WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 — LDA/LDC Posts, Apply by 26 Oct

Job Summary:
• Who: Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC)
• What: Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk (LDA/LDC) and similar posts — vacancy count to be announced later
• When: 6 October 2026 — 26 October 2026 (up to 3:30 p.m.)
• Where: West Bengal — Secretariat, Directorates, District and Regional offices, including Kolkata
• Apply: Online through the WBPSC portal

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released the Clerkship Examination, 2024 notification under Advertisement No. 12/2024 on 6 October 2026. This recruitment is for Lower Division Assistant (LDA) and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts, along with similar posts, in the Secretariat, Directorates, District offices and Regional offices of the Government of West Bengal, including Kolkata.

Online applications are open from 6 October 2026 and close on 26 October 2026 at 3:30 p.m. The total number of posts has not been declared yet, and every appointment will be temporary at the start.

Key Dates — WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Salary — WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in Level 6 of the pay structure, with a pay band of Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500. On top of basic pay, you will also get Dearness Allowance (D.A.), Medical Allowance (M.A.) and House Rent Allowance (H.R.A.) as per ROPA, 2019.

Application Fees — WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

Pay the fee before the deadline. If your payment does not go through in time, your form will not be accepted.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2024)

Who Can Apply — WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

What Education You Need

You must have passed the Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, or an equivalent qualification recognised as equal to it.

Typing and Computer Skill

You need elementary knowledge of computer operation. You must also be able to type on a computer at 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali. While filling the form, choose your typing option — English or Bengali. Your computer and typing ability is checked only after you clear Part-I and Part-II.

Nationality and Language Rules

You should be a citizen of India — either natural or by registration — or a national declared eligible by the Government of India. The second group needs a certificate of eligibility from the Government. Such candidates can sit for the exam, but the appointment offer comes only after the certificate is issued.

You must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. This rule does not apply if your mother tongue is Nepali. If your mother tongue is neither Bengali nor Nepali, your Bengali knowledge is tested at the computer and typing test stage. A poor or average score there can lead to cancellation of your candidature. Prepare your documents early — use the WBPSC exam resources page to keep your papers ready.

Reservation

• SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal get reservation. Candidates from these categories who belong to other States are treated as general candidates.
• PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability, and Ex-Servicemen, are covered.
• Meritorious Sportspersons from International Competition, National Competition, Inter-University Tournament and National Sports/Games for School Education are eligible in the 20 listed sports, including Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Rifle Shooting, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Archery.
• EWS candidates of West Bengal get reservation. EWS candidates from other States are treated as general candidates.

PwBD reservation (40% and above) is decided as per Notification No. Labr/85-Emp/EC/1M-01/2025, dated 25.05.2026.

Vacancy Details — WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

The Commission has not published the post count yet. Reservation will be applied as reported by the Government of West Bengal. Keep checking the official website for the updated number.

Selection Process — WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

The exam runs in two written parts, followed by a skill test.

• Part-I: Objective type questions. Expected tentatively in December 2026 or thereabout.
• Part-II: Conventional type (written) paper, held on a later date announced by the Commission.
• Computer operation and typing test: Taken after you qualify in Part-I and Part-II. For non-Bengali, non-Nepali speakers, Bengali language knowledge is checked here too.

Practise with a free WBPSC mock test to get used to objective papers before Part-I.

How to Apply for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only. Follow these steps:

1. Open the official WBPSC website, psc.wb.gov.in.
2. Find the Clerkship Examination, 2024 link under Advertisement No. 12/2024.
3. Register with your basic details and note down the login id and password.
4. Fill the form carefully. Pick your typing option — English or Bengali — while submitting.
5. Upload your photo and signature in the size and format asked for. Our WBPSC photo and signature resizer helps you get this right in one go.
6. Pay Rs. 110 plus service charges online before 26 October 2026, 3:30 p.m.
7. Submit the form and save the confirmation page for later use.

Want to fix a mistake? The edit window opens from 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.

Important Links — WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

• Apply Online: Link will be active on the official WBPSC portal
• Official Notification: Download PDF
• Official Website: psc.wb.gov.in