Short Information: The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released a fresh notification around 20 October 2026 for 1145 Sub-Surveyor posts (applications expected roughly from 20 October to 9 November 2026). The official notification gives the complete exam pattern: Paper I (Bengali/Nepali) is qualifying only, and the final merit is based solely on Paper II.
Sub-Surveyor Syllabus 2026
| Important Dates Notification: around 20 October 2026 Application: approx. 20 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 (expected) Total posts: 1145 | Application Fee For fee details, check the official notification. |
Age Limit: For age limit details, check the official notification.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Paper I | Bengali/Nepali, 50 marks, 1 hour, descriptive; qualifying only — minimum 15/50 (30%) |
| Paper II | 200 MCQs, 200 marks, 2.5 hours: English 50 + Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) 50 + Survey Engineering (Diploma standard) 100 |
| Negative marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Final merit | Based only on Paper II marks |
| Eligibility | Madhyamik + 1-year ITI surveyor course |
How to Check the Syllabus:
- Open the Sub-Surveyor notification on the WBPSC website (psc.wb.gov.in) and read the exam pattern.
- Practise writing in Bengali/Nepali for Paper I (qualifying only).
- Focus on English, Elementary Mathematics and Survey Engineering for Paper II — merit comes from it.
- Practise MCQs keeping the 0.25 negative marking in mind.
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Official Website: psc.wb.gov.in | Official Notification: WBPSC Sub-Surveyor |
GramSuvidha is a private information portal (not a government website). For accurate information, check only the official website.
Q1. How many posts are there in WBPSC Sub-Surveyor 2026?
A: A fresh notification has been released for 1145 Sub-Surveyor posts.
Q2. What is the exam pattern?
A: Paper I (Bengali/Nepali, 50 marks, 1 hour) is qualifying only; Paper II (200 MCQs, 200 marks, 2.5 hours) decides the final merit.
Q3. What subjects are in Paper II?
A: English 50, Elementary Mathematics at Madhyamik standard 50, and Survey Engineering at Diploma standard 100 marks.
Q4. What about negative marking and eligibility?
A: 0.25 marks are cut per wrong answer; Madhyamik with a 1-year ITI surveyor course is required.
