The Public Service Commission, West Bengal will hold the Clerkship Examination under Advertisement No. 12/2024 for recruitment to lower division assistant or lower division clerk posts. Pay is Level 6, Rs 22,700 to Rs 58,500. The number of vacancies will be announced later. Apply online by 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 p.m.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Examination | Clerkship Examination, 2024 |
| Advertisement number | 12/2024 |
| Notice date | 6 October 2026 |
| Posts | Lower division assistant or lower division clerk, and similar posts |
| Number of vacancies | To be announced later |
| Pay | Level 6, Rs 22,700 to Rs 58,500, besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. as per ROPA, 2019 |
| Type of appointment | Initially on a temporary basis |
| How to apply | Online only |
| Last date | 26 October 2026 (up to 3:30 p.m.) |
Recruitment will be made to lower division assistant or lower division clerk posts and similar posts in the Secretariat, Directorates, District offices and regional offices (including Kolkata) under the Govt. of West Bengal.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 26 October 2026 (up to 3:30 p.m.) |
| Last date to pay the fee online | 26 October 2026 (up to 3:30 p.m.) |
| Edit window | 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 |
| Part-I examination | Tentatively in December 2026 or thereabout |
| Part-II examination | On a subsequent date to be notified by the Commission |
Pay and posts
The scale of pay is Level 6, Rs 22,700 to Rs 58,500, besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per ROPA, 2019. All appointments will initially be made on a temporary basis.
The notice does not state the number of vacancies. It says the number will be announced later, so no total is given here.
Eligibility
- Qualification: Passed in Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
- Computer and typing: Elementary knowledge in computer operation with ability of typing on computer at the speed of 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali. Candidates must exercise the option for this at the time of submission of application.
- Nationality: A citizen of India (either natural or by registration), or such other nationals as declared eligible by the Govt. of India. A candidate who needs a certificate of eligibility may be admitted to the examination, but the offer of appointment may be given only after the certificate has been issued.
- Language: Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali. This is not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
Knowledge of Bengali will be tested for candidates whose mother tongue is other than Bengali or Nepali, at the time of the computer and typing test. Candidature of candidates with average or poor performance in that test is liable to be cancelled.
Age limit
The age must be not below 18 years and not more than 45 years as on 1 January 2024, that is, born not earlier than 2 January 1979 and not later than 1 January 2006. Age as recorded only in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be accepted. The age limits apply to all the candidates whether in Govt. service or not.
| Category | Relaxation in upper age limit |
|---|---|
| S.C. and S.T. candidates | 5 years |
| O.B.C. (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Upper age limit relaxable up to 45 years |
S.C., S.T. and O.B.C. candidates of other States are treated as general candidates, so no relaxation applies to them. The upper age limit is also relaxable for Ex-Servicemen who have put in not less than six months of continuous service in the Armed Forces of the Union. They deduct the period of service from the actual age, and the resulting age must not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years.
Application fee
The fee is Rs 110, plus service charges wherever applicable, through online mode only. SC and ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with physical disability of 40% and above are not required to pay any fee. OBC candidates have to pay the usual fee. No exemption of fee is available to SC and ST candidates of other States.
No claim for refund of the fee will be entertained, nor will it be held in reserve for any other examination.
Reservation
The benefits of reservation of vacancies are admissible to the following:
- S.C., S.T. and O.B.C. (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal only.
- PwBD (with disabilities 40% and above) and Ex-Servicemen.
- Meritorious Sportspersons in the area of International Competition, National Competition, Inter-University Tournament and National Sports/Games for School Education in the sports listed in the notice.
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates of West Bengal.
EWS candidates of other States are treated as general candidates. Reservation of vacancies will be made as reported by the Govt. No claim for being a member of S.C., S.T., O.B.C. (Non-Creamy layer), PwBD, MSP or Ex-Servicemen will be entertained after submission of the application.
Selection process
The examination will be held in two successive stages: Part-I (Objective Type) and Part-II (Conventional Type, Written). The notice does not name the subjects of either part.
- Part-I is held at the first instance.
- A limited number of candidates obtaining qualifying marks in Part-I will be allowed to appear in Part-II, on a subsequent date to be notified by the Commission.
- Elementary knowledge in computer operation and ability of typing on computer are judged only after candidates are found qualified in Part-I and Part-II.
There shall be negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer to multiple choice questions. A deduction of 10% of full marks is made in a paper of Part-II if a candidate discloses identity by writing a name, roll number or any identifying mark in the answer script.
