The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru has issued two official notifications on 11 July 2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Surveyor (Bhoomapaka), Group-C, under the Department of Land Records and Survey Settlement, Government of Karnataka. The two notifications together cover 750 vacancies – 560 posts under the Regular/State cadre (RPC) and 190 posts under the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre (Article 371(J) – KK). The last date for online application has been extended to 20 August 2026 and the last date for fee payment is 21 August 2026, at the official KEA CET portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. The Written Examination will be conducted in two parts – Paper-II (Specific Paper) on 03 October 2026 (Saturday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM) and **Paper-I (General Knowledge) on 04 October 2026 (Sunday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM)**. Educational qualification covers BE/B.Tech, AMIE, B.Sc. (Maths/Physics/CS/IT/Electronics/Agriculture), and Diploma in any branch of Engineering or Technology. The pay scale is Rs. 37,500-76,100 as per the 2024 Revised State Pay Scale. The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age (with the one-time 5-year relaxation per Government Order dated 29 January 2026) is 40 years for General, 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1.
Important Note: Three things every Karnataka Surveyor 2026 candidate must check before 20 August 2026. First, there are TWO separate notifications and two separate application links – one for the Regular cadre (560 posts) and one for the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (190 posts); candidates eligible for the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre reservation under Article 371(J) must apply under the KK notification separately and must possess the prescribed eligibility certificate from the concerned Sub-Divisional Assistant Commissioner; candidates applying under both cadres must submit two separate applications. Second, no correction or modification is allowed in the application after submission – fill in all personal, educational, category, and language details very carefully before clicking final submission; incorrect category claims or document mismatch at any stage can lead to rejection even after selection. Third, selected candidates are placed on probation for 2 years and must pass the departmental “Kadaya Tharabeti” (Survey Training) examination within a 6-month training period, securing a minimum of 35% in the theoretical test and 40% in the practical test; failing this departmental training exam can affect confirmation in service.
KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru |
| Recruiting Department | Department of Land Records and Survey Settlement, Government of Karnataka |
| Post Name | Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) |
| Post Category | Group-C |
| Total Vacancies | 750 (560 Regular/RPC + 190 Kalyana-Karnataka/KK) |
| Notification Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only – cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
| Application Opens | 11 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 20 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Extended) | 21 August 2026 |
| Paper-II (Specific Paper) Exam | 03 October 2026 (Saturday) – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Paper-I (General Knowledge) Exam | 04 October 2026 (Sunday) – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 37,500 – 76,100 (2024 Revised State Pay Scale) |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years (General) |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11 July 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 11 July 2026 |
| Original Last Date to Apply | 07 August 2026 |
| Original Fee Payment Last Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Extended Last Date to Apply | 20 August 2026 |
| Extended Fee Payment Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Paper-II (Specific Paper) Exam | 03 October 2026 (Saturday), 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Paper-I (General Knowledge) Exam | 04 October 2026 (Sunday), 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Admit Card | To be notified at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Vacancy Details – Regular Cadre (RPC) – 560 Posts
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | 280 |
| 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 |
| Total | 560 |
Horizontal Reservation – Regular Cadre (560 Posts)
| Horizontal Category | Reserved 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 |
Vacancy Details – Kalyana-Karnataka Local Cadre (KK) – 190 Posts
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | 95 |
| SC (Category-A) | 10 |
| SC (Category-B) | 10 |
| SC (Category-C) | 8 |
| ST | 6 |
| Category-1 | 8 |
| Category-2A | 28 |
| Category-2B | 8 |
| Category-3A | 7 |
| Category-3B | 10 |
| Total | 190 |
Horizontal Reservation – Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre (190 Posts)
| Horizontal Category | Reserved Posts |
|---|---|
| Women | 61 |
| Rural Candidates | 49 |
| Ex-servicemen | 17 |
| Kannada Medium Students | 7 |
| PWD Candidates | 11 |
| Transgender Candidates | 2 |
Note: Candidates seeking Kalyana-Karnataka (Article 371(J)) reservation must possess the eligibility certificate from the concerned Sub-Divisional Assistant Commissioner under the 2013 rules. Only candidates from the Kalyana-Karnataka region who fulfil the local-person conditions under Article 371(J) are eligible for the 190 KK cadre posts.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold any ONE of the following qualifications from a recognised university or AICTE-approved institution:
| Qualification | Stream/Discipline |
|---|---|
| BE/B.Tech or AMIE | Civil Engineering, or any branch of Engineering/Technology |
| B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, or Agriculture |
