The Public Service Commission, West Bengal, based in Kolkata, has announced the Clerkship Examination for recruitment to Lower Division Assistant and Lower Division Clerk posts. The number of vacancies will be announced later. Selected candidates will serve in the State Secretariat, Directorates and District or Regional offices across West Bengal, with appointments made initially on a temporary basis.
WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 202612/2024
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Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
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About WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- West Bengal Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 12/2024
- Post Name
- Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk and similar posts (Secretariat, Directorates, District and Regional offices)
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Reservation benefits are for S.C./S.T./O.B.C. (non-creamy layer), EWS and PwBD candidates of West Bengal only; candidates of other states are treated as general candidates)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Elementary knowledge in computer operation and ability of typing on computer at 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali
Vacancy Breakdown
Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk and similar posts (Secretariat, Directorates, District and Regional offices)
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk and similar posts (Secretariat, Directorates, District and Regional offices) |
Eligibility Details
Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk and similar posts
Passed in Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. Acquisition of elementary knowledge in Computer operation with ability of typing on computer at the speed of 20 (twenty) words per minute in English or 10 (ten) words per minute in Bengali. The candidates are required to exercise option for the typing requirement at the time of submission of application.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk and similar posts | Passed in Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. Acquisition of elementary knowledge in Computer operation with ability of typing on computer at the speed of 20 (twenty) words per minute in English or 10 (ten) words per minute in Bengali. The candidates are required to exercise option for the typing requirement at the time of submission of application. |
Age Limit
Not below 18 years but not more than 45 years as on 01.01.2024 (born not earlier than 2nd January 1979 and not later than 1st January 2006)
Age Relaxation
5 years for S.C. and S.T. candidates of West Bengal, 3 years for O.B.C. (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal, upper age limit relaxable up to 45 years for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen with not less than six months continuous service may deduct the period of service from actual age provided the resultant age does not exceed the maximum by more than 3 years. No relaxation for S.C./S.T./O.B.C. candidates of other States.
Application Fee
General, EWS and other candidates
Rs. 110 plus service charges wherever applicable
OBC
Rs. 110 plus service charges wherever applicable
SC / ST of West Bengal
Nil
PwBD with physical disability of 40% and above
Nil
SC / ST of other States
Rs. 110 plus service charges wherever applicable
Selection Process
- 1Part-I (Objective Type) Examination
Held at the first instance; a limited number of candidates obtaining qualifying marks are allowed to appear in Part-II. Tentatively in December 2026 or thereabout.
- 2Part-II (Conventional Type - Written) Examination
Held on a subsequent date to be notified by the Commission; a candidate qualified for Part-II who does not appear is not considered for the final merit list.
- 3Test of Computer Operation and Typing
Elementary knowledge in computer operation and ability of typing on computer is judged only after the candidate is found qualified in Part-I and Part-II.
- 4Medical Examination
Selected candidates appear before a Medical Board for a certificate of fitness for Government Service.
- 5Verification of Antecedents
Verification of antecedent by the concerned Police Authorities before the offer of appointment.
Salary Structure
Level 6, Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500 besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per ROPA, 2019
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official website of the Public Service Commission, West Bengal.
- 2Open the Clerkship Examination, 2024 (Advertisement No. 12/2024) application link and complete the online form between 6 October 2026 and 26 October 2026.
- 3Choose the typing option (English or Bengali) and indicate the order of posting preference for Secretariat Departments, Directorates and Regional or District offices of one particular District or Kolkata.
- 4Mention one valid Photo ID with its number and issuing authority.
- 5Upload the caste or category certificate in PDF format not exceeding 100 kb if claiming EWS, S.C., S.T., O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD, Meritorious Sportsperson or Ex-Serviceman status.
- 6Pay the application fee online by 26 October 2026 up to 3:30 p.m. if applicable.
- 7Take a printout of the submitted application form.
- 8Use the Edit Window from 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 if any correction is needed.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•S.C./S.T./O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate from a competent authority of West Bengal issued on or before the closing date
•PwBD certificate from a Medical Board
•Appendix-I certificate for physical limitation to write (for scribe or compensatory time)
•Meritorious Sportsperson certificate with Form 1/2/3/4
•Ex-Serviceman certificate from Army/Air Force/Naval Headquarters
•EWS Income and Asset Certificate in Annexure C format
•Original Photo ID
Important Details
- The number of vacancies will be announced later and all appointments will initially be made on a temporary basis.
- Admission to the examination is provisional and subject to determination of eligibility in all respects; a candidate found ineligible at any stage, even after issue of the appointment letter, will have the candidature cancelled.
- PwBD candidates having a limitation in writing including that of speed may use a scribe and are allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour on producing a valid Appendix-I certificate.
