WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Advertisement No. 04/2025 – 266 vacancies for English Stenographer (Basic Grade) under Schedule A and Schedule B.

Application

• Period: 18 Oct 2026 – 7 Nov 2026, 3:30 PM
• Mode: Online application
• Fee: As per advertisement (no refunds)

Pay

• Pay Level: 9
• Basic Pay Range: ₹28,900 – ₹74,500

Examination

• Tentative Date: December 2026 (exact date to be announced)
• Venue: Various centres in Kolkata
• Papers: 3 (600 marks total)
  1. General English
  2. Dictation & Transcription
  3. Computer Typing

Eligibility

Requirement	Details
Education	Passed Madhyamik (West Bengal Board) or equivalent exam
Typing Speed	30 words/min in English on a computer
Language	Must read/write/speak Bengali; not required for Nepali mother‑tongue candidates
Age	18 – 44 years as of 1 Jan 2025 (no age limit for permanent Schedule B posts)
Nationality	Indian citizen or eligible foreign national
Reservation	EWS, SC, ST, OBC (non‑creamy) – only for West Bengal residents

Notes

• The advertisement is issued by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC).
• The application period and examination schedule are subject to change.
• Candidates from other states can apply only for unreserved posts.
• The pay level and basic pay are as per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019.
• No separate in‑hand salary calculation is provided.