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WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026: The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC), has released Advertisement No. 04/2025 for 266 English Stenographer (Basic Grade) vacancies under Schedule A and Schedule B. Candidates who have passed Madhyamik or an equivalent examination and possess the prescribed computer typing skills can apply online from 18 October to 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM. The posts carry Pay Level 9, ranging from Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500. The examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 in Kolkata.

WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment Overview

Important Eligibility Notice: Applicants must possess the required Madhyamik qualification, elementary knowledge of computer operation and English typing speed of 30 words per minute. Knowledge of Bengali is required except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. The age eligibility date is 1 January 2025, even though applications are being accepted in October-November 2026.

WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The Commission will conduct the examination at various centres in Kolkata. The December 2026 schedule is tentative, and the exact examination date will be announced separately.

WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Important Links

WBPSC English Stenographer Vacancy Details 2026

WBPSC has announced 266 vacancies for recruitment to Schedule A and Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade) cadres.

WBPSC English Stenographer Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Reservation Clarification: The table reproduces the category figures as listed in the official advertisement. EWS, SC, ST and OBC Non-Creamy Layer reservation benefits are available only to eligible candidates belonging to West Bengal. Candidates belonging to those categories from other states will be considered against unreserved posts.

WBPSC English Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, computer typing requirement, language eligibility and age conditions.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed the Madhyamik Examination conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination.

Computer Knowledge and Typing Speed

Candidates must be capable of typing in English on a computer at the prescribed speed.

Bengali Language Requirement

Candidates must have the ability to read, write and speak Bengali. This requirement does not apply to applicants whose mother tongue is Nepali.

For candidates whose mother tongue is neither Bengali nor Nepali, knowledge of Bengali will be tested during the computer typing test. Poor performance in this language assessment may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Nationality

Applicants must be Indian citizens or belong to another nationality declared eligible by the Government of India, subject to the prescribed certificate-of-eligibility requirements.

WBPSC English Stenographer Age Limit 2026

The prescribed age limit is 18 to 44 years as of 1 January 2025.

The date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be accepted for determining age eligibility.

WBPSC English Stenographer Age Relaxation

Special Age Exemption: The advertisement does not prescribe an age limit for permanent Schedule B Stenographers, permanent Typists, permanent Steno-Typists and permanent Clerk-cum-Typists serving under the Government of West Bengal.

Candidates claiming age relaxation must satisfy the respective category and certificate requirements.

WBPSC English Stenographer Salary 2026

Both Schedule A and Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade) posts carry Pay Level 9 under WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019.

WBPSC English Stenographer Application Fee 2026

The prescribed fee must be paid online, where applicable. The Commission will not entertain requests for fee refunds or adjustment against another examination.

WBPSC English Stenographer Selection Process 2026

The recruitment examination consists of three papers carrying a combined maximum of 600 marks.

1. Paper I: General English examination.
2. Paper II: Dictation and Transcription examination.
3. Paper III: Computer Typing examination.
4. Final merit preparation using the combined marks obtained in all three papers, subject to qualifying criteria.
5. Medical fitness examination and verification of antecedents before appointment.

The Commission will first conduct Paper I. Based on Paper I results, a limited number of candidates will be admitted to Paper II and Paper III.

Final Merit Rule: The final merit list will be prepared using the combined marks in Paper I, Paper II and Paper III. Paper I is not merely a qualifying screening examination; its marks also contribute to final merit.

WBPSC English Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026

The uploaded detailed advertisement confirms the papers and their marks but does not provide a complete topic-wise syllabus, individual paper durations or detailed dictation-speed requirements. Candidates should refer to the separately published Scheme and Syllabus for those details.

WBPSC English Stenographer Minimum Qualifying Marks

The Commission has specified the following category-wise minimum aggregate qualifying marks across the three papers.

Important: The aggregate qualifying marks do not replace the separate qualifying standards that the Commission may prescribe for individual papers. WBPSC also reserves the discretion to relax qualifying marks under the advertised conditions.

WBPSC English Stenographer Tie-Breaking Rules

If candidates obtain equal aggregate marks, the Commission will apply the following preference order:

1. Higher marks in the Dictation and Transcription paper.
2. Higher marks in the Computer Typing paper.
3. Higher accuracy marks in the typing paper.
4. Higher marks for typing speed.
5. Higher age of the candidate.

WBPSC English Stenographer Reservation Rules 

SC/ST/OBC/EWS Reservation

• SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer and EWS reservation benefits are available to eligible West Bengal candidates.
• Candidates belonging to these categories from other states will be considered for unreserved vacancies.
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates must provide valid renewed or revalidated certificates at the prescribed stages.
• EWS applicants must provide the prescribed Income and Asset Certificate.
• Reservation claims must be made while submitting the online application and supported by certificates issued by the competent authority.

Meritorious Sportsperson Reservation

The notification provides reserved vacancies for eligible Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP) in recognized competitions.

The notified sports include Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Rifle Shooting, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Archery.

WBPSC English Stenographer Application Correction Window 2026

WBPSC will provide a limited opportunity to edit permitted application fields from 10 November to 13 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM.

Candidates will be allowed to edit only certain fields. Applicants wishing to change their address must first make the relevant change in their profile and then use the Edit option.

Important: The Edit facility can be used only once. No correction requests will be entertained after the prescribed closing date.

How to Apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Public Service Commission, West Bengal website at psc.wb.gov.in.
2. Locate Advertisement No. 04/2025 for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A and B Recruitment Examination, 2025.
3. Read the detailed advertisement and the separate examination Scheme and Syllabus.
4. Open the advertisement-specific online application facility.
5. Complete the required registration or sign in using the appropriate candidate credentials.
6. Enter the prescribed personal, educational qualification, age and contact information.
7. Provide the required reservation and category details, if applicable.
8. Declare the necessary computer typing and language eligibility particulars as requested by the portal.
9. Complete the required photo identity and supporting information.
10. Review the application carefully before submission.
11. Pay the prescribed Rs. 160 application fee and applicable service charges, unless exempt.
12. Submit the application by 7 November 2026 at 3:30 PM.
13. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.

Application Warning: Submission of more than one application by the same candidate is prohibited and may lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates must ensure that their category, qualification and personal details are accurate before final submission.

Documents Required for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 

Candidates should retain the following documents and produce them as required during examination or verification.

• Madhyamik or equivalent examination certificate and marksheet.
• Proof of date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate.
• Valid photo identity proof.
• SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable.
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if applicable.
• PwBD Certificate, if applicable.
• Prescribed certificate supporting scribe or compensatory-time requirements, where applicable.
• Meritorious Sportsperson certificate and prescribed form, if applicable.
• Other documents requested by WBPSC for eligibility and appointment verification.

Permitted photo identity documents include a Madhyamik or equivalent certificate bearing a photograph, Passport, PAN Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving Licence or other government-issued identity proof, as specified in the notification.

WBPSC English Stenographer Examination and Posting Details

The examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 at different centres in Kolkata. Candidates must attend the examination centre allotted on their admit card.

Schedule A posts cover specified Secretariat, senior administrative and directorate offices, while Schedule B covers other notified directorate and stenographer positions in the West Bengal Government.