KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 750 Posts – Apply Online | Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern, Last Date
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has officially released the KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Notification for 750 Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) Group-C posts under the Department of Survey Settlement and Land Records, Government of Karnataka. The recruitment has been announced through two separate notifications covering 560 Regular Cadre (RPC) vacancies and 190 Kalyana Karnataka (KK) Cadre vacancies.
Candidates who possess a Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Agriculture, or other prescribed qualifications can apply online through the KEA official website. The online application process starts from 11 July 2026 and will remain open until 07 August 2026.
Candidates will be selected through a written examination consisting of Paper-I (General Knowledge) and Paper-II (Technical Subjects) followed by document verification and other recruitment procedures. The selected candidates will receive an attractive salary under the Karnataka Government Pay Scale of ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 per month.
KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Department | Survey Settlement & Land Records Department |
| Post Name | Land Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) |
| Job Category | Karnataka Government Job |
| Advertisement Year | 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 750 Posts |
| Regular Cadre | 560 Posts |
| Kalyana Karnataka Cadre | 190 Posts |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Kannada Test (if applicable) + Document Verification |
| Online Application Starts | 11 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 August 2026 |
| Official Website | KEA |
KEA Land Surveyor Vacancy 2026
The recruitment consists of 750 vacancies, distributed as follows:
| Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Regular Cadre (RPC) | 560 |
| Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (KK) | 190 |
| Total | 750 Posts |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution (Regular Cadre)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Merit | 280 |
| SC (A) | 30 |
| SC (B) | 29 |
| SC (C) | 25 |
| ST | 17 |
| Category-1 | 23 |
| Category-2A | 84 |
| Category-2B | 22 |
| Category-3A | 22 |
| Category-3B | 28 |
| Total | 560 |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution (Kalyana Karnataka)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Merit | 95 |
| SC (A) | 10 |
| SC (B) | 10 |
| SC (C) | 8 |
| ST | 6 |
| Category-1 | 8 |
| Category-2A | 28 |
| Category-2B | 8 |
| Category-3A | 7 |
| Category-3B | 10 |
| Total | 190 |
The Kalyana Karnataka vacancies are reserved for eligible local candidates under Article 371(J) as specified in the notification.
KEA Land Surveyor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Applicants must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed by KEA.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess any one of the following qualifications from a recognized institution:
- BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering
- BE/B.Tech in any Engineering discipline
- AMIE qualification
- B.Sc Mathematics
- B.Sc Physics
- B.Sc Computer Science
- B.Sc Information Technology
- B.Sc Electronics
- B.Sc Electronics & Communication
- B.Sc Agriculture
- Diploma in Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- AICTE approved equivalent qualification
Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
Nationality
Applicants should be:
- Indian Citizens
- Eligible under Karnataka Government Recruitment Rules
Physical Fitness
Candidates should be medically and physically fit to discharge Surveyor duties.
KEA Land Surveyor Age Limit 2026
Age will be calculated as per the notification.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General | 40 Years |
| Category 2A/2B/3A/3B | 43 Years |
| SC/ST/Category-1 | 45 Years |
Minimum Age:
- 18 Years
Additional age relaxation is applicable for eligible categories as per Karnataka Government rules.
KEA Land Surveyor Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary under the Karnataka Government Revised Pay Scale.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Land Surveyor | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
Apart from the basic salary, employees will receive:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Benefits
- Pension Benefits
- Leave Benefits
- Government Holidays
- Promotion Opportunities
- Other Karnataka Government Allowances
KEA Land Surveyor Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through multiple stages.
