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WBPSC Industrial Development Officer Recruitment 2023

The West Bengal Industrial Development Officer Recruitment Notification 2023 is currently available. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply online for the position on the official website of the WBPSC. 

WBPSC Industrial Development Officer Recruitment 2023: Important Highlights

Name of the Recruitment Organization

West Bengal Public Service Commission

Role of the Job

Industrial Development Officer

Total Number of Available Vacancies

118

The Procedure of Application

Online

Official Address

www.pscwbapplication.in

The Initial Date to Fill Application

14-05-23

Closing Date to Fill Application for West Bengal PSC IDO Vacancy

03-06-23

The Method of Selection

Screening Test (Written Exam) and Interview

 

WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2023 Application Form Fill Up Dates

WB IDO Application Form Fill Starts From

14 May 2023

WBPSC Industrial Development officer application last date

3 June 2023

Last Date of fee submission

3 June 2023

Closing Date of Challan Generation for Offline Payment

3 June 2023

Closing Date of Offline Application Fee Submission

4 June 2023

WBPSC IDO Recruitment Examination 2023: Application Process

1. Click on the Application Link

2. After that log in with your User ID and Password, if you are not a new user. Otherwise first sign up with the official portal.

4. Then select advertisement no 10/2023.

5. Enter all of your educational credentials and other information.

6. Verify all of the information you’ve entered and then submit the form.

7. When finished, print the WBPSC IDO Recruitment application form 2023 for future reference.

WBPSC IDO Recruitment Examination 2023: Application Fee

Candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs. 160/- (one hundred and sixty rupees).

 Furthermore, candidates will be required to pay the following:

  • For online payments using debit/credit cards, the convenience fee is 1% of the examination fee, with a minimum of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five) + 18% G.S.T.
  • Convenience cost of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five) plus 18% G.S.T. on convenience fee for online payments via net banking.
  • Service charge of Rs. 20/- (Rupees Twenty) applies to offline payments made at a bank counter.

S.C. /S.T. candidates from West Bengal, as well as persons with disabilities (P.W.D.) with a physical disability of 40% or greater, are exempt from paying any fees. West Bengal BC candidates, on the other hand, must pay the standard price.

WBPSC IDO Recruitment Examination 2023: Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must meet the eligibility requirement as set by WBPSC in order to sit for the IDO Recruitment Examination.

a) Educational Qualification

A university degree or a diploma in engineering or technology from a qualified university/institution.

b) Age Criteria

21 – 39 Years

Applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (Non Creamy Layer) may be exempted from age restrictions as per Government regulations.

 

Category

Relaxation in Years

SC/ST

5 Years

OBC

3 Years

SC/ST/OBC of other states than West Bengal

Nil

PH

Upto 45 Years Age

 

WBPSC IDO Recruitment Examination 2023: Syllabus

WBPSC’s IDO written exam consists of two papers. These two papers are General Studies and Mental Ability Test & Arithmetic. WBPSC’s IDO syllabus is provided below in the form of a table.

 

Subject

Syllabus

General Studies (including Science, Humanities, Industrial Scene & Industrial Potential in West Bengal & India)

Science and Humanities

  • Anthropology
  • Art Criticism
  • Economics
  • Folklore
  • Geography
  • History
  • Information Science
  • Jurisprudence
  • Linguistics
  • Management Science
  • Military Science
  • Political Science
  • Semiotics
  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology

Industrial Potential in West Bengal & India

  • Latest Administrative Map of West Bengal
  • General Characteristics of West Bengal
  • Industrial Infrastructural Facilities in the State
  • Present Industrial Structure
  • Major Industries in MSME Sector
  • Prospects of Industrial Development
  • Major Schemes in MSME Sector

Mental Ability Test & Arithmetic (Madhyamik Standard of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education)

