WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Recruitment Announcement

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has posted the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024 notification on their official website www.wbpsc.gov.in. on June, 2024 (TENTATIVE).  The WBPSC Clerkship 2024 exam is conducted in two phases – WBPSC Clerkship Preliminary Examination and the WBPSC Clerkship Mains Examination. Interested applicants can access all the information regarding WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024 on this website, including the vacancy notification, application links, syllabus, eligibility, salary, exam dates, and admit card among others. Here is the link for downloading the official notification: 

 

Name of the Conducting Body

West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)

 

Name of the Post

Clerkship

 

Examination Name

WBPSC Clerkship Exam

 

Mode of Application

Online

 

Official Website

www.wbpsc.gov.in

 

WBPSC Clerkship Notification 2024

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the notification for the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024 on 4.12.2023.  West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced multiple openings under the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024.

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Vacancy Details

The WBPSC Clerkship Vacancy Details will be announced later by the commission. All appoinments will initially be made on a temporary basis. Below we have provided a table highlighting the categories for which the vacancies will be declared by the commission. 

 

WBPSC Clerkship Category

No. of vacancies 

(To Be Announced)

Unreserved

Schedule Caste (SC)

Schedule Tribe (ST)

Backward Class (OBC) [A]

Backward Class (OBC) [B]

Ex-Service Men

Sportsperson

 

  • The SC/ST/OBC reservation is applicable for permanent residents of West Bengal.
  • Applicants from the SC, ST, and OBC communities of other states will be under unreserved candidates.
  • Reservations are applicable for all veterans who served for at least six months continuously at any rank in the Union Armed Forces.
  • Reservations are not transferable between Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Examination Date

West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) will declare the Examination Dates. We will also update our website with updated information after the Commission officially declared the dates. 

WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024 Admit Card

The admit card will be available in West Bengal Public Service Commission’s (WBPSC) official website one to two weeks prior the examination. 

How to Apply for WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024?

Follow the steps given below to fill the application form for WBPSC Clerkship 2023 Examination.

Step 1: Go to the West Bengal Public Service Commission’s (WBPSC) official website, www.wbpsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Look for ‘WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2024 Exam’ Notification, wherein the online application form will be available.

Step 3: Enter all the mandatory details (Name, education info, contact details, etc.) 

Step 4: Upload the required documents, pay the Application Fee, upload the scanned copy of the Signature and image to complete the WBPSC Clerkship 2024 exam application procedure.

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Candidates are advised to go through the exam’s syllabus and exam pattern, thoroughly, before beginning their preparation. WBPSC Clerkship Syllabus and Exam Pattern details are mentioned below exclusively for the candidates’ clear understanding.

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Exam Syllabus

The WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Examination Syllabus is given below:

General Studies

  • Geography of India
  • National News (Current)
  • Indian culture
  • Economic problems in India
  • Political science
  • Famous places in India
  • Scientific observation
  • History of India
  • International problems
  • World Organization
  • Economic problems in India
  • About India and its neighbouring countries

Arithmetic

  • Ratio and Proportions
  • Percentage
  • Recurring Decimals
  • Divisibility
  • Fractions LCM
  • HCF
  • Partnership
  • Average
  • Simple interest
  • Simplification
  • Decimals
  • Time and Work
  • Time and Distance

Current Affairs

  • Scientific research
  • History
  • Literature
  • Sports
  • Polity
  • Indian Constitution
  • Culture
  • Geography
  • Daily observations and experiences

English

  • Fundamentals of the English language
  • Antonyms
  • Grammar
  • Synonyms
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence structure

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Examination Pattern

WBPSC Clerkship Exam Pattern is given below:

 

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Preliminary Exam Pattern

 

Subjects No. of Question Marks Duration

 

English 30 30 1 hour 30 Mins
General Studies 40 40
Arithmetic 30 30
Total 100 100

 

 

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Mains Exam Pattern

 

Group Name Subjects Marks Duration

 

A English 50 1 hour
B Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali 50
Combined Total 100

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Examination Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the WBPSC Clerkship 2024 exam is mentioned in detail below.

  • Age Limit

The minimum age for appearing for the WBPSC Clerkship 2024 exam is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years. Age relaxation is available for OBC candidates for up to three years and for SC/ST candidates for up to five years.

  • Educational Qualification

A candidate must have cleared Madhyamik (10th Standard exam) to apply for the WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Examination.

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Salary Details

The WBPSC Clerks belong to the Pay Level 6 as per the West Bengal 6th Pay Commission’s (ROPA 2019) classification. Earlier, the entry pay was Rs. 8,840 and commissions were at a grade pay of Rs. 2600. The new basic salary is Rs. 22,700 (revised on Jan 2020). Salary structure of WBPSC Clerk consists of basic salary, DA, medical benefits, among others. The list below provides the pay computation.

 

Salary Components Pay Level 6
Basic Pay ₹ 22700

 

Provident Fund (12% of Basic) ₹ 2724
DA (Currently 3%) ₹ 681
Medical Allowances ₹ 500
Gross Salary ₹ 26605

Deduction:

GPF: Rs. 1362/-

Tax: Rs. 150/-

After the 6th Pay Commission, the revised salary is Rs.25,093, as per WBPSC Clerkship 2021.

FAQ’S

The WBPSC Clerkship exam is held to recruit candidates for the positions of lower division assistant or lower division clerk, as well as other similar positions in the Secretariat, Directorates, District offices, and equivalent positions in regional offices (including Kolkata) under the Govt.

Candidates must have a pass certificate in the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education's Madhyamik Examination or its equivalent. The candidate must be fluent in Bengali (reading, writing, and speaking).

A candidate must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years old to appear for the WBPSC Clerkship 2023 exam. Age relaxation of up to three years is granted to OBC candidates and up to five years to SC/ST candidates.

WBPSC Clerkship Exam Preparation Strategies:

• Understand the Exam Pattern
• Analyse and Solve Previous Year WBPSC Clerkship Question Papers.
• Make Study Notes
• Analyse Your Preparation Level and Maintain Accuracy
• Do Revision
• Give mock exams
• Rely solely on one source of research

Yes, there will be negative markings in the WBPSC Clerkship 2024 exam.

The West Bengal Public Service Commission will publish the official WBPSC Clerkship cut off marks on its website. Candidates who score greater than the category cut off will be shortlisted for further consideration. The WBPSC Clerkship cut off fluctuates from year to year dependent on criteria such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the examination, and so on.

The questions of the WBPSC Clerkship 2024 Prelims Exam come from three subjects: General Studies, Arithmetic, and English.

WBPSC Clerkship Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download link is available on their official website. You can download it from there.

The responsibility of a WBPSC Clerk include maintaining files and paperwork, entering data into computers, and so on.

Candidates must provide the following documents to the Medical Board for review.

1. A certificate from a qualified eye specialist demonstrating the present state of the eyes. If there is an error, the lens/glass power should be indicated. Even if the error is minor, the candidate must wear a correction glass/lens to show it to the Medical Board.

2. A pathological report of Urine (R/E) from any qualified pathologist, stating clearly the 1, sugar, cast, and cells of urine.

3. A qualified radiologist's X-ray report of the chest with a plate.

4. Two recent passport-sized photos.

5. One address proof with picture identification, one self-attested photocopy of that identification, and one photocopy of the selection letter.

Original P.H. Certificate and a self attested photocopy of the certificate if the candidate is specially abled

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