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WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment Overview
- Important Eligibility Notice: Applicants must possess the required Madhyamik qualification, elementary knowledge of computer operation and English typing speed of 30 words per minute. Knowledge of Bengali is required except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. The age eligibility date is 1 January 2025, even though applications are being accepted in October-November 2026.
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WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- The Commission will conduct the examination at various centres in Kolkata. The December 2026 schedule is tentative, and the exact examination date will be announced separately.
WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Note: These links open the official WBPSC website. They are not independently verified direct links to the application form or advertisement PDF.
WBPSC English Stenographer Vacancy Details 2026
- WBPSC has announced 266 vacancies for recruitment to Schedule A and Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade) cadres.
WBPSC English Stenographer Category-Wise Vacancy Details
- Reservation Clarification: The table reproduces the category figures as listed in the official advertisement. EWS, SC, ST and OBC Non-Creamy Layer reservation benefits are available only to eligible candidates belonging to West Bengal. Candidates belonging to those categories from other states will be considered against unreserved posts.
WBPSC English Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, computer typing requirement, language eligibility and age conditions.
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed the Madhyamik Examination conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination.
WBPSC English Stenographer Age Limit 2026
- The prescribed age limit is 18 to 44 years as of 1 January 2025.
- The date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be accepted for determining age eligibility.
WBPSC English Stenographer Age Relaxation
- Special Age Exemption: The advertisement does not prescribe an age limit for permanent Schedule B Stenographers, permanent Typists, permanent Steno-Typists and permanent Clerk-cum-Typists serving under the Government of West Bengal.
- Candidates claiming age relaxation must satisfy the respective category and certificate requirements.
WBPSC English Stenographer Salary 2026
- Both Schedule A and Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade) posts carry Pay Level 9 under WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019.
- The advertisement specifies the pay level and basic pay range but does not provide a separate monthly in-hand salary calculation.
WBPSC English Stenographer Application Fee 2026
- The prescribed fee must be paid online, where applicable. The Commission will not entertain requests for fee refunds or adjustment against another examination.
WBPSC English Stenographer Selection Process 2026
- The recruitment examination consists of three papers carrying a combined maximum of 600 marks.
- Paper I: General English examination.
- Paper II: Dictation and Transcription examination.
- Paper III: Computer Typing examination.
- Final merit preparation using the combined marks obtained in all three papers, subject to qualifying criteria.
- Medical fitness examination and verification of antecedents before appointment.
- The Commission will first conduct Paper I. Based on Paper I results, a limited number of candidates will be admitted to Paper II and Paper III.
- Final Merit Rule: The final merit list will be prepared using the combined marks in Paper I, Paper II and Paper III. Paper I is not merely a qualifying screening examination; its marks also contribute to final merit.
WBPSC English Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026
- The uploaded detailed advertisement confirms the papers and their marks but does not provide a complete topic-wise syllabus, individual paper durations or detailed dictation-speed requirements. Candidates should refer to the separately published Scheme and Syllabus for those details.
How to Apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Public Service Commission, West Bengal website at psc.wb.gov.in.
- Locate Advertisement No. 04/2025 for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A and B Recruitment Examination, 2025.
- Read the detailed advertisement and the separate examination Scheme and Syllabus.
- Open the advertisement-specific online application facility.
- Complete the required registration or sign in using the appropriate candidate credentials.
- Enter the prescribed personal, educational qualification, age and contact information.
- Provide the required reservation and category details, if applicable.
- Declare the necessary computer typing and language eligibility particulars as requested by the portal.
- Complete the required photo identity and supporting information.
- Review the application carefully before submission.
- Pay the prescribed Rs. 160 application fee and applicable service charges, unless exempt.
- Submit the application by 7 November 2026 at 3:30 PM.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
- Application Warning: Submission of more than one application by the same candidate is prohibited and may lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates must ensure that their category, qualification and personal details are accurate before final submission.
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Documents Required for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment
- Candidates should retain the following documents and produce them as required during examination or verification.
- Madhyamik or equivalent examination certificate and marksheet.
- Proof of date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate.
- Valid photo identity proof.
- SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable.
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if applicable.
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable.
- Prescribed certificate supporting scribe or compensatory-time requirements, where applicable.
- Meritorious Sportsperson certificate and prescribed form, if applicable.
- Other documents requested by WBPSC for eligibility and appointment verification.
- Permitted photo identity documents include a Madhyamik or equivalent certificate bearing a photograph, Passport, PAN Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving Licence or other government-issued identity proof, as specified in the notification.
Q1. How many vacancies are advertised under WBPSC Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 266 vacancies are advertised, comprising 146 vacancies for Schedule ‘A’ and 120 vacancies for Schedule ‘B’.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the posts?
- Passed in Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent; and elementary knowledge in Computer Operation with the ability of typing on computer at the speed of 30 (thirty) words per minute in English.
Q4. What is the age limit for the examination?
- Not below 18 years but not more than 44 years as on 01.01.2025 (i.e. born not earlier than 2nd Jan, 1981 and not later than 1st Jan, 2007).
Q5. Are there any age relaxations?
- Yes, upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for S.C. & S.T. candidates and by 3 years for O.B.C. (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal, and upto 45 years for PwBD. Permanent Schedule-B Stenographers, Permanent Typists, Permanent Steno-Typists and Permanent Clerk-cum-Typists in service under W.B. Govt. have no age limit.
Q6. What is the application fee?
- Rs.160/- plus service charges. SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates having physical disability of 40% and above are not required to pay any fee.
Q7. What are the stages of the selection process?
- Paper-I (General English), Paper-II (Dictation & Transcription), and Paper-III (Computer Typing), followed by a final merit list prepared based on marks obtained in all three papers taken together, and medical examination/antecedent verification.
Q8. What is the pay scale for English Stenographer posts?
- Pay Level-9 ('₹' 28,900/- - '₹' 74,500/-) under W.B.S (ROPA) Rules-2019.
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