The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 12/2024. The recruitment drive is intended to fill clerical vacancies, including Lower Division Assistant (LDA), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and similar posts in various departments and offices of the Government of West Bengal.

According to the notification details, the online application process has been started on 6 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 26 October 2026, 3:30 PM. Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik examination or an equivalent examination and possess basic computer knowledge and the required typing skills.

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WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024 Out

The selection process includes two written examination stages, followed by a Computer Operation and Typing Test. Candidates interested in applying should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, important dates, selection process, and other details before submitting the online form.

WBPSC Clerkship Examination Notification 2026 PDF: Click to Download

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars Details
Organization West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Examination Name WBPSC Clerkship Examination 2024
Recruitment Year 2026
Advertisement Number 12/2024
Post Names Lower Division Assistant, Lower Division Clerk and similar posts
Job Location West Bengal
Qualification Madhyamik or equivalent
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 6 October 2026
Last Date to Apply 26 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 PM
Edit Window 28 October to 1 November 2026
Part-I Examination December 2026 (tentative)
Salary ₹22,700–₹58,500
Official Website WBPSC official website

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024 Important Dates

Event Date
Advertisement Date 6 October 2026
Online Application Begins 6 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 26 October 2026
Last Date for Online Fee Payment 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 PM
Application Edit Window Opens 28 October 2026
Last Date for Application Editing 1 November 2026
Part-I Examination December 2026 (tentative)
Part-II Examination To be announced
Computer and Typing Test After qualifying Part-I and Part-II

WBPSC Clerkship Vacancy 2026: Posts Available

The recruitment covers clerical posts across different establishments of the West Bengal Government. The posts mentioned in the recruitment details include:

  • Lower Division Assistant (LDA)
  • Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
  • Posts similar to Lower Division Assistant
  • Posts similar to Lower Division Clerk
  • Clerical posts in Secretariat Departments
  • Clerical posts in Directorates
  • Posts in District Offices
  • Similar posts in Regional Offices, including Kolkata

WBPSC Clerkship Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, computer knowledge, typing, age, nationality, and language requirements to apply for the WBPSC Clerkship Examination.

Educational Qualification

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

Computer Knowledge and Typing Skills

Applicants must possess elementary knowledge of computer operation and the ability to type on a computer at the prescribed speed.

Skill Required Standard
Computer Knowledge Elementary knowledge of computer operation
English Typing 20 words per minute
Bengali Typing 10 words per minute

Bengali Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali. This requirement does not apply to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.

Candidates whose mother tongue is neither Bengali nor Nepali may be tested on their Bengali language knowledge during the assessment of elementary computer operation and typing ability. Candidates who demonstrate average or poor performance in the Bengali language test may have their candidature cancelled.

WBPSC Clerkship Age Limit 2026

According to the age criteria stated in the provided notification details, candidates must be at least 18 years old and must not exceed 45 years of age as of 1 January 2024.

 

Particulars Details
Minimum Age 18 years
Maximum Age 45 years
Age Calculation Date 1 January 2024
Earliest Date of Birth Listed 2 January 1979
Latest Date of Birth Listed 1 January 2006

The date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be used to determine a candidate’s age.

WBPSC Clerkship Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the prescribed rules.

Category Age Relaxation
SC candidates of West Bengal 5 years
ST candidates of West Bengal 5 years
OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates of West Bengal 3 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Upper age relaxable up to 45 years, as stated in the notification
Ex-Servicemen As per prescribed service-based conditions

WBPSC Clerkship Salary 2026

Candidates appointed through the WBPSC Clerkship Examination will receive salary under Pay Level 6 of ROPA, 2019.

Salary Component Details
Pay Level Level 6
Pay Scale ₹22,700–₹58,500
Dearness Allowance As admissible
Medical Allowance As admissible
House Rent Allowance As admissible
Applicable Pay Rules ROPA, 2019

WBPSC Clerkship Application Fee 2026

Category Application Fee
General ₹110 plus applicable service charges
OBC ₹110 plus applicable service charges
EWS ₹110 plus applicable service charges
SC candidates of West Bengal Exempted
ST candidates of West Bengal Exempted
PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability Exempted
SC/ST candidates of other states ₹110 plus applicable service charges

OBC candidates must pay the prescribed fee. SC and ST candidates from states other than West Bengal are not eligible for the fee exemption mentioned above.

