Overview
WBPSC has extended the online application deadline for the Clerkship Examination 2024 (Advt No. 12/2024) to 1 November 2026; the window originally ran from 6 to 26 October 2026. Madhyamik-pass candidates with basic typing skills can apply for LDA/LDC posts in Pay Level 6. The Part-I exam is tentatively expected in December 2026.
Key details
| Organisation | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post name(s) | Lower Division Assistant, Lower Division Clerk and similar posts (Clerkship Examination, 2024) |
| Advertisement no. | 12/2024 |
| Qualification | Madhyamik or equivalent; typing speed 20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali on computer; elementary computer knowledge; ability to read, write and speak Bengali (not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali) |
| Age limit | 18 to 45 years as on 01-01-2024; relaxation for SC/ST (WB) 5 years, OBC-NCL (WB) 3 years |
| Pay / salary | Pay Level 6 (ROPA 2019): Rs 22,700 – Rs 58,500 plus admissible allowances |
| Application fee | Rs 110 plus service charges; exempted for SC/ST of West Bengal and PwBD (40% or more) |
| Selection process | Part-I objective exam (100 marks, 0.25 negative marking), Part-II conventional written exam, qualifying computer operation and typing test, then medical examination and verification |
Important dates
| Apply online starts | 06-10-2026 |
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| Last date to apply | 01-11-2026 |
| Exam / event date | Part-I tentatively December 2026 |
How to apply
- Visit psc.wb.gov.in and complete One Time Registration.
- Log in and fill the Clerkship Examination 2024 application.
- Upload documents and pay Rs 110 fee (if applicable).
- Submit and print the application.
Check before you apply: some details in this update come from news reports, and reports differ slightly. The official notification is the final word on dates, vacancies and eligibility.