The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has officially released the notification for the Clerkship Examination 2025, paving the way for recruitment to thousands of clerk-grade posts across multiple state government departments in West Bengal. The notification, published on the commission's official website at wbpersc.gov.in, outlines the complete details regarding the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, application schedule, examination pattern, and selection methodology.
According to the notification, candidates will be recruited to serve in revenue offices, judicial administration departments, municipal bodies, and other state government establishments where clerical and administrative support staff are required. The Commission has emphasized that interested candidates must apply through the designated online portal within the stipulated deadline. Late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Eligibility requirements specify that candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution. The age limit is set between 21 and 38 years for general category candidates, with appropriate relaxation available for candidates belonging to reserved categories including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, as per West Bengal government norms. Candidates with physical disabilities are also eligible for additional age relaxation and accommodation in the examination process.
The application fee structure has been clearly defined in the notification. General and unreserved category candidates are required to pay the full application fee, while candidates from SC/ST/PWD categories and women applicants are exempted from payment as per existing government policy. The examination itself will be conducted in a computer-based format or written form as specified in the notification, followed by document verification and medical examination stages before the final merit list is prepared.
Salary details mentioned in the notification indicate that selected candidates will receive pay as per the West Bengal government pay matrix for Group C and Group D positions, along with applicable allowances and benefits. Education and employment experts note that this recruitment drive represents a significant opportunity for job seekers in the state, particularly for graduate-level candidates seeking stable government employment. The Commission has urged all candidates to carefully read the official notification before applying and cautioned against incomplete or inaccurate submissions.
