WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 12/2024) Notification Out: Apply Online, Exam Date, Syllabus, Age Limit & Salary

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has officially released the detailed notification for the highly anticipated Clerkship Examination (Advertisement No. 12/2024). Through this state-wide competitive examination, recruitment will be made to the posts of Lower Division Assistant (LDA), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and similar ministerial posts across the Secretariat Departments, Directorates, District Offices, and Regional Offices (including Kolkata) under the Government of West Bengal.

With the minimum qualification set at Madhyamik Pass (Class 10th), an expanded upper age limit of 45 years, and the Part-I Preliminary Examination tentatively scheduled for December 2026, this is a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking a permanent West Bengal State Government career. Below is the complete, verified breakdown of important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, qualifying marks, and free chapter-wise study notes.

Important Dates & Schedule (Advt. No. 12/2024)

Candidates must submit their applications strictly through online mode at the official WBPSC portal before the deadline of 26th October 2026 (3:30 PM). Submitting more than one application by the same candidate is strictly forbidden and will lead to cancellation.

Pay Scale, Salary & Posting Options

Selected candidates appointed as Lower Division Assistant (LDA) or Lower Division Clerk (LDC) will receive salaries under Pay Level 6 of ROPA 2019:

• Pay Matrix Level: Level 6 (₹22,700/– to ₹58,500/–)
• Additional Allowances: Dearness Allowance (D.A.), Medical Allowance (M.A.), and House Rent Allowance (H.R.A.) admissible as per West Bengal Government rules.
• Mandatory Posting Preference: While applying, candidates must indicate their order of preference for vacancies across three wings:
  1. Secretariat Departments (typically posted in Kolkata)
  2. Directorates
  3. Regional Offices including District Offices (of one particular District or Kolkata)

Eligibility Criteria: Qualification, Age Limit & Language

1. Educational & Technical Qualifications

• Academic Qualification: Must have passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) or its equivalent.
• Computer & Typing Skill: Must possess elementary knowledge in Computer operation with the ability of typing on a computer at a minimum speed of 20 words per minute (WPM) in English OR 10 words per minute (WPM) in Bengali. Candidates must exercise their language option (English or Bengali typing) at the time of submitting the online application.
• Knowledge of Bengali: Ability to read, write, and speak in Bengali is mandatory (not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali). For candidates whose mother tongue is other than Bengali or Nepali, knowledge of Bengali will be tested at the time of the Computer Typing Test.

2. Age Limit & Upper Age Relaxation (as on 01.01.2024)

• General Age Limit: Not below 18 years and not more than 45 years as on 01.01.2024 (i.e., born not earlier than 2nd January 1979 and not later than 1st January 2006). Only the date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted.
• SC / ST Candidates (of West Bengal): Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years (up to 50 years).
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates (of West Bengal): Upper age limit relaxable by 3 years (up to 48 years).
• PwBD Candidates (40% disability and above): Relaxable up to 45 years (plus Scribe & 20 minutes per hour compensatory time for eligible benchmark disabilities producing Appendix-I).
• Ex-Servicemen: Allowed to deduct period of continuous military service (minimum 6 months) from actual age, up to 3 years beyond the maximum age limit.
• Note: SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates from states outside West Bengal are treated as General (Unreserved) candidates.

Application Fee Details

• General / OBC / EWS / Other State Candidates: ₹110/– (Rupees One Hundred Ten only) plus applicable online service charges.
• SC / ST Candidates of West Bengal & PwBD (40%+ disability): Nil (Exempted from fee).
• Document Upload Rule: Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, MSP, Ex-Servicemen) must upload their valid Caste/Category Certificate in PDF format (maximum 100 KB) during the application/Edit Window, failing which the application will not be accepted.

WBPSC Clerkship Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The examination is conducted in two written stages — Part-I (Objective MCQ) and Part-II (Conventional Written) — followed by a qualifying Computer Operation & Typing Test. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of Part-I (100 Marks) + Part-II (100 Marks) = 200 Marks.

Stage 1: Part-I Examination (Objective MCQ — 100 Marks)

Stage 2: Part-II Examination (Conventional Written — 100 Marks)

A limited number of candidates qualifying in Part-I are called for Part-II. The total duration is 1 Hour (60 Minutes):

• Group-A: English (50 Marks):
  1. Drafting of a report in English from points or materials supplied.
  2. Condensing of a prose passage (Summary / Precis).
  3. Translation from Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali into English.
• Group-B: Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali (50 Marks):
  1. Drafting of a report from points or materials supplied.
  2. Condensing of a prose passage (Summary or Précis).
  3. Translation from English into Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali.

Complete Official Syllabus & Free Chapter-Wise PDF Notes

The standard of the examination is similar to that of the Madhyamik Examination of the WBBSE. Click on any chapter below to read and download 100% Free Study Notes on Study4India:

1. Part-I: English Syllabus (30 Marks)

Official Topics: Fundamentals of the English language such as vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage etc.

2. Part-I: General Studies Syllabus (40 Marks)

Official Topics: Matters of everyday observation including everyday science, current events and problems with special reference to India and elementary knowledge of Indian History and Indian Geography.

3. Part-I: Arithmetic Syllabus (30 Marks)

Official Topics: Divisibility, fractions, decimals, recurring decimals, simplification, HCF, LCM, Partnership, Average, Ratio and proportions, percentage, simple interest, profit & loss, time & distance, area of rectangles and squares.

Category-Wise Minimum Qualifying Marks & Tie-Breaking Rules

The Commission has fixed the following minimum category-wise qualifying marks in aggregate (Part-I and Part-II taken together):

Tie-Breaking Principles: If two or more candidates secure the same aggregate marks:

1. First preference is given to the candidate securing higher aggregate marks in English & Language Paper (Part-II).
2. If a tie still persists, preference is given to the candidate securing higher marks in English.
3. If a tie still remains, the candidate who is senior in age is placed higher.

List of 26 Preliminary Examination Centres (With Code No.)

The Part-I Examination will be conducted across 26 centres in West Bengal. Only Scheduled Tribe candidates of Darjeeling district and candidates of the three hill sub-divisions (Darjeeling Sadar, Mirik, and Kurseong) may opt for Darjeeling centre (36), and candidates from Kalimpong district may opt for Kalimpong centre (35):