WBPSC Miscellaneous Recruitment 2026: The Public Service Commission (PSC), West Bengal, has officially released the detailed notification for the Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination, 2024. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling key positions across various state government departments.
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WBPSC Miscellaneous Recruitment 2026 Summary Table
| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination, 2024 |
| Advertisement No. | 13/2024 |
| Conducting Body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Posts | 19 categories including Assistant Child Development Project Officer, Disaster Management Officer, Auditor, Inspector, Welfare Officer, etc. |
| Exam Stages | Preliminary (Objective) → Final (Written) → Personality Test |
| Exam Centres | Preliminary: Across West Bengal; Final & Interview: Kolkata |
| Pay Scale | Level 10 (₹32,100–82,900) for Posts 1–11 Level 9 (₹28,900–74,500) for Posts 12–19 |
| Vacancies | To be announced (Temporary appointment initially) |
| Reservation | EWS, SC, ST, OBC (WB only), PwBD, Sportspersons |
| Qualification | Graduate + Knowledge of Bengali (except Nepali speakers) |
| Age Limit | 20–39 years (as on 01.01.2024) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC: +3 yrs, PwBD: up to 45 yrs |
| Application Mode | Online only (multiple applications not allowed) |
| Application Fee | ₹160 (No fee for SC/ST WB & PwBD ≥40%) |
| Citizenship | Indian or eligible as per Govt. rules |
| PwBD Provisions | Scribe allowed + 20 min/hour compensatory time |
| Negative Marking | Applicable in Preliminary Exam |
| Penalty | 10% marks deduction for revealing identity in answer script |
| Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS: 40%, OBC: 38%, SC: 35%, ST/PwBD: 30% |
| Important Dates | Start: 30.04.2026 Last Date: 20.05.2026 (3 PM) Edit Window: 22.05.2026 – 28.05.2026 |
| Documents Required | ID Proof + Category Certificates (if applicable) |
| Selection Conditions | Police Verification + Medical Fitness required |
| Important Rules | No electronic devices, no canvassing, false info leads to cancellation |
Posts and Salary
The examination encompasses a wide range of roles, including:
- Assistant Child Development Project Officer
- Disaster Management Officer
- Block Youth Officer
- Block Welfare Officer
- Inspector, Backward Classes Welfare
- Assistant Agricultural Marketing Officer
- Assistant Program Officer
- Controller of Correctional Services
- Inspector of Agricultural Income Tax
- Consumer Welfare Officer
- Savings Development Officer
- West Bengal Subordinate Labour Service
- Auditor of Co-operative Societies
- Assistant Auditor, Board of Revenue
- Extension Officer & Lady Extension Officer, Mass Education Extension
- Assistant Controller of Correctional Services
- Investigating Inspector
- Revenue Inspector
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Bengali is mandatory, though this requirement is waived for those whose mother tongue is Nepali. All necessary qualifications must be met by the application deadline.
Regarding age, candidates must be between 20 and 39 years old as of January 1, 2024. This means the candidate’s date of birth must fall between January 2, 1985, and January 1, 2004. Age relaxation is provided as per government norms: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and up to 45 years for PwBD candidates.
Application Process and Fees
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online portal. The application fee is Rs. 160 plus applicable service charges. However, SC/ST candidates from West Bengal and PwBD candidates (with a disability of 40% or more) are exempt from the fee. Important dates to note:
- Application starts: April 30, 2026.
- Deadline for application: May 20, 2026 (up to 3 p.m.).
- Edit window: May 22, 2026 to May 28, 2026 (up to 3 p.m.).
Examination Pattern
The recruitment consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective type).
- Final Examination (Conventional type).
- Personality Test.
The Preliminary Examination includes negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates should note that revealing their identity in any final written paper will lead to a 10% deduction from their total score. The final examination and the personality test will be conducted in Kolkata at the commission’s office.
Salary Structure and Additional Info
Pay scales are fixed based on the post category. Positions from serial numbers 1 to 11 are under Pay Level 10 (Rs. 32,100 to Rs. 82,900), while positions 12 to 19 fall under Pay Level 9 (Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500). Successful candidates will undergo mandatory medical and police verification. Any inaccuracy in the information provided may lead to the cancellation of the candidature.
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