Placement Statistics
The Surveying program at S S S S S P U Government Polytechnic boasts a consistently high placement rate, with over 90% of students securing jobs within six months of graduation. The following table presents detailed statistics for the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement % | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 750000 | 380000 | 360000 | 90% | 24 |
| 2022 | 780000 | 400000 | 380000 | 91% | 26 |
| 2023 | 800000 | 420000 | 400000 | 92% | 28 |
| 2024 | 800000 | 430000 | 410000 | 92% | 30 |
| 2025 | 800000 | 440000 | 420000 | 92% | 32 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The following companies have consistently recruited graduates from the Surveying program:
- Larsen & Toubro Limited: Offers roles in construction surveying, project coordination, and GIS mapping for infrastructure projects.
- Bechtel Group: Provides opportunities in geospatial analysis, remote sensing applications, and environmental impact assessments.
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): Recruits graduates for satellite navigation systems and land resource mapping projects.
- National Geospatial-Information Authority of India (NGIAI): Offers positions in digital cartography, cadastral mapping, and spatial data management.
- Survey Department: Provides entry-level roles in land surveying, boundary demarcation, and property registration systems.
- Public Works Department (PWD): Hires graduates for road construction surveys, bridge design, and urban planning initiatives.
- Consulting Firms: Offers positions in GIS consultancy, drone mapping services, and environmental impact studies.
- Agricultural Technology Startups: Engages students in precision farming projects using GPS-guided tractors and soil monitoring systems.
- Drone Mapping Companies: Provides opportunities for UAV operators, aerial survey specialists, and 3D modeling experts.
- Environmental Conservation Organizations: Recruits graduates for land degradation mapping, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation projects.
- Urban Planning Agencies: Offers roles in city development, zoning regulation implementation, and smart city initiatives.
- GIS Software Vendors: Provides positions in software development, technical support, and user training programs.
- Real Estate Developers: Engages graduates for site surveying, property valuation, and construction documentation.
- Infrastructure Contractors: Offers roles in project layout, quality control, and risk assessment during construction phases.
- State Government Surveying Departments: Provides opportunities for civil servants specializing in land administration and cadastre management.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The demand for surveying professionals spans across multiple sectors. Here is a breakdown of key industries and their trends:
- IT/Software: Growing interest in GIS-based applications, drone mapping software development, and automation tools.
- Core Engineering: High demand for construction surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and project coordinators in infrastructure projects.
- Finance: Opportunities in quantitative analysis, risk assessment, and data modeling using spatial datasets.
- Consulting: Increasing need for environmental impact assessments, land use planning, and policy advisory services.
- Analytics: Demand for specialists who can interpret geospatial data for business intelligence and decision-making processes.
- PSUs: Regular recruitment drives by government agencies such as NHAI, BHEL, and PWD for technical roles in surveying and mapping.
Internship Season
The internship season begins in the third year of the program and lasts for approximately two months. During this period, students are placed with partner organizations across various domains including construction firms, research institutions, and technology startups.
Stipends vary based on the company and location but typically range from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. Some companies also offer full-time job offers upon successful completion of the internship period.