- Candidates taking Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali in place of Bengali in Group B of Part-II must pass a departmental examination in Bengali during probation before confirmation.
- Submission of more than one application by the same candidate is strictly forbidden and such applications are liable to cancellation.
- Candidates allotted to a particular venue will in no case be admitted to a venue other than that indicated in the admit card.
Category-wise Qualifying Marks
UR
Qualifying Marks: 40%
EWS
Qualifying Marks: 40%
OBC
Qualifying Marks: 38%
SC
Qualifying Marks: 35%
ST
Qualifying Marks: 30%
PwBD
Qualifying Marks: 30%
Ex-Servicemen
Qualifying Marks: 30%
Meritorious Sports Person
Qualifying Marks: 40%
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 38% |
| SC | 35% |
| ST | 30% |
| PwBD | 30% |
| Ex-Servicemen | 30% |
| Meritorious Sports Person | 40% |
List of Preliminary Examination Centres with Code No.
11
Centre: Kolkata
12
Centre: Baruipur
13
Centre: Diamond Harbour
14
Centre: Barrackpore
15
Centre: Barasat
16
Centre: Howrah
17
Centre: Chinsurah
18
Centre: Burdwan
19
Centre: Durgapur
20
Centre: Medinipur
21
Centre: Tamluk
22
Centre: Bankura
23
Centre: Purulia
24
Centre: Jhargram
25
Centre: Suri
26
Centre: Krishnanagar
27
Centre: Berhampore
28
Centre: Malda
29
Centre: Balurghat
30
Centre: Raigunj
31
Centre: Jalpaiguri
32
Centre: Alipurduar
33
Centre: Coochbehar
34
Centre: Siliguri
35
Centre: Kalimpong
36
Centre: Darjeeling
| Code | Centre |
|---|---|
| 11 | Kolkata |
| 12 | Baruipur |
| 13 | Diamond Harbour |
| 14 | Barrackpore |
| 15 | Barasat |
| 16 | Howrah |
| 17 | Chinsurah |
| 18 | Burdwan |
| 19 | Durgapur |
| 20 | Medinipur |
| 21 | Tamluk |
| 22 | Bankura |
| 23 | Purulia |
| 24 | Jhargram |
| 25 | Suri |
| 26 | Krishnanagar |
| 27 | Berhampore |
| 28 | Malda |
| 29 | Balurghat |
| 30 | Raigunj |
| 31 | Jalpaiguri |
| 32 | Alipurduar |
| 33 | Coochbehar |
| 34 | Siliguri |
| 35 | Kalimpong |
| 36 | Darjeeling |
Tie-Breaking Principles
- Preference to the candidate securing higher aggregate marks in English and Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali.
- If the tie remains, preference to the candidate securing higher marks in English.
- If the tie still remains, preference to the candidate with higher age.
Negative Marking and Penalty
- Negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer to multiple choice questions (MCQ type).
- Deduction of 10% of full marks from the total marks secured in a particular paper of Part-II if the candidate discloses identity by writing name, roll number or any identifying mark in the answer script.
Reservation
- S.C./S.T./O.B.C. (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal only; candidates of other States are treated as general candidates.
- PwBD with disabilities of 40% and above, and Ex-Servicemen.
- Meritorious Sportspersons in International Competition, National Competition, Inter-University Tournament and National Sports/Games for School Education in the 20 listed sports.
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates of West Bengal; EWS candidates of other states are treated as general candidates.
- Reservation of PwBD (40% and above) will be determined vide Notification No. Labr/85-Emp/EC/1M-01/2025, dt. 25.05.2026.
Options for Posting
- Candidates must indicate options in order of preference for vacancies in (a) Secretariat Departments, (b) Directorates and (c) Regional Offices including District offices of one particular District or Kolkata.
- Vacancies will be filled up from the merit list according to the merit position vis-a-vis the option exercised by the candidate, subject to availability of vacancies.
- Filling up of option is mandatory.
- The Commission will recommend candidates in respective categories against non-joining vacancies only in the Regional Offices.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from other states apply for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026?
Yes, candidates from any state may apply. However, S.C., S.T., O.B.C. and EWS candidates of other states are treated as general candidates, so they get no reservation benefit, no age relaxation and no fee exemption.
Can a candidate submit more than one application?
No. Submission of more than one application by the same candidate is strictly forbidden and such applications are liable to cancellation.
Is knowledge of Bengali compulsory?
Yes, ability to read, write and speak Bengali is required, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. Candidates whose mother tongue is other than Bengali or Nepali have their Bengali knowledge tested at the time of the computer operation and typing test.
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