KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 750 Surveyor Posts
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released two separate notifications for direct recruitment to the post of Surveyor (Bhoomapaka), Group-C, under the Department of Land Records and Survey Settlement, Government of Karnataka. A total of 750 vacancies are available across Regular and Kalyana-Karnataka local cadres, with online applications open from 11 July 2026 to 07 August 2026.
Short Information
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) invites online applications for 750 Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) posts under the Department of Land Records and Survey Settlement. The recruitment comprises 560 Regular cadre posts and 190 Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre posts under Article 371(J). The last date to apply online is 07 August 2026, and the fee payment deadline is 10 August 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (2A/2B/3A/3B) | โน750 |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender | โน500 |
| Special Pay (PWD) Candidates | โน250 |
| Payment Mode | Online Only |
Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates must pay through the online payment gateway on the KEA CET portal.
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
Vacancy Distribution
| Cadre | Total Posts | General Merit | SC (A) | SC (B) | SC (C) | ST | Cat-1 | Cat-2A | Cat-2B | Cat-3A | Cat-3B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (RPC) | 560 | 280 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 23 | 84 | 22 | 22 | 28 |
| Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) | 190 | 95 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 28 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
| Total | 750 | 375 | 40 | 39 | 33 | 23 | 31 | 112 | 30 | 29 | 38 |
Horizontal Reservation (Regular Cadre - 560 Posts)
- Women: 186
- Rural Candidates: 140
- Ex-servicemen: 56
- Kannada Medium Students: 26
- Project-Displaced Persons: 25
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 30
- Transgender Candidates: 7
Horizontal Reservation (Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre - 190 Posts)
- Women: 61
- Rural Candidates: 49
- Ex-servicemen: 17
- Kannada Medium Students: 7
- PWD Candidates: 11
- Transgender Candidates: 2
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications from a recognized university or AICTE-approved institution (completed as on the last date of application):
- Engineering/Technology Degree: Degree in Civil Engineering or Technology, or any Engineering/Technology degree, or AMIE qualification in any Engineering/Technology stream; OR
- Science Degree: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture (B.Sc.); OR
- Diploma: Diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-approved institution.
Note: Candidates who have not completed the qualifying course are not eligible. KEA will not be responsible for incomplete applications.
Age Limit (as on 07 August 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 40 Years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 43 Years |
| SC, ST, Category-1 | 45 Years |
| Minimum Age (All Categories) | 18 Years |
Age relaxation includes a one-time 5-year relaxation per Government Order No. เฒธเฒฟเฒเฒธเฒ 262 เฒธเณเฒจเฒจเฒฟ 2025 dated 29-01-2026. Additional relaxation applies for government employees, ex-servicemen, NCC full-time supervisors, Gram Samuha Parishilakar, special pay candidates, and widows as per detailed rules.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in the 2024 Revised State Pay Scale of โน37,500 โ โน76,100 per month (Group-C). In-hand salary includes applicable allowances as per Karnataka Government norms.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
The selection comprises the following sequential stages:
- Competitive Written Examination โ Offline OMR-based test consisting of Paper-I (General Knowledge) and Paper-II (Specific Paper).
- Kannada Language Test โ Qualifying in nature (150 marks, minimum 50 marks required) for candidates who have not studied Kannada as first or second language up to SSLC level or passed an equivalent higher-level Kannada examination. Marks are not counted in final merit.
- Document Verification โ As per merit and category-wise reservation.
- Probation & Departmental Training โ Selected candidates undergo 2-year probation and must pass the departmental "Kadaya Tharabeti" (Survey Training) examination within a 6-month training period, securing minimum 35% in theoretical test and 40% in practical test.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Knowledge (Current Affairs, Daily Science, Indian Constitution Basics, Karnataka & Indian History, Indian Geography with reference to Karnataka, State/Regional Issues, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Schemes, Karnataka's Economic Issues) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Specific Paper (Surveyor Subject Syllabus โ separately notified) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Important Exam Rules:
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 35% for General category; category-wise cutoffs apply for reserved categories.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer (4 options per question).
- Exam Dates: Paper-II on 03 October 2026 (Saturday, 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM); Paper-I on 04 October 2026 (Sunday, 10:30 AM โ 12:30 PM).
