
Drone (UAV) Imagery
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Geographical Information System (GIS)
GNSS, DGPS, RTK Surveying
Karnataka State CORS Network

📚 Computer Applications

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
AutoCAD (2D/3D, DXF files)
GIS Software & Applications
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Web & Mobile Application Concepts
REST & SOAP APIs
Java, JSON, XML, HTML, HTTPS

KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit the KEA official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Find the link for Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) Recruitment 2026 (RPC).
Register and fill in the online application form carefully.
Upload photograph (JPEG, 50KB-200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50KB-70KB).
Pay the application fee online.
Download and print the submitted application for reference.

Recruitment Note: About Karnataka Examination Authority

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the state government body responsible for conducting competitive examinations and recruitment for various government departments in Karnataka, including this Surveyor recruitment on behalf of the Department of Survey Settlement and Land Records, Bengaluru.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile - Surveyor (Bhoomapaka)

Selected candidates will work in the Department of Survey Settlement and Land Records, carrying out cadastral surveys, land measurement, and record maintenance using both traditional chain surveying and modern GNSS/drone-based survey technology, followed by compulsory departmental training during the two-year probation period.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Selected candidates are covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS), along with standard state government leave entitlements and other benefits applicable to Karnataka Civil Services employees.

KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 11/07/2026 to 07/08/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. ED/KEA-1/18/NEV/2026(RPC)	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	KEA
Post Name	Surveyor (Bhoomapaka)
Total Vacancy	560
Salary	Level 37,500-76,100 (2024 Revised State Pay Scale) [Approx. ₹50,000-55,000/Month with allowances]
Job Location	Karnataka
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	07/08/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Do not wait until the last date to upload documents — the KEA portal explicitly states that once an application is submitted, no correction or resubmission is permitted at any stage, so a single wrong entry in category, qualification, or date of birth can disqualify you outright. Keep your photograph (50KB-200KB, JPEG) and signature (50KB-70KB, JPEG) ready in the exact specified format before you start the form, since uploads failing this spec are rejected. Reservation-category and caste certificates must be dated on or before the last date fixed by KEA to submit the application — certificates issued after that cutoff will not be accepted, even if you already hold the certificate by the time of document verification. If you are claiming rural or Kannada-medium reservation, the required proforma certificates from your school headmaster and Block Education Officer must also be uploaded within the same deadline.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Surveyor at KEA? ▼

Ans: The post carries the 2024 Revised State Pay Scale of ₹37,500-76,100. After adding dearness allowance and other benefits, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹50,000 to ₹55,000 per month during probation.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The online application window opened on 11 July 2026 and closes on 07 August 2026. Fee payment is accepted until 10 August 2026. No changes to the submitted application are allowed after this date.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the KEA Surveyor exam? ▼

Ans: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in the OMR-based competitive examination. Candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks to qualify.

Q.4 What is the age limit for General Category candidates? ▼

Ans: General category candidates must be at least 18 years and not more than 40 years old as on the last date of application. Reserved category candidates get age relaxation up to 43 or 45 years depending on category.

Q.5 How to download the KEA Surveyor Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Candidates can download the official notification bearing Advt No. ED/KEA-1/18/NEV/2026(RPC) from the KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea under the recruitment section.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Surveyor post? ▼

Ans: Candidates need an engineering degree/AMIE, or a graduate degree in Maths, Physics, Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture (B.Sc), or an AICTE-approved diploma in Engineering/Technology.

Q.7 What is the selection process for KEA Surveyor Recruitment? ▼

Ans: Selection is through a competitive written examination conducted in offline OMR mode, consisting of two papers of 100 marks each, followed by document verification and a two-year probation period with compulsory training.

Q.8 Is Surveyor a permanent government job in Karnataka? ▼

Ans: Yes, after successfully completing the two-year probation period, including cadastral survey training and clearing the theoretical and practical evaluation, selected candidates are confirmed into a permanent Group-C government post.