KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, has issued two official recruitment notifications on behalf of the Department of Survey Settlement and Land Records, Government of Karnataka. Online applications are invited for the direct recruitment of 750 vacant posts of Land Surveyors (ಭೂಮಾಪಕರು) under Group-C.
The recruitment is divided into two separate cadres: the State Residual Parent Cadre (Remaining Basic Cadre) with 560 vacancies and the Kalyana-Karnataka Local Cadre with 190 vacancies. Eligible graduates or diploma holders must qualify in the competitive offline OMR-based examination to secure a position.
KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Organization Name | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) & Dept of Survey Settlement |
| Notification Reference | Residual Cadre: No. ಬಿ/೨/ನೇಮಕಾತಿ/೧೮/./೨೦೨೬ Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre: No. ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/೧೯/ನೇ.ವಿ/೨０೨೬ |
| Post Name | Land Surveyor (ಭೂಮಾಪಕರು) – Group C |
| Total Vacancies | 750 Posts (560 Residual + 190 Kalyana-Karnataka) |
| Short Education | Engineering Degree / AMIE / B.Sc (Specific Subjects) / Engineering Diploma |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
Important Dates for KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Recruitment
- Notification Date: 11 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 11 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 07 August 2026
- Last Date for Payment of Application Fee: 10 August 2026
- Competitive Written Examination Dates:
- Paper-I (Specific Paper): 24 October 2026 (Kalyana-Karnataka) / 03 October 2026 (Residual Cadre)
- Paper-II (General Knowledge): 25 October 2026 (Kalyana-Karnataka) / 04 October 2026 (Residual Cadre)
- Compulsory Kannada Language Test Date: Will be announced later.
KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Application Fee Details
- General Merit (GM), 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B Categories: ₹750/-
- SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen, and Transgender Candidates: ₹500/-
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD): ₹250/-
- Payment Mode: Online mode only.
- Refund Policy: Registration fees once remitted, are completely non-refundable.
KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Age Limit and Relaxations
The Age will be calculated as of 7 August 2026
- Minimum Age Limit: Candidates must have completed a minimum of 18 years of age.
Maximum Upper Age Limits:
- General Merit (GM) Applicants: Maximum 40 Years.
- Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B Applicants: Maximum 43 Years.
- SC, ST, and Category-1 Applicants: Maximum 45 Years.
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- Note: Upper age limits include a one-time 5-year general age relaxation granted by the government via official order dated 29-01-2026.
Additional Maximum Age Extensions:
- State Government / Local Authority Employees: Length of regular service rendered up to a maximum extension of 10 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Actual length of military service rendered plus an additional concession of 3 years.
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) / Widows: Concession of 10 years.
KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Vacancy Breakup
The overall 750 positions are split across two detailed vertical and horizontal institutional allocation tables:
1. State Residual Parent Cadre (Total: 560 Vacancies)
| Category | Total |
| GM (Unreserved) | 280 |
| SC (Category-A) | 30 |
| SC (Category-B) | 29 |
| SC (Category-C) | 25 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 17 |
| Category-1 | 23 |
| Category-2A | 84 |
| Category 2B | 22 |
| Category 3A | 22 |
| Category 3B | 28 |
| TOTAL | 560 |
2. Kalyana-Karnataka Local Cadre (Total: 190 Vacancies)
| Category | Total |
| GM (Unreserved) | 95 |
| SC (Category-A) | 10 |
| SC (Category-B) | 10 |
| SC (Category-C) | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 |
| Category-1 | 8 |
| Category-2A | 28 |
| Category 2B | 8 |
| Category 3A | 7 |
| Category 3B | 10 |
| TOTAL | 190 |
KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Educational Qualification Criteria
Candidates must fulfill any of the specified technical academic benchmarks on or before the closing application window:
- Engineering Stream: Must possess a Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Engineering or Technology in any discipline from a recognized university OR hold an AMIE graduation credential in Engineering/Technology.
- Science Stream: Must possess a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from a legally established university with graduation specialization subjects in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture.
- Diploma Stream: Must possess a Diploma qualification in any branch of Engineering or Technology from an educational institution formally recognized by the AICTE.
- Note: Candidates whose final year qualifying results are not officially declared by their university on or before the online closing deadline are strictly ineligible to register.
KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Pay Scale and Salary Structure
- Pay Matrix Scale Range: ₹37,500 – 76,100/- per month (Under the 2024 Revised State Pay Matrix Structure).
- Pay Scale Evolution Pattern: ₹37500-900-39300-1000-43300-1125-47800-1250-52800-1375-58300-1500-64300-1650-74200-1900-76100.
- Probation Period: Inducted candidates will serve a mandatory 2-year probation window.
