WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

West Bengal PSC will hold the Clerkship Examination 2024 for Lower Division Assistant and Clerk posts. This is the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 notice, Advertisement No. 12/2024. Pay is Level 6, ₹22,700 to ₹58,500. Apply online from 6 October 2026 to 26 October 2026.

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 Job Overview

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Application Fee

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Note: Reservation is for SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons and EWS.

Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit

Lower Division Clerk and similar posts

• Madhyamik pass from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, or equivalent.
• Elementary knowledge of computer operation. Typing speed of 20 words per minute in English or 10 in Bengali.
• Age: 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2024. Born not earlier than 2 January 1979 and not later than 1 January 2006.
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) of West Bengal. PwBD can go up to 45 years.
• Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per the rules in the notice.
• You must read, write and speak Bengali. Nepali mother tongue candidates are exempt.

Salary Details

Selection Process

1. Part I is an objective type written exam.
2. A limited number of qualified candidates sit Part II, a conventional type written exam.
3. Qualified candidates face a computer operation and typing test.
4. The final merit list uses the total marks of Part I and Part II.
5. Candidates give their posting options in order of preference.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

• The exam has two stages: Part I (Objective Type) and Part II (Conventional Type, Written).
• Wrong answers in MCQs carry negative marking of 0.25 mark each.
• Qualifying marks: UR and EWS 40%, OBC 38%, SC 35%, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen 30%.
• Meritorious Sportspersons need 40%.
• A 10% deduction applies if you reveal your identity in a Part II answer script.
• The detailed scheme and syllabus is not given in this notice. Check the Commission website.

Documents Required

• Madhyamik or equivalent certificate showing your date of birth.
• Caste, EWS, PwBD, sports or Ex-Servicemen certificate, if you claim it.
• Photo ID with number: Madhyamik certificate, passport, PAN, EPIC or driving licence.
• Documents uploaded in PDF format, each under 100 KB.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Open psc.wb.gov.in and log in to your account.
2. Fill the online application form for the Clerkship Examination 2024.
3. Choose your exam centre and give your posting options.
4. Pay the fee online, if it applies to you.
5. Submit by 3:30 PM on 26 October 2026 and take a printout.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Submitting more than one application is forbidden and can cancel your candidature.
• You can edit some fields only once, from 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.
• Upload your documents during the edit window.
• Mobile phones and smart watches are not allowed in the exam hall.
• Candidates are frisked at entry points.
• False information on age, qualification or category leads to penal action.
• Fee once paid is not refunded.

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FAQs: WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 PM. Fee payment closes at the same time.

Q2. How many vacancies are there?

The number of vacancies will be announced later.

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Q3. What is the pay scale?

The pay is Level 6, ₹22,700 to ₹58,500, plus DA, MA and HRA.

Q4. What is the qualification required?

You need a Madhyamik pass or equivalent, and basic computer typing skill.

Q5. What is the age limit?

The age is 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2024, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q6. What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹110 plus service charges. SC, ST and PwBD candidates of West Bengal pay nothing.

Q7. When is the Part I exam?

It is tentatively in December 2026 or thereabout.

Q8. Is there negative marking?

Yes. Each wrong MCQ answer carries a deduction of 0.25 mark.

Q9. When is the edit window?

The edit window runs from 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.

Q10. How do I apply?

Apply online at psc.wb.gov.in. Offline applications are not accepted.