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Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC), English Stenographer Recruitment - 2026 (266 Vacancies)

Starts 18 Oct, 2026
Last date 07 Nov, 2026

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Short Information

Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC), has released the notification for English Stenographer Recruitment - 2026 (266 Vacancies). Those who are interested in this Recruitment and fulfill the eligibility can apply Online from 18 October, 2026 to 07 November, 2026 Till 03:30 PM. For the information of eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, syllabus in recruitment, read the notification and then apply.

Important Dates

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Application Start Date
18 October, 2026
Last Date For Applying Online
07 November, 2026 Till 03:30 PM
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
07 November, 2026 Till 03:30 PM
Dates for Making Correction in Filled Form
10-13 November, 2026 Till 03:30 PM
Admit Card for Exam
Available Soon
Exam Date
December, 2026

Application Fee

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General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates
160 Rs./-
SC / ST / PWBD Category Candidates of West Bengal
0 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Age Limit & Eligibility

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Minimum Age
18 Years (As on 01 January, 2025)
Maximum Age
44 Years (As on 01 January, 2025)
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for SC / ST Candidates of West Bengal
05 Years
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates of West Bengal
03 Years
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Candidates
Upper age limit is relaxable up to 45 Years.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for In-Service Government Employees
There shall be no age limit for permanent Schedule 'B' Stenographers, permanent Typists, permanent Steno-Typists, and permanent Clerk-cum-Typists who are already in service under the Government of West Bengal.

Vacancy Details

266 posts

Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC), English Stenographer Recruitment - 2026 (266 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification

Post NameTotal PostQualification
English Stenographer (Schedule A, Basic Grade)146
  • a) Passed in Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent; and
  • b) Elementary knowledge in Computer Operation with the ability of typing on computer at the speed of 30 (thirty) words per minute in English.
English Stenographer (Schedule B, Basic Grade)120

Category Wise Vacancies

CategorySchedule ASchedule BTotal
Unreserved (UR)7259131
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)151227
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)100919
Scheduled Caste (SC)312657
Scheduled Tribe (ST)090716
Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP)030205
PwBD (UR)050409
PwBD (SC)010102

How to Apply?

  • Step 1 : Visit Official Website : Access the official website at https://psc.wb.gov.in to log into your individual account.

  • Step 2 : Read Guidelines Thoroughly : Read the advertisement and scheme/syllabus thoroughly and cautiously before filling out the form.

  • Step 3 : Complete Application Form : Fill out all required details accurately in the online application form.

  • Step 4 : Upload Photo ID and Documents : Provide details of a valid Photo ID (such as Madhyamik certificate, Passport, PAN Card, EPIC, Driving Licence, or Central/State Government ID) and ensure required category certificates are issued on or before the closing date.

  • Step 5 : Pay Examination Fee : Pay the fee of ₹160/- plus service charges through online mode (SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with 45% / 40% and above disability are exempt from the fee) by the closing date of 7th November, 2026 (up to 3:30 pm).

  • Step 6 : Submit and Print Form : Submit the application by 7th November, 2026 (up to 3:30 pm) and obtain a printout of the submitted form to identify any discrepancies.

  • Step 7 : Utilize Edit Window if Needed : Make permitted corrections or change your address (first updated in the Profile Section) using the Edit Window between 10th November, 2026 and 13th November, 2026 (up to 3:30 pm), noting that the edit option can only be availed once.

Selection Process

1. Paper-I : General English (Preliminary Stage)

  • Exam Format : The Public Service Commission holds the examination for Paper-I (General English) carrying 100 marks in the first instance in Kolkata.

  • Shortlisting : Based on the results of Paper-I, only a limited number of candidates are allowed to sit for the remaining papers.

2. Paper-II & Paper-III (Main Stage)

  • Dictation & Transcription (Paper-II) : Carries 400 marks.

  • Computer Typing (Paper-III) : Carries 100 marks, requiring an elementary knowledge in computer operation with typing speed of 30 words per minute in English.

3. Qualifying Marks & Merit List

  • Category-Wise Qualifying Marks : Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying thresholds fixed by the Commission separately and in the aggregate (comprising marks from Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III taken together) :

    • UR / EWS / MSP : 40%

    • OBC : 38%

    • SC : 35%

    • ST / PwBD : 30%

  • Final Merit List : Prepared strictly on the basis of total marks obtained in all three papers taken together.

4. Tie-Breaking Principles

If candidates secure equal total marks, ties are resolved in the following sequential order :

  1. Higher marks in the Dictation and Transcription Paper.

  2. Higher marks in the Typing Paper.

  3. Higher marks in Accuracy in the Typing Paper.

  4. Higher marks in Speed.

  5. Older age (preference given to the candidate higher in age).

5. Post-Examination Verification & Medical Fitness

  • Document & Antecedent Verification : Candidates who clear the exams must undergo document verification (producing valid original category/EWS/PwBD/MSP certificates issued on or before the closing date) and a police antecedent verification.

  • Medical Board : Selected candidates must appear before a Medical Board to obtain certificates of physical fitness for Government service before formal appointment offers are made.

Age Limit & Eligibility

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