Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for West Bengal PSC Clerkship, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
WBPSC has published updated syllabus details covering Part I objective exam (English, General Studies, Arithmetic), Part II descriptive exam, and typing test requirements. Candidates must prepare for three-stage selection process.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
West Bengal Public Service Commission is anticipated to announce the official Clerkship Recruitment 2026 notification at psc.wb.gov.in in the coming weeks. Candidates are advised to complete One-Time Registration in advance.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Eligibility criteria confirmed: candidates aged 18-40 years with Class 10 Madhyamik qualification and typing speed of 20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali can apply. Pay scale ranges from ₹22,700 to ₹58,500 under Pay Level 6.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
West Bengal Public Service Commission is expected to announce the detailed Clerkship recruitment notification for 2026 on psc.wb.gov.in in the coming weeks. The recruitment will follow a two-tier examination pattern (Part I objective and Part II descriptive) followed by a typing test.
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Candidates who have passed Class 10 (Madhyamik) from West Bengal Board or equivalent are eligible. Typing speed requirement is 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali for the final qualifying computer test.
Archived 20 Aug 2026
The commission has published syllabus details for aspiring candidates. Part I will consist of 100 objective questions covering General Studies, Arithmetic, and English to be completed in 90 minutes with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Selected candidates will be placed in a pay scale of Rs 22,700 to Rs 58,500 along with allowances including DA, HRA, and medical allowance. Posts will be filled across Secretariat Departments, Directorates, and district offices including Kolkata.
Archived 28 Jul 2026
The recruitment will follow a three-stage selection process including Part I (100-mark objective exam), Part II (descriptive examination), and a Computer Knowledge & Typing Test. Candidates must demonstrate typing speed of 20 WPM in English or 10 WPM in Bengali.
Archived 28 Jul 2026
The Part I Prelims exam covers English, Arithmetic, and General Studies with 100 MCQs in 90 minutes. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for incorrect answers. Part II Mains tests English and regional language skills in a 60-minute descriptive paper.
Archived 28 Jul 2026
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has released a short notice for Clerkship Recruitment 2026. The full notification with vacancy details, application dates, and exam schedule is anticipated to be published in the coming weeks at psc.wb.gov.in.
Archived 28 Jul 2026
WBPSC announced results for the 2023 cycle Clerkship Part I examination conducted in November 2024. Qualified candidates will appear for Part II descriptive exam, demonstrating the multi-stage selection process candidates can expect in the 2026 cycle.
Archived 20 Aug 2026
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has issued admit cards for the Clerkship Tier 1 examination. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official WBPSC portal using their registration credentials. The commission has advised candidates to verify all details and reach examination centers well in advance.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Following reports of server overload and payment gateway errors, the Commission has extended the application window by several days. Candidates who faced difficulties during the initial application period are encouraged to complete their registration during the extended timeline.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
WBPSC has issued an official notification clarifying the minimum typing speed requirements and evaluation criteria for the typing test component. Bengali and English typing proficiency benchmarks have been specified, along with instructions regarding the software platform to be used during the practical examination.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination can now submit objections to provisional answer keys through the official portal. A nominal fee per question challenged applies, which will be refunded if objections are found valid by the Commission's expert committee.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Typing test & computer knowledge assessment
Sat, 17 Apr, 2027Qualifying round for final merit list
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Typing Test (expected)
Thu, 1 Apr, 202720 WPM English or 10 WPM Bengali; qualifying round
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍Part II Main exam (descriptive type)
Fri, 26 Feb, 2027English + language paper (Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Computer Typing Test (Qualifying)
Tue, 23 Feb, 2027Final stage for candidates who clear both Part I & II; 20 WPM English or 10 WPM Bengali required
Archived 20 Aug 2026
📍Part II Mains examination (expected)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Descriptive exam, 60 minutes; Group A: English, Group B: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Part I result announcement
Fri, 22 Jan, 2027Qualified candidates proceed to Part II
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Part II Mains Exam (Descriptive)
Mon, 4 Jan, 202750-mark conventional exam testing language proficiency in 60 minutes
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Part I result announcement (expected)
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Merit list for Part II exam qualification
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍Part I Preliminary exam (objective type)
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026100 marks, 90 minutes; covers English, GS, Arithmetic
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Part I admit card download window opens
Tue, 8 Dec, 2026Available 10-12 days before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Part I result announcement
Sat, 5 Dec, 2026Qualified candidates list published for Part II descriptive exam
Archived 20 Aug 2026
📍Part I Prelims examination (expected)
Tue, 17 Nov, 2026100 MCQs, 90 minutes; English, Arithmetic, General Studies; 0.25 negative marking
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Admit card release for Part I (expected)
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Download from pscwbapplication.in using enrollment number
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍Part I Preliminary Exam (Objective)
Sun, 18 Oct, 2026100 MCQs in 90 minutes covering General Studies, Arithmetic & English
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Last date for online application submission
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Expected 4-week application window
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Part I admit card download
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026Hall ticket available on official website approximately 1 week before exam
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Final result announcement (expected)
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026Merit list publication with selected candidates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date to apply online
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Application deadline with fee payment window closure
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Application portal opening (anticipated)
Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Complete One-Time Registration before applying
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (expected)
Tue, 8 Sept, 2026General category fee: Rs 110; SC/ST/PWD of West Bengal exempted
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Official notification release expected
Fri, 4 Sept, 2026Check psc.wb.gov.in for official announcement
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 17 Aug, 2026Online registration begins for eligible Madhyamik-pass candidates
Archived 20 Aug 2026
📍Tier 2 main examination (expected)
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Descriptive paper and typing test
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Official notification release expected
Wed, 12 Aug, 2026Detailed vacancy and eligibility announcement on psc.wb.gov.in
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Online application window opens (expected)
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Apply through official WBPSC portal only; complete OTR registration first
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Detailed notification release (expected)
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Official notification with vacancy count and eligibility details at psc.wb.gov.in
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Tier 1 result declaration (expected)
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Qualified candidates proceed to Tier 2
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Tier 1 provisional answer key release
Sat, 30 May, 2026Objection window typically opens same day
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Tier 1 preliminary examination date
Sat, 23 May, 2026Computer-based test covering General Knowledge, English, Bengali, Arithmetic and Reasoning
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
Sun, 3 May, 2026Final deadline including extended period
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026Online registration begins for WBPSC Clerkship recruitment cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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