WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 – Lower Division Assistant / Clerk Posts

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released the notification for the Clerkship Examination, 2024 (Advertisement No. 12/2024) for the post of Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk and similar posts in the Secretariat, Directorates, District and Regional offices across West Bengal. The online application window is open from 6 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (up to 3:30 PM) at the official website psc.wb.gov.in.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The number of vacancies will be announced later by the Commission. Reservation will be applied as reported by the Government of West Bengal.

Important Dates – WBPSC Clerkship 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed the Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
• Candidate must possess elementary knowledge of computer operation with the ability to type on a computer at 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali.
• The typing option (English or Bengali) must be chosen at the time of submitting the application.
• Computer and typing ability is judged only after qualification in Part-I and Part-II.

Nationality & Language

• Candidate must be a citizen of India (natural or by registration), or another national declared eligible by the Government of India (such candidates require a certificate of eligibility).
• Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali is required. Not required if mother tongue is Nepali.
• Bengali knowledge will be tested at the computer and typing test stage for candidates whose mother tongue is other than Bengali or Nepali.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• General age limit: Not below 18 years and not more than 45 years as on 01.01.2024. Date of birth must be between 2 January 1979 and 1 January 2006.
• S.C./S.T. candidates of West Bengal: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit.
• O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal: 3 years relaxation in upper age limit.
• PwBD candidates (40%+): Upper age limit relaxable up to 45 years.
• Ex-Servicemen (6+ months continuous service): Service period deducted; resultant age must not exceed maximum age limit by more than 3 years.
• S.C./S.T./O.B.C. candidates of other states are treated as general candidates; no relaxation.

Reservation Categories

• S.C., S.T. and O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal only. SC/ST/OBC candidates of other states treated as general.
• PwBD candidates with disabilities of 40% and above.
• Ex-Servicemen.
• Meritorious Sportspersons in 20 listed sports (Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Rifle Shooting, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Archery).
• EWS candidates of West Bengal only; EWS candidates of other states treated as general.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection under WBPSC Clerkship 2026 is based on a three-stage process:

1. Part-I (Objective Type): A qualifying examination. A limited number of candidates obtaining qualifying marks are shortlisted for Part-II.
2. Part-II (Conventional Type – Written): Held on a later date to be notified by the Commission. Candidates qualifying in Part-I appear for this stage.
3. Test of Computer Operation and Typing: Judged only for candidates found qualified in both Part-I and Part-II. This stage also tests Bengali knowledge (if applicable).

Final Merit List: Prepared on the basis of total marks in Part-I and Part-II, provided the candidate qualifies in the computer operation 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. Selected candidates also undergo a medical examination and police verification before appointment.

Qualifying Marks (Aggregate Part-I + Part-II)

Negative Marking

• Part-I: 0.25 mark negative marking for each wrong answer in multiple choice questions.
• Part-II: 10% of full marks deducted if the candidate writes name, roll number, or any identifying mark in the answer script.

Tie-Breaking Rule

• Higher aggregate marks in English and Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali first.
• Higher marks in English.
• Higher age.

TA/DA

No Travel Allowance / Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) will be paid to candidates appearing for the examination.

Application Fee Structure

The fee is non-refundable and will not be held in reserve for any other examination.

Salary Structure – WBPSC Clerkship 2026

The pay scale is Level 6 in the West Bengal Government pay structure, with a scale of Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500. Dearness Allowance (D.A.), Medical Allowance (M.A.), and House Rent Allowance (H.R.A.) are admissible as per the Rules of Pay, 2019 (ROPA, 2019).

How to Apply for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of WBPSC at psc.wb.gov.in.
2. Open the Clerkship Examination, 2024 (Advertisement No. 12/2024) application link and complete the online form between 6 October 2026 and 26 October 2026 (3:30 PM).
3. Choose the typing option (English or Bengali) and the order of posting preference (Secretariat Departments, Directorates, or Regional/District offices of one particular District or Kolkata). Filling in the posting option is mandatory.
4. Mention one valid Photo ID (Madhyamik certificate bearing photograph, Passport, PAN Card, EPIC/Voter ID, Driving Licence or other State/Central Government ID) with its number and issuing authority.
5. Upload category certificate in PDF format (not more than 100 KB) for EWS/S.C./S.T./O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwBD/Meritorious Sportsperson/Ex-Serviceman claimants, or the application will not be accepted.
6. Pay the fee online (if applicable) by 26 October 2026, 3:30 PM, and take a printout of the application form.
7. If a correction is needed, use the Edit Window from 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.

