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The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC), has revised the application schedule for the Clerkship Examination, 2024, under Advertisement No. 12/2024. According to the latest announcement dated 25 October 2026, the last date for online applications has been extended from 26 October to 1 November 2026. The application edit window, previously scheduled from 28 October to 1 November 2026, has now been rescheduled to 3 November to 8 November 2026. 

Candidates who have already submitted their applications will be able to correct permitted details and upload the required certificates during the revised correction period. Applicants belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Meritorious Sportspersons, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD categories must upload their respective category certificates during the edit window, wherever applicable.

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The WBPSC Clerkship recruitment is being conducted for clerical and lower division assistant posts under the Government of West Bengal. The selection process consists of an objective examination, a conventional written examination and a qualifying assessment of computer operation and typing ability.

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The Commission has announced the online registration schedule, application fee deadline and correction window. Candidates should complete their applications before the closing time, as both the application and fee payment deadlines fall on the same day.

WBPSC Clerkship Vacancy 2026

The WBPSC Clerkship Examination will be used to recruit candidates for Lower Division Assistant, Lower Division Clerk and similar posts in different Government of West Bengal offices. The Commission has stated that the total number of vacancies will be announced later.

All appointments will initially be made on a temporary basis. Vacancies may be available in Secretariat Departments, Directorates, District offices and regional offices, including Kolkata. The exact number of posts and reservation-wise distribution will be determined from the vacancies reported by the Government.

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The detailed WBPSC Clerkship notification was issued on 6 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 12/2024. It contains the eligibility criteria, age conditions, reservation rules, salary, application fee, selection procedure, qualifying marks and application instructions.

Candidates should read all eight pages, including Appendix-I, before applying.

Official Notification PDF: Download WBPSC Clerkship Official Notification PDF

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the educational qualification, computer and typing requirements, age criteria, nationality and language conditions specified in the official advertisement.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination.
• Applicants must possess elementary knowledge of computer operation.
• Candidates must have the ability to type on a computer at a speed of 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali.
• Candidates must select their English or Bengali typing option while submitting the application.

The computer operation and typing ability will be assessed only after candidates qualify in both Part-I and Part-II of the examination.

Nationality and Bengali Language Requirements

• An applicant must be an Indian citizen, either by birth or registration, or another national declared eligible by the Government of India, subject to the required eligibility certificate.
• Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. This condition does not apply to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
• For candidates whose mother tongue is neither Bengali nor Nepali, Bengali knowledge will be tested during the computer operation and typing assessment.
• Candidates whose performance in the required Bengali knowledge test is assessed as average or poor are liable to have their candidature cancelled.

WBPSC Clerkship Age Limit 2026

According to Advertisement No. 12/2024, candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 45 years old as on 1 January 2024. The notification specifies that applicants should have been born not earlier than 2 January 1979 and not later than 1 January 2006.

Note: The advertisement separately states that the upper age limit for PwBD candidates is relaxable up to 45 years, even though the general age provision already specifies 45 years. Candidates affected by this inconsistency should seek clarification from WBPSC rather than assume a different maximum age. The age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be accepted.

WBPSC Clerkship Age Relaxation

For eligible Ex-Servicemen who have completed at least six months of continuous service in the Armed Forces of the Union, the period of service may be deducted from their actual age. The resultant age must satisfy the condition specified in the notification, including the permitted three-year margin.

WBPSC Clerkship Application Fee 2026

The application fee is Rs. 110 plus applicable service charges. Payment must be completed online. Candidates eligible for the fee exemptions mentioned in the notification do not need to pay the examination fee.

The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to another examination. OBC candidates are required to pay the regular fee.

WBPSC Clerkship Salary 2026

Candidates appointed through the WBPSC Clerkship Examination will receive pay under Level 6, ranging from Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500, along with admissible Dearness Allowance (DA), Medical Allowance (MA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) in accordance with ROPA, 2019.

The notification provides the official pay scale but does not specify an exact gross salary or in-hand salary. Actual monthly earnings and deductions will depend on the applicable pay and allowance rules.

WBPSC Clerkship Selection Process 2026

The WBPSC Clerkship selection process includes two successive examinations followed by a test of elementary computer operation and typing ability.