WBPSC Clerkship Reservation 2024

Reservation benefits will be provided according to the applicable rules of the West Bengal Government. Eligible categories include:

  • Scheduled Castes (SC)
  • Scheduled Tribes (ST)
  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer
  • Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
  • Ex-Servicemen
  • Meritorious Sportspersons
  • Candidates claiming reservation must possess valid certificates issued by the competent authority.
  • Meritorious Sportsperson Reservation

Eligible sportspersons who have participated in recognised international competitions, national competitions, inter-university tournaments, or national sports and games for school education may claim benefits in the sports categories specified by the Commission.

The listed 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.

The applicable eligibility conditions and documentary requirements must be checked in the official notification.

Documents Required for WBPSC Clerkship Application 2026

Candidates should keep the necessary documents ready while completing the application and subsequent document-upload process. The documents listed in the recruitment details include:

  1. Madhyamik or equivalent certificate and mark sheet.
  2. Proof of date of birth.
  3. SC certificate, if applicable.
  4. ST certificate, if applicable.
  5. OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable.
  6. EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if applicable.
  7. PwBD certificate, if applicable.
  8. Prescribed Appendix-I certificate for PwBD candidates requiring a scribe or compensatory time, where applicable.
  9. Meritorious Sportsperson certificate and prescribed form, if applicable.
  10. Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable.
  11. Valid photo identity proof.
  12. Other supporting documents required by WBPSC.

How to Apply Online for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications online.

  1. Visit the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission.
  2. Find Advertisement No. 12/2024 for the Clerkship Examination, 2024.
  3. Read the detailed advertisement and examination instructions carefully.
  4. Open the online application link from 6 October 2026.
  5. Complete the registration or login process.
  6. Enter your personal and contact details correctly.
  7. Fill in your Madhyamik or equivalent educational qualification details.
  8. Select the prescribed computer typing option.
  9. Enter category and reservation details, wherever applicable.
  10. Provide a valid photo identity document and its number.
  11. Review the application form carefully before submission.
  12. Pay the application fee of ₹110 plus applicable service charges, if required.
  13. Submit the form by 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 PM.
  14. Download and save a copy of the submitted application form.
  15. Print the application form for future reference.
  16. Use the Edit Window from 28 October to 1 November 2026, if a permitted correction is required.
  17. Upload the required documents during the Edit Window as instructed by WBPSC.
  18. Important: Submitting more than one application by the same candidate is strictly prohibited and may lead to cancellation of the applications.

WBPSC Clerkship Application Edit Window 2026

WBPSC will provide an Edit Window from 28 October to 1 November 2026. Candidates will be permitted to edit certain fields, subject to the Commission’s rules.

WBPSC Clerkship Part-I Examination 2026

Part-I is an objective-type written examination and will be conducted before Part-II. According to the provided recruitment details, the examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 or thereabout. It may be held at different examination centres in Kolkata and other districts of West Bengal.

WBPSC Clerkship Part-II Examination 2026

Candidates who obtain the required qualifying marks in Part-I will be shortlisted for the Part-II Conventional Type Written Examination. The date of Part-II will be announced separately by the Commission. Candidates should refer to the official examination scheme for the detailed syllabus and marks distribution.

WBPSC Clerkship Computer and Typing Test

Candidates who qualify in both written examinations will be assessed for elementary computer operation and typing ability.

Test Requirement
Computer Operation Elementary knowledge
English Typing 20 words per minute
Bengali Typing 10 words per minute

WBPSC Clerkship Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

The Commission has prescribed category-wise minimum qualifying marks based on the aggregate marks obtained in Part-I and Part-II.

Category Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR 40%
EWS 40%
OBC 38%
SC 35%
ST 30%
PwBD 30%
Ex-Servicemen 30%
Meritorious Sportsperson 40%
Link Details
Official Website Click Here
Official Notification Click Here
Apply Online Click Here
Application Correction 28 October to 1 November 2026
Part-I Exam Date December 2026 (tentative)
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