Here is a good chance for Madhyamik-pass candidates who can type in English. The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has announced 266 vacancies for English Stenographer (Basic Grade), split between Schedule A and Schedule B. Selected candidates get Pay Level-9 (₹28,900 – ₹74,500) under the W.B.S. (ROPA) Rules, 2019, in West Bengal government offices. Read the West Bengal government jobs page for more openings like this.
Applications are online only and run from 18 October 2026 to 7 November 2026 (up to 3:30 pm). You need a Madhyamik pass and a typing speed of 30 words per minute in English. Go through the tables below carefully, especially the conditions table, because several small rules can cancel a candidature. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest updates on this exam.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Advertisement | No. 04/2025 |
| Posts | English Stenographer (Basic Grade), Schedule A and Schedule B |
| Total Vacancies | 266 (146 + 120) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-9, ₹28,900 – ₹74,500 |
| Application Window | 18 October 2026 to 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 pm |
| Mode | Online only |
| Exam | Tentatively December 2026, at centres in Kolkata |
The Commission recruits for the posts of Personal Assistant in the cadre of Schedule A English Stenographer and Schedule B English Stenographer, Basic Grade.
The reservation split is different for each Schedule, so check the row for your own Schedule.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule A English Stenographer | UR 72 / EWS 15 / OBC (NCL) 10 / SC 31 / ST 9 / MSP 3 / PwBD (UR) 5 / PwBD (SC) 1 | 146 |
| Schedule B English Stenographer | UR 59 / EWS 12 / OBC (NCL) 9 / SC 26 / ST 7 / MSP 2 / PwBD (UR) 4 / PwBD (SC) 1 | 120 |
Which Schedule is which? Schedule A covers Stenographers for senior officers in the Secretariat departments, Governor’s Secretariat, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Secretariat and WBPSC, plus named Heads of Directorate such as the DGP, IGP and Commissioner of Police, Kolkata. Schedule B covers Stenographers in Directorate headquarters offices, those for ex-officio Joint Secretary level officers of a Directorate, and all other Stenographer posts. The full list is in Annexure-1 of the notification.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Passed Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent |
| Computer skill | Elementary knowledge of computer operation, with typing speed of 30 words per minute in English |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or another national declared eligible by the Govt. of India (certificate of eligibility needed) |
| Language | Ability to read, write and speak Bengali (not required if your mother tongue is Nepali) |
If you are a Madhyamik pass candidate, see all 10th pass government jobs on our site. A candidate who needs a certificate of eligibility may sit the exam, but the offer of appointment comes only after the Government issues that certificate.
| Category | Age Rule |
|---|---|
| General | 18 to 44 years as on 01.01.2025 (born between 2 January 1981 and 1 January 2007) |
| SC / ST of West Bengal | Upper limit relaxed by 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of West Bengal | Upper limit relaxed by 3 years |
| PwBD | Upper limit relaxable up to 45 years |
| SC / ST / OBC of other States | No relaxation, treated as general |
| Permanent Schedule B Stenographers, Typists, Steno-Typists, Clerk-cum-Typists in West Bengal Govt. service | No age limit |
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Only the age recorded in your Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted. The cut-off date of 01.01.2025 is printed in the notification exactly like this, even though applications open in 2026, so verify it on the official website.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Pay Level-9 |
| Pay Range | ₹28,900 – ₹74,500 |
| Rules | W.B.S. (ROPA) Rules, 2019 |
The notification states one pay scale for both Schedules and does not list allowances. Pay Level-9 for a Madhyamik-level qualification is a strong scale, so a serious typing practice routine is well worth your time.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Paper-I | General English, 100 marks. Held first in Kolkata |
| Paper-II | Dictation and Transcription, 400 marks |
| Paper-III | Computer Typing, 100 marks |
| Final merit | Total marks of all three papers taken together |
Only a limited number of candidates, chosen on the Paper-I result, are allowed to sit Papers II and III. The Commission fixes qualifying marks in each paper and in the aggregate, and it may relax them for reserved categories. The aggregate qualifying marks are:
| Category | Aggregate Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / MSP | 40% |
| OBC | 38% |
| SC | 35% |
| ST / PwBD | 30% |
