West Bengal Public Service Commission has announced the preliminary examination date and e-admit-card schedule for the Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination, 2024.
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Overview
| Commission | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Examination | Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination, 2024 |
| Advertisement Number | 13/2024 |
| Current Update | Preliminary examination date and e-admit card |
| Vacancies | To be announced later by WBPSC |
| Qualification | Recognised university degree or equivalent |
| Examination Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Examination Time | 12:00 noon–1:30 PM |
| Admit Card Availability | From 22 September 2026 |
| Application Status | Closed |
Important Dates
| Indicative Advertisement | 23 December 2024 |
| Detailed Advertisement | 25 April 2026 |
| Online Applications Started | 30 April 2026 |
| Extended Application and Fee Deadline | 9 June 2026 at 3:00 PM |
| Revised Edit Window | 12–24 June 2026 |
| Admit-Card Announcement Uploaded | 3 September 2026 |
| E-Admit Card Download Starts | 22 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 4 October 2026, 12:00 noon–1:30 PM |
| Final Examination | To be announced |
| Personality Test | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
| 1 | Assistant Child Development Project Officer | Level 10 |
| 2 | Disaster Management Officer/Block Disaster Management Officer | Level 10 |
| 3 | Block Youth Officer/Municipal Youth Officer/Borough Youth Officer | Level 10 |
| 4 | Block Welfare Officer/Welfare Officer | Level 10 |
| 5 | Inspector, Backward Classes Welfare | Level 10 |
| 6 | Assistant Agricultural Marketing Officer—Administrative | Level 10 |
| 7 | Assistant Programme Officer | Level 10 |
| 8 | Controller of Correctional Services | Level 10 |
| 9 | Inspector of Agricultural Income Tax | Level 10 |
| 10 | Consumer Welfare Officer | Level 10 |
| 11 | Savings Development Officer | Level 10 |
| 12 | West Bengal Subordinate Labour Service Posts | Level 9 |
| 13 | Auditor of Co-operative Societies | Level 9 |
| 14 | Assistant Auditor, Board of Revenue | Level 9 |
| 15 | Extension Officer, Mass Education Extension | Level 9 |
| 16 | Lady Extension Officer, Mass Education Extension | Level 9 |
| 17 | Assistant Controller of Correctional Services | Level 9 |
| 18 | Investigating Inspector | Level 9 |
| 19 | Revenue Inspector | Level 9 |
Other posts may be notified subsequently. Men are unsuitable for the post of Lady Extension Officer, Mass Education Extension.
Salary
| Serial Numbers 1–11 | Pay Level 10: ₹32,100–₹82,900 |
| Serial Numbers 12–19 | Pay Level 9: ₹28,900–₹74,500 |
Selected candidates will also receive admissible allowances under the applicable West Bengal Government rules and ROPA 2019.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 20 years as on 1 January 2024 |
| Revised General Maximum Age | 44 years as on 1 January 2024 |
| West Bengal SC and ST | Usual five-year relaxation continues |
| West Bengal OBC Non-Creamy Layer | Usual three-year relaxation continues |
| PwBD | As prescribed in the detailed advertisement and applicable government rules |
| Reserved Candidates from Other States | Treated as unreserved candidates |
Qualification
- A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
- Ability to read, write and speak Bengali is required.
- The Bengali-language requirement does not apply to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
- Candidates whose mother tongue is neither Bengali nor Nepali will have their Bengali knowledge tested during the Personality Test.
- Candidates must have possessed the required qualification by the final application closing date.
Experience
The detailed advertisement does not prescribe previous employment experience as an essential qualification. Candidates must satisfy the degree, language, age, nationality, character and health requirements.
Application Fee
| General, EWS and OBC Candidates | ₹160 plus applicable service charges |
| West Bengal SC and ST Candidates | Exempted |
| PwBD Candidates with 40% or More Disability | Exempted |
| SC and ST Candidates from Other States | ₹160 plus applicable service charges |
| E-Admit Card Download | No additional fee |
The application and fee-payment windows are closed. Existing applicants do not need to pay another fee to download the e-admit card.
Selection Process
- Online application and provisional eligibility acceptance
- Preliminary objective examination
- Shortlisting for the Final Examination
- Final conventional written examination
- Shortlisting for the Personality Test
- Bengali-language assessment where applicable
- Personality Test
- Original-document verification
- Preparation of the final merit list using Final Examination and Personality Test marks
- Police antecedent verification
- Medical fitness examination
- Post allocation and temporary appointment
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| General Studies | 75 questions carrying 150 marks |
| Arithmetic | 25 questions carrying 50 marks |
| Total | 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks |
| Duration | 1 hour and 30 minutes |
| Negative Marking | Applicable; the rate will be printed on the question booklet |
| Purpose | Screening test for admission to the Final Examination |
Final Examination
| Paper I—English | 1 hour 30 minutes | 150 |
| Paper II—Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali | 1 hour 30 minutes | 150 |
| Paper III—General Studies and Arithmetic | 2 hours 30 minutes | 150 |
| Final Written Total | Three conventional papers | 450 |
| Personality Test | To be notified | 100 |
| Final Merit Maximum | Written and Personality Test combined | 550 |
Preliminary Examination Centres
Kolkata, Baruipur, Diamond Harbour, Barrackpore, Barasat, Howrah, Chinsurah, Burdwan, Durgapur, Medinipur, Tamluk, Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram, Suri, Krishnanagar, Berhampore, Malda, Balurghat, Raiganj, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Siliguri, Kalimpong and Darjeeling.
Documents Required
- Printed WBPSC e-admit card
- Original photo identity document whose details were entered in the application
- Madhyamik or equivalent certificate for proof of age
- Recognised university degree certificate and mark sheets
- West Bengal EWS, SC, ST or OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate where applicable
- Renewed or revalidated OBC-NCL or EWS certificate when required
- PwBD certificate where applicable
- Physical-limitation and scribe certificate where applicable
- Meritorious Sportsperson certificate and prescribed form where applicable
- Nationality or eligibility certificate where required
- Other original documents requested during verification or the Personality Test
How to Download the Admit Card
- Open the official WBPSC website from 22 September 2026.
- Select the e-admit-card or candidate sign-in facility.
- Enter the registered enrollment number and password or other requested credentials.
- Choose “Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Preliminary Examination, 2024.”
- Open and download the e-admit card.
- Check the candidate’s name, roll number, examination centre, date and reporting time.
- Read the photograph, signature, identity-proof and examination-day instructions.
- Print a clear copy of the admit card.
- Carry the original photo ID declared in the application.
- Reach only the venue shown on the admit card on 4 October 2026.
- Preserve the admit card for subsequent recruitment stages.
Important Links
Download Official Admit-Card and Exam-Date Notice Download Updated Detailed Advertisement Download Official Scheme and Syllabus Download Age-Limit and Application-Extension Notice Download Edit-Window Extension Notice Download Indicative Advertisement WBPSC Official Notifications Download E-Admit Card from WBPSCFrequently Asked Questions
When is the WBPSC Miscellaneous Services Preliminary Examination?
The examination will be conducted on 4 October 2026 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM.
When can candidates download the e-admit card?
The e-admit card will be available from 22 September 2026 through the official WBPSC website.
How many examination centres are available?
The official notice states that the examination will be conducted at 26 centres across West Bengal, including Kolkata.
How many vacancies have been announced?
WBPSC has not yet announced the numerical vacancy total. The detailed advertisement states that the number will be published later.
What qualification is required?
Candidates require a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification and must satisfy the prescribed Bengali-language requirement.
What is the revised general upper age limit?
The revised notice increased the upper age limit to 44 years as on 1 January 2024, with applicable reserved-category relaxation continuing.
What is the preliminary examination pattern?
The paper contains 100 objective questions for 200 marks: 150 marks for General Studies and 50 marks for Arithmetic. The duration is 90 minutes.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. WBPSC states that negative marking applies to incorrect MCQ answers, with the deduction rate printed on the question booklet.
Will preliminary marks count toward final merit?
No. The Preliminary Examination is only a screening test. Final merit will use Final Examination and Personality Test marks.
What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
Candidates must carry the printed e-admit card and the original photo identity document declared in their application.
Can candidates submit a new application now?
No. The application window closed on 9 June 2026, and the subsequent edit window is also closed.
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