WBPSC English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Schedule A & B Recruitment 2025 - 266 Posts (Advt. No. 04/2025)
PSC West Bengal English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025 for Personal Assistant (Schedule 'A' English Stenographer) and Schedule 'B' English Stenographer posts. 266 vacancies (Schedule A 146, Schedule B 120). Pay Level-9 (Rs 28,900-74,500). Exam tentatively in December 2026 at Kolkata.
Important dates
Online application opens
18 Oct 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date to apply & pay fee (3:30 pm)
7 Nov 2026 · 03:30 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Madhyamik (10th) from WBBSE or equivalent, plus elementary knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 30 wpm in English. Age 18-44 years as on 01.01.2025 (born 02.01.1981 to 01.01.2007).
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years | As stated in the notification |
| PwBD | 0 years | Upper age limit up to 45 years |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule A (PA) | UR | 72 |
| Schedule A (PA) | EWS | 15 |
| Schedule A (PA) | OBC | 10 |
| Schedule A (PA) | SC | 31 |
| Schedule A (PA) | ST | 9 |
| Schedule A (PA) | MSP | 3 |
| Schedule A (PA) | PwBD (UR) | 5 |
| Schedule A (PA) | PwBD (SC) | 1 |
| Schedule B | UR | 59 |
| Schedule B | EWS | 12 |
| Schedule B | OBC | 9 |
| Schedule B | SC | 26 |
| Schedule B | ST | 7 |
| Schedule B | MSP | 2 |
| Schedule B | PwBD (UR) | 4 |
| Schedule B | PwBD (SC) | 1 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / Others | All | ₹160 |
| SC/ST of West Bengal & PwBD (40%+) | All | ₹0 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Paper I: General English (100 marks)
Paper II: Dictation & Transcription (400 marks)
Paper III: Computer Typing (100 marks)
How to apply
- Apply online at psc.wb.gov.in from 18.10.2026 to 07.11.2026 (up to 3:30 pm)
- Pay fee Rs 160 + service charges online by 07.11.2026 (3:30 pm)
Official notification
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