| Diploma in Engineering/Technology | Any branch – from an AICTE-approved institution |
Candidates who have completed the qualifying course are eligible. Students who are yet to complete the qualifying course at the time of application are NOT eligible.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on the last date of online application submission (20 August 2026). A one-time relaxation of 5 years has been added to the standard upper age limit as per Government Order No. CI 262 SENI 2025 dated 29 January 2026.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | 18 years | 40 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | 18 years | 43 years |
| SC, ST and Category-1 | 18 years | 45 years |
Additional age relaxation is available for government/local-body employees, ex-servicemen, National Cadet Corps full-time supervisors, Gram Samuha Parishilakar (village survey supervisor) candidates, special pay candidates, and widows, as per the detailed relaxation clauses in the official notifications at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Pay Scale
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) – Group-C |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 37,500 – 76,100 per month (2024 Revised State Pay Scale) |
| Additional Allowances | As per Karnataka state government rules in force at the time of appointment |
Application Fee
Fee must be paid online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and other categories (2A/2B/3A/3B) | Rs. 750 |
| SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third Gender | Rs. 500 |
| Special Pay (PWD) candidates | Rs. 250 |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details | Counts for Final Merit? |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive Written Examination – Paper-I and Paper-II | Offline OMR-based | Yes – primary basis |
| Kannada Language Test | 150 marks, minimum 50 required – qualifying only | No – not added to merit |
| Document Verification | As per merit and category-wise reservation | Qualifying |
| Probation and Departmental Training | 2 years probation; “Kadaya Tharabeti” exam within 6 months – min. 35% theory, 40% practical | Must pass for confirmation |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Date and Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-II | Specific Paper (Surveyor subject syllabus) | 100 | 100 | 03 October 2026 (Saturday) – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Paper-I | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 04 October 2026 (Sunday) – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Exam mode: Offline OMR-based (both papers).
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer (4 options per question).
- Minimum qualifying marks in the competitive exam: 35% for General category; category-wise cutoffs apply for reserved categories.
Kannada Language Test (Where Applicable)
Candidates who have NOT studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC level (or passed an equivalent Kannada language test) must appear for and qualify the Kannada Language Test (150 marks, minimum passing marks: 50). This test is qualifying only – marks from this test are NOT included in the final merit list calculation.
Paper-I Syllabus – General Knowledge
- Current affairs of national and state importance
- Daily science (everyday applications)
- Basics of the Indian Constitution
- Karnataka and Indian history
- Indian geography with reference to Karnataka
- State and regional issues
- Panchayat Raj and rural development schemes
- Karnataka’s economic issues
Paper-II Syllabus – Specific Paper (Surveyor – Broad Weightage)
| Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40% |
| Physics | 10% |
| Geography | 10% |
| Modern Methods of Surveying | 20% |
| Computer Applications | 20% |
Mathematics (40%): Arithmetic (number system, squares/cubes and roots, set theory, sequence and series, matrices, permutations and combinations, statistics, HCF and LCM), Algebra (basics, linear and quadratic equations, factorisation, coordinate geometry), and Geometry (axioms and postulates, theorems, polygons, triangles, congruence, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, midpoint theorem, areas, cyclic quadrilaterals, surface areas and volumes of solids, circles, similarity theorems, right-angle triangles).
Physics (10%): Magnetism, electricity, electromagnetic radiation, electronics, dynamics, heat, light, sound, and gravitation.
Geography (10%): The Earth, the lithosphere, maps, and physical features of India.
Modern Methods of Surveying (20%): Photogrammetry and aerial survey, satellite imagery, drone (UAV) imagery, remote sensing, GPS, GIS, DGPS, GNSS, RTK surveying, and the Karnataka State CORS Network.
Computer Applications (20%): MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD (including DXF file operations for cadastral data), GIS software and applications, and basics of software solutions and land records information technology (SDLC, web/mobile app development, APIs, web portal design and UX fundamentals).
Documents Required for Application
- Aadhaar Card
- Educational qualification mark 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 claimants) in prescribed format, issued by the Tahsildar
- Rural reservation certificate (Model-1 for General/SC/ST/Cat-1; Model-2 for 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 (for PWD candidates)
- Third gender certificate issued by the District Magistrate (where applicable)
- Kalyana-Karnataka eligibility certificate from Sub-Divisional Assistant Commissioner (for KK cadre only)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 50 KB to 200 KB) and signature (JPEG, 50 KB to 70 KB)
How to Apply for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official KEA CET portal – Click Here
- Download and read the complete official notification for your applicable cadre – Regular (RPC) or Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) – before applying.
- Click on the relevant Surveyor Recruitment 2026 link (Regular cadre or KK cadre) and register with your basic details.