Strict warning: Submitting more than one application is prohibited. Such applications are liable to cancellation.

Edit Window Instructions

• Applicants can edit certain fields once only within the prescribed period.
• Access the Edit Window by logging in at psc.wb.gov.in.
• To change address, first update the Profile Section, then use the Edit option.
• Documents required by the advertisement must be uploaded during the Edit Window period only.
• No request for change is entertained after the period ends.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Madhyamik Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth and Qualification
• All relevant Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates
• S.C./S.T./O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate from competent authority of West Bengal, issued on or before the closing date of application
• PwBD certificate from Medical Board per RPwD Act; Appendix-I certificate for scribe/compensatory time claim
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate in prescribed Annexure C format
• Ex-Serviceman certificate from Army/Air Force/Naval Headquarters
• Meritorious Sportsperson certificate with applicable Form 1/2/3/4
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID (original, to be carried to examination venue)
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Valid admit card on the day of examination

Key Candidate Instructions

• An application, once submitted, is final. No change in category claim is entertained after final submission.
• Admission to the examination is provisional, subject to eligibility. Candidature can be cancelled at any stage, even after appointment letter issuance.
• PwBD candidates with writing limitation may use a scribe; compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is allowed with valid Appendix-I certificate.
• Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, and communication devices are not allowed in examination premises. Frisking is done at entry points.
• Canvassing for support will disqualify a candidate.
• False information about age, qualification, or category can lead to penal action and cancellation.
• 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.

Examination Centres (Part-I – Preliminary)

Preliminary examination centres include: Kolkata (11), Baruipur (12), Diamond Harbour (13), Barrackpore (14), Barasat (15), Howrah (16), Chinsurah (17), Burdwan (18), Durgapur (19), Medinipur (20), Tamluk (21), Bankura (22), Purulia (23), Jhargram (24), Suri (25), Krishnanagar (26), Berhampore (27), Malda (28), Balurghat (29), Raigunj (30), Jalpaiguri (31), Alipurduar (32), Coochbehar (33), Siliguri (34), Kalimpong (35), and Darjeeling (36).

Only S.T. candidates of Darjeeling district and candidates from hill sub-divisions (Darjeeling Sadar, Mirik, Kurseong) may appear at Darjeeling centre. All candidates from Kalimpong district may appear at Kalimpong centre.

Official Notification & Important Links

• Download WBPSC Clerkship Advertisement No. 12/2024 Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online for WBPSC Clerkship Examination 2024 at psc.wb.gov.in
• WBPSC Official Website – Scheme and Syllabus for Clerkship Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is the last date to apply for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for WBPSC Clerkship (Advt. No. 12/2024) is 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 PM. The application fee must also be paid online by the same deadline.

2. What is the application fee for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 110 plus service charges for General, EWS, and O.B.C. candidates of West Bengal. S.C./S.T. candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates (physical disability 40% and above) are exempted from the fee. S.C./S.T. candidates of other states must pay Rs. 110 plus service charges.

3. What qualification is required for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. They must also have elementary knowledge of computer operation and the ability to type at 20 WPM in English or 10 WPM in Bengali on a computer.

4. What is the age limit for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 45 years as on 01.01.2024. Date of birth must fall between 2 January 1979 and 1 January 2006. S.C./S.T. candidates of West Bengal get 5 years relaxation; O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal get 3 years relaxation.

5. What is the salary structure for WBPSC Clerkship posts?

The pay scale is Level 6: Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500, with Dearness Allowance (D.A.), Medical Allowance (M.A.), and House Rent Allowance (H.R.A.) admissible as per ROPA, 2019.

6. What is the selection process for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

The selection involves Part-I (Objective Type) followed by Part-II (Conventional Type – Written) and then a test of computer operation and typing. The final merit list is based on total marks in Part-I and Part-II, subject to qualifying the computer and typing test.

7. Is the WBPSC Clerkship post permanent?

The posts are regular cadre government posts. As per the notification, appointments are initially made on a temporary basis, which is standard procedure for government appointments until confirmation after probation.

8. Is there negative marking in WBPSC Clerkship Examination?

Yes. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Part-I (Objective Type). In Part-II, 10% of full marks are deducted if the candidate writes identifying marks in the answer script.