Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Dept. of Land Records & Survey Settlement, Government of Karnataka
Karnataka - Karnataka (Statewide)
Vacancies
750
Salary
Rs. 37,500 - Rs. 76,100 (2024 Revised Pay Scale, Group-C)
Last Date
20 Aug 2026
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Rs. 750/- (General/2A/2B/3A/3B); Rs. 500/- (SC/ST/Cat-1/ESM/Third Gender); Rs. 250/- (PwD)
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Rs. 37,500 - Rs. 76,100 (2024 Revised Pay Scale, Group-C)
Age Limit (as on closing date): Minimum 18 years; Upper age - General 40, Category 2A/2B/3A/3B 43, SC/ST/Category-1 45 years (with relaxations).
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released two notifications (dated 11 July 2026) inviting online applications for 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 announced - 560 posts under the Regular/State cadre and 190 posts under the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre (Article 371J).
Post Name: Surveyor (Bhoomapaka), Group-C
Total Vacancies: 750 (560 Regular + 190 Kalyana-Karnataka)
Notification Nos.: ED/KEA1/18/NEV/2026(RPC) & ED/KEA1/19/NEV/2026(KK), dated 11.07.2026
Educational Qualification: Degree in Civil/Engineering/Technology or AMIE; OR Degree in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication/Agriculture; OR Diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-approved institution.
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; Upper age - General 40, Category 2A/2B/3A/3B 43, SC/ST/Category-1 45 years (as on closing date, with relaxations).
Salary: Rs. 37,500 - Rs. 76,100 (2024 Revised Pay Scale, Group-C).
Application Fee: Rs. 750/- (General/2A/2B/3A/3B); Rs. 500/- (SC/ST/Cat-1/ESM/Third Gender); Rs. 250/- (PwD).
Selection Process: Competitive written examination (Offline-OMR) - Paper-I General Knowledge (100 Q, 100 marks) + Paper-II Specific (100 Q, 100 marks); 0.25 negative marking; qualifying Kannada Language Test; 2-year probation with departmental survey training.
Important Dates: Online Application 11.07.2026 to 20.08.2026 (extended); Fee by 21.08.2026; Paper-II Exam 03.10.2026, Paper-I Exam 04.10.2026.
How to Apply: Apply online at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kearecruitment2026app/login.
| 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: Women 186, Rural 140, Ex-servicemen 56, Kannada medium 26, Project-displaced 25, PwD 30, Transgender 7.
| 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: Women 61, Rural 49, Ex-servicemen 17, Kannada medium 7, PwD 11, Transgender 2.
Kalyana-Karnataka (Article 371J) local-person candidates must submit the eligibility certificate from the concerned Sub-Divisional Assistant Commissioner.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Knowledge (current affairs, daily science, Indian Constitution, Karnataka & India history/geography, Panchayat Raj, rural development schemes, Karnataka economic issues) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | Specific Paper (Surveyor subject syllabus) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Subject | Weightage | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40% | Number system, squares/cubes/roots, set theory, sequences, matrices, permutations & combinations, statistics, HCF/LCM; Algebra (linear/quadratic equations, factorization, coordinate geometry); Geometry (triangles, congruence, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, midpoint theorem, areas, circles, similarity, 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 Surveying Methods | 20% | Photogrammetry, aerial survey, satellite imagery, drone (UAV), remote sensing, GPS, GIS, DGPS, GNSS, RTK, Karnataka State CORS Network |
| Computer Applications | 20% | MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), AutoCAD (DXF for cadastral data), GIS software, land records IT (SDLC, web/mobile apps, APIs, web portal design) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 11 July 2026 |
| Original Last Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Extended Application Last Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Extended Fee Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Paper-II Exam | 03 October 2026 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) |
| Paper-I Exam | 04 October 2026 (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM) |