- Fill in the online application form carefully with personal, educational, category, and language details.
- Upload your photograph (JPEG, 50-200 KB) and signature (JPEG, 50-70 KB) as per specified format.
- Pay the applicable fee online through the payment gateway.
- Review all details carefully before final submission – no correction is allowed after submission under any circumstances.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application and fee payment receipt/challan for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Applications are accepted online only at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea – no offline or postal applications.
- No modification or correction is permitted in any field after final submission.
- Candidates applying for both Regular cadre and Kalyana-Karnataka cadre must submit two separate applications.
- Candidates must download and carry the admit card along with one original valid photo ID (PAN Card, Driving Licence, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Government Employee ID) to the exam centre.
- Exam centre once allotted cannot be changed under any circumstances.
- The mobile number and email ID provided in the application are the only channels for official communication.
- Furnishing false information, forged documents, or impersonation will lead to disqualification and legal action.
- The recruiting authority is not bound to fill all notified posts.
- Monitor cetonline.karnataka.gov.in regularly for admit card, exam hall allotment, and result updates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Extended Notification PDF (Kannada) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF – Regular Cadre (RPC – 560 Posts) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF – Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre (KK – 190 Posts) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – KEA CET Portal | Click Here |
| KEA Official Website | Click Here |
KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is KEA Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a recruitment by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru under two separate notifications dated 11 July 2026 for 750 posts of Surveyor (Bhoomapaka), Group-C under the Department of Land Records and Survey Settlement, Government of Karnataka – 560 posts under the Regular/State cadre (RPC) and 190 posts under the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre (KK) under Article 371(J).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
✅ The extended last date to apply online is 20 August 2026. The fee payment deadline is 21 August 2026. Applications are submitted at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Q3. When is the KEA Surveyor written exam 2026?
✅ The written exam is held in two parts – Paper-II (Specific Paper – Surveyor syllabus) on 03 October 2026 (Saturday) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and Paper-I (General Knowledge) on 04 October 2026 (Sunday) from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Both are offline OMR-based exams.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for KEA Surveyor?
✅ Any one of the following – BE/B.Tech or AMIE in Civil Engineering or any Engineering/Technology stream, OR B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, or Agriculture, OR Diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-approved institution, from a recognised university or institution.
Q5. What is the age limit for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
✅ Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age (as on 20 August 2026): 40 years for General candidates, 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1. These limits include a one-time 5-year relaxation per Government Order dated 29 January 2026. Additional relaxations apply for government employees, ex-servicemen, widows, and other specified categories.
Q6. What is the application fee for KEA Surveyor 2026?
✅ Rs. 750 for General and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates; Rs. 500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third gender candidates; Rs. 250 for PWD (Special Pay) candidates. Fee is paid online and is non-refundable.
Q7. What is the pay scale for KEA Surveyor (Bhoomapaka)?
✅ Selected candidates are placed in the 2024 Revised State Pay Scale of Rs. 37,500 – 76,100 per month, plus applicable state government allowances.
Q8. Is there negative marking in the KEA Surveyor exam?
✅ Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in both Paper-I and Paper-II. Each question has 4 options. There is no deduction for unattempted questions. Minimum qualifying marks are 35% for General category candidates.
Q9. What is the Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) cadre and who can apply for those 190 posts?
✅ The 190 Kalyana-Karnataka cadre posts are reserved for candidates who satisfy the local-person eligibility conditions under Article 371(J) of the Constitution of India. Only candidates from the Kalyana-Karnataka region who possess the prescribed eligibility certificate from the concerned Sub-Divisional Assistant Commissioner (as per the 2013 rules) can apply for these posts. Candidates not fulfilling this condition must apply under the Regular (RPC) cadre only.
Q10. Is the Kannada Language Test mandatory for all KEA Surveyor candidates?
✅ No. The Kannada Language Test (150 marks, minimum 50 to qualify) is required only for candidates who have not studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC level or have not passed an equivalent Kannada language test. Candidates who produce a valid Kannada-language study certificate from Std. X or XII are exempted. The test is qualifying only – marks are not added to the final merit list.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the two official KEA Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) Recruitment 2026 notifications – Notification No. ED/KEA1/18/NE/2026(RPC) dated 11 July 2026 (for 560 Regular cadre posts) and Notification No. ED/KEA1/19/NE/2026(KK) dated 11 July 2026 (for 190 Kalyana-Karnataka cadre posts), issued by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, and the extended date notification dated 05 August 2026, as available on the official KEA website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The vacancy count of 750 is as per the official notifications. Candidates must download and read the complete official notifications in the original Kannada language from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in before applying. All links above lead only to the official KEA portal.
