The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has invited online applications for 266 posts of English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A and Schedule B under Advertisement No. 04/2025. The posts carry Pay Level 9 (Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500), and a Madhyamik pass candidate with shorthand and typing skills can apply.

Latest update (2 November 2026): Online applications are open from 18 October 2026 and close on 7 November 2026 at 3:30 PM. The fee must be paid by the same deadline. Only 5 days are left. Apply on psc.wb.gov.in and do not wait for the last day. The exam is tentatively planned for December 2026 at centres in Kolkata.

WBPSC English Stenographer 2026: Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Recruiting body	Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC)
Exam name	English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025
Advertisement No.	04/2025
Total vacancies	266 (Schedule A: 146, Schedule B: 120)
Pay scale	Level 9: Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500 (WBS ROPA Rules, 2019)
Qualification	Madhyamik or equivalent, plus English typing and shorthand skill
Age limit	18 to 44 years (as on 1 January 2025)
Application fee	Rs. 160 plus service charges (exemptions below)
Selection	Three papers (600 marks), then document verification
Application mode	Online only
Official website	psc.wb.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date	Status
Application start	18 October 2026	Confirmed
Last date to apply and pay fee	7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM	Confirmed
Application edit window	10 to 13 November 2026	Reported by one source, verify on WBPSC
Admit card	Before the exam	Not announced
Exam (Paper-I)	December 2026 (tentative), Kolkata centres	Tentative
Papers II and III	After Paper-I, date to be notified	Not announced

Vacancy Details

Schedule	Post	Vacancies	Pay
Schedule A	English Stenographer (Basic Grade)	146	Level 9, Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500
Schedule B	English Stenographer (Basic Grade)	120	Level 9, Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500
Total		266

Schedule B is also meant for permanent government employees already working as stenographers, and no age limit applies to them. Read the advertisement to know which schedule suits you.

Educational Qualification

Passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, or an equivalent examination.
Elementary knowledge of computer operation, with English typing on a computer at 30 words per minute (wpm).
Ability to read, write and speak Bengali. This is not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
Skill in English shorthand, since Paper-II is a shorthand dictation test.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Minimum age: 18 years.
Maximum age: 44 years.
Age is counted as on 1 January 2025, not 2026. Candidates must be born not earlier than 2 January 1981.
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
Specified permanent government employees (Schedule B)	No age limit

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / UR / OBC / EWS	Rs. 160 plus service charges
SC / ST candidates of West Bengal	No fee
PwBD candidates	No fee

The fee is paid online, by 7 November 2026 (3:30 PM).

Salary and Job Profile

Pay level: Level 9, Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500 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.
Work: Personal Assistant and stenography work for officers in West Bengal government offices.
Job type: permanent state government job.
Why it is popular: Level 9 is a higher pay level than the Clerkship post (Level 6) and it is open to a Madhyamik pass candidate, so competition is strong among skilled candidates.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

There are three papers worth 600 marks. Paper-I is held first, and only a limited number of candidates are called for Papers II and III.

Paper	Subject	Marks	Time
Paper-I	General English	100	1 hour 30 minutes
Paper-II	Dictation and Transcription	400	6 minutes dictation plus 1 hour transcription
Paper-III	Computer Typing	100	10 minutes
Total		600

Paper-I: General English (100 marks). Spelling of words, correct use of words, correction of sentences, common phrases, synonyms and antonyms, and punctuation.

Paper-II: Dictation and Transcription (400 marks). Dictation of about 6 minutes at a uniform speed of 80 words per minute, followed by transcription of your shorthand notes on a computer in 1 hour.

Paper-III: Computer Typing (100 marks). Typing on a computer at not less than 30 words per minute.

Key points:

Paper-II carries 400 of the 600 marks, so shorthand speed and transcription accuracy decide your rank.
WBPSC fixes qualifying marks for each paper and for the total.
The final merit list is made from the combined marks of all three papers, followed by document verification. Paper-I marks are reported to count in the final merit too.
Check the notice for the tie-break rule and the exact qualifying marks.

