Karnataka KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 750 Posts

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 notification, opening up 750 vacancies for the post of Surveyor under the Department of Survey Settlement and Land Records, Bengaluru. If you’ve been hunting for a stable state government job that doesn’t require years of coaching for a UPSC-style exam, this one deserves your attention.

The vacancies are split across two separate drives — 560 posts under the general/state-wide cadre and 190 posts reserved for the Kalyana-Karnataka region under Article 371(J). Online applications are open from 11th July 2026 to 7th August 2026, with fee payment accepted until 10th August 2026. Selection is entirely through a written competitive exam — no interview involved. Here’s your complete guide to eligibility, salary, fees, exam dates and how to apply without missing a step.

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Karnataka KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day to apply. State government portals tend to slow down as the deadline nears, so it’s smart to submit your KEA Land Surveyor application a few days early.

KEA Land Surveyor Vacancy 2026

The 750 Surveyor posts under this recruitment drive are notified through two independent notifications, each with its own reservation structure and application process.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

KEA has kept the qualification criteria fairly broad, so candidates from three different academic backgrounds can apply for the Surveyor post:

• Engineering degree holders: A degree in any branch of Engineering or Technology from a recognised university, or AMIE.
• Science graduates: A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture (B.Sc.) from a recognised university.
• Diploma holders: A diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-recognised institution.

If you fall into any one of these three streams, you’re eligible to apply — you don’t need all three qualifications.

Age Limit (as on last date of application)

The minimum age required is 18 years, as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977.

✅ Additional age relaxation is available for candidates already working in Karnataka Government/local body/state PSU service, ex-servicemen, NCC full-time supervisors, village-level rural employment scheme surveyors, Special Chetana candidates, Census organisation employees, widows/divorcees, retrenched employees, and third-gender candidates (10 years relaxation). Keep your original certificates ready for document verification if you’re claiming any of these relaxations.

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Application Fee

The application fee for KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 is category-based and must be paid online only. It is non-refundable once submitted.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep a screenshot or PDF of your fee payment confirmation handy — you’ll need it while filling the rest of the form and later for your records.

KEA Land Surveyor Salary 2026

This is usually the first thing aspirants want to know, so here it is: selected Surveyors will be placed on the state government pay scale of ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 as per the 2024 revised pay structure, along with pensionary benefits under the National Pension System (NPS), as per Government Order FD (SPL) 04 PET 2005 dated 31-03-2006.

Selected candidates will also serve a two-year probation period. If you’re recruited under the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre, there’s an additional requirement — a six-month basic survey training, in which you’ll need to score a minimum of 35% in the theoretical exam and 40% in the practical exam.

If you’re curious about how NPS compares with the newer Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) that many state and central employees are now weighing, it’s worth understanding both before you join.

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Selection Process

Selection for the Karnataka KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 is based purely on written exam performance — there’s no interview stage.

1. Written Competitive Examination — Two objective-type papers, conducted in Offline-OMR mode.
2. Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates will need to produce original certificates to confirm eligibility, category, and age relaxation claims.

Since there’s no interview, your entire selection depends on how well you perform in the OMR-based papers — so focused, structured preparation matters a lot here.

How to Apply for KEA Land Surveyor 2026

1. Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
2. Click on the relevant link for Surveyor Recruitment 2026 — choose General/RPC or Kalyana-Karnataka based on your eligibility.
3. Register with your basic details and create your login credentials.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully with your personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload your scanned photograph (JPEG, 50KB–200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50KB–70KB) in the specified format.
6. Verify every detail on the form and pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the form — no corrections are allowed once it’s submitted, so double-check everything first.
8. Download and save a printout of your completed application and fee payment challan for future reference.

💡 Pro Tip: Get your photo and signature scanned and saved in the correct size before you start the form. It saves you from last-minute upload errors when the deadline is close.

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Summing Up…

The Karnataka KEA Land Surveyor Recruitment 2026 is a solid opportunity if you hold an engineering, science, or diploma qualification and want a stable state government career with a decent pay scale and pension benefits. With 750 posts on offer and a straightforward, interview-free selection process, your entire focus should go into preparing well for the written exam. Apply before 7th August 2026, keep a printed copy of your application safe, and start your exam preparation early — the paper is only a few months away.

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