Overview
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the Sub Surveyor Syllabus 2026 and examination scheme under Advertisement No. 22/2024. The recruitment process is being conducted for 1,145 Sub Surveyor vacancies, with questions covering Bengali or Nepali, English, Elementary Mathematics and Survey Engineering.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Post Name | Sub Surveyor |
| Total Vacancies | 1,145 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should regularly check the WBPSC portal because examination and admit card dates will be announced separately.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed the Madhyamik Examination or an equivalent Class 10 examination from a recognised board.
- Applicants must possess the prescribed diploma, certificate or recognised qualification in Survey Engineering/Surveying, as specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. This condition may not apply to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, subject to the recruitment rules.
- Documentary proof of educational and technical qualifications will be required during verification.
Age Limit
- The usual prescribed age range is 18 to 40 years, calculated on the cut-off date mentioned in the detailed advertisement.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, persons with benchmark disabilities and other eligible categories under West Bengal government rules.
- Candidates must produce valid category certificates to claim relaxation.
Fees
- General and other non-exempted candidates are required to pay the application fee prescribed by WBPSC, generally ₹160 plus applicable service charges.
- SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and persons with benchmark disabilities are generally exempted from the examination fee, subject to the notification conditions.
- Reserved-category candidates from other states should check whether they are required to pay the general-category fee.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Exam Pattern 2026
- Paper I is a qualifying language paper in Bengali or Nepali carrying 50 marks.
- Candidates must obtain at least 30% marks, or 15 out of 50, to qualify in Paper I.
- Paper II contains 200 objective-type questions carrying a total of 200 marks.
- Each Paper II question carries one mark.
- A penalty of 0.25 mark will be imposed for every incorrect answer in Paper II.
- Candidates should avoid speculative answers because four incorrect responses can result in the deduction of one mark.
Subject-Wise Syllabus
- Bengali or Nepali: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence construction, comprehension, translation, précis writing and basic language usage at the prescribed standard.
- English: Grammar, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, sentence correction, comprehension, usage, spelling and elementary composition.
- Elementary Mathematics: Number system, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percentage, averages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time and distance, mensuration, basic algebra and elementary geometry.
- Survey Engineering: Chain and compass surveying, plane-table surveying, levelling, contouring, traversing, theodolite survey, tacheometry, triangulation, calculation of areas and volumes, curves, field-book entries, map reading, survey errors and their adjustment, and the use of conventional and modern surveying instruments.
Candidates should use the official syllabus PDF as the final reference for the scope and standard of each topic.
Selection Process
- Paper I – Language Test: Candidates must secure the prescribed qualifying marks in Bengali or Nepali.
- Paper II – Competitive Written Examination: Merit will be determined through the 200-mark objective paper, subject to the applicable recruitment rules.
- Document Verification and Final Selection: Shortlisted candidates will undergo certificate verification and any further suitability checks prescribed by WBPSC before appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the WBPSC website at psc.wb.gov.in and open the online application or candidate registration section.
- Complete the one-time registration process using an active mobile number and email address. Candidates already registered should log in with their existing credentials.
- Select the Sub Surveyor recruitment under Advertisement No. 22/2024 and enter personal, educational, technical qualification and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment facility. Exempted candidates should select the relevant category carefully.
- Review all entries before final submission, as requests to modify crucial details may not be accepted later.
- Download and retain the submitted application form and payment receipt for examination and document-verification purposes.
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FAQs
What is the qualifying mark for WBPSC Sub Surveyor Paper I?
Candidates must secure at least 30% marks, equivalent to 15 out of 50, in the Bengali or Nepali language paper.
Is there negative marking in Paper II?
Yes. 0.25 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the 200-question objective examination.
How many Sub Surveyor vacancies are available?
The recruitment covers **1,145
