| Board | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru |
| State | Karnataka |
| Qualification | B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, Diploma |
| Salary | ₹250 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 10 Aug 2026 |
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee online. The fee structure varies based on the candidate's category.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and other categories (2A/2B/3A/3B) | ₹As per official notification |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender | ₹As per official notification |
| Special Pay (PWD) candidates | ₹As per official notification |
Fee must be paid online only; fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
The selection process for the Surveyor post involves multiple stages designed to assess candidates' knowledge, language proficiency, and suitability for the role.
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| 1. Competitive Written Examination | An offline OMR-based test consisting of Paper-I (General Knowledge) and Paper-II (Specific Paper). |
| 2. Kannada Language Test | A qualifying test (150 marks, minimum 50 marks required) for candidates who have not studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC level or an equivalent higher-level Kannada examination. Marks from this test are not counted in the final merit. |
| 3. Document Verification | Candidates will undergo document verification based on merit and category-wise reservation. |
| 4. Probation and Departmental Training | Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years and must pass the departmental "Kadaya Tharabeti" (Survey Training) examination within a 6-month training period, securing a minimum of 35% in the theoretical test. |
The competitive written examination for the Surveyor post will be an offline OMR-based test, comprising two papers. Additionally, a qualifying Kannada Language Test is part of the selection process.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (General Knowledge) | As per official notification | As per official notification | (Sunday), 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Paper-II (Specific Paper) | As per official notification | As per official notification | (Saturday), 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Kannada Language Test (Qualifying) | As per official notification | 150 | As per official notification |
For the Kannada Language Test, a minimum of 50 marks is required to qualify. Marks obtained in this test will not be counted towards the final merit list.
Successful candidates appointed as Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) will receive an attractive salary package as per the state government's revised pay scale.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) | ₹37,500 - ₹76,100 per month (2024 Revised State Pay Scale, Group-C) |
In-hand salary will include applicable allowances as per state government norms; the exact consolidated in-hand figure is specified in the notification.
Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official KEA CET portal. Follow these steps carefully to complete your application.
Access the official website and download the detailed notification PDF using the links below.
Ans: There are a total of 750 vacancies for the Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) post, with 560 posts under the Regular/State cadre and 190 posts under the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre.
Ans: The last date for online application submission for the KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 is 07 August 2026.
Ans: The application fee for General and other categories (2A/2B/3A/3B) is ₹As per official notification. Please refer to the official notification for exact amounts.
Ans: Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering/Technology, or any Engineering/Technology degree, or AMIE; OR a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture; OR a Diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology.
Ans: The selection process includes a Competitive Written Examination, a qualifying Kannada Language Test, Document Verification, and a Probationary Departmental Training period.
Ans: Paper-II (Specific Paper) exam is scheduled for (Saturday), 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, and Paper-I (General Knowledge) exam is on (Sunday), 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Specific dates will be announced in the official notification.
Ans: The official website to apply and find more information is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Ans: The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age limit is 40 years for General/Unreserved candidates, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST, and Category-1 candidates.
Ans: Selected candidates will be placed in the 2024 Revised State Pay Scale of ₹37,500 - ₹76,100 per month, applicable to the Surveyor post under Group-C.