WBPSC Sub Surveyor Syllabus 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Organisation | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Post Name | Sub-Surveyor |
| Recruiting Department | Directorate of Land Records & Surveys |
| Advertisement No. | 22/2024 |
| Reported Vacancies | 1,145 |
| Number of Written Papers | 2 |
| Paper I | Bengali or Nepali |
| Paper II | English, Elementary Mathematics and Survey Engineering |
| Paper I Maximum Marks | 50 |
| Paper II Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Paper I Duration | 1 Hour |
| Paper II Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Paper I Qualifying Marks | 30% (15 Marks) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark per Incorrect Answer in Paper II |
| Final Merit | Based on Paper II Marks |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Paper I Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | Bengali or Nepali |
| Question Type | Conventional / Descriptive |
| Maximum Marks | 50 |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour |
| Standard | Madhyamik or Equivalent |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 15 out of 50 (30%) |
| Counted in Final Merit | No |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Paper II Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 50 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| Survey Engineering | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Paper I Syllabus 2026
| Topic | Syllabus Coverage |
|---|---|
| Letter Writing | Writing letters in Bengali or Nepali |
| Report Writing | Drafting a report in the prescribed language |
| Grammar | Bengali or Nepali grammar and correct language usage |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor English Syllabus 2026
| Topic | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Vocabulary | English word meanings and usage |
| Grammar | Fundamentals of English grammar |
| Composition | Basic English composition |
| Synonyms | Words having similar meanings |
| Antonyms | Words having opposite meanings |
| Sentence Correction | Correction of sentence structure |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Elementary Mathematics Syllabus 2026
| Topic | Syllabus Coverage |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Basic arithmetic concepts and calculations |
| Algebra | Elementary algebraic concepts |
| Geometry | Basic geometrical properties and concepts |
| Trigonometry | Fundamental trigonometry |
| Mensuration | Measurement of geometrical figures |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Survey Engineering Syllabus 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | Survey Engineering |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Standard | Diploma Examination in Survey Engineering |
| Weightage in Paper II | 50% |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Subject-Wise Weightage 2026
| Subject | Marks | Paper II Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 25% |
| Elementary Mathematics | 50 | 25% |
| Survey Engineering | 100 | 50% |
| Total | 200 | 100% |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Negative Marking 2026
| Response Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 |
| Incorrect Answer | −0.25 |
| Unattempted Question | 0 |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Qualifying Marks 2026
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Paper I Maximum Marks | 50 |
| Required Percentage | 30% |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 15 |
| Paper I Marks Included in Merit | No |
| Merit-Determining Paper | Paper II |
How Is the WBPSC Sub Surveyor Final Merit List Prepared?
- Candidates appear for the Bengali or Nepali Paper I.
- They must obtain at least 15 marks out of 50 in Paper I.
- Only candidates meeting the Paper I qualifying condition have their Paper II marks considered.
- Paper II scores are evaluated after applying the prescribed negative marking.
- The final merit list is prepared using Paper II marks according to the Commission's applicable rules.
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Advertisement Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 9 November 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 11 to 16 November 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | To Be Announced |