KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 750 Bhoomapaka Posts in Karnataka
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued two linked notifications for direct recruitment to the post of Surveyor (Bhoomapaka), Group-C, under the Department of Land Records, Survey Settlement and Land Records, Government of Karnataka. Together the two notifications cover 750 vacancies — 560 posts under the Regular/State cadre and 190 posts under the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre. Online applications close on 7 August 2026, with fee payment allowed until 10 August 2026.
KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Organisation | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru |
| Recruiting Department | Department of Land Records, Survey Settlement and Land Records, Govt. of Karnataka |
| Post | Surveyor (Bhoomapaka), Group-C |
| Notification Numbers | ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ1/18/ನೇ.ವಿ/2026(ಆರ್ಪಿಸಿ) – Regular cadre; ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ1/19/ನೇ.ವಿ/2026(ಕೆಕೆ) – Kalyana-Karnataka cadre; both dated 11 July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 750 (560 Regular + 190 Kalyana-Karnataka) |
| Pay Scale | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 (2024 Revised State Pay Scale) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
| Online Application Window | 11 July to 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 August 2026 |
Note: Every source checked, including a report updated as recently as 3 August 2026, confirms 7 August 2026 as the closing date with no extension notice on record. Since the window closes imminently, verify the exact status directly on the KEA portal before you finalise your submission.
Vacancy Breakup
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 within these 560 posts: Women – 186, Rural candidates – 140, Ex-servicemen – 56, Kannada medium students – 26, Project-displaced persons – 25, PWD – 30, Transgender – 7.
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 within these 190 posts: Women – 61, Rural candidates – 49, Ex-servicemen – 17, Kannada medium students – 7, PWD – 11, Transgender – 2. Candidates seeking the Kalyana-Karnataka (Article 371-J) local-person reservation must submit the prescribed eligibility certificate from the concerned Sub-Divisional Assistant Commissioner.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Any one of the following from a recognised university or AICTE-approved institution:
- A degree in Civil Engineering/Technology, any Engineering/Technology degree, or AMIE in any Engineering/Technology stream; OR
- A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture (B.Sc.); OR
- A Diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-approved institution.
Candidates must have already completed the qualifying course — those awaiting results are not eligible.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on the last date of online application. A one-time 5-year relaxation (Government Order No. ಸಿಆಸಇ 262 ಸೇನನಿ 2025 dated 29 January 2026) has been added to the standard limits:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 40 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 43 years |
| SC, ST, Category-1 | 45 years |
Minimum age is 18 years, with further relaxation for government/local-body employees, ex-servicemen, NCC full-time supervisors, village survey supervisors and widows as per the notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and 2A/2B/3A/3B | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender | ₹500 |
| Special Pay (PWD) candidates | ₹250 |
Online payment only; fee is non-refundable once paid.
Selection Process
- Competitive Written Examination — Offline OMR-based, with Paper-I (General Knowledge, 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours) on 4 October 2026 and Paper-II (Specific Surveyor paper, 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours) on 3 October 2026. Minimum qualifying mark is 35% for general category; 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
- Kannada Language Test — Qualifying only (150 marks, minimum 50 to pass), required for candidates who have not studied Kannada as first/second language up to SSLC or an equivalent higher exam. Marks are not added to the merit list.
- Document Verification — as per merit and category-wise reservation.
- Probation & Departmental Training — 2-year probation; selected candidates must clear the departmental “Kadaya Tharabeti” (Survey Training) exam within 6 months, scoring at least 35% theory and 40% practical.
Paper-II Syllabus Highlights (Specific Paper)
- Mathematics (40%) — Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
- Physics (10%) — Magnetism, electricity, electronics, dynamics, heat, light, sound, gravitation
- Geography (10%) — The Earth, lithosphere, maps, physical features of India
- Modern Methods of Surveying (20%) — Photogrammetry, aerial and satellite imagery, drone (UAV) surveys, remote sensing, GPS/GIS/DGPS/GNSS, RTK surveying, Karnataka State CORS Network
- Computer Applications (20%) — MS Office, AutoCAD (including DXF cadastral data), GIS software, and basics of land-records IT systems
How to Apply
- Visit the KEA CET portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Select the Surveyor Recruitment link for your applicable cadre — Regular (RPC) or Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) — and register.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload photograph (JPEG, 50–200 KB) and signature (JPEG, 50–70 KB) in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee online through the payment gateway.
- Review all details before final submission — no correction is allowed afterward.
- Download and print the submitted application and fee receipt for your records.
Official Links
- Regular Cadre (RPC) Notification PDF: Download here
- Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre (KK) Notification PDF: Download here
- Apply Online: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Applications can be submitted online only; no offline or postal applications are accepted, and no correction is permitted after submission. Candidates must carry the admit card plus one original photo ID to the exam centre — entry without ID is not permitted, and the allotted exam centre cannot be changed.
Related Recruitment
Engineering and diploma-qualified candidates can also check the site’s Latest Jobs section for other technical state-government openings closing this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many total vacancies are there in KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
750 — 560 under the Regular cadre and 190 under the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre.
What is the last date to apply?
7 August 2026 for the online application, with fee payment allowed until 10 August 2026.
What qualification is required?
A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering/Technology, or a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture (B.Sc.), from a recognised institution.
What is the age limit?
Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years (General), 43 years (2A/2B/3A/3B) or 45 years (SC/ST/Category-1), as on the last date of application.
When is the written exam?
Paper-II (Specific paper) is on 3 October 2026, and Paper-I (General Knowledge) is on 4 October 2026.
What is the pay scale?
₹37,500 to ₹76,100 per month under the 2024 Revised State Pay Scale.