Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC), Sub-Surveyor Recruitment - 2026 (1145 Vacancies)

• (i) Passed Madhyamik Examination or equivalent, and
• (ii) 3 (three) years’ Diploma in Survey Engineering from any recognized institute (affiliated by AICTE or West Bengal State Council of Technical Education):

OR

• (i) Passed Madhyamik Examination or equivalent,
• (ii) 2 (two) years’ certificate course for Surveyor from a recognized industrial Training Institute, and
• (iii) 1 (one) year’s experience in Survey and Settlement work based on modern survey techniques and conversant in differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and/or Electronic Total Stations (ETS) technology to carry out modern methods of Surveying from any Government empanelled organization or from Indian Geographic Information System (GIS)/ Surveying Company recognized under the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme – Department of Land Resources, Government of India, having at least 3 years’ experience in preparation of large scale mapping and land records.

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

PwBD

MSP

ESM

Total

104

80

229

69

46

23

57

1145

How to Apply?

• 1. Visit Official Website : Access the Public Service Commission, West Bengal website at https://psc.wb.gov.in to begin the application process.

• 2. Complete One-Time Registration : New users must register on the portal by providing basic personal details, contact information, and creating login credentials.

• 3. Read Instructions Thoroughly : Carefully read all instructions, eligibility criteria, and guidelines provided in the official advertisement before filling out the form.

• 4. Fill Out Online Application : Log in to your account and accurately enter all required educational, personal, and category details in the online application form.

• 5. Upload Scanned Documents : Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other mandatory certificates as specified by the Commission.

• 6. Provide Photo ID Details : Mention one valid Photo ID proof (such as Madhyamik certificate, Passport, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License, or Aadhaar) along with its number and issuing authority.

• 7. Submit Application : Review all entered details carefully, as submission is final and no changes can be made after final submission.

• 8. Pay Examination Fee : Pay the required fee of Rs. 110/- plus applicable service charges through online mode only (SC/ST of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with 40%+ disability are exempt from fees).

• 9. Download and Print Form : After successful submission and fee payment, download and print a hard copy of the application form for your records and future verification.

Selection Process

• 1. Paper-I (Language Test) : Candidates must appear for a conventional-type written test in Bengali or Nepali carrying 50 marks with a duration of 1 hour.

• 2. Qualifying Paper-I : Candidates must attain a minimum qualifying mark of 30% in Paper-I. Only those who achieve this threshold will have their Paper-II evaluated.

• 3. Paper-II (Main Subject & Aptitude Test) : Candidates who qualify Paper-I will take Paper-II (Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes), which consists of 200 multiple-choice objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each. It comprises three parts: English (50 marks), Elementary Mathematics (50 marks), and Survey Engineering (100 marks).

• 4. Negative Marking : There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II.

• 5. Final Merit List Preparation : The final merit list is prepared strictly on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II only (provided the candidate qualifies Paper-I).

• 6. Document Verification : Shortlisted candidates must produce all original certificates, educational documents, proof of age, experience certificates, and valid category/reservation certificates (obtained within the closing date of application) for verification.