The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) is recruiting through the Clerkship Examination, 2024 (Advertisement No. 12/2024). The posts are Lower Division Assistant (LDA), Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and equivalent clerical posts in West Bengal government offices. Any Madhyamik pass candidate can apply, and the pay is Level 6 (Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500).
Latest update (2 November 2026): The online application window closed on 1 November 2026 after WBPSC extended the original date of 26 October. The application edit window is reported as 3 to 8 November 2026. Part-I (objective) is tentatively planned for December 2026 or thereabouts. The number of vacancies has not been announced yet. If you have applied, use the edit window now to fix mistakes and upload any pending details.
WBPSC Clerkship 2026: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Exam name | Clerkship Examination, 2024 |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2024 |
| Posts | Lower Division Assistant, Lower Division Clerk and equivalent posts |
| Vacancies | To be announced later |
| Qualification | Madhyamik or equivalent, plus typing and computer skill |
| Age limit | 18 years minimum, counted as on 1 January 2024 (category-wise limits below) |
| Application fee | Rs. 110 plus service charges (exemptions below) |
| Pay scale | Level 6: Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500 (ROPA 2019), plus allowances |
| Selection stages | Part-I, Part-II, Computer Operation and Typing Test |
| Official website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed advertisement and application start | 6 October 2026 | Confirmed |
| Original last date to apply and pay fee | 26 October 2026, 3:30 PM | Replaced |
| Extended last date to apply and pay fee | 1 November 2026 | Closed |
| Application edit window | 3 to 8 November 2026 | Reported, verify on WBPSC |
| Part-I (objective) exam | December 2026 or thereabouts | Tentative |
| Admit card | Before the exam | Not announced |
| Part-II (written) exam | After Part-I, date to be notified | Not announced |
| Computer and typing test | Only for those who qualify in Part-I and Part-II | Not announced |
Dates differ slightly across websites because WBPSC changed the schedule once. Confirm the final dates on the official WBPSC notice.
Educational Qualification
- Passed the Madhyamik Examination or an equivalent examination.
- Elementary knowledge of computer operation, with a typing speed of at least 20 words per minute (wpm) in English or 10 wpm in Bengali.
- Ability to read, write and speak Bengali. Candidates whose mother tongue is neither Bengali nor Nepali are tested for Bengali knowledge during the computer and typing stage.
Age Limit and Relaxation
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Age is counted as on 1 January 2024, which is the cut-off for this advertisement, not 2026.
- WBPSC accepts only the date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate.
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST (West Bengal) | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL (West Bengal) | 3 years |
| PwBD | Upper limit relaxable up to 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (6 months or more continuous service) | Service period is deducted from actual age; result must not exceed the maximum by more than 3 years |
Check the maximum age yourself: Websites show the general upper limit as 40 years in some places and 45 years in others. Read the age clause in Advt. 12/2024 on psc.wb.gov.in before you rely on any number.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / other-state candidates | Rs. 110 plus service charges |
| SC / ST candidates of West Bengal | No fee |
| PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability | No fee |
Fee payment was online only and closed with the application deadline.
Salary and Job Profile
- Pay level: Level 6, Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500 per month, under the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowances) Rules, 2019.
- Allowances such as DA and HRA are admissible as per government rules, so the in-hand salary depends on the posting.
- Work: clerical and office work in West Bengal government departments and offices.
- Job type: permanent state government job within West Bengal.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection has three stages.
Part-I: Objective Test
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Multiple-choice questions |
| Questions | 100 |
| Marks | 100 (1 mark each) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
Part-II: Conventional (Written) Test
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Descriptive writing |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Group A | English: report writing, precis writing and translation (50 marks) |
| Group B | Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali: report writing, precis writing and translation (50 marks) |
| Total marks | 100 |
- Only a limited number of candidates who qualify in Part-I are called for Part-II.
Computer Operation and Typing Test (Qualifying)
- English typing: minimum 20 wpm, or Bengali typing: minimum 10 wpm.
- Only candidates who qualify in both Part-I and Part-II are called.
- The final merit list is made from the combined marks of Part-I and Part-II, and you must qualify in the typing test.
Exact cut-offs, qualifying marks and the syllabus are in the official advertisement. Websites show them differently, so use the PDF as your final reference.
What to Do Now (Edit Window Checklist)
If you have already submitted the form, use 3 to 8 November 2026 for the following:
- Log in to your account on psc.wb.gov.in and open your Clerkship application.
- Check your name and date of birth against your Madhyamik certificate.
- Check your category (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD) and your category certificate details.
- Upload or correct any certificate or document the portal asks for.
- Check the photograph and signature for clarity.
- Save and download the final application copy after editing.
If you missed the deadline: applications closed on 1 November 2026, so a new application is not possible unless WBPSC reopens it. Follow Brinto.in for any further notice.
Preparation Tips (Part-I in December)
- Make a timetable for 4 to 6 weeks. The Part-I date is expected in December.
- Divide your time across subjects: General Knowledge and Current Affairs (West Bengal and India), Arithmetic and Reasoning, English, and Bengali or your chosen language.
- Practise Part-I mock tests of 100 questions in 90 minutes.
- Be careful with guessing, because each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark.
- Start Part-II practice early: report writing, precis writing and translation (English and your chosen language) need regular writing practice.
- Practise typing every day to reach 20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali before the typing test.
- Solve previous year WBPSC Clerkship papers to understand the question level.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring the edit window (3 to 8 November), when you can still correct your form.
- Date of birth that does not match the Madhyamik certificate.
- Wrong category selection, which can cancel your candidature at verification.
- Skipping typing practice. A good written score is useless if you fail the typing test.
- Using the wrong age cut-off. It is 1 January 2024.
- Trusting rumours on dates and vacancies. Follow only the WBPSC website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is WBPSC Clerkship 2026 application still open? No. The last date was extended to 1 November 2026 and the window has closed.
2. What is the WBPSC Clerkship edit window? It is reported as 3 to 8 November 2026. Confirm it on psc.wb.gov.in.
3. When is the WBPSC Clerkship exam? Part-I is tentatively planned for December 2026 or thereabouts. The exact date is not announced.
4. How many vacancies are there? The number will be announced later, according to the notification.
5. What is the qualification for WBPSC Clerkship? Madhyamik or equivalent, plus typing speed of 20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali.
6. What is the salary of an LDA or LDC in West Bengal? Pay Level 6, which is Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500 per month, plus allowances.
7. What is the exam pattern? Part-I has 100 MCQs in 90 minutes with 0.25 negative marking. Part-II is a 100-mark written test of 60 minutes. A qualifying typing test follows.
8. What is the application fee? Rs. 110 plus service charges. SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability pay no fee.
9. Is Bengali compulsory? You must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. Candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali are exempt, and others are tested in the computer stage.
10. Is there negative marking? Yes, 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in Part-I.
11. When will the admit card come? Before the exam. It will be released on psc.wb.gov.in.
Official Links
- WBPSC official website: psc.wb.gov.in
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Final Words
The WBPSC Clerkship is one of the biggest Madhyamik-level opportunities in West Bengal, even though the vacancy number is still awaited. If you applied, fix your form between 3 and 8 November, then spend December on Part-I mock tests, Part-II writing and typing speed.
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Last updated: 2 November 2026 | Source: WBPSC Advertisement No. 12/2024 and the extension notice, as reported on psc.wb.gov.in and cross-checked with multiple education news websites
