The WBPSC Sub Surveyor syllabus and exam pattern come from Advertisement No. 22/2024 on psc.wb.gov.in, dated 14 October 2026. The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) will hold two papers for the Sub-Surveyor post under this 2026 recruitment. Applications close on 9 November 2026 (up to 3 p.m.).
This page gives the exam pattern, the qualifying rules and every topic the notice names for each paper. Paper-I only qualifies a candidate, and the final merit list uses Paper-II marks alone. Other Commission exams are listed in the WBPSC recruitment guide. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Public Service Commission, West Bengal notification No. 22/2024 dated 14 October 2026.
Last verified: 20 October 2026.
The Sub-Surveyor exam has 2 stages. Paper-I is a qualifying paper of 50 marks in Bengali or Nepali, with a duration of 1 hour. Paper-II has 200 multiple choice questions for 200 marks. It runs for 2 hours 30 minutes, with a negative mark of 0.25 for each wrong answer. The full topic-wise syllabus for every subject is given below.
Quick Summary of WBPSC Sub Surveyor Syllabus
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Post | Sub-Surveyor, Directorate of Land Records & Surveys |
| Stages | 2 papers (Paper-I and Paper-II) |
| Mode | Paper-I: conventional type. Paper-II objective, marked from OMR sheets |
| Papers Counted for Merit | Paper-II only (200 marks) |
| Qualifying Papers | Paper-I (30% of its marks) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II |
| Medium | Paper-I in Bengali or Nepali. English paper in English |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
WBPSC Sub Surveyor Exam Pattern
Paper-I (Qualifying)
| Section | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali/Nepali | Conventional type | 50 |
Paper-I runs for 1 hour. The qualifying mark is 30% of the marks allotted for Paper-I. Its marks do not enter the final merit list.
Paper-II (Counted for Merit)
| Section | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Elementary Mathematics | 50 | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Survey Engineering | 100 | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 200 |
Paper-II runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. It has 200 multiple-choice objective-type questions of 1 mark each. The Commission can fix the qualifying marks for Paper-II at its own discretion.
Marking and Merit Rules
Under the WBPSC Sub Surveyor syllabus, Paper-II marks count only for candidates who score 30% in Paper-I. The final merit list is prepared on Paper-II marks only. If two candidates score equal marks in Paper-II, the older candidate gets preference.
The Commission captures marks from the scanned OMR sheet by software, with no manual step. Model answers appear on psc.wb.gov.in. Objections must reach the Commission within the time limit it sets.
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates with a limitation in writing can use a scribe. They get a compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour with a valid Appendix-I certificate.
Subject-wise WBPSC Sub Surveyor Syllabus
Paper-I: Bengali/Nepali
Paper-I is set at Madhyamik or equivalent standard.
- Letter writing
- Drafting a report
- Grammar (Bengali/Nepali)
Paper-II: English
Fundamentals of the English Language such as:
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Composition
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Correction of structure of sentence
Paper-II: Elementary Mathematics
This paper is set at Madhyamik or equivalent standard.
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Mensuration
Paper-II: Survey Engineering
- As per the standard of the Diploma examination
How to Plan Study with This Syllabus
Paper-II sets the merit, so it takes most of the study time. Survey Engineering carries 100 of the 200 marks and is set at diploma standard. English and Elementary Mathematics carry 50 marks each. Candidates can find outlines for other exams in the syllabus archive.
Paper-I alone qualifies a candidate, so it needs steady practice and no more. Candidates should write letters and reports by hand in Bengali or Nepali, since the paper has conventional type questions. A wrong answer in Paper-II costs 0.25 marks. Candidates should leave a question they cannot answer.
Candidates can solve previous question papers under timed conditions after finishing each subject. The WBPSC Sub Surveyor syllabus is short, so repeated practice on each listed topic matters more than new books.
Candidates can also compare other West Bengal government jobs before choosing which exam to prepare for.
This is added context, not part of the official syllabus. Confirm with the official website.
Candidates are advised to read this article before applying: How to Apply Online in WBPSC: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Sub-Surveyor syllabus PDF | Download Sub-Surveyor syllabus PDF |
| Advertisement No. 22/2024 (detailed) | Download Sub-Surveyor advertisement PDF |
| Official website | Visit WBPSC at psc.wb.gov.in |
| Vacancy and application details | Sub-Surveyor vacancy and application details |
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FAQs
What is the WBPSC Sub Surveyor syllabus 2026?
Paper-I covers letter writing, drafting a report and Bengali/Nepali grammar. Paper-II covers English, Elementary Mathematics and Survey Engineering. English and Mathematics follow the topic lists above, and Survey Engineering follows the diploma examination standard.
Is Paper-I in the Sub-Surveyor exam qualifying or counted in merit?
Paper-I is qualifying only. A candidate needs 30% of its marks to have Paper-II marks counted. The final merit list uses Paper-II marks alone, so Paper-I marks do not add to the rank.
Is there negative marking in the Sub-Surveyor exam?
Yes. Paper-II has a negative mark of 0.25 for each wrong answer. The paper has 200 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each. Paper-I has conventional-type questions.
What is the Survey Engineering standard in the Sub-Surveyor exam?
The Survey Engineering paper is set as per the standard of the Diploma examination. It carries 100 marks. Within the WBPSC Sub-Surveyor syllabus, it is the largest part of Paper-II, which decides the final merit list.
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