Ties are broken in this order: higher marks in Dictation and Transcription, then Typing, then Typing accuracy, then Speed, then the older candidate. A 10% deduction applies to any paper where you reveal your identity in the answer script. Selected candidates then face a Medical Board and police verification of antecedents. Prepare using the exam syllabus and watch the exam calendar for the date.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| West Bengal only | EWS, SC, ST and OBC (NCL) reservation is for West Bengal candidates only. Others are considered for Unreserved posts only |
| One application | More than one application by the same candidate is forbidden and liable to cancellation |
| Certificates | Reserved-category and PwBD claims need a West Bengal certificate issued on or before the closing date. No claim is entertained afterwards |
| Final submission | The application is final. No EWS, SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, MSP or Ex-Servicemen claim is entertained after final submission |
| False information | False details about age, qualification or caste lead to penal action and possible cancellation |
| Ineligibility | If found ineligible at any stage, even after the appointment letter, candidature is cancelled |
| Bengali test | Candidates whose mother tongue is not Bengali or Nepali are tested in Bengali at the typing test. Poor performance can cancel candidature |
| Mobile phones | Mobile phones, smart watches and Bluetooth devices are banned at the venue, and breaking this can mean a ban from future exams |
| Canvassing | Seeking support through persons or officials disqualifies you for appointment |
| Medical and police checks | An unfit medical report or an adverse antecedent report cancels candidature |
| Fee | Not refundable and not held for any other exam |
Three of these deserve extra attention. First, the reservation benefit is tied to West Bengal certificates. If you are an SC, ST, OBC or EWS candidate from another State, you compete only for Unreserved posts and your fee is not waived. Second, certificates must be dated on or before 7 November 2026, so apply for a missing certificate today rather than after you submit the form. Third, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must submit a renewed or revalidated certificate before the Computer Typing test and again at appointment, and EWS candidates must do the same before the interview and at appointment, using the Income and Asset Certificate in the Annexure-C format.
PwBD candidates with 40% disability or more have reserved vacancies. If you have a limitation in writing, you may use a scribe, backed by the Appendix-I certificate from a Chief Medical Officer or Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution. You can bring your own scribe, who must have a qualification one step below yours. Candidates with a valid Appendix-I get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour. Scribe requests are not accepted after you submit the application.
Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP) hold 3 posts in Schedule A and 2 in Schedule B. Only the areas of competition named in the notification count: International Competition, National Competition, Inter-University Tournament and National Sports/Games for School Education, in the 20 listed sports. Area of competition other than those mentioned shall not be considered for MSP status. MSP candidates must hand over the signed Form 1, 2, 3 or 4, as applicable, with the MSP certificate at the time of the personality test.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, OBC (West Bengal) and SC/ST/OBC of other States | ₹160 plus service charges, where applicable |
| SC / ST of West Bengal | Exempted |
| PwBD (40% and above) | Exempted |
Pay online by 7 November 2026 (up to 3:30 pm). OBC candidates of West Bengal must pay the usual fee, and SC/ST/OBC candidates of other States get no exemption.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 16 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 18 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 pm |
| Edit window (one edit only) | 10 November 2026 to 13 November 2026, up to 3:30 pm |
| Exam | Tentatively December 2026 |
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register with your details, or sign in if you already have an account |
| 3 | Fill in the application form and mention one Photo ID with its number and issuing authority |
| 4 | Pay the application fee online, if you are not exempted |
| 5 | Submit, then take a printout of the form |
| 6 | Use the edit window from 10 to 13 November 2026 if you need to correct allowed fields |
Keep your Madhyamik certificate and your category or PwBD certificate ready before you start. Choose a Photo ID from the list in the notification: Madhyamik certificate with photograph, Passport, PAN Card, EPIC (Voter ID), Driving Licence or another State or Central Government ID. Carry the same original ID to the exam venue.
If you hold a Madhyamik certificate and can type at 30 words per minute in English, do not let this chance slip away. Start your application today and submit by 7 November 2026 (up to 3:30 pm). Practise dictation and typing daily from now, as Paper-II carries 400 of the 600 marks. See more State PSC and other government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
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