Surveyor

The revised state pay scale for 2024 is Rs. 37,500-900-39300-1000-43300-1125-47800-1250-52800-1375-58300-1500-64300-1650-74200-1900-76100.

The competitive examination will be OMR-based (Offline).

• Paper I (General Knowledge): 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours (25-10-2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM).
• Paper II (Specific Paper): 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours (24-10-2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM).

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. For unanswered questions, if the 5th option is not shaded, 0.25 marks will be deducted after an additional five minutes. Candidates must score a minimum of 35% in the competitive examination to qualify.

A mandatory Kannada Language Test will be conducted (OMR type) for 150 marks. Candidates must secure a minimum of 50 marks to qualify. Marks from this test will not be considered for ranking. Exemptions apply for candidates who have studied Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC or higher, studied in Kannada medium, or previously passed a Kannada language test conducted by KEA or other selection authorities.

• Current affairs and general perception.
• Overview of the Indian Constitution.
• Indian History (especially related to Karnataka).
• Indian Geography (especially related to Karnataka).
• State and Regional Administration.
• Rural Development, Panchayat Raj Institutions, and Rural Cooperative Institutions.
• Karnataka Economy.
• Environmental issues and development related to Karnataka.

• Number System: Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots.
• Set Theory: Representation, types, operations, Venn diagrams, properties.
• Sequence: Definition, terms of AP/GP/HP, sum of terms, relation between AM/GM/HM.
• Matrices: Definition, route maps, tabular information, order, types, equality, classification, transpose, conditions for operations.
• Permutations and Combinations: Concept, distinction, factorial notation, meanings of nPr/nCr.
• Statistics: Frequency distribution, graphical representation, mean, median, mode, range, quartile, deviation, standard deviation, coefficient of variations.
• H.C.F and L.C.M: Application, factorization, lowest common multiple.

• Basics of Algebra: Basic terms, operations with literal signed numbers, symbols.
• Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions: Binomials, special products, squaring trinomials, expressions (a+b)², (a-b)², (a+b)(a-b), (a+b+c)².
• Linear Equations: Solving, balance scales, applications, coordinate systems, graphs.
• Quadratic Equations: Pure, affected by factorization, formula method, reducible forms, problems, nature of roots, relationship between roots/coefficients, forming equations, graphical method.
• Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions: Trinomials, quadratic trinomials, a²+2ab+b², a²-2ab+b², a²-b² using identities.
• HCF & LCM of Binomials and Trinomials.

• Axioms and Postulates.
• Theorems: Converse, parallel angles (alternate, interior).
• Polygons: Definition, diagonals, interior regions, types, inscribing regular polygons.
• Triangles: Classification, exterior angles, sum of angles, proving theorems, riders, construction.
• Congruence of Triangles: Meaning, congruency, postulates (SAS, SSS, ASA), right hypotenuse-side.
• Concurrent Lines of a Triangle: Altitude, construction, medians (properties of centroid, perpendicular bisectors, circum circle, angular bisectors, in centre, in circle).
• Quadrilaterals: Definition, identification, elements, construction, area calculation.
• Types of Quadrilaterals.
• Theorems on Parallelograms: Properties, corollary.
• Mid Point Theorem: Definition, proof, converse, problems.
• Areas: Properties of parallelograms, same base/parallels, theorems, problems.
• Cyclic Quadrilaterals: Definition, properties, theorems, construction, problems.
• Surface, Areas and Volumes of Solids: Definition of prism/pyramid, properties, difference, surface area, volume.
• Circles: Definition, radius, circumference, diameter, chord, arc, segment, chord property, central angle, inscribed angle, angle property, problems, drawing chords, distance between center/chord, equal chords, construction of segment, concentric/congruent circles, secant/tangents, drawing tangent.
• Theorems on Triangles and Circles: Similarity, basic proportionality theorem, corollary, similar triangles, areas of similar triangles.
• Right Angles Triangle: Pythagoras theorem, touching circles, distance between centers, properties of tangents.