1. Part-I Examination (Objective Type): The first stage of the recruitment examination. Candidates obtaining the qualifying marks, subject to shortlisting by the Commission, will become eligible for Part-II.
2. Part-II Examination (Conventional Written Type): Shortlisted candidates will appear in the written examination on a later date announced by WBPSC.
3. Computer Operation and Typing Test: Candidates qualifying in Part-I and Part-II will be assessed for computer knowledge and the required typing speed.
4. Final Merit List: The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks secured in Part-I and Part-II, provided candidates have qualified in the computer operation and typing assessment.

Selected candidates will also be subject to the required medical fitness examination and verification of antecedents before appointment.

WBPSC Clerkship Syllabus 2026

WBPSC Clerkship Negative Marking

The notification specifies a deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in multiple-choice questions.

WBPSC Clerkship Category-Wise Qualifying Marks

The following qualifying percentages apply to the aggregate marks obtained in Part-I and Part-II taken together.

The Commission may further relax qualifying marks if a substantial number of posts reserved for eligible categories remain unfilled. These percentages should not be confused with the final competitive cut-off marks.

WBPSC Clerkship Apply Online 2026

The WBPSC Clerkship online application process is available through the official website psc.wb.gov.in. Candidates must submit their forms and complete the applicable fee payment on or before 26 October 2026 at 3:30 PM.

Only online applications are accepted. Submission of more than one application by the same candidate is strictly prohibited and such applications are liable to cancellation.

How to Apply Online for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official WBPSC website at https://psc.wb.gov.in/.
2. Open the online application facility for Clerkship Examination, 2024, Advertisement No. 12/2024.
3. Sign in or complete the required account registration process according to the instructions displayed on the official portal.
4. Enter the personal, educational and other information requested in the application.
5. Select the required typing option: English (20 words per minute) or Bengali (10 words per minute).
6. Provide the details of a valid photo identity document, including its number and issuing authority.
7. Enter the applicable category and reservation details accurately.
8. Select the posting preferences requested in the form, including the applicable Secretariat, Directorate or District/Regional office options. Filling in posting preferences is mandatory.
9. Follow the official instructions for uploading supporting documents, including category certificates where applicable.
10. Check the completed application carefully and pay the applicable fee online.
11. Submit the application before 26 October 2026, 3:30 PM, and retain a copy for future reference.

Important: Candidates should not submit multiple applications. WBPSC has also directed applicants to upload the requisite documents during the specified edit window, so applicants must follow the document-upload instructions displayed in their official accounts.

WBPSC Clerkship Application Edit Window 2026

WBPSC has scheduled the application edit window from 28 October to 1 November 2026. Applicants can log in to their individual accounts and edit certain fields, where permitted by the Commission.

• The edit option can be used only once during the specified period.
• Only permitted fields can be modified.
• Applicants wishing to change their address must first update the address in the Profile section and then use the edit facility.
• Applicants should check and retain a printout of their application to identify errors.
• Requisite documents must be uploaded during the edit-window period as instructed by the Commission.
• No request for further changes will be entertained after the edit window closes.

Documents Required for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the required educational, identity and category documents available while completing the application and subsequent verification process.

• Madhyamik or equivalent examination certificate.
• Details of a valid photo identity document, such as a passport, PAN card, voter identity card, driving licence, Madhyamik certificate bearing a photograph or another approved government-issued identity document.
• Applicable caste/category certificate for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, PwBD, Meritorious Sportsperson or Ex-Serviceman claims.
• Relevant certificate supporting any claimed reservation or concession.
• Certificate regarding limitation in writing, where applicable to PwBD candidates seeking a scribe or compensatory time.

Candidates claiming the notified reservation categories must upload the required category certificate in PDF format, not exceeding 100 KB, as directed in the advertisement. The relevant certificates must also satisfy the prescribed validity and issuing-authority conditions.

WBPSC Clerkship Job Location and Posting Preferences

Recruitment will be made to eligible posts in the Government of West Bengal’s Secretariat Departments, Directorates, District offices and regional offices, including Kolkata.

Candidates must indicate their posting preferences in the order requested by the Commission. Recommendations will depend on merit position, category, the preferences exercised and the availability of vacancies. Filling in posting preferences is mandatory.

Important Links

• Official Notification (Advt. No. 12/2024) PDF: Click Here
• Apply Online / Edit Window: Click Here 
• Official Website: Click Here