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Key Facts: Bihar Special Survey Amin Exam

100

Total CBT Questions

BCECEB/DLRS prospectus pattern

400

Total Marks (+4 each)

BCECEB ADV_DLRS23_04

135 min

Exam Duration

BCECEB Amin pattern

75+25

Civil + GS Split

BCECEB syllabus outline

₹800

UR/BC/EBC/EWS Fee

BCECEB/DLRS-2023 fee table

₹400

SC/ST/PH Fee

BCECEB/DLRS-2023 fee table

BCECEB/DLRS Special Survey Amin is a 135-minute bilingual CBT: 100 MCQs (75 Civil + 25 GS), +4/−1 marking (400 marks). Eligibility is Diploma in Civil Engineering. Application fee is ₹800 (general categories) or ₹400 (SC/ST/PH). Focus preparation on surveying and Bihar GK.

Sample Bihar Special Survey Amin Practice Questions

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1In chain surveying, a new point is best fixed by:
A.Measuring one distance from a single station
B.Measuring distances from at least two known stations
C.Using only a magnetic compass
D.Estimating by eye
Explanation: Chain surveying locates points by linear measurements; intersecting distances from two or more known stations uniquely fix a point.
2Standard metric surveying chains commonly used in India are of length:
A.20 m and 30 m
B.100 m only
C.5 m only
D.1 km only
Explanation: Metric chains of 20 m and 30 m with tallies are standard for ordinary chain surveying in India.
3A 20 m chain is 10 cm too long. A line measured as 200 m with it has true length:
A.199 m
B.201 m
C.200 m
D.190 m
Explanation: True length = (actual chain length / nominal length) × measured length = (20.10/20)×200 = 201 m.
4Ranging a chain line means:
A.Measuring its elevation
B.Fixing intermediate points on the straight line between end stations
C.Computing its area
D.Finding magnetic declination
Explanation: Ranging places intermediate rods so chaining proceeds on a true straight line between terminals.
5An offset in chain surveying is:
A.A measurement along the main survey line only
B.A lateral distance from the chain line to a detail
C.The bearing of the chain line
D.The contour interval
Explanation: Offsets are perpendicular or oblique measurements from the survey line to objects such as buildings or boundaries.
6Ordinary offsets (without optical square) are generally limited to about:
A.2 m
B.15 m
C.80 m
D.200 m
Explanation: Ordinary offsets are kept short—commonly up to about 15 m—to maintain accuracy of perpendicularity and length.
7Hypotenusal allowance is applied when chaining:
A.On level ground with no slope
B.On sloping ground to obtain horizontal distance
C.Only under water
D.Only with invar wires indoors
Explanation: Slope length exceeds horizontal distance; hypotenusal allowance (or stepping/correction) converts measured slope length to horizontal equivalent.
8A line measures 120.00 m along a slope of 1 in 20. Approximate horizontal distance is:
A.119.85 m
B.120.15 m
C.114.00 m
D.126.00 m
Explanation: For slope 1 in n, correction ≈ L/(2n²). Here L=120, n=20 → correction ≈ 120/(2×400)=0.15 m → H ≈ 119.85 m.
9Magnetic bearing of a line is the horizontal angle between:
A.True north and the line
B.Magnetic meridian and the line
C.Grid north and the line
D.The equator and the line
Explanation: Magnetic bearing is measured from the magnetic meridian indicated by the compass needle.
10If fore bearing of a line is 75°30′, the back bearing is:
A.255°30′
B.104°30′
C.15°30′
D.285°30′
Explanation: Back bearing = fore bearing ± 180°. 75°30′ + 180° = 255°30′.

About the Bihar Special Survey Amin Exam

The Bihar Special Survey Amin exam recruits Diploma Civil Engineering candidates for field survey and land-record work under Bihar’s Special Survey Programme. BCECEB conducts a single bilingual CBT of 100 objective questions (75 Civil Engineering + 25 General Studies) in 135 minutes with +4/−1 marking. Surveying topics—chain survey, leveling, cadastral mapping, and related computations—are especially important for the Amin role. Selection is typically CBT merit followed by document verification. Note: recent DLRS Special Survey Amin drives have been conducted by BCECEB, not BTSC.

Assessment

100 MCQs: Section A Civil Engineering (75 Q) + Section B General Studies (25 Q); +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect (400 marks)

Time Limit

135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes)

Passing Score

Merit-based selection from CBT score; category-wise cut-offs vary by vacancy

Exam Fee

₹800 (UR/BC/EBC/EWS) / ₹400 (SC/ST/PH) (BCECEB on behalf of Directorate of Land Records & Survey (DLRS), Revenue & Land Reforms Department, Government of Bihar)

Bihar Special Survey Amin Exam Content Outline

75%

Civil Engineering

Diploma Civil topics with emphasis on basic and advanced surveying, chain survey, leveling, contouring, cadastral survey, building materials, engineering mechanics, hydraulics, geotechnical engineering, concrete/RCC, transportation basics, and estimating & costing.

25%

General Studies

Current affairs, Indian history and national movement, Indian polity and economy, geography of India, and Bihar-focused general knowledge relevant to revenue and land administration.

How to Pass the Bihar Special Survey Amin Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Merit-based selection from CBT score; category-wise cut-offs vary by vacancy
  • Assessment: 100 MCQs: Section A Civil Engineering (75 Q) + Section B General Studies (25 Q); +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect (400 marks)
  • Time limit: 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes)
  • Exam fee: ₹800 (UR/BC/EBC/EWS) / ₹400 (SC/ST/PH)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Bihar Special Survey Amin Study Tips from Top Performers

1Spend most Civil prep time on surveying calculations (chain corrections, leveling staff readings, contour intervals, area by mid-ordinate/Simpson) because Amin field work is survey-centric.
2Learn cadastral terms used in Bihar land records and how survey measurements support mutation and settlement work.
3Practice full-length 135-minute mocks with +4/−1 marking so you learn when to skip doubtful GS items.
4Revise Bihar geography, rivers, districts, Champaran movement, and state polity for Section B edge.
5Keep a formula sheet for surveying maths and revise it daily in the last two weeks.
6Read the latest BCECEB prospectus and DLRS Amin portal notices before each new recruitment cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who currently conducts the Bihar Special Survey Amin exam?

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts the Special Survey Amin recruitment CBT for the Directorate of Land Records & Survey (DLRS). BTSC does not currently run this Special Survey Amin drive.

What is the Bihar Special Survey Amin exam pattern?

A single Computer-Based Test with 100 MCQs: 75 from Civil Engineering and 25 from General Studies. Each correct answer scores +4 marks and each wrong answer deducts 1 mark. Total time is 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes). The paper is bilingual (Hindi and English).

What is the application fee for Bihar Special Survey Amin?

As per the BCECEB/DLRS-2023 cycle, the fee was ₹800 for UR/BC/EBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PH candidates. Confirm the fee in the latest prospectus before applying.

What qualification is required for Special Survey Amin?

A Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized board or institute is required. No prior work experience is typically mandated for the Amin post (unlike Kanoongo/ASO posts that often need experience).

Is there negative marking in the Bihar Amin CBT?

Yes. BCECEB’s correction notice clarified that each correct answer carries +4 marks and each incorrect answer carries −1 mark (not −1 for every four wrong answers).

What should Amin aspirants prioritize in Civil Engineering?

Prioritize surveying: chain survey, compass/theodolite use, leveling, contours, area measurement, and cadastral survey concepts, while still covering core diploma Civil topics listed in the prospectus.