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Cancellation of Recruitment to the Post of Surveyor in Central

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cancellation of Recruitment to the Post of Surveyor in Central administered by KANNIYAKUMARI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KANNIYAKUMARI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 15 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-08-27 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	15 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	15 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Cancellation of Recruitment to the Post of Surveyor in Central?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2025-08-27. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KANNIYAKUMARI Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain kanniyakumari.nic.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must first visit the official Kanniyakumari Authority recruitment portal to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid Aadhaar details, email verification, and mobile number authentication for unique ID generation.

Post-registration, candidates must log in to the dashboard to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, category certificates, and personal details match official documents to avoid future disqualification.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs and signatures in the specified JPEG format, alongside self-attested copies of educational mark sheets and caste certificates as per the prescribed size and resolution.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to success before finalizing the submission.

Upon successful submission, download the system-generated application form and payment receipt. Admit cards will be issued via the portal 15 days prior to the exam, requiring login credentials for retrieval.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cancellation of Recruitment to the Post of Surveyor in Central is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness regarding national and regional geography.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Advanced Surveying Techniques, Chain and Compass Surveying, Theodolite, Total Station operations, GIS/GPS mapping, and Cartography principles.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, caste/category certificates, and a comprehensive physical fitness assessment as per government medical standards.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on the aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to reservation roster compliance and vacancy availability.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Surveyor under the Kanniyakumari Authority typically aligns with Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is set at Rs 25,500. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to Rs 13,515. Assuming a Class Y city classification, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 18 percent of the basic pay, totaling Rs 4,590, supplemented by a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs 1,800 plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary is approximately Rs 46,500. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) at 10 percent of basic plus DA (Rs 3,902) and Professional Tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 41,000 and Rs 42,000 per month. Future 8th CPC revisions are expected to adjust the fitment factor, potentially increasing the entry-level basic pay significantly to align with inflationary trends and administrative requirements.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to a 10-year age relaxation. The EWS category is provided a 10 percent vertical reservation quota, subject to the production of an income and asset certificate issued by a competent authority. Women candidates, along with SC/ST and PwBD applicants, are generally exempted from application fee payments to promote inclusive participation. All reservations are applied strictly in accordance with the post-based roster system mandated for central government autonomous bodies, ensuring equitable representation across all notified categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cancellation of Recruitment to the

What is the expected cutoff for the Surveyor post?

Cutoffs are determined post-examination based on the number of candidates, difficulty level, and category-wise vacancies, typically ranging between 65 to 75 percent for the unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for the exam?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard normalization formula is applied to ensure parity in difficulty levels across different sessions.

Is there a mandatory service bond for this role?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, typically two years, to ensure commitment to the organization post-training.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this cadre is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation to the permanent establishment.

Can the syllabus be modified by the authority?

The authority reserves the right to update the syllabus to include emerging technological advancements in surveying, provided such changes are notified well in advance.

What are the potential posting locations?

Postings are primarily within the Kanniyakumari Authority jurisdiction, though candidates may be liable for transfer to any regional office under the authority's administrative control.