The Housing Department, Government of West Bengal has issued a Detailed Notice (No. 134/H4/2M-08/2022 (Pt.) dated 20.08.2026) inviting applications from eligible and willing persons for the position of Member, West Bengal Real Estate Regulatory Authority (WBRERA). This is a senior statutory appointment under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, open to professionals with at least fifteen years of experience in fields such as urban development, housing, real estate development, infrastructure, economics, planning, law, commerce, accountancy, industry, management, social service, public affairs or administration. Applications must be submitted by e-mail within 21 days from the date of publication of the notice in newspapers.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
15+ years’ professional experience
📌 Tenure
5 years / up to age 65
📧 How to Apply
By e-mail only
🗓️ Last Date
21 days from newspaper ad
Recruitment Overview
Post Name
Member, West Bengal Real Estate Regulatory Authority (WBRERA)
Organization
Housing Department (Development Cell), Government of West Bengal — issued by order of the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal
Notification / Advertisement No.
No. 134/H4/2M-08/2022 (Pt.) dated 20.08.2026
Location
West Bengal — Kolkata (New Secretariat Building, 1 Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Kolkata-700001)
Total Vacancies
Not specified in notification
Qualification
Minimum 15 years’ professional experience in urban development, housing, real estate development, infrastructure, economics, relevant technical fields, planning, law, commerce, accountancy, industry, management, social service, public affairs or administration
Age Limit
Not separately prescribed; a Member holds office only up to the age of 65 years
Selection Process
Application by e-mail → Eligibility scrutiny → Selection Committee (Chief Justice of the High Court or nominee + Housing Secretary + Law Secretary) → Appointment by State Government
Pay Scale
Not specified in notification — “as may be prescribed”; term of 5 years or up to age 65
How to Apply
By e-mail only to wbrera.wbreat.2026@gmail.com, within 21 days of newspaper publication
As published by the Housing Department (candidates must note the actual newspaper publication date, as the deadline is counted from it)
Last date to submit application
Within 21 days from the date of publication of the notice in the newspapers
Interview / Selection Committee date
Not specified in notification
Note: The notification does not print a fixed calendar last date — the 21-day window runs from the newspaper publication date, not from the notice date of 20.08.2026. Candidates are advised to check the newspaper advertisement and the official portals for the exact closing date.
Application Fee
Category
Fee
All Categories
Not specified in notification (no application fee is mentioned)
Mode of Payment
Not applicable — application is submitted by e-mail only
Vacancy Details
The notification invites applications for the position of Member, WBRERA but does not state a numerical vacancy count or any category-wise reservation breakup. As this is a statutory appointment made by the State Government on the recommendation of a Selection Committee, no vacancy table has been published in the notice.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Professional Experience
Adequate knowledge of, and professional experience of at least fifteen (15) years in any of: urban development, housing, real estate development, infrastructure, economics, technical fields, planning, law, commerce, accountancy, industry, management, social service, public affairs or administration
Educational Qualification
No specific degree prescribed in the notification — eligibility is based on knowledge and professional experience in the relevant fields listed above
Restriction on Government Servants
A person who is, or has been, in the service of the State Government shall not be appointed as a Member unless such person has held the post of Secretary to the State Government or any equivalent post in the State Government or Central Government
Age Limit
No separate minimum/maximum applying age is prescribed. However, a Member holds office only until attaining the age of 65 years, so applicants must be below 65 years to serve a meaningful term (see page 2 of the official notification)
Conflict of Interest
Before appointment, the Government must satisfy itself that the person does not have any financial or other interest likely to prejudicially affect his/her functions as Member
Re-appointment
A Member is not eligible for re-appointment after completing the term
Age relaxation: No category-wise age relaxation table is given in this notification.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1 — Submission of Application
The duly filled-in application form (Annexure-A format) along with all required documents is e-mailed to wbrera.wbreat.2026@gmail.com within the 21-day window. Candidates should follow the prescribed file-naming and file-size rules exactly.
Stage 2 — Scrutiny of Eligibility
Applications are expected to be screened against the statutory eligibility conditions — minimum 15 years of professional experience in the notified fields, and, for serving or retired State Government personnel, having held the post of Secretary to the State Government or an equivalent post. The notification does not describe this as a separate formal stage.
Stage 3 — Selection Committee Recommendation
Selection is made by a Selection Committee constituted under the RE(R&D) Act, 2016, comprising: (i) the Chief Justice of the High Court (Calcutta High Court) or his nominee, (ii) the Secretary of the Department dealing with Housing, and (iii) the Law Secretary. The Committee recommends candidates in such manner as may be prescribed. No written test or marks-based scheme is prescribed in the notification.
Stage 4 — Appointment by the State Government
The appropriate Government appoints the Member on the recommendation of the Selection Committee, after satisfying itself that the person has no disqualifying financial or other interest. Any vacancy in the office of Member is required to be filled up within three months from the date it occurs.
