WBCS Group D Vacancy 2023: The Public Service Commission, West Bengal has issued a corrigendum revising the Group D post vacancies under the West Bengal Civil Service (Exe.) etc. Examination, 2023, Advt No. 01/2023.
This corrigendum updates the vacancy numbers for three Group D posts. Here is the complete breakdown step by step.
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About The Corrigendum
The corrigendum carries the number 394 PSC/Con. Kolkata. It has been issued by S. Chatterjee, Deputy Secretary, Public Service Commission, West Bengal.
The vacancy revision has been made based on notifications from the Backward Classes Welfare Department and the Labour Department.
At A Glance: Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 18.05.2026 | Backward Classes Welfare Department notification no. 945-BCW/MR-23/2026 |
| 25.05.2026 | Labour Department notification no. Labr/85-EmpIEC/1M-01/25 |
| 07.08.2026 | Backward Classes Welfare Department notification no. 1060/Secy/BCW/7P-63/2024 |
| 14.10.2026 | PSC Corrigendum No. 394 PSC/Con. issued with revised Group D vacancies |
Revised Vacancy Table: WBCS 2023 Group D Posts
| Sl. No. | Name Of Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD (UR) | PwBD (SC) | MSP | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inspector of Co-operative Societies | NIL | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | NIL |
| 2 | Panchayat Development Officer (Panchayat & Rural Development Department) | 01 | – | 01 | – | – | – | – | – | 02 |
| 3 | Rehabilitation Officer (Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation Department) | 04 | 01 | 01 | 03 | – | – | – | 01 | 10 |
| Total | 05 | 01 | 02 | 03 | – | – | – | 01 | 12 |
In short, the Panchayat Development Officer and Rehabilitation Officer posts together carry 12 revised vacancies, while the Inspector of Co-operative Societies post currently has nil vacancy.
What Candidates Should Do Now
This corrigendum does not mention fee, age limit or the application process. Candidates who have already applied under WBCS 2023, Advt No. 01/2023 should follow these steps.
- Match the post you applied for with this revised vacancy table.
- Check the vacancy number applicable to your own category (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/MSP).
- Refer to the original Advt No. 01/2023 for complete details on eligibility, age limit, fee and the application process, since none of these are covered in this corrigendum.
- Keep watching for further notices on exam schedule, interview or document verification.
- Visit psc.wb.gov.in regularly for any new update or further revision.
Preparation Note For The Exam
For Group D posts under the WBCS (Exe.) etc. Examination, candidates should focus on general studies, Bengali and English language, arithmetic and reasoning.
- Follow current affairs related to West Bengal and national events regularly.
- Build familiarity with government schemes and functions of the Panchayat & Rural Development Department and the Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation Department, since these are directly linked to the posts mentioned.
- Practice previous years’ question papers to track preparation progress.
Source: PSC West Bengal, Corrigendum No. 394 PSC/Con. Kolkata, dated 14th October 2026 (official notice)
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