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Assistant Surveyor
Construction

Assistant Surveyor

1 Description of the job

An assistant surveyor helps measure land and buildings for mapping, plots and construction using levels, total stations and GPS.

  • Take field measurements
  • Record levels and boundaries
  • Help prepare maps and plans

2 Skills required

Surveying instruments Basic geometry & maths Drawing / AutoCAD basics Field work Accuracy Report writing

3 Opportunities available in the market

Surveyors are needed for roads, housing, land records and irrigation.

  • Survey and infrastructure companies
  • Land-records, PWD and irrigation departments
  • Real-estate developers

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹1.8 – 3 LPA≈ ₹15K – ₹25K / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹3 – 5 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹42K / month
Senior / specialist₹5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹75K / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
High demand
2 Bihar
Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur
Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur
High demand
3 Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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