The WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector (Non-Technical) post requires a bachelor’s degree and an age of 18 to 39 years. The height standard is 170 cm, or 160 cm for Gorkha and other listed candidates.
This guide is for candidates waiting for the next notification. It uses Advertisement No. 21/2018 of the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC), which closed on 6 August 2018. Vacancy counts, fees and pay figures belong to that cycle and can change.
Last updated: 15 November 2026. Based on official information from the Public Service Commission, West Bengal (pscwbapplication.in), Advertisement No. 21/2018 and its syllabus notice.
The post is open to graduates aged 18 to 39 years on the cut-off date, with relaxation for reserved West Bengal categories. Selection has a written test of 100 questions and a personality test, and the final merit list adds both scores. The 2018 pay scale was ₹7,100 – ₹37,600 with grade pay of ₹3,900.
Table of Contents
- WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector at a glance
- Vacancies in Advertisement No. 21/2018
- Salary and pay scale
- Eligibility for the Motor Vehicles Inspector (Non-Technical) post
- Reservation, certificates and fee exemption
- Application fee and payment
- WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector selection process
- Syllabus and exam pattern
- How to prepare for the written test
- What the notification means for Darjeeling and Sikkim candidates
- How the 2018 application worked
- Mistakes that cancel an application
- Important Links
- FAQs
WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Department | Transport Department, Government of West Bengal |
| Post | Motor Vehicles Inspector (Non-Technical) |
| Posts in 2018 | 66 |
| Pay scale | ₹7,100 – ₹37,600 |
| Grade pay | ₹3,900 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree |
| Age limit | 18 to 39 years |
| Application fee | ₹160 |
| Selection | Written test and personality test |
| Application mode | Online only |
Vacancies in Advertisement No. 21/2018
The 2018 WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector notification advertised 66 posts. The reserved posts cover Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). They also cover Meritorious Sportsperson and persons with disabilities (PwD).
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Total posts | 66 |
| OBC-A | 6 |
| OBC-B | 4 |
| SC | 14 |
| ST | 4 |
| Meritorious Sportsperson | 1 |
| PwD (Blindness or Low Vision) | 1 |
| PwD (Hearing Impairment) | 1 |
The notification prints these reserved counts inside the total of 66 posts. Each new notification sets its own vacancy count.
Salary and pay scale
The 2018 notification printed the pay in the pay band format.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay band | PB-3 |
| Pay scale | ₹7,100 – ₹37,600 |
| Grade pay | ₹3,900 |
Besides pay, the posts carry allowances as admissible. The WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector salary in a later cycle follows the pay structure printed in that cycle’s notification.
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Eligibility for the Motor Vehicles Inspector (Non-Technical) post
The Commission invited applications from Indian citizens and other nationals whom the Government of India declares eligible. Candidates must meet every condition below by the last date.
Educational qualification
A WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Every degree, diploma and certificate must come from a recognised university or institution.
Age limit and relaxation
The age limit was 18 to 39 years on 1 January 2018. The upper limit relaxes for reserved categories under the government’s rules.
- SC and ST candidates of West Bengal get relaxation of up to 5 years.
- OBC (A and B) candidates of West Bengal get relaxation of up to 3 years.
- Persons with disabilities get these benefits up to the age of 45 years.
The age calculator on this site checks a date of birth against the WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector cut-off date. A new notification sets the cut-off date that counts.
Height, chest and weight
| Group | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| All categories except the group below | 170 cm | 86 cm |
| Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbansi and other Hill Tribes or Scheduled Tribes | 160 cm | 81 cm |
The chest must expand by 5 cm. Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per the medical standard.
Bengali language
The WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector recruitment treats the ability to read, write and speak Bengali as a compulsory qualification. Candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali do not need it, unless the notification says otherwise against a particular post. The Commission tests the language at the interview.
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Reservation, certificates and fee exemption
Reservation and the age concession go only to West Bengal candidates of the SC, ST and OBC (A and B) categories. SC, ST and OBC candidates of other states can apply for unreserved posts as general candidates.
Reserved-category claims need a certificate from a competent West Bengal authority. This covers SC, ST, OBC, disability of 40% or more and Meritorious Sportsperson status. The certificate must carry a date on or before the last date. The Commission entertains no claim after that.
The competent authorities are as follows.
- For SC, ST and OBC certificates in a district, the Sub-Divisional Officer of the sub-division concerned.
- In Kolkata, the District Magistrate of South 24-Parganas or an authorised Additional District Magistrate, and the District Welfare Officer.
- For disability, a Medical Board at a Government Medical College Hospital in Kolkata, a District Hospital or a Sub-Divisional Hospital.
Meritorious Sportsperson certificates come from the authority for the level of competition.
| Level | Issuing authority |
|---|---|
| International competition | Secretary of the national federation or association of the sport |
| National competition | Secretary of the state association of the sport |
| Inter-University tournament | Dean, Director of Sports or officer in charge of university sports |
| National School Games | Director or Deputy Director of school sports, Directorate of School Education, West Bengal |
The Commission can ask for further proof and can inquire into character and other particulars.
Application fee and payment
The WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector fee was ₹160. Candidates paying online or at a bank counter also paid a small extra charge.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹160 |
| Card payment charge | 1% of fee, minimum ₹5, plus 18% GST |
| Net banking charge | ₹5 plus 18% GST |
| Bank counter service charge | ₹20 |
SC and ST candidates of West Bengal pay no fee, and neither do persons with disabilities of 40% or more. OBC candidates of West Bengal pay the usual fee. SC and ST candidates of other states get no exemption.