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of total marks obtained in the two parts, provided the candidates have been found qualified in the computer and typing test. A candidate who qualifies for Part-II but does not appear in it will not be considered for the final merit list.
Qualifying marks and tie breaking
The Commission has fixed category wise qualifying marks in aggregate, comprised of the marks obtained in Part-I and Part-II taken together.
| Category | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 38% |
| SC | 35% |
| ST | 30% |
| PwBD | 30% |
| Ex-Servicemen | 30% |
| Meritorious Sports Person | 40% |
The Commission may further relax qualifying marks if a sizeable number of posts in reserved categories remain unfilled. In a tie, preference goes first to the candidate securing higher aggregate marks in English and Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali, then to higher marks in English, then to the candidate with higher age.
Examination centres
Part-I will be held at various centres in Kolkata and in certain other districts in West Bengal. The centres, with code numbers, are: 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 and 36 Darjeeling.
Only scheduled tribe candidates of Darjeeling district and other candidates of the three hill sub-divisions, namely Darjeeling Sadar, Mirik and Kurseong, will be allowed to appear at the Darjeeling centre. All candidates from the Kalimpong district will be allowed to appear at the Kalimpong centre. The Commission may allot a candidate to an adjacent centre other than the one opted if it is not possible for the Commission to accommodate the candidate in the centre opted.
How to apply
- Applications can be submitted online only.
- Mention one Photo ID with its number and issuing authority in the application form. The notice lists the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate bearing photograph, Passport, PAN Card, EPIC (Voter Identity Card), Driving Licence and any other ID proof issued by the State or Central Government.
- Upload the Caste/Category Certificate in PDF format, not more than 100 kb, if you belong to one of the categories that need it. Otherwise the application will not be accepted.
- Pay the fee online by 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 p.m.
Submission of more than one application by the same candidate is strictly forbidden and such applications are liable to cancellation. Application once submitted shall be treated as final.
Edit window
The edit window runs from 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. The applicant may edit some of the fields, and this option can be availed only once within the prescribed period. It is accessed by logging into the individual account at https://psc.wb.gov.in/. Requisite documents have to be uploaded during the edit window only.
Applicants who want to change their address may first change it in the Profile Section and then use the Edit option.
Certificates and documents
A candidate claiming to be EWS, S.C., S.T., O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD, Meritorious Sportsperson or Ex-Serviceman must have a certificate from a competent authority of West Bengal issued on or before the closing date of submission of application. If a candidate is unable to produce the relevant valid certificate at the time of document verification, the candidature will be summarily rejected.
- O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates must submit renewed or revalidated certificates before the computer operation and typing test.
- PwBD candidates who opt for a scribe or compensatory time need the certificate at Appendix-I of the notice. Candidates with limitation in writing and a valid Appendix-I are allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.
- Ex-Servicemen need a certificate from the Army, Air Force or Naval Headquarter showing the date of joining the Armed Forces, the period of service and the date of release.
Medical examination and antecedents
Candidates selected for appointment will be required to appear before a Medical Board for certificates of their fitness for Government Service. They are also required to undergo verification of antecedent by the concerned Police Authorities before appointment is offered. Candidature will be cancelled if a candidate is declared unfit by the Medical Board, or for any adverse report on verification of antecedent.
Points to check before applying
- Age is counted on 1 January 2024, and only the age in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted.
- Both the application and the fee close on 26 October 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
- Filling up of the option for posting is mandatory.
- Mobile phones, Smart Watches, Bluetooth or any other communication device are not allowed inside the examination premises.
- No candidate shall be allowed to take the examination unless he or she holds a valid admit card.
- Candidates are advised to bring the same Photo ID Card in original to the examination venue.
Important Links
| Resource / Document | Official Web Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Official Notification PDF |
| Official Recruitment Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the WBPSC Clerkship Examination?
The last date for online application and for online fee payment is 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 p.m.
What is the age limit?
Not below 18 years and not more than 45 years as on 1 January 2024.
What is the application fee?
Rs 110, plus service charges wherever applicable, through online mode only. SC and ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with physical disability of 40% and above pay no fee.
What is the pay for the posts?
Level 6, Rs 22,700 to Rs 58,500, besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per ROPA, 2019.
What is the educational qualification?
Passed in Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent, with the computer operation and typing ability stated in the notice.
When can I edit my application?
The edit window is from 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026, and the option can be used only once.
What is the typing speed required?
20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali.