The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released the notification for the Clerkship Examination, 2024 under Advertisement No. 12/2024. The recruitment is for Lower Division Assistant (LDA), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and similar posts in various offices of the Government of West Bengal.
Eligible candidates who have passed Madhyamik or an equivalent examination and have the required computer operation and typing skills can apply online. The application process started on 6 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 26 October 2026 up to 3:30 PM.
Recruitment Overview
- Organisation: Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC)
- Examination: Clerkship Examination, 2024
- Advertisement No.: 12/2024
- Post Name: Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk and Similar Posts
- Total Vacancies: To be announced
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Start Date: 6 October 2026
- Educational Qualification: Madhyamik Pass or Equivalent
- Job Location: West Bengal, including Kolkata
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 6 October 2026
- Online Application Start: 6 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 26 October 2026
- Application Correction Window: 28 October to 1 November 2026
- Part-I Examination: December 2026 or thereafter, tentatively
Candidates should complete the application process before the prescribed deadline.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the WBPSC Clerkship posts must have:
Passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination.
Basic knowledge of computer operation.
Ability to type using a computer as prescribed by the Commission.
Candidates must possess the required qualifications within the prescribed eligibility period.
Age Limit
Candidates must fulfil the age requirements prescribed by WBPSC for the Clerkship Examination.
Age relaxation will be available to eligible reserved categories as per applicable Government rules.
Candidates should check the official notification carefully for the detailed age calculation and relaxation provisions.
Salary
Selected candidates appointed to the LDA/LDC and similar posts will receive the applicable government pay scale.
Pay Scale: ₹22,700–₹58,500 per month
Other admissible allowances and benefits will be provided according to the applicable Government of West Bengal rules.
Application Fee
The application fee is payable online through the WBPSC application portal.
Candidates should check the official notification and application portal for the category-wise fee and applicable exemptions before making payment.
Selection Process
The WBPSC Clerkship recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages:
- Part-I – Objective Type Examination
- Part-II – Conventional Written Examination
- Computer Operation and Typing Test
The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Part-I and Part-II, subject to qualifying the required computer operation and typing assessment.
Job Location
Selected candidates may be posted in various Government offices across West Bengal, including:
Kolkata
- Secretariat offices
- Directorates
- District offices
- Regional offices
The recruitment therefore offers opportunities for clerical posts across different Government establishments in the state.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
Madhyamik certificate/marksheet
- Date of birth proof
- Aadhaar Card or other valid identity proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Computer/typing-related documents, if applicable
- Other documents specified by WBPSC
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can submit the application online through the official WBPSC website.
- Visit the official WBPSC website.
- Open the Clerkship Examination, 2024 recruitment notification.
- Register/login to the online application portal.
- Enter your personal and educational details.
- Provide the required computer and typing information.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Carefully check all details before final submission.
- Submit the application before 26 October 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
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