Post	Lower Division Assistant (LDA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and similar posts
Advertisement No.	12/2024
Vacancies	To be notified (not announced yet)
Qualification	Madhyamik (Class 10) pass + basic computer knowledge and typing
Age Limit	18–40 years as on 1 January 2024
Application Fee	Rs.110 + service charge (General); Nil for SC/ST of West Bengal and PwBD
Last Date to Apply	26 October 2026 (3:30 PM)
Exam Date	Part I tentatively in December 2026
Pay Scale	Pay Level-6, Rs.22,700–58,500 (ROPA 2019)

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the detailed advertisement for the Clerkship Examination under Advertisement No. 12/2024 on its official website psc.wb.gov.in on 6 October 2026. Through this single examination, the Commission will recruit Lower Division Assistants (LDA) / Lower Division Clerks (LDC) and similar posts for the Secretariat, Directorates, District offices and regional offices (including Kolkata) under the Government of West Bengal. The online application window opened on 6 October 2026 and candidates can submit their forms until 26 October 2026 (3:30 PM). With only a Madhyamik (Class 10) qualification required, this is one of the biggest state government job opportunities for 10th-pass candidates in West Bengal this year. This article covers the vacancy position, important dates, eligibility, age limit, fee, selection process, exam pattern, salary, how to apply, important links and FAQs — everything a candidate needs before applying.

Quick Overview: WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

Organization	West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Advertisement No.	12/2024
Post Name	Lower Division Assistant (LDA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and similar posts
Posting Offices	Secretariat, Directorates, District offices and regional offices across West Bengal
Total Vacancies	To be notified — not announced in the advertisement yet
Qualification	Madhyamik (Class 10) pass + computer knowledge and typing ability
Age Limit	18–40 years as on 1 January 2024 (relaxation for reserved categories)
Application Fee	Rs.110 + service charge (General and other-state candidates); exempted for SC/ST of West Bengal and PwBD
Apply Online Dates	6 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (3:30 PM)
Official Website	psc.wb.gov.in

How many vacancies are there in WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

The exact number of vacancies for the WBPSC Clerkship Examination 2026 has not been announced yet. The detailed advertisement states that the number of vacancies will be notified later, and all appointments will initially be made on a temporary basis. Candidates should watch the official website psc.wb.gov.in for the vacancy announcement and should not rely on unofficial vacancy figures circulating on social media. This article will be updated as soon as WBPSC notifies the vacancy break-up.

What are the important dates for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

Notification released	6 October 2026
Online application starts	6 October 2026
Last date to apply and pay fee	26 October 2026 (3:30 PM)
Application edit/correction window	28 October to 1 November 2026
Part I examination (tentative)	December 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the closing time of 3:30 PM on 26 October 2026, since the WBPSC portal typically experiences heavy traffic in the final days.

Who is eligible for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

• Educational qualification: Passed the Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. Even graduates and post-graduates can apply, since the minimum benchmark is Class 10.
• Computer knowledge: Elementary knowledge of computer operation, with the ability to type on a computer at a speed of 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali.
• Age limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 1 January 2024. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 January 1979 and not later than 1 January 2006.
• Age relaxation: SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates — up to 45 years; OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates — up to 43 years.
• Nationality: The applicant must be a citizen of India and must fulfil all other conditions prescribed in the official advertisement.
• Document readiness: Keep the Madhyamik certificate, date-of-birth proof, caste/category certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), a recent photograph, signature and a valid photo ID ready before filling the form.

What is the application fee for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

General and reserved candidates of other states	Rs.110 + service charge (minimum Rs.4.90 for debit/credit card, Rs.17 for net banking — 1% of the fee)
SC/ST of West Bengal and PwBD (40% disability and above)	Exempted — no fee

The fee must be paid online through net banking, debit card or credit card within the application window, i.e. by 26 October 2026 (3:30 PM).

