The West Bengal Public Service Commission has opened applications for its Clerkship Examination, 2024, but it has not yet said how many posts there are. That number will be announced later. If you have passed Madhyamik (the Class 10 board exam of West Bengal) and can type, you have until 26.10.2026, 3:30 PM, to apply online.
The jobs are lower division assistant and lower division clerk posts, plus similar posts, in the state Secretariat, Directorates and district and regional offices, including Kolkata. The first exam, Part-I, is planned for December 2026 or a little later.
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Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk and similar posts |
| Organization | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC), Kolkata |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 12/2024 (Clerkship Examination, 2024) |
| Location | West Bengal |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced later (all appointments will first be temporary) |
| Qualification | Madhyamik pass or equivalent, plus basic computer knowledge and typing speed of 20 words a minute in English or 10 in Bengali |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years as on 01.01.2024 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Part-I (objective) → Part-II (written) → Computer and typing test → Merit list |
| Pay Scale | About Rs 22,700 to Rs 58,500 a month (Level 6), plus allowances |
| How to Apply | Online only, at psc.wb.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | psc.wb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 06.10.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 06.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26.10.2026 (up to 3:30 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee Online | 26.10.2026 (up to 3:30 PM) |
| Edit Window (one-time corrections) | 28.10.2026 to 01.11.2026 |
| Part-I Exam (Objective) | December 2026 or thereabout (tentative) |
| Part-II Exam (Written) | Date to be notified later |
| Computer and Typing Test | After clearing Part-I and Part-II; date not announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other candidates | Rs 110 plus service charges (where applicable) |
| OBC candidates | Rs 110 plus service charges. OBC candidates do not get a fee waiver. |
| SC / ST candidates of West Bengal | Nil (no fee) |
| PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability | Nil (no fee) |
| SC / ST candidates of other states | Rs 110 plus service charges. No fee exemption for them. |
Pay the fee online only. The fee will not be refunded and cannot be kept for any other exam.
Vacancy Details
The commission says the number of vacancies will be announced later, so there is no vacancy table yet. Reservation will follow the numbers reported by the West Bengal government.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Passed Madhyamik of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, or an equivalent exam |
| Computer and Typing | Basic computer knowledge, and typing speed of 20 words a minute in English or 10 words a minute in Bengali. You must pick English or Bengali typing while applying. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years as on 01.01.2024 (born between 02.01.1979 and 01.01.2006). Only the age in your Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted. Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or another person the Government of India has declared eligible (such a person needs a certificate of eligibility) |
| Bengali Language | You must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. This is not needed if your mother tongue is Nepali. Candidates with a different mother tongue are tested in Bengali during the computer and typing test. |
| Who Gets Reservation | SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal only; PwBD (40% or more), Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons, and EWS candidates of West Bengal. SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates of other states are treated as general candidates. |
| Application Restriction | One application per candidate. More than one application can be cancelled. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST (West Bengal) | 5 years |
| OBC non-creamy layer (West Bengal) | 3 years |
| PwBD | Upper age limit relaxable up to 45 years (as printed in the notification) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Deduct your armed forces service (at least 6 months continuous) from your age. The result may not be more than 3 years above the age limit. |
| SC, ST, OBC of other states | No relaxation (treated as general candidates) |
| Government employees | No relaxation. The age limits apply whether you are in government service or not. |
In short, your age is counted as on 01.01.2024, not on today’s date. A general candidate must have been born between 02.01.1979 and 01.01.2006.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Part-I (Objective Type) | 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, so 100 marks: English 30, General Studies 40 and Arithmetic 30. Time: 1 hour 30 minutes. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark (negative marking). Held first, tentatively in December 2026 or thereabout. Only a limited number of candidates who score the qualifying marks go on to Part-II. |
| 2. Part-II (Conventional Type – Written) | Conventional means you write your own answers instead of picking options. 100 marks: Group-A English 50 and Group-B Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali 50. The notification gives the time as 1 hour. Date to be notified later. Writing your name, roll number or any mark that shows who you are costs you 10% of the full marks of that paper. |
| 3. Computer and Typing Test | Basic computer operation and typing speed are checked only for candidates who have qualified in both Part-I and Part-II. Typing speed needed: 20 words a minute in English or 10 in Bengali. |
| 4. Final Merit List | Made from your total marks in Part-I and Part-II together, as long as you also pass the computer and typing test. A candidate who qualifies for Part-II but skips it is left out of the merit list. |
| Tie-breaking | If marks are equal: first, higher aggregate marks in English and Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali; then higher marks in English; then the older candidate. |
| Posting Choice | You must give your choices in order of preference: (a) Secretariat Departments, (b) Directorates, (c) Regional Offices, including district offices of one particular district, or Kolkata. Filling this in is compulsory. |
| Before Joining | Selected candidates face a medical board and police verification of their background. |
In short: you write the objective test first. Only some of those who pass it get to the written test. Typing and computer skills are checked last, and your final rank comes from the Part-I and Part-II marks added together.
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 38% |
| SC | 35% |
| ST | 30% |
| PwBD | 30% |
| Ex-Servicemen | 30% |
| Meritorious Sports Person | 40% |
These are the minimum aggregate marks, counting Part-I and Part-II together. The commission can lower them further if many reserved posts stay unfilled.
Exam Syllabus at a Glance
| Paper | Topics |
|---|---|
| Part-I: English (30 marks) | Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and correct usage |
| Part-I: General Studies (40 marks) | Everyday science, current events and problems with special reference to India, and basic Indian History and Indian Geography |
| Part-I: Arithmetic (30 marks) | Divisibility, fractions, decimals, recurring decimals, simplification, HCF, LCM, partnership, average, ratio and proportion, percentage, simple interest, profit and loss, time and distance, area of rectangles and squares |
| Part-II: Group-A English (50 marks) | Drafting a report from points or material given; summary or precis of a prose passage; translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali into English |
| Part-II: Group-B Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali (50 marks) | Drafting a report from points or material given; summary or precis of a prose passage; translation from English into the language you choose |
The notification says the exam standard is similar to the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Exam Centres for Part-I
| Code | Centre | Code | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Kolkata | 24 | Jhargram |
| 12 | Baruipur | 25 | Suri |
| 13 | Diamond Harbour | 26 | Krishnanagar |
| 14 | Barrackpore | 27 | Berhampore |
| 15 | Barasat | 28 | Malda |
| 16 | Howrah | 29 | Balurghat |
| 17 | Chinsurah | 30 | Raiganj |
| 18 | Burdwan | 31 | Jalpaiguri |
| 19 | Durgapur | 32 | Alipurduar |
| 20 | Medinipur | 33 | Coochbehar |
| 21 | Tamluk | 34 | Siliguri |
| 22 | Bankura | 35 | Kalimpong |
| 23 | Purulia | 36 | Darjeeling |
Darjeeling centre is only for scheduled tribe candidates of Darjeeling district and other candidates of Darjeeling Sadar, Mirik and Kurseong. All candidates of Kalimpong district take the exam at Kalimpong. The commission may give you a nearby centre if your choice is full.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 under ROPA 2019 (the West Bengal government’s pay rules of 2019) |
| Pay Range | Rs 22,700 to Rs 58,500 a month |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), Medical Allowance (MA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA), as allowed under ROPA 2019. The notification does not give their amounts. |
| Type of Appointment | All appointments are first made on a temporary basis |
In plain terms, the pay band runs from about Rs 22,700 to Rs 58,500 a month before allowances. DA, MA and HRA are added on top, so what reaches your hand depends on those amounts and your posting.
How to Apply
- Open the commission’s website, psc.wb.gov.in, and log in to your candidate account. The notification talks about individual accounts but does not explain how to sign up.
- Fill in the online form. Choose whether you will take the typing test in English (20 words a minute) or Bengali (10 words a minute). This choice has to be made now.
- Enter one photo ID with its number and the office that issued it. Madhyamik certificate with photo, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or any other government ID is allowed.
- Give your posting choices in order of preference. This step is compulsory.
- Upload your category certificate as a PDF of 100 KB or less if you claim any reservation. Then pay the Rs 110 fee online, unless you are exempt.
- Submit the form before 3:30 PM on 26.10.2026 and take a printout. If something is wrong, fix it once during the edit window, 28.10.2026 to 01.11.2026.
Note: Only online applications are accepted.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photo ID | Any one: Madhyamik certificate with photo, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID (EPIC), Driving Licence or other government ID. Enter its number and issuing office in the form, and carry the original to the exam. |
| Madhyamik or Equivalent Certificate | Proof of qualification and age. Only the age written on this certificate is accepted. |
| Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC non-creamy layer / EWS / PwBD / Meritorious Sportsperson / Ex-Servicemen) | PDF, not more than 100 KB. It must come from a competent authority of West Bengal and be issued on or before 26.10.2026. |
| OBC and EWS Renewed Certificate | OBC non-creamy layer and EWS candidates must submit a renewed or revalidated certificate before the computer and typing test. |
| Disability Certificate (PwBD) | From a Medical Board at a government medical college hospital, district hospital or sub-divisional hospital. A scribe or extra time needs the Appendix-I certificate from a government Chief Medical Officer or Medical Superintendent. |
| Sports and Ex-Servicemen Documents | Meritorious Sportspersons need their sports certificate and the filled Form 1/2/3/4. Ex-Servicemen need a certificate from the Army, Air Force or Naval Headquarters with joining date, service period and release date. |
| Photograph and Signature | Size and format are not given in the notification. Follow the instructions on the online form. |
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Official Website | Go to psc.wb.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Scheme and Syllabus | Download Scheme and Syllabus (PDF) |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not send two applications. Applying more than once can get all of them cancelled.
- Pick your typing option (English or Bengali) in the form itself. The notification says it has to be chosen when you apply.
- Be sure of your category before you submit. No one can change or claim SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, sports or Ex-Servicemen status afterwards.
- Use the age on your Madhyamik or equivalent certificate. Any other proof of age is not accepted.
- The notice says documents are to be uploaded in the edit window, and also that the category certificate PDF is needed or the application is not accepted. Keep your PDFs ready for both times.
- The edit window can be used only once, so check your printout properly before you use it.
- Leave your mobile phone, smart watch and Bluetooth devices outside. They are banned at the exam venue and you can be banned from future exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?
You can apply online and pay the fee up to 3:30 PM on 26.10.2026.
How many vacancies are there in WBPSC Clerkship?
The commission has not announced the number yet and says it will do so later.
What is the qualification for the WBPSC Clerk post?
You need to have passed Madhyamik or an equivalent exam, and be able to type 20 words a minute in English or 10 words a minute in Bengali.
What is the age limit for WBPSC Clerkship?
You must be 18 to 45 years old as on 01.01.2024, which means born between 02.01.1979 and 01.01.2006, with 5 years extra for SC and ST and 3 years extra for OBC candidates of West Bengal.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 110 plus service charges, and SC and ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability pay nothing.
How can I apply for the WBPSC Clerkship exam?
You can apply only online on psc.wb.gov.in, and each person may send one application.
What is the exam pattern for WBPSC Clerkship?
Part-I is a 100-mark objective test of 1 hour 30 minutes with 0.25 negative marking, Part-II is a 100-mark written test in English and Bengali (or Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali), and a computer and typing test follows.
Can candidates from other states apply for WBPSC Clerkship?
Yes, but SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates from other states are treated as general candidates, get no fee waiver, and must be able to read, write and speak Bengali unless their mother tongue is Nepali.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