Stage 1
Written Examination
Stage 2
Kannada Language Test (Only for candidates who have not studied Kannada as prescribed)
Stage 3
Document Verification
Stage 4
Medical Examination (if applicable)
Stage 5
Final Merit List
Stage 6
Appointment Order
KEA Land Surveyor Written Exam Pattern
The examination consists of two papers.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Technical Subjects | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
General Knowledge Topics
- Current Affairs
- Karnataka History
- Indian History
- Constitution
- Geography
- Rural Development
- Panchayat Raj
- General Science
- Economics
- Karnataka State Issues
Technical Paper
Questions will be based on:
- Mathematics
- Surveying
- Physics
- Geography
- Computer Applications
- Modern Survey Techniques
Negative Marking
Candidates should note:
- Every question carries 1 mark
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- OMR-based Offline Examination.
KEA Land Surveyor Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender | ₹500 |
| PwD Candidates | ₹250 |
Application fees once paid will not be refunded.
How to Apply for KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can submit the online application through the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) portal.
Follow the steps below:
- Visit the official KEA website.
- Click on Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026.
- Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in personal, educational and communication details carefully.
- Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Upload required certificates if applicable.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Verify all entered details before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the application form for future reference.
Note: No correction facility will be provided after final submission. Ensure all details are accurate before submitting the application.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application.
| Document | Required |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Required |
| SSLC Marks Card | Required |
| Degree/Diploma Certificate | Required |
| Consolidated Marks Card | Required |
| Caste Certificate (if applicable) | Required |
| Income Certificate | Required |
| Rural Certificate | Required |
| Kannada Medium Certificate | Required |
| Article 371(J) Certificate (KK Candidates) | Required |
| Ex-Servicemen Certificate | Required |
| Disability Certificate | Required |
| Passport Size Photograph | Required |
| Signature | Required |
| Valid Mobile Number | Required |
| Email ID | Required |
Detailed Syllabus
KEA has prescribed a comprehensive syllabus for the Surveyor recruitment examination.
Paper-I
General Knowledge
- Indian Constitution
- Current Affairs
- Karnataka History
- Indian History
- Geography
- Economics
- Panchayat Raj
- Rural Development
- General Science
- Karnataka Government Schemes
Paper-II
Mathematics (40%)
Topics include:
- Number System
- Squares & Square Roots
- Cube Roots
- Sets
- Sequence & Series
- Matrices
- Statistics
- Permutations & Combinations
- HCF & LCM
- Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Quadratic Equations
- Geometry
- Triangles
- Circles
- Areas
- Mensuration
Physics (10%)
- Magnetism
- Electricity
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Electronics
- Heat
- Light
- Sound
- Gravitation
- Motion
- Dynamics
Geography (10%)
- Earth
- Latitude & Longitude
- Maps
- Physical Geography
- Indian Geography
- Karnataka Geography
- Lithosphere
Modern Survey Techniques (20%)
- Surveying
- GPS
- DGPS
- GNSS
- Remote Sensing
- GIS
- Drone Survey
- Photogrammetry
- Satellite Survey
- CORS Network
Computer Applications (20%)
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- AutoCAD
- GIS Software
- Web Applications
- APIs
- Digital Land Records
- Information Technology Basics
The detailed syllabus is provided in the official notification.
Reservation Benefits
Reservation is available as per Karnataka Government rules for:
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Category-I
- Category-2A
- Category-2B
- Category-3A
- Category-3B
- Women Candidates
- Rural Candidates
- Kannada Medium Candidates
- Persons with Disabilities
- Ex-Servicemen
- Transgender Candidates
- Project Displaced Persons
KEA Land Surveyor Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11 July 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 11 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 August 2026 |
| Paper-II Examination | 03 October 2026 |
| Paper-I Examination | 04 October 2026 |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (RPC – 560 Posts) | Click Here |
| Official Notification (KK – 190 Posts) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a stable Karnataka Government career. With 750 vacancies, a salary of ₹37,500–₹76,100, reservation benefits, and a transparent selection process, this recruitment is expected to attract a large number of applicants. Eligible candidates should complete the online application well before the deadline and begin preparing according to the official syllabus and exam pattern to improve their chances of selection.
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