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WBPSC Industrial Development Officer Recruitment 2024

The WBPSC IDO Recruitment Notification 2024 is yet to be released. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply online for the position on the official website of the WBPSC.


WBPSC Industrial Development Officer Recruitment 2024: Important Highlights


Name of the Recruitment Organization

West Bengal Public Service Commission


Role of the Job

Industrial Development Officer


Total Number of Available Vacancies

To be announced


The Procedure of Application

To be announced


Official Address

http://www.pscwbapplication.in/


The Initial Date to Fill Application

To be announced


Closing Date to Fill Application for West Bengal PSC IDO Vacancy

To be announced


The Method of Selection

To be announced


WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2024 Application Form Fill Up Dates  
WB IDO Application Form Fill Starts From To be announced
WBPSC Industrial Development officer application last date To be announced
Last Date of fee submission To be announced
Closing Date of Challan Generation for Offline Payment To be announced
Closing Date of Offline Application Fee Submission To be announced

WBPSC IDO Recruitment Examination 2023: Application Process (2024-TBA)

  • Click on the Application Link
  • 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.
  • Then select advertisement no 10/2023.
  • Enter all of your educational credentials and other information.
  • Verify all of the information you’ve entered and then submit the form.
  • When finished, print the WBPSC IDO Recruitment application form 2023 for future reference.

WBPSC IDO Recruitment Examination 2024: Application Fee

To be announced

  • 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.

    • Educational Qualification

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

    • 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 & 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
Subjects Marks No. of Questions Duration
General Studies(including Science, Humanities, Industrial Scene & Industrial Potential in West Bengal & India) 75 75 90 Minutes
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.


FAQs

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.

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

  • 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.