The scheme and syllabus are given in the official WBPSC advertisement. Use that PDF as your final reference.

How to Apply for WBPSC English Stenographer 2026 (Step by Step)

Visit psc.wb.gov.in and open "Online Application."
Find Advertisement No. 04/2025, English Stenographer (Basic Grade) and read the full advertisement.
Register or log in with your mobile number and email ID.
Fill in your personal details exactly as in your Madhyamik certificate.
Select your category (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD) and your Schedule (A or B) carefully.
Enter your educational qualification, typing and Bengali language details.
Upload your recent photograph and signature as per the size shown on the portal.
Pay the fee online (if not exempt) before 3:30 PM on 7 November 2026.
Submit, then download and print the final application and payment receipt.
Use the edit window (reported as 10 to 13 November 2026) to correct mistakes, if WBPSC allows it.

Documents to keep ready

Madhyamik certificate (name and date of birth)
Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL) and EWS certificate if applicable
PwBD certificate if applicable
Proof of permanent government service (Schedule B candidates)
Photograph and signature (scanned)
Active mobile number and email ID

Preparation Tips

Give most of your time to Paper-II because it is worth 400 marks. Practise dictation at 80 wpm daily, then transcribe on a computer within 1 hour.
Accuracy matters as much as speed. Proofread each transcript, since spelling and punctuation mistakes cost marks.
Practise typing every day to cross 30 wpm with high accuracy.
Prepare Paper-I for a good score: spelling, sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms, common phrases and punctuation. Questions are objective and a good score helps you reach Papers II and III.
Take timed mock tests for Paper-I (90 minutes) and practise on a computer, not only on paper.
Solve previous year papers of WBPSC and similar stenographer exams.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applying on the last day. The portal slows down close to 3:30 PM on 7 November.
Wrong date of birth, which should match the Madhyamik certificate.
Using the wrong age cut-off. It is 1 January 2025.
Choosing the wrong Schedule (A or B) or the wrong category.
Ignoring Paper-II preparation, which carries 400 marks.
Practising transcription on paper only. The test is on a computer.
Trusting rumours on dates. Follow psc.wb.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are there in WBPSC English Stenographer 2026? There are 266 posts: 146 in Schedule A and 120 in Schedule B.

2. What is the last date to apply? 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM, for both the form and the fee.

3. What is the qualification? Madhyamik or equivalent, English typing at 30 wpm, elementary computer knowledge and Bengali language ability.

4. What is the age limit? 18 to 44 years as on 1 January 2025, with relaxation for reserved categories.

5. What is the salary? Pay Level 9, which is Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500 per month, plus allowances.

6. What is the application fee? Rs. 160 plus service charges. SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates pay no fee.

7. What is the exam pattern? Three papers of 600 marks: General English (100), Dictation and Transcription (400) and Computer Typing (100).

8. What is the dictation speed? 80 words per minute for about 6 minutes, followed by 1 hour of transcription on a computer.

9. When is the exam? It is tentatively planned for December 2026 at centres in Kolkata. The exact date is not announced.

10. Is Bengali compulsory? You must be able to read, write and speak Bengali, except candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.

11. What is the difference between Schedule A and Schedule B? Both are English Stenographer (Basic Grade) posts with the same pay. Schedule B also covers permanent government employees, who have no age limit. Check the advertisement for your case.

Official Links

WBPSC official website: psc.wb.gov.in

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West Bengal Government Jobs for Madhyamik Pass

Final Words

WBPSC English Stenographer 2026 is a strong chance for Madhyamik pass candidates who know shorthand and typing, with 266 permanent posts at Level 9 pay. Check your age against the 1 January 2025 cut-off, keep your Madhyamik certificate ready, and submit your form and fee before 3:30 PM on 7 November 2026. Then put your preparation time into shorthand dictation and transcription.

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Last updated: 2 November 2026 | Source: WBPSC Advertisement No. 04/2025 and its scheme and syllabus, as reported on psc.wb.gov.in and cross-checked with multiple education news websites