- Compulsory Foundational Training: During probation, all candidates must undergo 6 months of occupational foundation training at the Department’s Survey Training Institute. They must pass the final theoretical examination with a minimum of 35% marks and the practical examination with a minimum of 40% marks. Candidates get two attempts within their probation period; failure to qualify will result in immediate discharge from services.
- Pension Benefits: Appointed candidates are covered under the National Pension System (NPS) as per regular state guidelines.
KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Selection Process Details
- Testing Mode: Selection relies entirely on scores secured in a competitive Offline OMR-Based Examination.
- Minimum Qualifying Threshold: Candidates must secure a minimum of 35% qualifying marks in the competitive written examination to remain eligible for ranking consideration.
- Negative Evaluation Rule: A negative marking system applies. For every incorrect answer, one-fourth (0.25) mark will be deducted.
- OMR 5th Circle Rule: The OMR sheet contains a 5th bubble option meant for non-attempted questions. Five minutes of extra time will be provided after the final bell to shade this 5th circle for unanswered questions. Leaving a question completely blank without shading any circle will lead to a penalty deduction of 0.25 mark.
- Biometric Verification: Thumb impression or IRIS verification protocols may be enforced at the exam center.
- Exemption from Kannada Test: Candidates are exempted from the mandatory Kannada test if they have studied Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC or higher exams, or studied in Kannada medium. Non-exempted candidates must take a Compulsory Kannada Language Test (150 Maximum Marks) and score at least 50 marks to qualify; these marks are not counted toward the final rank merit list.
KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor Exam Pattern and Written Test Syllabus
The competitive written examination features two distinct multiple-choice objective-type papers:
| Written Paper Categories | Total Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Testing Duration |
| Paper-I: General Knowledge (ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಜ್ಞಾನ) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Paper-II: Specific Paper (ನಿರ್ಧಿಷ್ಟ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
Syllabus Core Details:
- Paper-I (General Knowledge): Covers national and international Current Affairs, Daily Perception science, Indian Constitution parameters, Indian Geography, History of India (specifically targeting Karnataka), Public Administration, Panchayat Raj frameworks, Rural Development initiatives, and environmental issues specific to Karnataka.
- Paper-II (Specific Technical Paper): Mapped comprehensively across mathematics and engineering principles:
- Mathematics (40% Weightage): Arithmetic (Number Systems, Squares & Cube Roots, Set Theory, Matrices, Permutations & Combinations, Statistics, HCF & LCM), Algebra (Linear & Quadratic Equations, Expressions, Graphs), Geometry (Axioms, Polygons, Congruence of Triangles, Cyclic Quadrilaterals, Surface Areas, Similarity theorems, Pythagoras theorem).
- Physics (10% Weightage): Magnetism, Electricity parameters, Electromagnetic Radiation spectrum, basic Electronics, Dynamics, Heat and temperature constants, Light mechanics, Sound properties, Gravitation.
- Geography (10% Weightage): Earth rotation & timeline parameters, Lithosphere strata, Maps classification, and Physical Features of India (Mountains, Coastal Plains, Rivers).
- Modern Surveying Methods (20% Weightage): Photogrammetry, Aerial Surveying, Satellite Imagery processing, Drone (UAV) Imagery acquisition, Remote Sensing fundamentals, GPS & GIS principles, and advanced positioning rovers (RTK and CORS networks).
- Computer Applications (20% Weightage): MS Office Suite proficiency, AutoCAD software operational commands, GIS environment software utilities, and basics of land records information architecture (APIs, SDC architecture, database query structures).
How to Apply Online for KEA Karnataka Land Surveyor 2026
- Visit the official online portal of the authority at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Select the application link designated for Group-C Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026.
- Read the detailed procedural instructions carefully. Information once locked and submitted cannot be altered or modified at any stage.
- Fill out the application fields with your personal credentials, contact points, and technical engineering qualifications.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph (JPEG format, 50 KB–200 KB) and a clear scanned image of your signature (JPEG format, 50 KB–70 KB). Forms submitted without these files will be rejected.
- Ensure you hold proper format category reservation certificates (Form D for SC/ST, Form E for Cat-1, Form F for 2A/2B/3A/3B) issued by the competent Tehsildar before registering.
- Clear your application fees online through the designated web interface payment options on or before 10 August 2026.
- Submit the completed application form, download the generated sheet, and securely save the hard copy layout and transaction bank slips for document checking rounds.
- Note: On exam day, candidates must bring their downloaded Hall Ticket alongside one original Government photo identity card (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport) to access the test venue.
Important Links
| Links Details | Link Action |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (Residual Cadre) | Click Here |
| Official Notification (Kalyana-Karnataka) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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| Home Page | Click Here |
Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
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