Syllabus for Paper-II (Specific Paper) โ Weightage Breakdown
| Section | Weightage | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40% | Arithmetic (Number System, Squares/Cubes & Roots, Set Theory, Sequence & Series, Matrices, Permutations & Combinations, Statistics, HCF & LCM), Algebra (Basics, Linear & Quadratic Equations, Factorisation, Coordinate Geometry), Geometry (Axioms & Postulates, Theorems, Polygons, Triangles, Congruence, Quadrilaterals, Parallelograms, Midpoint Theorem, Areas, Cyclic Quadrilaterals, Surface Areas & Volumes, Circles, Similarity Theorems, Right-Angle Triangles) |
| Physics | 10% | Magnetism, Electricity, Electromagnetic Radiation, Electronics, Dynamics, Heat, Light, Sound, Gravitation |
| Geography | 10% | The Earth, Lithosphere, Maps, Physical Features of India |
| Modern Methods of Surveying | 20% | Photogrammetry & Aerial Survey, Satellite Imagery, Drone (UAV) Imagery, Remote Sensing, GPS, GIS, DGPS, GNSS, RTK Surveying, Karnataka State CORS Network |
| Computer Applications | 20% | MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD (DXF File Operations for Cadastral Data), GIS Software & Applications, Basics of Software Solutions & Land Records IT (SDLC, Web/Mobile App Development, APIs, Web Portal Design & UX Fundamentals) |
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit your application for KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official KEA CET online portal (Official Website link provided in the Important Links table below table).
- Locate the link for Surveyor Recruitment 2026 (Regular cadre or Kalyana-Karnataka cadre, as applicable) and register with your basic details (name, mobile number, email ID).
- Log in using the generated credentials and fill in the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 50KBโ200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50KBโ70KB) as per specified format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI).
- Review all entered details thoroughly before final submission โ no correction or modification is allowed after submission.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application form and fee payment receipt/challan for future reference.
Required Documents Checklist
Keep the following documents ready (scanned copies for upload, originals for verification):
- Aadhaar Card
- Educational qualification marks cards / degree or diploma certificate and consolidated grade card (if applicable)
- SSLC certificate or equivalent showing date of birth, or school transfer certificate / birth certificate
- Caste and income certificate (for reservation claim) in prescribed format, issued by concerned Tahsildar
- Rural reservation certificate (Model-1 for General/SC/ST/Cat-1; Model-2 for Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B)
- Kannada medium study certificate (where applicable)
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate / dependent certificate (where applicable)
- Disability certificate / UDID certificate from competent medical authority (where applicable)
- Third gender certificate issued by District Magistrate (where applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (as per size/format specifications)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
There are 750 total vacancies for the post of Surveyor โ 560 posts under the Regular cadre and 190 posts under the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online and pay the fee for KEA Land Surveyor 2026?
The online application window closes on 07 August 2026, and the fee payment deadline is 10 August 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the Surveyor post?
Candidates need a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering/Technology, or a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture (B.Sc.), from a recognized university or AICTE-approved institution.
Q4. What is the age limit for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 40 years for General category, 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1, with additional relaxations for specific categories as per government rules.
Q5. What is the application fee for KEA Surveyor 2026?
The fee is โน750 for General and 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, โน500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third gender candidates, and โน250 for special pay (PWD) candidates. Payment is online only.
Q6. When is the KEA Surveyor written exam scheduled?
Paper-II (Specific Paper) will be held on 03 October 2026 (Saturday, 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM), and Paper-I (General Knowledge) will be held on 04 October 2026 (Sunday, 10:30 AM โ 12:30 PM).
Q7. Is there negative marking in the KEA Surveyor exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in the OMR-based competitive exam.
Q8. Is the Kannada language test compulsory for all candidates?
No. It applies only to candidates who have not studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC or have not passed an equivalent Kannada test. It is qualifying in nature (minimum 50/150 marks) and marks are not added to the final merit.
Q9. What is the pay scale for the Surveyor post?
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of โน37,500 โ โน76,100 as per the 2024 Revised State Pay Scale (Group-C).
Q10. Can candidates from outside the Kalyana-Karnataka region apply for the 190 local cadre posts?
Only candidates who fulfil the local-person eligibility criteria under Article 371(J) and possess the prescribed eligibility certificate (issued by the concerned Sub-Divisional Assistant Commissioner) can apply for the 190 Kalyana-Karnataka cadre posts.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |