- Recruitment for 750 Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) posts under Karnataka Land Records Department.
- Two separate cadres: 560 Regular/State cadre posts and 190 Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre posts.
- Applications open from 11th July 2026 to 20th August 2026 (extended deadline).
- Competitive written exam followed by Kannada language test and departmental training.
- Pay scale: ₹37,500 - ₹76,100 per month as per 2024 Revised State Pay Scale.
- Includes horizontal reservations for women, rural candidates, ex-servicemen, PWD, and transgender candidates.
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KEA Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) Recruitment 2026
Karnataka Examination Authority
Total Vacancies
750
Job Location
Karnataka (including Kalyana-Karnataka region)
Apply Start
11 Jul 2026
Apply Deadline
20 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), B.Sc. (bsc), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.), Engineering Diploma (engineering-diploma), Any Graduate (any-graduate), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 750 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹37,500 - ₹76,100 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | No prior experience required. |
| Application Fee | - General and other categories (2A/2B/3A/3B): ₹750. - SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third gender: ₹500. - Special pay (PWD) candidates: ₹250. - Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizenship required.
- Minimum age: 18 years; maximum age varies by category (40-45 years with relaxations).
- Educational qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Technology, or B.Sc. in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication/Agriculture, or AMIE in Engineering/Technology.
- Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to discharge duties.
- Married candidates with multiple spouses are ineligible unless exempted by the government.
- Minimum age: 18 years; maximum age varies by category (40-45 years with relaxations).
- Educational qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Technology, or B.Sc. in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication/Agriculture, or AMIE in Engineering/Technology.
- Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to discharge duties.
- Married candidates with multiple spouses are ineligible unless exempted by the government.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Competitive written examination (OMR-based) with two papers: Paper-I (General Knowledge) and Paper-II (Specific Paper).
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Qualifying Kannada language test (150 marks, minimum 50 required) for candidates not studied Kannada up to SSLC.
- Document verification based on merit and category-wise reservation.
- Probationary period of 2 years with mandatory departmental training and passing the 'Kadaya Tharabeti' (Survey Training) exam.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Qualifying Kannada language test (150 marks, minimum 50 required) for candidates not studied Kannada up to SSLC.
- Document verification based on merit and category-wise reservation.
- Probationary period of 2 years with mandatory departmental training and passing the 'Kadaya Tharabeti' (Survey Training) exam.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc.) with specific relaxations.
📂 Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card.
- Educational qualification marks cards/degree/diploma certificate.
- SSLC certificate or equivalent (for date of birth).
- Caste and income certificate (for reservation claims).
- Rural reservation certificate (if applicable).
- Kannada medium study certificate (if applicable).
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable).
- Disability certificate/UDID certificate (if applicable).
- Third gender certificate (if applicable).
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (JPEG format).
- Educational qualification marks cards/degree/diploma certificate.
- SSLC certificate or equivalent (for date of birth).
- Caste and income certificate (for reservation claims).
- Rural reservation certificate (if applicable).
- Kannada medium study certificate (if applicable).
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable).
- Disability certificate/UDID certificate (if applicable).
- Third gender certificate (if applicable).
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (JPEG format).
💳 Application Fee Details
- General and other categories (2A/2B/3A/3B): ₹750.
- SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third gender: ₹500.
- Special pay (PWD) candidates: ₹250.
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
- SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third gender: ₹500.
- Special pay (PWD) candidates: ₹250.
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many total vacancies are there in KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
There are 750 total vacancies for the post of Surveyor - 560 posts under the Regular cadre and 190 posts under the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre.
Q.
What is the last date for online application submission?
The online application window closes on 20 August 2026, and the fee payment deadline is 10 August 2026.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for the Surveyor post?
Candidates need 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 recognized institution.
Q.
What is the age limit for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 40 years for General category, 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1, with additional relaxations applicable for specific categories.
Q.
What is the application fee for KEA Surveyor 2026?
The fee is ₹750 for General and 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third gender candidates, and ₹250 for special pay (PWD) candidates.