WBPSC English Stenographer 2025 recruitment: apply by 7 November, 266 vacancies

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has commenced the online application process for the English Stenographers’ Basic Grade Recruitment Examination, 2025, today, 18 October 2026. This recruitment drive, under Advertisement No. 04/2025, aims to fill 266 English Stenographer (Basic Grade) posts across Schedule A and Schedule B in West Bengal government offices.

The short advertisement for these positions was released on 16 October 2026. Prospective candidates have until 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM, to submit their applications and pay the requisite fees online. The examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026, to be conducted at various centres in Kolkata.

Application Process and Key Dates

The online application window for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Recruitment Examination, 2025, opened on 18 October 2026. Candidates are required to complete their applications and pay the fee online by 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM. Following the application period, an edit window will be provided for candidates to make corrections to their submitted forms.

The edit window will be active from 10 November 2026 to 13 November 2026, also until 3:30 PM. The detailed notification, which will include full information on age limits, educational qualifications, salary, application fees, and examination patterns, is expected to be published soon on the official WBPSC website, psc.wb.gov.in.

Vacancy Details and Pay Scale

A total of 266 vacancies have been announced for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) posts. Of these, 146 vacancies are designated for Schedule A, while the remaining 120 are for Schedule B. The posts offer a pay scale of Pay Level-9, ranging from ₹28,900 to ₹74,500, in accordance with the W.B.S. ROPA Rules 2019.

The distribution of vacancies across different categories within Schedule A and Schedule B has been specified by the WBPSC. This includes reservations for various categories such as Unreserved (UR), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fee

Candidates applying for the English Stenographer posts must have passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination. In addition, applicants are required to possess elementary knowledge of computer operation and demonstrate being able to type on a computer at a speed of 30 words per minute in English. The age limit for candidates is set between 18 and 44 years as on 1 January 2025, meaning individuals born between 2 January 1981 and 1 January 2007 are eligible.

Age relaxation provisions are applicable for specific categories. SC and ST candidates of West Bengal are eligible for a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal receive a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) have an upper age limit relaxation up to 45 years. The application fee for all candidates is ₹160, plus any applicable service charges, payable online. However, SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates (40% and above) are exempted from paying the application fee.

Examination Pattern and Qualifying Marks

The selection process for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) posts involves three papers. Paper-I will assess General English for 100 marks, Paper-II will focus on Dictation & Transcription for 400 marks, and Paper-III will test Computer Typing for 100 marks. Candidates must also be able to read, write, and speak Bengali, unless their mother tongue is Nepali.

The WBPSC has stipulated aggregate qualifying marks for different categories. Unreserved (UR) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates need to secure 40% to qualify. OBC candidates require 38%, SC candidates 35%, and ST and PwBD candidates need 30%. Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP) also have a qualifying mark of 40%. The official website for application is https://psc.wb.gov.in, and candidates are advised to submit only one application, as multiple submissions are liable to cancellation.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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