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WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates – WBPSC English Stenographer 2026

WBPSC English Stenographer Vacancy Details 2026

• Schedule 'A' posts are meant for senior officers: Secretaries, Special Secretaries and Joint Secretaries of Secretariat departments, the Governor's Secretariat, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and the Public Service Commission. They also cover specified Heads of Directorates (such as the Director General of Police, Inspector General of Police, Chief Engineers of PWD and Irrigation & Waterways, Director of Public Instruction, Director of Health Service, Commissioner of Police Kolkata, Labour Commissioner), Divisional Commissioners, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Director of Medical Education, Chairman of the Land Use Board and the Advisor, Planning, Statistics & Programme Monitoring.
• Schedule 'B' posts are stenographer posts in the headquarters offices of Heads of Directorates (other than those in Schedule 'A'), posts for Directorate officers with the rank of ex-officio Joint Secretary, and all other stenographer posts not included in Schedule 'A'.
• Reservation of vacancies is shown as reported by the Government. MSP means Meritorious Sportsperson.
• Some vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (40% and above) who are otherwise suitable for the duties of the post.

Eligibility Criteria for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

• Passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent, and
• Elementary knowledge of computer operation with the ability to type on computer at 30 words per minute in English.

Nationality and Language

• The candidate must be a citizen of India (by birth or registration) or another national declared eligible by the Government of India, who holds a certificate of eligibility.
• Ability to read, write and speak Bengali is required. It is not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
• Knowledge of Bengali is tested at the time of the typing test for candidates whose mother tongue is other than Bengali or Nepali. Candidates with poor performance may be cancelled.

Age Limit (As on 01-01-2025)

• Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age: 44 years (born not earlier than 2 January 1981 and not later than 1 January 2007). Age is taken only from the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate.
• SC / ST (West Bengal): 5 years relaxation in upper age limit.
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer (West Bengal): 3 years relaxation in upper age limit.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: upper age limit relaxable up to 45 years.
• There is no age limit for Permanent Schedule-B Stenographers, permanent Typists, Steno-Typists and Clerk-cum-Typists in service under the Government of West Bengal.
• No relaxation is given to SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / EWS candidates of other states; they are treated as General candidates and may apply for unreserved posts.

WBPSC English Stenographer Salary Structure 2026

Selected candidates will be paid Pay Level-9 (₹28,900 – ₹74,500) under the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowances) Rules, 2019.

Selection Process for WBPSC English Stenographer 2026

1. Paper-I (General English): held first at centres in Kolkata.
2. Paper-II (Dictation & Transcription) and Paper-III (Computer Typing): only a limited number of candidates, based on the Paper-I result, are allowed to sit for these papers.
3. Final Merit List: prepared on the total marks obtained in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III taken together.
4. Document Verification: candidates who cannot produce valid certificates for their claims are rejected.
5. Medical Examination and Police Verification: selected candidates must be declared fit by a Medical Board and clear antecedent verification before appointment.

• Tie-breaking order: higher marks in Dictation & Transcription, then Typing paper, then accuracy in typing, then speed, and finally the older candidate.
• A deduction of 10% of full marks is made from the marks of a paper if the candidate writes his or her name, roll number or any identifying mark in the answer script.
• The Commission may relax the qualifying marks for reserved category candidates of West Bengal if a sizeable number of reserved posts remain unfilled.

WBPSC English Stenographer Exam Scheme and Syllabus 2026

Category-wise Qualifying Marks (in Aggregate of all three papers)

• The Commission fixes qualifying marks for Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III separately and in aggregate, and may relax them for reserved category candidates of West Bengal.
• The number of questions, duration and detailed syllabus are not given in this advertisement; candidates should read the “Scheme and Syllabus” on psc.wb.gov.in.
• Candidates must bring the same original Photo ID mentioned in the application form (Madhyamik certificate with photograph, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or any State / Central Government ID) to the exam venue.
• Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth and other communication devices are not allowed inside the exam premises. Frisking is done at entry points.
• PwBD candidates with limitation in writing may use a scribe (arranged by the candidate, with qualification one step below the candidate's) and get 20 minutes compensatory time per hour, with the Appendix-I certificate from the Chief Medical Officer / Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution.

WBPSC English Stenographer Application Fee 2026

• Fee must be paid online only, on or before 07 November 2026 (up to 3:30 PM).
• OBC candidates of West Bengal must pay the usual fee. SC / ST / OBC candidates of other states get no exemption.
• Fee is not refunded and cannot be held in reserve for any other examination.

How to Apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official website of the Commission: psc.wb.gov.in.
2. Open the online application link for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Examination, 2025 (Advertisement No. 04/2025).
3. Fill in the form carefully and mention one valid Photo ID with its number and issuing authority.
4. Pay the fee online (if applicable) and submit the application on or before 07 November 2026, 3:30 PM.
5. Take a printout of the form and check all details.
6. If a correction is needed, use the one-time Edit Window from 10 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 by logging in to your account. Applicants changing their address should first update it in the Profile Section.

• Only one application per candidate is allowed. More than one application leads to cancellation.
• A submitted application is final. No change in category claim (EWS, SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, MSP) is allowed after final submission.
• Candidates claiming EWS / SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / PwBD / MSP must hold a certificate from a competent authority of West Bengal issued on or before the closing date. OBC and EWS candidates must submit renewed certificates before the typing test or interview and at appointment.
• MSP candidates must submit the prescribed Form 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 along with the MSP certificate.
• For help, write to pscwbit01@gmail.com on any working day, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.