Published On: 26-06-2024
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced the WBPSC Clerkship Exam Date at www.wbpsc.gov.in. The objective-type written exam for Clerk posts will be held on the 16th and 17th of November 2024. Check the complete exam schedule and details in this article.
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released a detailed notification PDF for the recruitment of Clerk posts. According to the WBPSC Exam Calendar 2024, the WBPSC Clerkship Phase 1 Exam for a total of 714,413 registered candidates is scheduled for the 16th and 17th of November 2024. Candidates can check the exam schedule, exam pattern, and other details here.
The WBPSC Clerkship Detailed Notification PDF has been released on the official website www.wbpsc.gov.in for Clerk posts. To be appointed as a lower division assistant or lower division clerk in the Secretariat, Directorates, or District offices in West Bengal, candidates must qualify at all stages of the selection process: Part-I exam (Objective Type), Part-II (Conventional Type – Written), and Typing Test. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 22,700/- to 58,500/-.
To be recruited for Clerk posts, candidates must undergo three stages of the recruitment process: Part I (Objective Type), Part II (Conventional Type–written), and a Typing Test. The WBPSC Exam Date 2024 for Part-I (Objective Type) has been set for the 16th and 17th of November 2024. A total of 714,413 candidates are registered for the examination. Admit cards will be released 7 to 10 days before the exam date with all exam-related information.
The WBPSC has announced the registration dates for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024 along with the Notification PDF. The WBPSC Clerkship Exam 2024 will be held on the 16th and 17th of November 2024. The important dates related to the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment are as follows:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| WBPSC Clerkship Detailed Notification | 4th December 2023 |
| WBPSC Clerkship Apply Online Start Date | 8th December 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29th December 2023 (3 pm) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Submission | 29th December 2023 (3 pm) |
| Last Date for Offline Fee Submission | 30th December 2023 |
| WBPSC Clerkship Admit Card | First week of November 2024 |
| WBPSC Clerkship Exam Date | 16th and 17th November 2024 |
The WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF was released on 4th December 2023 against advt. No. 13/2023 for Clerk posts. The detailed notification PDF includes registration dates, vacancy details, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process, and salary information, available on the official WBPSC website.
The WBPSC has not yet released the vacancy details for Clerkship posts. The vacancy details will be announced in due course on the official WBPSC website.
The online application process for WBPSC Clerkship Vacancy 2024 has started at www.wbpsc.gov.in. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their application form through the official website. The application window is open until 29th December 2023 (3 pm).
Candidates must pay an application fee to complete the form. General category candidates must pay Rs. 110 + Service Charge. SC/ST, OBC, and Economically Weaker Sections are exempt from the fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ SC/ST/OBC Candidates of Other States | Rs. 110 + Service Charge |
| SC/ST of West Bengal and PwBD (40% disability) | Exempted |
Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying. Educational qualifications and age limits are critical.
Educational Qualification:
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2023):
The selection process includes:
The WBPSC Clerkship Exam consists of two stages:
Part 1:
Part 2:
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifying marks in Part-I and Part-II exams combined:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (A & B) | 38% |
| SC | 35% |
| ST | 30% |
| PwBD | 30% |
| Ex-Servicemen | 30% |
| Meritorious Sports Person | 40% |
Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 22,700/- to Rs. 58,500/-.
The exam will be conducted in 36 cities across West Bengal.
| Exam City | City Code |
|---|---|
| Kolkata | 11 |
| Baruipur | 12 |
| Diamond Harbour | 13 |
| Barrackpore | 14 |
| Barasat | 15 |
| Howrah | 16 |
| Chinsurah | 17 |
| Burdwan | 18 |
| Durgapur | 19 |
| Medinipur | 20 |
| Tamluk | 21 |
| Bankura | 22 |
| Purulia | 23 |
| Jhargram | 24 |
| Suri | 25 |
| Krishnanagar | 26 |
| Berhampore | 27 |
| Malda | 28 |
| Balurghat | 29 |
| Raigunj | 30 |
| Jalpaiguri | 31 |
| Alipurduar | 32 |
| Coochbehar | 33 |
| Siliguri | 34 |
| Kalimpong | 35 |
| Darjeeling | 36 |
Q1: When is the WBPSC Clerkship Exam 2024? A1: The WBPSC Clerkship Exam 2024 is scheduled for the 16th and 17th of November 2024.
Q2: How can I apply for the WBPSC Clerkship 2024? A2: You can apply online through the official WBPSC website at https://wbpsc.gov.in.
Q3: What is the last date to apply for WBPSC Clerkship 2024? A3: The last date to apply online is 29th December 2023 (3 pm).
Q4: What is the application fee for WBPSC Clerkship 2024? A4: General category candidates must pay Rs. 110 + Service Charge, while SC/ST, OBC, and Economically Weaker Sections are exempted from the fee.
Q5: What are the educational qualifications required for WBPSC Clerkship 2024? A5: Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination/10th from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or any State Board or CBSE. Basic computer knowledge and a typing speed of 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali are also required.
Q6: What is the age limit for WBPSC Clerkship 2024? A6: The age limit is 18 to 40 years for General/ SC/ST/OBC candidates of other States, 18 to 45 years for SC/ST of West Bengal and PwBD, and 18 to 43 years for OBC (Non-creamy layers).
Q7: What is the selection process for WBPSC Clerkship 2024? A7: The selection process includes Part 1 (Objective Type), Part 2 (Conventional Type – Written), and a Typing Test.
Q8: When will the admit cards for the WBPSC Clerkship 2024 be released? A8: Admit cards will be released in the first week of November 2024.