WBPSC Industrial Development Officer (IDO) Recruitment 2026 - 247 Posts (Advt. No. 15/2024)
Public Service Commission, West Bengal has published the detailed advertisement (in continuation of Indicative Advt. No. 15/2024 dated 24.12.2024) for 247 posts of Industrial Development Officer (IDO) in the Directorate of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, MSME & Textiles Department, Govt. of West Bengal. Pay Level-10 (Rs 32,100-82,900) under WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019. The post is temporary but likely to be permanent. Ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential (not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali).
Important dates
Online application opens
6 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date to apply & pay fee (3 p.m.)
26 Nov 2026 · 03:00 pm IST
Edit window closes (3 p.m.)
2 Dec 2026 · 03:00 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
A degree of a recognized University or a Diploma in Engineering or Technology of a recognized University/Institution. Age 18-44 years as on 01.01.2024 (age as recorded in Madhyamik or equivalent certificate only).
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST (West Bengal) | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| OBC-NCL (West Bengal) | 3 years | As stated in the notification |
| PwBD (40%+) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Development Officer | Total | 247 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / Others | All | ₹160 |
| SC/ST of West Bengal & PwBD (40%+) | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Part-I Written Examination: 100 MCQ of 1 mark each, 1 hour 30 minutes, 0.25 negative marking
Part-II Interview: 15 marks
Final merit on aggregate of 115 marks
How to apply
- Apply online only at psc.wb.gov.in from 06.11.2026 to 26.11.2026 (up to 3 p.m.)
- Pay fee Rs 160 + service charges online by 26.11.2026 (3 p.m.)
- Edit window 27.11.2026 to 02.12.2026 (up to 3 p.m.) - upload required documents during the edit window
Official notification
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