The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) is a government organization that conducts recruitment exams for different state government jobs in West Bengal. It helps select qualified candidates for various posts in departments like education, administration, police, and health services. Every year, many job seekers apply for WBPSC exams to get secure and respected government jobs.
A constitutional body since 1937 : The Public Service Commission, West Bengal is the constitutional authority for recruitment to state civil services, with roots tracing back to the Government of India Act, 1919.
WBPSC – History Timeline
- 1919 : Government of India Act, 1919 (Section 96C) provided for establishing a Public Service Commission, responding to demands from educated Indians for entry into the civil service.
- 1924 : Lee Commission (report dated 27 March 1924) recommended establishing the PSC without further delay.
- 1926 : Central Public Service Commission set up in October 1926 — the first in India — modelled on the British Civil Service Commission.
- 1937 : Bengal Public Service Commission formed under the Government of India Act, 1935, effective 1 April 1937. Continued as PSC, West Bengal after independence.
- 1950 : PSC West Bengal accorded constitutional status under Article 315 with India’s new Constitution.
- 1989 : Entire office shifted to present address: 161-A, S.P. Mukherjee Road, Mudiali, Kolkata – 700 026.
EXAMINATIONS – Key WBPSC recruitments
WBPSC conducts several state-level examinations. All current advertisements are at psc.wb.gov.in/advertisement.jsp.
Latest Recruitment Guides and updates in 2026
- WBPSC Miscellaneous Services Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online by 20 May 2026 Updated on 25th of April 2026
- WBPSC Miscellaneous Services Exam 2026 — Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary, Cut-Off (Guidelines) Updated on 1st May 2026