Overview
WBPSC has released a recruitment notification for the post of Personal Assistant in the cadre of Schedule A and Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade) (266 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Madhyamik Examination or Equivalent can apply online before 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- WBPSC
- Qualification
- Madhyamik Examination or Equivalent
- Vacancies
- 266
- Advertisement No
- 04/2025
- Posted
- 18 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Schedule A Vacancies | 146 |
| Schedule B Vacancies | 120 |
| Application Start Date | 18 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM |
| Edit Window | 10 to 13 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Tentative Examination Date | December 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM |
| Application Edit Window Opens | 10 November 2026 |
| Application Edit Window Closes | 13 November 2026, 3:30 PM |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2025 |
| Application Edit Window | WBPSC Candidate Login |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2025 |
| Earliest Permitted Date of Birth Without Relaxation | 2 January 1981 |
| Latest Permitted Date of Birth | 1 January 2007 |
| Edit Window Opens | 10 November 2026 |
| Edit Window Closes | 13 November 2026, 3:30 PM |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
| Number of Permitted Edit Uses | Once |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Schedule A English Stenographer (Basic Grade) | 146 |
| Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade) | 120 |
| Total | 266 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
WBPSC has announced 266 vacancies for recruitment to Schedule A and Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade) cadres. Post Category: Vacancies | Pay Scale Schedule A English Stenographer (Basic Grade): 146 | Rs. 28,900–74,500 Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade): 120 | Rs. 28,900–74,500 Total: 266
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, computer typing requirement, language eligibility and age conditions.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 44 years as of 1 January 2025. Particulars: Details Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 44 Years Age Reckoning Date: 1 January 2025 Earliest Permitted Date of Birth Without Relaxation: 2 January 1981 Latest Permitted Date of Birth: 1 January 2007 The date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be accepted for determining age eligibility.
Salary
Both Schedule A and Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade) posts carry Pay Level 9 under WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019. Post Category: Pay Level | Pay Scale Schedule A English Stenographer: Level 9 | Rs. 28,900–74,500 Schedule B English Stenographer: Level 9 | Rs. 28,900–74,500 The advertisement specifies the pay level and basic pay range but does not provide a separate monthly in-hand salary calculation.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee General / Unreserved: Rs. 160 plus applicable service charges EWS: Rs. 160 plus applicable service charges OBC: Rs. 160 plus applicable service charges SC/ST Candidates of West Bengal: Exempted PwBD Candidates with 40% or More Disability: Exempted SC/ST/OBC Candidates of Other States: Rs. 160 plus applicable service charges The prescribed fee must be paid online, where applicable. The Commission will not entertain requests for fee refunds or adjustment against another examination.
Exam Pattern
Paper: Subject | Maximum Marks Paper I: General English | 100 Paper II: Dictation and Transcription | 400 Paper III: Computer Typing | 100 Total: 600 The uploaded detailed advertisement confirms the papers and their marks but does not provide a complete topic-wise syllabus, individual paper durations or detailed dictation-speed requirements. Candidates should refer to the separately published Scheme and Syllabus for those details.
Selection Process
General English, Dictation and Transcription, and Computer Typing Examination
How to Apply
• Visit the official Public Service Commission, West Bengal website at psc.wb.gov.in. • Locate Advertisement No. 04/2025 for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A and B Recruitment Examination, 2025. • Read the detailed advertisement and the separate examination Scheme and Syllabus. • Open the advertisement-specific online application facility. • Complete the required registration or sign in using the appropriate candidate credentials. • Enter the prescribed personal, educational qualification, age and contact information. • Provide the required reservation and category details, if applicable. • Declare the necessary computer typing and language eligibility particulars as requested by the portal. • Complete the required photo identity and supporting information. • Review the application carefully before submission. • Pay the prescribed Rs. 160 application fee and applicable service charges, unless exempt. • Submit the application by 7 November 2026 at 3:30 PM. • Save or print the submitted application for future reference. Application Warning: Submission of more than one application by the same candidate is prohibited and may lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates must ensure that their category, qualification and personal details are accurate before final submission.
Required Documents
Candidates should retain the following documents and produce them as required during examination or verification. • Madhyamik or equivalent examination certificate and marksheet. • Proof of date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate. • Valid photo identity proof. • SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable. • EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if applicable. • PwBD Certificate, if applicable. • Prescribed certificate supporting scribe or compensatory-time requirements, where applicable. • Meritorious Sportsperson certificate and prescribed form, if applicable. • Other documents requested by WBPSC for eligibility and appointment verification. Permitted photo identity documents include a Madhyamik or equivalent certificate bearing a photograph, Passport, PAN Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving Licence or other government-issued identity proof, as specified in the notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 266 Posts?
Advertisement Date: 16 October 2026; Schedule A Vacancies: 146; Schedule B Vacancies: 120; Application Start Date: 18 October 2026; Application Last Date: 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM; Edit Window: 10 to 13 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM; Tentative Examination Date: December 2026; Online Application Start Date: 18 October 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM; Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM; Application Edit Window Opens: 10 November 2026; Application Edit Window Closes: 13 November 2026, 3:30 PM; Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2025; Application Edit Window: WBPSC Candidate Login; Age Reckoning Date: 1 January 2025; Earliest Permitted Date of Birth Without Relaxation: 2 January 1981; Latest Permitted Date of Birth: 1 January 2007; Edit Window Opens: 10 November 2026; Edit Window Closes: 13 November 2026, 3:30 PM; Official Website: psc.wb.gov.…
What is the application fee?
Rs. 160 plus applicable service charges; category-wise exemptions
What is the age limit?
18 to 44 Years as of 1 January 2025, with applicable exemptions and relaxations
What is the selection process?
General English, Dictation and Transcription, and Computer Typing Examination