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| WBPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025: Application Open |
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced 266 vacancies for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025. Online applications opened on 18 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until 7 November 2026 at 3:30 PM.
The examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 in Kolkata. Candidates should check the educational qualification, age limit, application fee and three-paper examination scheme before submitting the online application.
Last Updated: 21 October 2026, 08:12 PM IST | Reviewed by Vijay Sah
Current Status: Application Open. The online application window closes on 7 November 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Key points at a glance: 266 vacancies across Schedule A and Schedule B; Madhyamik or equivalent qualification; English computer typing speed of 30 words per minute; online application; examination tentatively in December 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Examination | English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025 |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 266 |
| Schedule A Vacancies | 146 |
| Schedule B Vacancies | 120 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 18 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Edit Window | 10–13 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Qualification | Madhyamik or equivalent, with elementary computer knowledge and English typing speed of 30 words per minute |
| Age Limit | 18–44 years as on 1 January 2025, subject to the stated conditions and relaxations |
| Application Fee | ₹160 plus applicable service charges; specified exemptions apply |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-9: ₹28,900–₹74,500 |
| Exam Date | Tentatively December 2026 or thereabout |
| Current Status | Application Open |
Overview
The WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment Examination, 2025 is conducted to recruit Personal Assistants in the Schedule A and Schedule B English Stenographer cadres. The advertisement specifies a total of 266 vacancies and an online application process.
The examination has three papers: General English, Dictation and Transcription, and Computer Typing. The final merit list will be prepared using the marks obtained in all three papers together.
Applications are currently open. Candidates must submit their applications and pay the applicable fee, where required, by 7 November 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 18 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Online Fee Payment Last Date | 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Application Edit Window | 10–13 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Examination Date | Tentatively December 2026 or thereabout |
The edit window is scheduled after the application deadline. Applicants will be allowed to edit certain fields through their individual accounts, and the edit option can be used only once during this period.
Vacancy Details
The notification lists 266 vacancies across the two stenographer schedules.
| Schedule | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Schedule A | 146 |
| Schedule B | 120 |
| Total | 266 |
Schedule A: 146 vacancies, including the reported category-wise distribution of UR 72, EWS 15, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 10, SC 31, ST 9, MSP 3, PwBD (UR) 5 and PwBD (SC) 1.
Schedule B: 120 vacancies, including the reported category-wise distribution of UR 59, EWS 12, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 9, SC 26, ST 7, MSP 2, PwBD (UR) 4 and PwBD (SC) 1.
Schedule A covers specified stenographer posts in Secretariat departments and designated offices and directorates. Schedule B covers other stenographer posts described in Annexure 1 of the advertisement.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the educational, computer typing and other requirements specified in Advertisement No. 04/2025.
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination.
- Must have elementary knowledge of computer operation.
- Must be able to type in English on a computer at a speed of 30 words per minute.
Language Requirement
Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. This requirement does not apply to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. Candidates whose mother tongue is neither Bengali nor Nepali will have their knowledge of Bengali tested during the computer typing test. Poor performance in this test may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizens, either by birth or registration, or belong to another nationality declared eligible by the Government of India. Where a certificate of eligibility is required, it must be issued by the Government.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 1 January 2025. The advertisement specifies that candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 January 1981 and not later than 1 January 2007.
Age relaxation is provided under the following conditions:
- SC and ST candidates of West Bengal: 5 years of upper-age relaxation.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal: 3 years of upper-age relaxation.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): upper age limit relaxable up to 45 years.
- Permanent Schedule B stenographers, typists, steno-typists and clerk-cum-typists serving under the Government of West Bengal: no age limit, as specified in the advertisement.
SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates from other states are treated as general candidates for the stated age-relaxation provisions. Age will be accepted as recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate.
Salary / Pay Scale
The advertisement specifies Pay Level-9 under the West Bengal Services (ROPA) Rules, 2019.
Pay scale: ₹28,900–₹74,500.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹160, with applicable online service charges where required.
- SC and ST candidates of West Bengal are exempt from the application fee.
- PwBD candidates with a physical disability of 40% or above are exempt.
- OBC candidates of West Bengal must pay the prescribed fee.
- SC, ST and OBC candidates from other states do not receive the stated fee exemption.
The deadline for online fee payment is 7 November 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection examination consists of three papers carrying a combined total of 600 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General English | 100 |
| Paper II | Dictation and Transcription | 400 |
| Paper III | Computer Typing | 100 |
| Total | All three papers | 600 |
The Commission will conduct Paper I first in Kolkata. Based on the results of this paper, a limited number of candidates will be permitted to take Paper II and Paper III.
The final merit list will be prepared using the marks obtained in all three papers together. The advertisement also specifies category-wise aggregate qualifying marks:
| Category | Qualifying Marks in Aggregate |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 38% |
| SC | 35% |
| ST | 30% |
| PwBD | 30% |
| MSP | 40% |
The Commission may further relax qualifying marks if a sizeable number of posts in reserved categories remain unfilled.
The examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 or thereabout at various centres in Kolkata.
How to Apply Online
Applications must be submitted online. The official commission website identified in the advertisement is the starting point for accessing the recruitment portal.
- Visit the official WBPSC website: https://psc.wb.gov.in.
- Locate the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025, Advertisement No. 04/2025.
- Read the advertisement and the examination scheme and syllabus carefully.
- Complete and submit the online application in accordance with the instructions provided on the official portal.
- Pay the applicable fee online by 7 November 2026 at 3:30 PM, where required.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for checking its details during the edit window, if necessary.
The edit window will remain available from 10 November to 13 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM. Applicants can access it by logging into their individual accounts on the official portal. The edit option can be used only once.
Important Instructions
- Only one application is permitted per candidate. Multiple applications by the same candidate are liable to cancellation.
- The application, once submitted, is treated as final, subject to the limited editing facility specified in the advertisement.
- Applicants claiming reservation or other specified category benefits must possess the required certificates issued by the competent West Bengal authorities within the prescribed period.
- Candidates must mention an accepted photo identity document, its number and issuing authority in the application. The original photo ID must be brought to the examination venue.
- Eligible PwBD candidates with limitations in writing may receive a scribe facility under the stated conditions. Candidates with the required certificate may also receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.
- Selected candidates will be required to undergo medical fitness examination and antecedent verification before appointment.
Also Read
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | WBPSC Official Website - Notification PDF |
| Application Status | Application Open until 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the current status of WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2025?
The status is Application Open. Online applications opened on 18 October 2026.
2. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date is 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM. The online fee payment deadline is the same.
3. How many vacancies are available?
There are 266 vacancies: 146 under Schedule A and 120 under Schedule B.
4. What is the educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed Madhyamik or an equivalent examination and possess elementary computer knowledge with English typing speed of 30 words per minute.
5. What is the age limit?
The prescribed age range is 18–44 years as on 1 January 2025, with the relaxations and service-related exceptions specified in the advertisement.
6. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹160 plus applicable service charges. Specified exemptions are available for SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and eligible PwBD candidates.
7. When will the examination be held?
The examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 or thereabout at various centres in Kolkata.
8. What is the pay scale for the post?
The advertisement specifies Pay Level-9, with a pay scale of ₹28,900–₹74,500 under the West Bengal Services (ROPA) Rules, 2019.
Source: Official WBPSC Website
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