WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Public Service Commission, West Bengal, through Advertisement No. 04/2025. The Commission will fill 266 vacancies for English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A and Schedule B (146 + 120 posts), with a salary of Pay Level-9 (₹28,900 – ₹74,500). Online applications open on 18 October 2026 and close on 7 November 2026 (3:30 PM). Read the eligibility, age limit, fee, exam pattern and application steps below before you apply.
WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organisation | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Exam Name | English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025 |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2025 |
| Post Name | Personal Assistant (English Stenographer, Basic Grade) – Schedule A and Schedule B |
| Total Vacancies | 266 (Schedule A: 146, Schedule B: 120) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-9: ₹28,900 – ₹74,500 (W.B.S. ROPA Rules 2019) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
WBPSC English Stenographer 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 18 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 November 2026 (up to 3:30 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee Online | 7 November 2026 (up to 3:30 PM) |
| Edit Window | 10 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 (up to 3:30 PM) |
| Exam Date | Tentatively December 2026 or thereabouts (Kolkata centres) |
WBPSC English Stenographer Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern
WBPSC English Stenographer Vacancy 2026
The Commission has notified 266 posts across the two schedules. Category-wise break-up:
| Category | Schedule A | Schedule B |
| UR | 72 | 59 |
| EWS | 15 | 12 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 10 | 09 |
| SC | 31 | 26 |
| ST | 09 | 07 |
| MSP | 03 | 02 |
| PwBD (UR) | 05 | 04 |
| PwBD (SC) | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 146 | 120 |
Schedule A covers Stenographer posts for senior officers such as Secretary, Special Secretary and Joint Secretary level officers, the Governor’s Secretariat, the WB Legislative Assembly, the Public Service Commission, Director General of Police, Commissioner of Police Kolkata, Chief Engineers, Divisional Commissioners and other heads of directorates. Schedule B covers Stenographer posts in the headquarters of Heads of Directorates (other than those in Schedule A) and all other Stenographer posts not included in Schedule A.
WBPSC English Stenographer Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
- Elementary knowledge of computer operation, with the ability to type on a computer at 30 words per minute in English.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2025)
Candidates must be at least 18 years and not more than 44 years old, meaning born between 2 January 1981 and 1 January 2007. Only the age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted. There is no upper age limit for permanent Schedule-B Stenographers, permanent Typists, Steno-Typists and Clerk-cum-Typists serving under the Government of West Bengal.
Age Relaxation
- SC and ST candidates: 5 years.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal: 3 years.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): upper age limit up to 45 years.
Reservation and age relaxation for EWS, SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) apply to candidates of West Bengal only. Candidates of other States are treated as General candidates.
Nationality and Language
The candidate must be a citizen of India or another national declared eligible by the Government of India. Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. This is not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. Knowledge of Bengali is tested during the computer typing test for candidates whose mother tongue is neither Bengali nor Nepali.
WBPSC English Stenographer Application Fee
| All candidates | ₹160 plus service charges, where applicable (online only) |
| SC / ST candidates of West Bengal | Exempted |
| PwBD candidates (40% and above) | Exempted |
| OBC candidates of West Bengal | Pay the usual fee of ₹160 |
There is no fee exemption for SC, ST or OBC candidates of other States, and the fee is not refundable.
WBPSC English Stenographer Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The examination has three papers. Paper-I (General English) is held first in Kolkata. Based on its results, a limited number of candidates are called for Paper-II and Paper-III. The final merit list is prepared on the total marks in all three papers taken together.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper-I | General English | 100 |
| Paper-II | Dictation & Transcription | 400 |
| Paper-III | Computer Typing | 100 |
Qualifying Marks (Aggregate)
UR and EWS 40%, OBC 38%, SC 35%, ST 30%, PwBD 30%, MSP 40%. The Commission may relax these marks if a sizeable number of reserved posts remain unfilled. A 10% deduction applies if a candidate writes their name, roll number or any identifying mark on the answer script.
Tie-Breaking Rules
Ties are broken in this order: higher marks in Dictation and Transcription, then Typing, then Typing accuracy, then Typing speed, and finally the older candidate.
How to Apply for WBPSC English Stenographer 2026
- Visit the official WBPSC website, psc.wb.gov.in, and log in to your profile (register first if you are a new user).
- Find Advertisement No. 04/2025 for English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B and open the application form.
- Fill in your details and mention one Photo ID (Madhyamik certificate with photograph, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or other Government ID) with its number and issuing authority.
- Upload the required documents and pay the fee of ₹160 online, unless you are exempted.
- Submit the form before 3:30 PM on 7 November 2026 and keep a printout for reference.
Submit only one application. Multiple applications by the same candidate are forbidden and liable to cancellation. Once submitted, the application is final. You may edit some fields only once, between 10 and 13 November 2026, by logging in at psc.wb.gov.in.
Certificates Required
Candidates claiming SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, PwBD or Meritorious Sportsperson (MSP) status must hold a valid certificate from the competent authority of West Bengal, issued on or before the closing date. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must submit a renewed or revalidated certificate before the Computer Typing Test and at the time of appointment. EWS candidates must submit an Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format. PwBD candidates opting for a scribe or compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) need the Appendix-I certificate. A candidate who cannot produce a valid certificate at document verification will be rejected.
Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Detailed Advertisement |
| Apply Online | psc.wb.gov.in (from 18 October 2026) |
| Help Email | pscwbit01@gmail.com (working days, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM) |
WBPSC English Stenographer 2026 FAQs
How many vacancies are there in WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
There are 266 vacancies: 146 in Schedule A and 120 in Schedule B.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application and fee payment is 7 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 1 January 2025, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and PwBD candidates of West Bengal.
What is the salary of a WBPSC English Stenographer?
The pay scale is Pay Level-9, ₹28,900 to ₹74,500 under W.B.S. (ROPA) Rules 2019.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹160 plus service charges. SC, ST and PwBD (40% and above) candidates of West Bengal are exempt.
Disclaimer: This post is based on the official WBPSC advertisement. Please verify every detail in the official notification before applying.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
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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.