KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 750 Bhoomapaka Posts

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has issued an official notice to invite applications for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 to recruit 750 candidates for various posts in the Department of Land Records, Survey Settlement and Land Records, Government of Karnataka. All those eligible candidates meeting the educational and age qualifications are hereby requested to apply online for this recruitment before the last date of application i.e., August 07, 2026. This recruitment drive is for posts of both State Cadre and Kalyana-Karnataka Local cadre, thus making this an excellent chance for those looking for Karnataka Govt jobs. This recruitment notice is definitely one of the most prestigious announcements made regarding state civil services jobs in India. The candidates interested should work hard because this exam is very important for them to make a good career in government service.

About Department of Land Records, Survey Settlement and Land Records

The Department of Land Records, Survey and Settlement is a department within the Government of Karnataka and has a very important function in ensuring that land management is maintained properly. The department is involved in undertaking surveys, land revenue settlement and land records management. This is accomplished through the use of advanced technology in order to ensure that there are proper maps of land, disputes are settled effectively and proper land information is maintained.

Key Dates to Remember

• Online Application Commencement: July 11, 2026
• Online Application Deadline: August 07, 2026
• Final Date for Fee Payment: August 10, 2026
• Paper-II (Specific Paper) Examination: October 03, 2026
• Paper-I (General Knowledge) Examination: October 04, 2026

Available Positions for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026

Remuneration Details

• Pay Scale Monthly: The government shall make payments to selected candidates as per 2024 Revised State Pay Scale in the range of Rs. 37,500/- to Rs. 76,100/- per month, apart from other government allowances.
• Dearness Allowance (DA): To be paid as per the percentage announced by the Government of Karnataka for state government employees.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per the type of city or place of duty.
• Other Allowances: In addition to regular allowance, city compensatory allowance (CCA), if any.

Qualification Criteria for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026

Age Limitations

• Minimum Age: 18 years.
• General/Unreserved Candidates: Maximum 40 years.
• Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: Maximum 43 years.
• SC, ST and Category-1: Maximum 45 years.

Application Fee Details

• General and Other Categories (2A/2B/3A/3B): Rs. 750/-
• SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender: Rs. 500/-
• Special Pay (PWD) Candidates: Rs. 250/-

Recruitment Procedure for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026

• Written Exam: An offline and competitive OMR based exam that consists of Paper I and Paper II. One needs to have proper preparation for getting selected for these Government Jobs in Karnataka.
• Language Test: The aspirant should be qualified in the Kannada language test.
• Document Verification: KEA will conduct screening for the aspirants depending on the marks scored by them and based on reservation criteria.
• Probation & Training: The selected individuals will go through a period of two years probation with six months of “Kadaya Tharabeti” training.

Job Profile

• Land Survey: Taking accurate field survey of the land plots to ascertain the actual demarcations and area of the land plot using advanced survey instruments.
• Data Management: Updating and managing the accurate data of land records, map and survey report in the regional office.
• Conflict Resolution: Helping the department to check land demarcations in order to resolve disputes among concerned parties.
• Technology Integration: Using GIS, GPS and UAV photography to digitize the land record for high accuracy in mapping in the Karnataka State database.

Selection Tips

• Focusing on Paper-II: As per the importance and weight age of the paper, give more focus to this paper because the matter is technical.
• Expert of New Technologies for the Digitizing Landscape: Find out more about new technologies for the digitizing landscape such as the use of the drone imagery, the CORS Network and GIS. Indeed all these have already been included in the program of your course!
• Mock Tests: Since there is a negative marking of 0.25 in the paper, you should take some mock tests to enhance the accuracy and speed of answers.
• Terms Used in Land Records: Understand the terms used in land records and Karnataka revenue survey.

Preparation of Surveyor Exam: Best Books

• General Knowledge: Study the books related to the Constitution of India, History of Karnataka and Regional Geography to have a solid foundation.
• Mathematics: Learn arithmetic, algebra and geometry from the mathematics book of secondary class up to 10th class.
• Technical Subjects: Refer to these books which give detailed explanation about modern surveying techniques like Photogrammetry, GPS, GIS and AutoCAD for getting a good stand in the technical paper of Land Records Department Exam.
• Practice Books: Solve the questions asked in the previous year’s exam papers in order to have an idea about the pattern of exam for the latest Government jobs in Karnataka.

Why Solving Previous Year Question Papers Matters

• Familiarity with Exam Pattern: Previous paper practices help aspirants gain an insight into the real exam pattern, along with the topic weightage in the syllabus of Bhoomapaka exams.
• Time Management: With regular practice, candidates learn how to increase their speed of solving questions, which will enable them to solve all the sections in the time limit of two hours given in this Land Records Department recruitment exam.
• Negative Marking Technique: By doing constant practices, candidates will be able to understand the negative marking system of 0.25 in the exam.
• Benchmarking Performance: From analyzing previous results, candidates are aware of their weak areas and they can improve them.

Submission Process for KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website at www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Go to Recruitment section for the Land Surveyor Recruitment – 2026.
• Click on the corresponding link for the required cadre and enter basic information in order to register yourself.
• Personal, educational and category details should be entered with utmost precision for this Group-C Surveyor notification.
• Upload a recent passport size photo in the range of 50KB to 200KB and signature ranging between 50KB to 70KB in JPEG format.
• Make the payment using the integrated online portal in order to complete KEA recruitment online application process.
• Check all your details carefully as any mistake cannot be corrected after that.
• Print and save the application form and the payment receipt for further use.

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