WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 266 Posts

Public Service Commission, West Bengal has invited applications for 266 Recruitment posts of Personal Assistant posts (English Stenographer, Basic Grade) through English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Recruitment Examination, 2025. Candidates who have passed Madhyamik or equivalent exam and have basic computer knowledge with typing speed of prescribed English can apply on-line. The candidates who have any intention to apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 should check the eligibility conditions, examination pattern, salary and application last date before filling out the application form. All those candidates who are searching for Government Jobs in Stenography can avail this opportunity through WBPSC Recruitment 2026. The last date of applying for the online application is November 7, 2026 for eligible applicants. Candidates who are looking for the latest psc notification updates should also visit the official website of the Commission for notification regarding the examination.

Understanding the Commission Conducting This Exam

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal, organize public service examination for various posts in the state government. It’s office is at 161 A, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal PIN 700026. The Commission will recruit Personal Assistant jobs in English stenographer cadre (Schedule A and Schedule B) for this recruitment. Those candidates who are interested in PSC Government Jobs in India can learn more about this opportunity based on the given educational, typing and age criteria.

Vacancy Details for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Educational and Skill Requirements

Cost of Applying for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026

• General and OBC: Rs. 160/- plus service charges
• SC and ST of West Bengal: Exempted
• PwBD with 40 percent disability: Exempted
• SC, ST and OBC of Other States: No fee exemption
• Refund: Fee is not refundable

Eligible Age Bracket (as on January 1, 2025)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 44 years
• Birth Date Range: Not earlier than January 2, 1981 and not later than January 1, 2007

Upper Age Relaxations

• SC/ST: 5 years (West Bengal)
• OBC-NCL: 3 years (West Bengal)
• PwBD: Up to 45 years
• Other-State Reserved Categories: No relaxation
• Permanent Schedule B Staff: No age limit for eligible WB Government employees in specified posts.

Schedule of Dates to Mark

• Advertisement Date: October 16, 2026
• Application Start Date: October 18, 2026
• Application Last Date: November 7, 2026 (up to 3:30 PM)
• Fee Payment Last Date: November 7, 2026 (up to 3:30 PM)
• Edit Window: November 10, 2026 to November 13, 2026 (up to 3:30 PM)
• Examination: December 2026 or thereabout, at centres in Kolkata

Pay Level and Earnings

• Pay Level: Level 9 under WBS ROPA Rules 2019
• Pay Scale: Rs. 28,900/- to Rs. 74,500/-
• Post Title: Personal Assistant in Schedule A or Schedule B

Exam Structure for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Category-Wise Qualifying Marks for WBPSC Stenographer Exam

Useful Books for Test Preparation

Reservation and Certificate Conditions

• West Bengal Domicile: EWS, SC, ST and OBC benefits are available only for candidates of West Bengal.
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate: Renew/revalidate the certificate before typing test and appointment.
• EWS Certificate: Income and asset certificate in prescribed Annexure C format (renewed before interview and appointment)
• PwBD Certificate: The certificate issued by the Medical Board that has at least 40% disability
• MSP Quota: Meritorious Sportspersons have to submit Form 1, 2, 3 or 4 along with the certificate at the Personality Test.

Stage Wise Method of Candidate Selection

• The General English paper (100 marks) is conducted on 100 mark in Kolkata.
• Candidates who qualify in Paper I are short listed by the Commission for the remaining two Papers.
• Paper II contains Dictation and Transcription (400 marks) and Paper III contains Computer Typing (100 marks).
• The Commission sets criteria for its papers and the aggregate and may relax the criteria for reserved categories.
• The Commission gives the final merit list based upon the marks obtained on all three papers. It settles ties with the following preferences: Dictation marks, Typing marks, Typing accuracy, Typing speed and then older age.
• The Commission certifies documents and category certificates. The candidates have to undergo a medical examination and police verification before they are appointed.
• The successful ones get appointed as Personal Assistants in the Schedule A or B cadre and get Government Jobs in West Bengal.

How to Submit Application for WBPSC Recruitment 2026

• Go to the Commission official website, psc.wb.gov.in and click on the “Advertisement” tab.
• Please view the advertisement of English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in the Schedule A and B Recruitment Examination, 2025, Advertisement No. 04/2025.
• Carefully read the complete advertisement and scheme before applying.
• Sign up for the portal using your name, mobile phone and e-mail address and record the login information provided.
• Complete personal information exactly as given in Madhyamik Certificate such as date of birth and category.
• Provide one acceptable photo ID and its number and the issuing agency.
• Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed size and format and those applying for the posts in the WBPSC English Stenographer Vacancy 2026 should check each and every upload before saving.
• If not exempted, pay the fee online prior to 3:30 PM on November 7, 2026.
• Fill the form and take a print-out of it for future use.
• Permitted Fields can only be used once and may be corrected using the edit window from November 10 to November 13, 2026.
• After the release of the admit card download the same from the portal and bring the same photo ID to the exam.

Key Cautions for Every Applicant

• Only one Application: Only one application is to be made to the Commission – if two or more are made, the latter are cancelled.
• Final Submission: Make sure to check all details before the final submission as the Commission will not entertain any change of category after the recruitment after the date of announcement like EWS, SC, ST, OBC, PwBD or MSP etc.
• Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, smart watches and Bluetooth devices are not permitted in the Examination Room and will be taken by the Commission on entry to the Examination Room.
• Assigned Venue: Report only at the venue that has been printed on your admit card; the Commission does NOT admit people at other venues.
• Provisional Admission: Admission is provisional and ineligibility at any time after being appointed results in cancellation.
• Penal Action: If you enter the wrong information regarding age, qualification or category, it will lead to penal action.
• Canvassing: Asking for votes by influence or recommendation is a disqualification.
• Help and Support: If you have questions or issues, please write to pscwbit01@gmail.com on working days, between 11AM and 4PM.

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