Clerkship Examination 2024 - West Bengal Public Service Commission

Overview

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) is set to conduct the Clerkship Examination 2024 for the recruitment of Lower Division Assistants, Lower Division Clerks, and similar positions. The examination offers a full-time employment opportunity with a pay scale ranging from ₹22,700 to ₹58,500 per month, along with applicable allowances as per the ROPA, 2019 regulations.

Key Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications

• Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination.
• Elementary knowledge of computer operation is required.
• A typing speed of at least 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali is necessary.
• Candidates must select their preferred typing language when submitting the application.

Age Limit

The age limit for candidates is 18 to 45 years as on 01/01/2024. The upper age limit is relaxable as follows:

• SC/ST candidates of West Bengal: 5 years
• OBC non-creamy layer candidates of West Bengal: 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Up to 45 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Service-period deduction applies

Vacancies

A total of 6 vacancies are available for the mentioned posts.

Application Process

Eligible candidates must apply online at psc.wb.gov.in. Applications open on 6 Oct 2026 and close on 26 Oct 2026 at 3:30 PM. The application fee should also be paid online by the closing date.

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. Part-I: Objective Type Examination
2. Part-II: Conventional Type Written Examination
3. Computer Operation and Typing Test after qualification in Part-I and Part-II

The final merit list will be based on marks obtained in Part-I and Part-II, subject to the qualification in the tests.

Job Location

The positions are located in the Secretariat, directorates, district offices, and similar regional offices throughout West Bengal, including Kolkata.

Examination Centres

The examination will be conducted at various centres across Kolkata and other districts in West Bengal, including but not limited to:

• Kolkata
• Baruipur
• Diamond Harbour
• Barrackpore
• Barasat
• Howrah
• Chinsurah
• Burdwan
• Durgapur
• Medinipur
• Tamluk
• Bankura
• Purulia
• Jhargram
• Suri
• Krishnanagar
• Berhampore
• Malda
• Balurghat
• Raigunj
• Jalpaiguri
• Alipurduar
• Coochbehar
• Siliguri
• Kalimpong
• Darjeeling

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be Indian citizens or nationals declared eligible by the Government of India.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Bengali is mandatory except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
• Candidates must indicate a valid photo identity document and its number in the application.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, candidates can reach the WBPSC at pscwbit01@gmail.com.

Negative Marking and Qualifying Marks

In the objective type examination, candidates will incur a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.