Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Quick Summary
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released two separate notifications for the direct recruitment to the post of Surveyor (Bhoomapaka), Group-C, under the Department of Land Records. There are 750 vacancies. Apply online by 20 August 2026.
Job Location
Karnataka
Salary / Pay Scale
₹37,500 - ₹76,100 per month
Brief Information
KEA is recruiting 750 Surveyors for the Department of Land Records. Candidates who have a degree or diploma in specific streams can apply before 20 August 2026.
Full Information
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has issued two separate notifications for the direct recruitment to the post of Surveyor (Bhoomapaka), Group-C, under the Department of Land Records and Survey Settlement, Government of Karnataka. There are 750 vacancies in total (560 Regular/State cadre and 190 Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre). Eligible candidates can apply online through the official KEA portal. The last date to apply has been extended to 20 August 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru |
| Recruiting Department | Department of Land Records |
| Post Name | Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) - Group C |
| Total Vacancies | 750 (560 Regular + 190 Kalyana-Karnataka) |
| Pay Scale | ₹37,500 - ₹76,100 (2024 Revised) |
Vacancy Details & Reservation
Regular Cadre (RPC) - 560 Posts
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | 280 |
| SC (Category-A/B/C) | 84 |
| ST | 17 |
| Category-1 | 23 |
| Category-2A & 2B | 106 |
| Category-3A & 3B | 50 |
| Total | 560 |
*Horizontal Reservation applies for Women (186), Rural (140), Ex-servicemen (56), Kannada medium (26), PWD (30), etc.
Kalyana-Karnataka Local Cadre (KK) - 190 Posts
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | 95 |
| SC (Category-A/B/C) | 28 |
| ST | 6 |
| Category-1 | 8 |
| Category-2A & 2B | 36 |
| Category-3A & 3B | 17 |
| Total | 190 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any ONE of the following qualifications from a recognized university or AICTE-approved institution:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Technology, or any Engineering/Technology degree, or AMIE qualification in any stream.
- Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture (B.Sc.).
- Diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-approved institution.
Age Limit (As on 20-08-2026)
Minimum age is 18 years. A one-time relaxation of 5 years has been added to the standard upper age limit for this recruitment.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 40 Years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | 43 Years |
| SC, ST and Category-1 | 45 Years |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Competitive Written Examination: Offline OMR-based test containing Paper-I and Paper-II.
- Kannada Language Test: Qualifying test (150 marks, 50 marks to pass) for candidates who haven't studied Kannada as first/second language.
- Document Verification: Based on exam merit and reservation.
- Probation & Training: 2 years probation including a 6-month survey training phase where candidates must pass practical and theory tests.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Specific Paper (Surveyor Syllabus) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official KEA CET portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Find the link for Surveyor Recruitment 2026 (Regular or Kalyana-Karnataka cadre).
- Complete the registration and fill the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents, signature, and photograph.
- Pay the required application fee online.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
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Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
Age Limit (Calculated as on Notification)
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) - Regular Cadre (RPC) | 560 | Degree/Diploma in relevant fields |
| Surveyor (Bhoomapaka) - Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre (KK) | 190 | Degree/Diploma in relevant fields + 371(J) certificate |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many total vacancies are there in KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026?
Ans: 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 of Online Application?
Ans: The online application window closes on 20 August 2026, and the fee payment deadline is 21 August 2026.
Q: What is the educational qualification required for the Surveyor post?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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.
Q: When is the KEA Surveyor written exam scheduled?
Ans: Paper-II (Specific paper) will be held on 03 October 2026, and Paper-I (General Knowledge) will be held on 04 October 2026.
Q: Is the Kannada language test compulsory for all candidates?
Ans: No. It applies only to candidates who have not studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC or have not passed an equivalent Kannada test.
How to Fill Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Online Form 2026
- Candidate can apply between the specified dates in the notification.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form in Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form - Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.