• Magnetism: Natural/Artificial magnets, properties, magnetic field, magnetic substances (non-magnetic, diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic), preparing/using magnets, magnetic lines of force, electromagnetism, instruments.
• Electricity: Units, electric power, practical unit, effects of electric current (magnetic, chemical, heating), electric fuse, electric bulb, sources of electricity (cell, dry cell), electro motive force.
• Electromagnetic Radiation: Introduction, properties of waves, spectrum, uses (light, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays, micro waves, radio waves), Laser characteristics.
• Electronics: Radio (introduction, communication, transmitter, receiver), Television.
• Dynamics: Motion (definition, types), distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, graphic representation, equation, periodic motion, simple pendulum, uses, Newton's Laws.
• Heat: Nature, heat & temperature, temperature scales (Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin), measurement, units, changes of state, effects (thermal expansion, linear expansion).
• Light: Importance, refraction (laws, index, effects), total internal reflection (applications), mirage, dispersion, lenses (types, properties, formation of images, uses, defects of vision), optical instruments (microscope, telescope, binoculars).
• Sound: Introduction, ultrasonic sound (uses, sonar, scanner), Doppler effect, applications.
• Gravitation: Introduction, universal law, gravity near Earth's surface (weight, weightlessness, variation of g), importance of law.

• The Earth: Universe, shape, axis, rotation, revolution, lines of latitudes and zones, longitudes and time, zonal time, international dateline.
• The Lithosphere: Layers, rocks and weathering, earthquakes and volcanoes (primary, secondary, long waves).
• Maps: Characteristics, types (large/small scale, thematic, globes).
• Physical Features of India: Location, extent, Northern Mountains, North Indian Plateau, Peninsular Plateau, Coastal Plains and Islands, Rivers and Lakes of India.

• Photogrammetry And Aerial Survey: Introduction, definition, principles, methods, importance of scale, height, applications, Satellite Imagery (types, acquisition, resolution, processing), softwares used (Earth Engine, GIS Image Analyst). Drone (UAV) Imagery (types, planning, GCPs, acquisition, processing - SfM, point cloud, DEM/DSM generation, Orthomosaic/Ortho-Rectified Image, softwares used).
• Remote Sensing: Introduction, principle, EMR types, resolutions, types of satellites, types of sensors, LIDAR, visual and digital image processing and its application.
• Global Positioning Systems (GPS): Definition, principles, applications.
• Geographical Information System (GIS): Introduction, principle, components, applications.
• Advanced Positioning and Satellite Communication Technology in Surveying: GPS (NAVSTAR architecture, signal structure, trilateration principle, errors, corrections). DGPS (RTK surveying, CORS network, NTRIP protocol, field data collection, precision in cadastral surveys). Satellite Communication Technology (GNSS satellite constellations, signal frequencies, satellite geometry, DOP values). Related Softwares (GNSS data processing, post-processing, network adjustment tools, integration with GIS).

• MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint) & AutoCAD: Introduction to AutoCAD, commands, drawing figures, text writing, hatching, 2D/3D elements, extrusion, mirror option, operations, working with DXF files (import, export, editing cadastral DXF data).
• GIS Softwares and their Applications: Introduction to GIS software environment (open-source desktop GIS: installation, interface, data loading, layer management, attribute table operations, spatial queries, digitizing, editing vector layers, styling, symbology, map layout, printing, plugins, extensions, coordinate reference system (CRS) management; use in cadastral mapping). Geo Server/Map Server (open-source GIS servers for publishing OGC web services). Post GIS (spatial extension to PostgreSQL for storing and querying geographic data).
• Basics of Software Solutions and Land Records Information Technology: Software development lifecycle (SDLC), web application development, web portals, citizen service portals. Mobile application development (field, offline-first design, geo-tagging, digital signature (eSign/DSC), sync with central server). Spatial and textual data procurement/storage/retrieval (State Data Centre, architecture, database storage, data access/retrieval methods). Application Programming Interface (API) (REST, SOAP), API Gateway, integration of mobile apps with backend databases/web portals. Web portal design, user experience (UX) fundamentals. Java, Json, XML, HTML, HTTPS.

Candidates must apply online through the official KEA website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Select the appropriate link and fill out the application form. Please note that no changes or corrections can be made to the submitted application at any stage. Applicants are advised to carefully read and understand the notification before applying.

Application fees must be paid online and are non-refundable.

• General Merit & Other Categories (2A/2B/3A/3B): Rs. 750/-
• Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category-1, Ex-servicemen, Transgender candidates: Rs. 500/-
• Specially Abled Candidates: Rs. 250/-