What is the selection process for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

Selection is done in three stages. Candidates who qualify in Part I are called for Part II, and those who qualify in both written stages face the computer knowledge and typing test:

1. Part I — Objective-type examination (screening test).
2. Part II — Conventional-type written examination (descriptive).
3. Computer knowledge and typing ability test — qualifying in nature.

The final merit list is prepared on the total marks obtained in Part I and Part II together. All appointments will initially be temporary.

What is the exam pattern of WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

Part I — Objective (100 marks, 90 minutes)

Subject	Questions	Marks
English	30	30
Arithmetic	30	30
General Studies	40	40
Total	100	100

Each question carries 1 mark, with negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer. Questions are asked in English and Bengali, and the duration is 90 minutes.

Part II — Conventional written (100 marks, 60 minutes)

Subject	Marks
English	50
Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali	50
Total	100

The duration of Part II is 60 minutes. Candidates can choose their second language from Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali while filling the application form.

What is the salary of a WBPSC Clerk?

Selected candidates are appointed in Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of Rs.22,700 to Rs.58,500, besides Dearness Allowance, Medical Allowance and House Rent Allowance as admissible under ROPA 2019. With allowances, the initial monthly in-hand salary is an attractive package for a Class 10 level state government post, and clerks get regular increments, promotions to higher ministerial posts, and pension benefits as per state government rules.

How to apply online for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

1. Visit the official WBPSC website — psc.wb.gov.in.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with a valid mobile number and email ID, if you are a new applicant.
3. Log in with your enrolment ID and password, and open the Clerkship Examination 2026 application link.
4. Fill in personal, address and educational details carefully.
5. Choose your preferred language for Part II (Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali).
6. Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee online (Rs.110 + service charge, if applicable).
8. Review all details, submit the form, and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Important links: WBPSC Clerkship 2026

Apply Online	psc.wb.gov.in — online application link for Clerkship Examination under Advt. 12/2024 (6 to 26 October 2026)
Official Notification PDF	Download the detailed advertisement PDF from the "Advertisement" section of psc.wb.gov.in
Official Website	psc.wb.gov.in

FAQs: WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026

Is the WBPSC Clerkship Notification 2026 out?

Yes. The WBPSC Clerkship Examination notification under Advertisement No. 12/2024 was released on 6 October 2026 on the official website psc.wb.gov.in.

What is the last date to apply for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

The last date to apply online for WBPSC Clerkship 2026 is 26 October 2026 up to 3:30 PM. The application window opened on 6 October 2026.

What is the qualification required for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik (Class 10) examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent, with elementary knowledge of computer operation and typing ability of 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali.

What is the age limit for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 January 2024. SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates get relaxation up to 45 years, and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates up to 43 years.

What is the application fee for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

The application fee is Rs.110 plus service charge for General category and reserved candidates of other states. SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability are fully exempted from the fee.

How many vacancies are there in WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

The number of vacancies has not been announced yet. The official advertisement states that the vacancy figure will be notified later, so candidates should ignore unofficial vacancy claims and check psc.wb.gov.in for updates.

What is the selection process for WBPSC Clerkship 2026?

Selection is through Part I (100-mark objective examination), Part II (100-mark conventional written examination) and a computer knowledge and typing test. The final merit list is based on the combined marks of Part I and Part II.

What is the exam pattern of WBPSC Clerkship Part I?

Part I has 100 objective questions for 100 marks to be answered in 90 minutes — English (30), Arithmetic (30) and General Studies (40) — with negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer. Questions are set in English and Bengali.

When will the WBPSC Clerkship Part I exam be held?

The Commission has tentatively scheduled the Part I examination in December 2026. The exact date, admit card release and exam centres will be announced on psc.wb.gov.in in due course.

What is the salary of a WBPSC Lower Division Clerk?

A WBPSC Lower Division Clerk/Assistant is placed in Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of Rs.22,700 to Rs.58,500, plus Dearness Allowance, Medical Allowance and House Rent Allowance as per ROPA 2019.

Last updated: 6 October 2026. Candidates must verify all details from the official notification on psc.wb.gov.in before applying.