The Commission does not refund the fee and does not hold it for any other examination.
WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector selection process
Selection has two parts. Part I is a written test. The Commission calls candidates to Part II, the personality test, on the basis of their ranks in Part I.
The final merit list uses the total marks of Part I and Part II taken together. The Commission may fix qualifying cut-off marks for every category at the written, interview and aggregate levels.
Syllabus and exam pattern
The notification says the Commission frames the Part I syllabus and scheme in consultation with the Transport Department. The WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector syllabus notice sets the pattern below.
| Detail | Part I |
|---|---|
| Total questions | 100 |
| General Studies, including Science and Humanities | 75 questions |
| Arithmetic problems | 25 questions |
| Marks per question | 2 |
| Full marks | 200 |
| Time | 1 hour 30 minutes |
The 75 General Studies questions carry 150 marks, and the 25 arithmetic questions carry 50 marks. Arithmetic questions are of Madhyamik standard of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE).
Candidates should read the Commission’s syllabus PDF, linked in Important Links, for its exact wording. Syllabus pages for other recruitments are in the syllabus guides for other exams on this site.
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How to prepare for the written test
The WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector paper has 100 questions in 90 minutes. That is 54 seconds per question, so speed decides how many marks a candidate can reach.
General Studies, Science and Humanities
Seventy-five questions test this area, and the Commission’s own name for it includes Science and Humanities. A sound plan starts with school-level books in history, geography, political science, economics and general science. Daily reading of current events fills the gap that books leave.
Arithmetic
The arithmetic standard is Madhyamik, so the WBBSE mathematics books of Classes 9 and 10 are the base material. Practice should cover percentages, ratio, average, profit and loss, interest, time and work, and time and distance. Twenty-five questions carry 50 marks, which makes these marks the easiest to secure with timed practice.
Bengali and the personality test
Candidates who need Bengali should practise reading, writing and speaking it, since the Commission tests it at the interview. The Commission itself conducts the personality test. A mock interview with a friend or teacher shows how clearly a candidate explains their own background.
This is the site’s own assessment, based on the official information above. It is not official guidance.
What the notification means for Darjeeling and Sikkim candidates
Gorkha candidates fall in the lower height and chest group, which is 160 cm and 81 cm. This standard also covers Garhwali, Rajbanshi, and other Hill Tribes or Scheduled Tribes candidates.
The notification invites Indian citizens, so candidates from Sikkim can apply for the WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector post. SC, ST and OBC candidates from Sikkim and other states apply as general candidates. They receive no reservation, age concession or fee exemption.
In West Bengal districts such as Darjeeling or Kalimpong, the Sub-Divisional Officer of the sub-division concerned issues SC, ST and OBC certificates. The date on the certificate must fall on or before the last date.
How the 2018 application worked
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 17 July 2018 |
| Last date to apply | 6 August 2018 |
| Last date of fee payment | 6 August 2018 |
| Challan for bank payment | By 6 August 2018 |
| Offline payment at UBI branches | Up to 7 August 2018 |
| Exam and interview dates | Notified later on the Commission’s website |
Candidates applied for the WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector post online only, on the Commission’s application website. The Commission can ask for proof of education, age and experience at any stage. Candidates must furnish the documents when asked.
Mistakes that cancel an application
- Submitting more than one application for the post. The Commission cancels the candidature even after admission to the selection process.
- Missing the degree on the last date. Candidates must meet the qualification by then.
- Holding a reservation certificate dated after the last date.
- Claiming reservation or fee exemption as an SC, ST or OBC candidate of another state.
- Generating the bank challan after the last date.
- Canvassing in any form, which disqualifies the candidate.
- Carrying a mobile phone, Bluetooth or any other communication device into the exam premises. The Commission takes disciplinary action, including a ban from future examinations.
- Being found ineligible at any stage. The Commission cancels the candidature even after it issues a letter of recommendation.
Should you apply?
A graduate who meets the height standard and has Bengali skills meets the main conditions of the Motor Vehicles Inspector post. A Nepali mother-tongue candidate does not need the Bengali condition.
Candidates waiting for the next WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector notification should keep the degree, age proof and any reservation certificate ready. The age cut-off date, fee and pay scale can change with each cycle. Candidates can follow other West Bengal government jobs while they wait.
This is the site’s own assessment, based on the official information above. It is not official guidance.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Commission’s information website | Check recruitment updates at pscwbonline.gov.in |
| More guides | More exam guides and articles |
FAQs
Is the WBPSC Motor Vehicles Inspector notification still open?
No. Applications under Advertisement No. 21/2018 closed on 6 August 2018. A new notification carries its own dates, and the 2018 notification says the Commission posts recruitment information on its website. Candidates should watch those sites for the next notification.
Is the Motor Vehicles Inspector post permanent?
The notification describes the post as temporary but likely to be permanent. The Transport Department under the Government of West Bengal is the employing department. Candidates should read the next notification for the current status of the post.
Can a candidate use a scribe in the written test?
Yes, if required. Candidates with blindness or low vision can take the help of a scribe. So can candidates with locomotor disability or cerebral palsy with writing difficulties. The scribe must not qualify higher than the one the post requires.
Which sports count for the Meritorious Sportsperson post?
The list covers athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, swimming, table tennis and volleyball. It also covers tennis, weight lifting, wrestling, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, judo, rifle shooting, kabaddi and kho-kho. The achievement must come from an international or national competition, an inter-university tournament or national school games.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.