WBPSC Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Recruitment 2026

- Recruitment for Lower Division Assistant (LDA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and similar posts in Secretariat, Directorates, District, and Regional offices across West Bengal, including Kolkata.
- Conducted in two stages: Part-I (Objective Type), Part-II (Conventional Type – Written), followed by a computer operation and typing test.
- Temporary appointments initially; reservation applicable as per Government of West Bengal norms.
- No specific vacancy count announced; appointments will be made on a temporary basis.

- Educational Qualification: Passed Madhyamik (10th standard) examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
- Computer & Typing Skill: Elementary knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali. Candidates must choose typing medium (English/Bengali) at the time of application.
- Age Limit: Between 18 and 45 years as of January 1, 2024 (i.e., born between January 2, 1979, and January 1, 2006). Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
- Nationality: Indian citizen or a national declared eligible by the Government of India (with a certificate of eligibility if applicable).
- Language Requirement: Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali. Nepali speakers are exempt from this requirement. Other candidates must prove Bengali proficiency during the computer/typing test.

- Part-I (Objective Type): First stage examination; limited candidates qualify for Part-II.
- Part-II (Conventional Type – Written): Held on a later date to be notified by the Commission.
- Computer Operation & Typing Test: Conducted for candidates qualifying in Part-I and Part-II. Final merit list based on combined marks of Part-I and Part-II, provided the candidate qualifies in the typing/computer test.
- Medical Examination & Police Verification: Conducted post-selection before appointment.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Part-I. 10% of full marks deducted in Part-II if candidate writes identifying marks in the answer script.

General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons

- For S.C./S.T./O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: Certificate from competent authority of West Bengal (issued on or before application closing date).
- For O.B.C. candidates: Renewed/revalidated Non-Creamy Layer certificate before the computer/typing test.
- For PwBD candidates: Medical Board certificate as per RPwD Act and Rules (including Appendix-I for physical limitations).
- For Meritorious Sportspersons: Certificate from competent authority with applicable Form 1/2/3/4.
- For Ex-Servicemen: Certificate from Army/Air Force/Naval Headquarters showing joining date, period of service, and release date.
- For EWS candidates: Income and Asset Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure C) and renewed/revalidated EWS certificate before the computer/typing test.
- Original Photo ID: Madhyamik certificate bearing photograph, Passport, PAN Card, EPIC/Voter ID, Driving License, or any other ID issued by State/Central Government.

• General, EWS, and other candidates: Rs. 110 plus service charges (online only).
• SC/ST candidates of West Bengal: Exempted.
• PwBD candidates with 40% or above disability: Exempted.
• SC/ST candidates of other states: Rs. 110 plus service charges (no exemption).