Salary, Tenure and Service Conditions
Component
Detail
Salary and Allowances
Not specified in notification — the notice states that salary, allowances and other terms and conditions of service “shall be such as may be prescribed”
Protection of Terms
Salary, allowances and service conditions shall not be varied to the disadvantage of a Member during his/her tenure
Term of Office
A term not exceeding 5 years from the date of entering office, or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
Re-appointment
Not eligible for re-appointment
Resignation
A Member may relinquish office by giving not less than three months’ written notice to the appropriate Government
Removal
A Member may be removed from office in accordance with Section 26 of the RE(R&D) Act, 2016. The resignation and removal options apply notwithstanding sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 23 of the Act
Filling of Vacancy
Any vacancy in the office of Member shall be filled up within three months from the date it occurs
Fill in all particulars (name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth, educational qualifications, mobile number, e-mail, field and years of experience, present/last post held with pay details for Government employees, up to five significant achievements, and details of any pending or disposed criminal case), affix your photograph, and sign the verification declaration (“The information furnished above is true and correct”) with the date on the form.
Scan the signed form and save it as a PDF named “Name_DateOfBirth in DD-MM-YYYY” (example: Suman_Das_05-06-1960). The file size must not exceed 50 KB.
Scan all supporting documents — identity proof, address proof, educational and professional certificates, experience certificate, salary/pay certificate (for serving or retired Government employees) and up to five achievement documents — as separate PDFs, each under 50 KB.
E-mail all PDF files as attachments to wbrera.wbreat.2026@gmail.com using the prescribed body text: “Dear Sir, Please find attached herewith ___ Nos. of documents, including the application form in proper format, for my candidature for the position of Member of West Bengal Real Estate Regulatory Authority (WBRERA). Yours faithfully, (Name), Address, Mobile No.”
Note: All annexures mentioned in the application format must also be sent to the same e-mail ID along with the application form. The notification prescribes e-mail submission only.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Filled and signed Application Form (Annexure-A)
PDF, file size < 50 KB, named “Name_DD-MM-YYYY” (date of birth)
Photograph
To be affixed in the box marked “PHOTO” on the application form — no size or type specified in the notification
Identity Proof
Any one of: Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter Identity Card / Passport / Driving Licence — PDF, < 50 KB
Address Proof
Any one of: Aadhaar Card / Electricity Bill / Bank Passbook photocopy — PDF, < 50 KB
Educational Qualification Certificates
Certificates for each educational level indicated in the application form — PDF, < 50 KB each
Professional Qualification Certificates
Relevant certificate from Bar Council of India / other Professional Councils / Technical Institutes / Universities etc. — PDF, < 50 KB
Experience Certificate
Certificate from the appropriate authority — PDF, < 50 KB
Certificate from the DDO for serving employees, or pay certificate from the DDO as on the date of superannuation for retired Government employees — PDF, < 50 KB
Significant Achievement Documents
Up to five (5) documents showing significant achievements/contributions in the relevant field — each a separate PDF, < 50 KB, listed by file name in the application form
Counting the 21-day deadline from the notice date of 20.08.2026 — the window actually runs from the date the notice is published in the newspapers, so confirm that date before assuming your last date.
Sending a scanned file larger than 50 KB — every single PDF attachment, including the application form, must be under 50 KB or it may not be accepted.
Naming the application PDF incorrectly — it must follow the exact “Name_DD-MM-YYYY” pattern using your date of birth (example: Suman_Das_05-06-1960).
Forgetting to physically sign the printed application form before scanning — an unsigned form is an incomplete application.
Applying as a serving or retired State Government officer without having held the post of Secretary to the State Government or an equivalent post — this is a statutory bar, not a preference.
Omitting the prescribed e-mail body text or leaving out annexures — the notification requires both the covering text and all annexures to be sent to the same e-mail ID.
Attaching more than five achievement documents, or failing to list their file names in point 8 of the application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the WBRERA Member post 2026? Applications must reach the department within 21 days from the date the notice is published in the newspapers; the notice itself is dated 20.08.2026 and does not print a fixed calendar closing date.
2. How many vacancies are there for the Member post? The notification does not state a vacancy number or any category-wise breakup — it simply invites applications for the position of Member, WBRERA.
3. What qualification is required to apply? Applicants need adequate knowledge and at least fifteen years of professional experience in urban development, housing, real estate development, infrastructure, economics, relevant technical fields, planning, law, commerce, accountancy, industry, management, social service, public affairs or administration.
4. Is there an age limit for the WBRERA Member post? No separate applying age is prescribed, but a Member can hold office only until the age of 65 years, so applicants must be below 65.
5. Is there any application fee? No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notification.
6. How do I apply for this post? Fill and sign the Annexure-A application format, scan it and all supporting documents as separate PDFs under 50 KB each, and e-mail them to wbrera.wbreat.2026@gmail.com.
7. Who selects the Member of WBRERA? A Selection Committee consisting of the Chief Justice of the High Court or his nominee, the Secretary of the Department dealing with Housing and the Law Secretary makes the recommendation, and the State Government makes the appointment.
8. Can a retired State Government officer apply for this position? Yes, but only if that person has held the post of Secretary to the State Government or an equivalent post in the State or Central Government — otherwise they are barred by the notification.
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.
