WBPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026: The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released an official notification (Advertisement No. 04/2025) for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025. Through this competitive examination, the Commission will fill 266 vacancies for the posts of Personal Assistant in the cadre of Schedule ‘A’ and Schedule ‘B’ English Stenographer (Basic Grade) across various Secretariat Departments, Directorates, and offices under the Government of West Bengal. Eligible Indian citizens can submit their online applications via the official WBPSC portal from October 18, 2026, to November 7, 2026.
WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Examination Name | English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025 |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2025 |
| Post Name | Personal Assistant / English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule ‘A’ & ‘B’ |
| Total Vacancies | 266 Posts (Schedule ‘A’: 146, Schedule ‘B’: 120) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-9 (₹28,900/- to ₹74,500/-) under WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Examination Centre | Kolkata |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Notification Release Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 18, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | November 7, 2026 (up to 03:30 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | November 7, 2026 (up to 03:30 PM) |
| Application Edit Window | November 10, 2026 to November 13, 2026 (up to 03:30 PM) |
| Tentative Examination Date | December 2026 or thereabout |
WBPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal has announced a total of 266 vacancies divided between Schedule ‘A’ (146 posts across Secretariat Departments,PSC, and top Directorate Heads) and Schedule ‘B’ (120 posts across other Directorate Headquarters and state offices).
| Cadre / Schedule | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | MSP | PwBD (UR) | PwBD (SC) | Total Vacancies |
| Schedule ‘A’ | 72 | 15 | 10 | 31 | 09 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 146 |
| Schedule ‘B’ | 59 | 12 | 09 | 26 | 07 | 02 | 04 | 01 | 120 |
| Grand Total | 131 | 27 | 19 | 57 | 16 | 05 | 09 | 02 | 266 |
Education Details & Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement Type | Mandatory Qualification / Details |
| Academic Qualification | Must have passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. |
| Computer & Typing Skill | Must possess elementary knowledge in Computer Operation with the ability to type on a computer at a speed of 30 words per minute (wpm) in English. |
| Language Proficiency | Must have the ability to read, write, and speak in Bengali (not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali). Knowledge of Bengali will be tested during the Computer Typing Test for candidates whose mother tongue is other than Bengali or Nepali. |
| Citizenship | Must be a citizen of India (either natural or by registration) or such other nationals declared eligible by the Government of India. |
WBPSC Jobs 2026 Salary
Pay Scale: Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-9 (₹28,900/- to ₹74,500/-) under the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowances) Rules, 2019 [W.B.S. (ROPA) Rules-2019], along with Dearness Allowance, HRA, Medical Allowance, and other admissible state government benefits.
WBPSC Stenographer Age Limit (As on 01.01.2025)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 44 Years (Candidates must be born not earlier than January 2, 1981, and not later than January 1, 2007).
Age Relaxations:
SC / ST Candidates of West Bengal: Relaxable by 5 Years.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates of West Bengal: Relaxable by 3 Years.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Upper age limit is relaxable up to 45 Years.
Departmental Candidates: There is no age limit for permanent Schedule ‘B’ Stenographers, permanent Typists, permanent Steno-Typists, and permanent Clerk-cum-Typists serving under the Government of West Bengal.
(Note: Reserved category candidates from other states will be treated as General/Unreserved candidates and are not eligible for age relaxation).
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
The examination consists of three papers totaling 600 Marks, conducted in two stages at various centers in Kolkata:
Stage 1 (Preliminary Screening):
Paper-I (General English): 100 Marks. Held in the first instance in Kolkata.
Stage 2 (Skill & Transcription Tests): Based on the results of Paper-I, a limited number of candidates will be shortlisted to appear for Paper-II and Paper-III:
Paper-II (Dictation & Transcription): 400 Marks.
Paper-III (Computer Typing): 100 Marks.
Final Merit List & Minimum Qualifying Marks:
The final merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate marks obtained in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III taken together.
Category-wise Aggregate Qualifying Percentage: UR: 40%, EWS: 40%, MSP: 40%, OBC: 38%, SC: 35%, ST: 30%, PwBD: 30%.
Medical & Police Verification: Selected candidates must pass a Medical Board fitness test and undergo antecedent verification by Police Authorities prior to appointment.
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS / MSP & Other State Candidates: ₹160/- (plus applicable online service charges).
SC / ST Candidates of West Bengal & PwBD (40% and above): Nil (Exempted from paying application fees).
Payment Mode: Online only. Fee once paid will not be refunded or reserved for any other examination.
WBPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Visit the official West Bengal Public Service Commission website at psc.wb.gov.in.
Complete the One-Time Registration / Login to your individual candidate account on the portal.
Select the link for English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025 (Advt. No. 04/2025).
Fill in all required personal details, educational qualifications (Madhyamik pass details), category details, and Photo ID details (Madhyamik certificate with photo, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or other Govt. ID).
Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph and signature as per portal specifications.
Pay the application fee of ₹160/- (if applicable) via the online payment gateway on or before November 7, 2026 (up to 03:30 PM).
Submit the online application form (note: submitting more than one application by the same candidate is strictly forbidden and will lead to cancellation).
Take a printout of the submitted application form to verify all entries; if any discrepancy is found, utilize the one-time Edit Window between November 10, 2026, and November 13, 2026 (up to 03:30 PM).
Important Links
| WBPSC English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| WBPSC English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Apply Online Link | Click Here |
