Assistant Surveyor
Supports the surveyor in measuring land features, verifying on-site data, preparing maps and reports and presenting results to clients.
Overview
An Assistant Surveyor is responsible for providing support to the surveyor in various surveying activities such as measuring of land features, verifying data from on-site surveys, preparation of maps and reports, as well as presenting results to clients. Assistant surveyors learn to handle tools and instruments for their trade.
Where they work
- Construction agencies
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are physically fit
- You like to have clear instructions to follow
- You are comfortable working in a team
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 2 Surveyor course.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Skill Development Training, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Geo Institute of Technologies, Telangana
- Geo Informatics Services Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Larsen & Toubro Institute of Project Management
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Assistant Surveyor
- 2Lead Surveyor
Related careers to explore
Draughtsman
Prepares, corrects and documents construction drawings, detailing the plans, processes, equipment needs and risks.
Store Keeper (Construction)
Receives, stacks, stores and issues construction-site materials, and maintains the log book, entry/exit register and delivery/dispatch register.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Swadesh Manna — He used to work as a contractual day labourer at Birlapur Jute Mill. In 2006–2008 he enrolled for a course in surveying, and after completing it successfully he is, the source says, employed as a surveyor at L&T Construction with a salary of INR 39,000 per month.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 875 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Land_Surveyor_Assistant/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Institute names are printed with spelling errors ('Traning', 'Managment'), corrected here. Larsen & Toubro Institute of Project Management, listed under government institutes, is a company institute, so it is shown under private institutes.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.