WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 Out, Check Online Form, Eligibility, Exam Date

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the detailed notification for the Clerkship Examination 2024 under Advertisement No. 12/2024. The online application process started on 6 October 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 26 October 2026 (3:30 PM). The recruitment covers Lower Division Assistant (LDA), Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and similar posts. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process and other details below.

Download WBPSC Clerkship Notification 2026 PDF

The WBPSC Clerkship Notification 2026 contains details regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection procedure, examination scheme, reservation provisions and other instructions. Candidates should read the notification carefully before submitting their application forms.

Download  WBPSC Clerkship Examination Notification PDF

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026: Overview

The WBPSC Clerkship Examination is open to eligible Madhyamik-qualified candidates seeking clerical posts in West Bengal government offices. Check the key recruitment details below.

Check in Detail: WBPSC Clerkship Salary

WBPSC Clerkship Important Dates 2026

The online application window opened on 6 October 2026. Candidates must submit their forms and pay the applicable fee before the closing time.

WBPSC Clerkship Vacancy 2026

WBPSC has not announced the total number of vacancies in the detailed notification. The vacancy details are expected to be provided separately by the Commission.

WBPSC Clerkship Apply Online 2026

Candidates can complete the WBPSC Clerkship application process online. The application and fee payment deadline is 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 PM. Applicants should carefully check their personal information, educational qualifications and category details before final submission.

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How to Fill WBPSC Clerkship Application Form 2026?

Candidates must carefully follow the steps below to complete and submit the online application form

1. Visit the official WBPSC website.
2. Register and log in.
3. Select the Clerkship application.
4. Enter the required details.
5. Upload the necessary documents.
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Verify the details and submit the form.
8. Download the application form for future reference.

Candidates should carefully verify all details before final submission because the submitted application is treated as final, subject to the Edit Window provisions.

WBPSC Clerkship Application Fee 2026

The application fee is ₹110, with applicable service charges. Fee exemptions apply to eligible SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with a physical disability of 40% or more.

SC/ST candidates of other states are not eligible for fee exemption. OBC candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee.

WBPSC Clerkship Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates should check the educational qualification, age limit, computer knowledge, typing speed and language requirements before applying.

Educational Qualification

• Academics: Must have passed the Madhyamik Examination (Class 10) from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) or its recognized equivalent.
• Computer Skills: Must possess elementary knowledge of computer operations along with basic text typing tasks.
• Typing Speed: Must possess a typing speed of at least 20 words per minute (WPM) in English or 10 words per minute (WPM) in Bengali.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali fluently (Not mandatory for candidates whose native mother tongue is Nepali).

WBPSC Clerkship Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limit is calculated with reference to 1 January 2024 for this examination. Candidates should verify the applicable age limit and relaxation for their category in the official notification.

WBPSC Clerkship 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of two written examination stages followed by an assessment of computer knowledge and typing ability.

• Part I: Objective Type Examination
  
• Part II: Conventional (Written) Examination
  
• Computer Knowledge and Typing Assessment: Conducted after candidates qualify in Part I and Part II.

WBPSC Clerkship Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination consists of an objective-type Part I and a conventional written Part II. Candidates should understand the subjects, marks and duration of each stage before beginning their preparation.

WBPSC Clerkship Part I Exam Pattern 2026

Part I tests candidates in English, Arithmetic and General Studies. The examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks.

• Exam Mode: Offline OMR-based test.
• Question Type: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Marking Scheme: 1 Mark awarded for each correct hit.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

WBPSC Clerkship Part II Exam Pattern 2026

Part II is a conventional or descriptive examination. It assesses candidates’ written communication skills in English and one of the prescribed Indian languages.

• Part II will consist of conventional (descriptive) type questions
  
• Time Duration: 60 minutes
  
• Questions will be based on English and one regional language
  (Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali)

WBPSC Clerkship Category Wise Qualifying Marks 2026

The minimum qualifying marks specified in the supplied recruitment details vary by category. The prescribed percentages are given below.

WBPSC Clerkship Typing Test 2026

Candidates who qualify in Part I and Part II must undergo the prescribed computer knowledge and typing assessment. The assessment checks elementary computer operation skills and the ability to type at the required speed.

WBPSC Clerkship Syllabus 2026

The WBPSC Clerkship syllabus covers English, General Studies and Arithmetic in Part I, followed by English and a selected Indian language in Part II. Candidates who qualify in both written parts must appear for a computer operation and typing test.

• Part I: English, General Studies and Arithmetic.
• Part II – Group A: English, including report writing, précis writing and translation.
• Part II – Group B: Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali, including report writing, précis writing and translation.
• Computer Test: Basic computer operation and typing skills.

WBPSC Clerkship Salary 2026

Candidates appointed to Clerkship posts will receive a salary under Pay Level 6, along with applicable allowances and benefits as per the relevant West Bengal government rules.

WBPSC Clerkship Reservation 2026

SC/ST/OBC reservation is available only to candidates of West Bengal. Candidates from other states are treated as General candidates. EWS reservation is also for West Bengal candidates. Reservation is available for:

• SC
• ST
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
• PwBD
• Ex-Servicemen
• Meritorious Sportspersons
• EWS

WBPSC Clerkship 2026 PwBD Provisions

Candidates with benchmark disabilities and writing limitations may avail themselves of the scribe facility. Eligible candidates can bring their own scribe, who should normally have an educational qualification one level below that of the candidate. PwBD candidates with writing limitations can also receive 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour, subject to the applicable conditions. A medical certificate confirming the physical limitation in writing may be required.

WBPSC Clerkship Sports Reservation 2026

Meritorious Sportsperson reservation covers sports such as:

• Athletics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Football
• Hockey
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Weightlifting
• Wrestling
• Boxing
• Cycling
• Gymnastics
• Judo
• Rifle Shooting
• Kabaddi
• Kho-Kho
• Archery

The notification specifies the competent authorities and required certificates for different levels of sports competition.

Required Certificates for WBPSC Clerkship

Candidates claiming reservation or other applicable concessions must possess valid supporting certificates issued by the competent authority on or before the application closing date, wherever required.

• Important for OBC: OBC-NCL candidates need to submit renewed/revalidated certificates as required under the current government rules.
• EWS: EWS candidates need an appropriate Income and Asset Certificate and may need to submit a renewed/revalidated certificate before the computer/typing assessment at the time of appointment.

WBPSC Clerkship 2026 Exam Centres

The Part I examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 or thereabout at centres in Kolkata and other locations across West Bengal.

The notification lists the following examination centres:

• Kolkata
• Baruipur
• Diamond Harbour
• Barrackpore
• Barasat
• Howrah
• Chinsurah
• Burdwan
• Durgapur
• Medinipur
• Tamluk
• Bankura
• Purulia
• Jhargram
• Suri
• Krishnanagar
• Berhampore
• Malda
• Balurghat
• Raigunj
• Jalpaiguri
• Alipurduar
• Coochbehar
• Siliguri
• Kalimpong
• Darjeeling