KEA Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended - Apply Online for 750 Bhoomapaka Posts in Karnataka Land Records Department
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru
VerifiedKarnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru is recruiting 560 candidates for various positions. Applications are open from 11 July 2026. Candidates must be Indian citizens, mentally and physically fit. Age limit is up to 40 years. Application fee is ₹750 for General category.
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Apply Start
11 Jul 2026
Last Date
7 Aug 2026
Fee Last Date
7 Aug 2026
Overview
- Organization
- Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru
- Posts
- 560
- Application Mode
- Online
- Location
- Karnataka
- Official Website
- https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date 11 Jul 2026
- Online Application Start Date 11 Jul 2026
- Online Application Last Date 7 Aug 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment 7 Aug 2026
- Paper-II (Specific Paper) Exam Date 3 Oct 2026
- Paper-I (General Knowledge) Exam Date 4 Oct 2026
Application Fee
Vacancy Details
Regular Cadre (RPC)
| Sr | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Merit (GM) (RPC) | 280 |
| 2 | SC (Category-A) (RPC) | 30 |
| 3 | SC (Category-B) (RPC) | 29 |
| 4 | SC (Category-C) (RPC) | 25 |
| 5 | ST (RPC) | 17 |
| 6 | Category-1 (RPC) | 23 |
| 7 | Category-2A (RPC) | 84 |
| 8 | Category-2B (RPC) | 22 |
| 9 | Category-3A (RPC) | 22 |
| 10 | Category-3B (RPC) | 28 |
| Subtotal: 560 | ||
Kalyana-Karnataka Local Cadre (KK)
| Sr | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Merit (GM) (KK) | 95 |
| 2 | SC (Category-A) (KK) | 10 |
| 3 | SC (Category-B) (KK) | 10 |
| 4 | SC (Category-C) (KK) | 8 |
| 5 | ST (KK) | 6 |
| 6 | Category-1 (KK) | 8 |
| 7 | Category-2A (KK) | 28 |
| 8 | Category-2B (KK) | 8 |
| 9 | Category-3A (KK) | 7 |
| 10 | Category-3B (KK) | 10 |
| Subtotal: 190 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Candidate must be mentally and physically fit to discharge the duties of the post. A male candidate with more than one l...
Age Limit
Up to 40 yrs
Nationality
Indian
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Candidate must be mentally and physically fit to discharge the duties of the post.
- male candidate with more than one living spouse, and a female candidate married to such a person, is not eligible for appointment unless specifically exempted by the government.
Age Limit
No separate age-relaxation rules were listed on the source notification — refer the official PDF for category-wise relaxation.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card Educational qualification marks cards / degree or diploma certificate and consolidated grade card if applicable SSLC certificate or equivalent showing date of birth, or school transfer certificate / birth certificate Caste and income certificate (for candidates claiming reservation) in the prescribed format, issued by the concerned Tahsildar Rural reservation certificate (Model-1 for General/SC/ST/Cat-1 candidates, Model-2 for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates claiming rural reservation)
- Kannada medium study certificate, where applicable Ex-servicemen discharge certificate / dependent certificate, where applicable Disability certificate / UDID certificate from the competent medical authority, where applicable Third gender certificate issued by the District Magistrate, where applicable Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 50KB-200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50KB-70KB)
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Knowledge (current affairs, daily science, Indian Constitution basics, Karnataka & Indian history, Indian geography with reference to Karnataka, state/regional issues, Panchayat Raj and rural development schemes, Karnataka's economic issues) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | Specific Paper (Surveyor subject syllabus - separately notified) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Syllabus
- Mathematics (40%) - Arithmetic (number system, squares/cubes and roots, set theory, sequence and series, matrices, permutations and combinations, statistics, HCF and LCM), Algebra (basics, linear and quadratic equations, factorisation, coordinate geometry), and Geometry (axioms and postulates, theorems, polygons, triangles, congruence, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, midpoint theorem, areas, cyclic quadrilaterals, surface areas and volumes of solids, circles, similarity theorems, right-angle triangles).
- Physics (10%) - Magnetism, electricity, electromagnetic radiation, electronics, dynamics, heat, light, sound, and gravitation.
- Geography (10%) - The Earth, the lithosphere, maps, and physical features of India.
- Modern Methods of Surveying (20%) - Photogrammetry and aerial survey, satellite imagery, drone (UAV) imagery, remote sensing, GPS, GIS, DGPS, GNSS, RTK surveying and the Karnataka State CORS Network.
- Computer Applications (20%) - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD (including DXF file operations for cadastral data), GIS software and applications, and basics of software solutions and land records information technology (SDLC, web/mobile app development, APIs, web portal design and UX fundamentals).
How to Apply
- 1 Applications can be submitted online only; no offline or postal applications will be accepted.
- 2 No modification, addition or correction is permitted in the submitted application under any circumstances.
- 3 Candidates must ensure all eligibility-related information is filled in correctly before final submission; incomplete or incorrect information can lead to rejection at any stage, even after appointment.
- 4 Only candidates who apply online, appear for the competitive exam, and qualify in it will be considered eligible; the recruiting authority is not bound to fill all notified posts.
- 5 Candidates must download and carry the admit card along with one original photo ID proof (PAN card, driving licence, Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or government employee ID) to the exam centre; entry without ID proof will not be permitted.
- 6 The exam centre once allotted cannot be changed under any circumstances.
- 7 Furnishing false information, forged documents, or impersonation will lead to disqualification and may attract criminal and disciplinary action.
- 8 The mobile number and email ID provided in the application will be treated as final for all official communication.
Preparation Tips
- Review General Knowledge (Paper-I) and Specific Paper (Paper-II) exam patterns thoroughly before 3-4 October 2026.
- Practice previous year question papers and focus on current affairs, history, and subject-specific topics.
Important Notes
- Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Only online applications submitted through the official website will be accepted.
- Keep all documents, photograph, signature and ID proof ready before filling the form.
- Always visit the official website for the latest updates on this notification.
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FAQs
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be up to 40 years old.
What is the application fee?
General category candidates must pay ₹750.
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