Mental Ability

  • Direction Sense Test, Common Sense Test, Logical Interpretation of Data
  • Logical Diagram, Relationship Interpretation, Perception Test
  • Word Formation Test, Letter & Number Series, Work & Alphabet, Analogy.
  • The forcefulness of arguments, Determining implied meanings

Arithmetic

  • HCF LCM
  • Percentage
  • Number System
  • Simplification
  • Discount
  • Compound Interest
  • Partnership
  • Mensuration & Miscellaneous
  • Time & Work
  • Decimal & Fraction
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Distance
  • Use of Table & Graph
  • Simple Interest
  • Profit & Loss

 

WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2023: Exam Pattern

Candidates can review previous WBPSC IDO exam question papers to acquire a sense of the exam pattern. It is important for candidates to understand the exam pattern so that they may prepare appropriately. There is no major change in the exam pattern from year to year. The WBPSC IDO Exam Pattern is as follows:

  • The exam has a total of 100 marks.
  • Each question carries 1 mark
  • The duration of the exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes 
  • There is no negative marking

 

Sr no.

Subjects

Marks

No of Questions

Duration

1.

General Studies(including Science, Humanities, Industrial Scene & Industrial Potential in West Bengal & India)

75

75

 

 

90 minutes

2.

Mental Ability Test & Arithmetic (Madhyamik Standard of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education)

25

25

 

Total

100

100

 

WBPSC IDO Recruitment Examination 2023: Interview

The interview  is primarily a stage in which candidates are asked questions on many topics including IQ based question like any other interview. Candidates are chosen based on their merits.

WBPSC IDO Recruitment Examination 2023: Selection Process

The Public Service Commission will conduct the IDO Recruitment Examination  in order to fill 118 IDO vacancies. The selection process involves Screening Examination (Written Exam) and Interview.

WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2023: Salary Details

Candidates who will be selected can expect a basic salary package that falls within the range of Rs. 7,100 to Rs. 37,600 including other benefits.

FAQ’S

WBPSC IDO stands for (West Bengal Public Service Commission Industrial Development Officer) Exam.

Candidates can review previous WBPSC IDO exam question papers to acquire a sense of the WBPSC IDO exam pattern. It is important for candidates to understand the exam pattern so that they may prepare appropriately. There is no major change in the exam pattern from year to year. The WBPSC IDO Exam Pattern is as follows:
• The exam has a total of 100 marks.
• Each question carries 1 mark
• The exam will take 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.
• Negative marking is not permitted.

A candidate must meet the eligibility requirement as set by WBPSC in order to sit for the IDO Recruitment Examination.
a) Educational Qualification
A university degree or a diploma in engineering or technology from a qualified university/institution.
b) Age Criteria
21 – 39 Years
Applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (Non Creamy Layer) may be exempted from age restrictions as per Government regulations.

The Subjects covered in the WBPSC IDO Exam Syllabus are General Studies (including Science, Humanities, and Industrial Scene & Industrial Potential in West Bengal & India) and Mental Ability Test & Arithmetic (Madhyamik Standard of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education).

Candidates who will be selected can expect a basic salary package that falls within the range of Rs. 7,100 to Rs. 37,600 including other benefits.

The mistakes to avoid during the preparation and exam of PSC IDO Recruitment are:
• Depending on unreliable resources for studying
• Focusing on only few sections during the examination
• Insufficient revisions
• Improper time management both during the preparation and the examination
• Leaving important topics for the last moment
• No proper focus on self study and accuracy
• Delaying in taking preparation
• Relying on Past Credentials like their previous reputed college or institution

General Studies (including Science, Humanities, and Industrial Scene & Industrial Potential in West Bengal & India) and Mental Ability Test & Arithmetic (Madhyamik Standard of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education) are the subjects included in the WBPSC IDO Exam Syllabus.

Candidates must first go to the West Bengal PSC's official website, which is www.pscwbonline.gov.in. After logging in, they will be led to the recruitment board's homepage. Now, on that page they will get the link for downloading the WBPSC IDO Admit Card.

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