The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has posted the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2023 notification on their official website www.wbpsc.gov.in. on 4.12.2023. The WBPSC Clerkship 2023 exam is conducted in two phases – WBPSC Clerkship Preliminary Examination and the WBPSC Clerkship Mains Examination. Interested applicants can access all the information regarding WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2023 on this website, including the vacancy notification, application links, syllabus, eligibility, salary, exam dates, and admit card among others.
| Name of the Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post | Clerkship |
| Examination Name | WBPSC Clerkship Exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.wbpsc.gov.in |
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the notification for the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2023 on 4.12.2023. West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced multiple openings under the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2023.
The WBPSC Clerkship Vacancy Details will be announced later by the commission. All appoinments will initially be made on a temporary basis. Below we have provided a table highlighting the categories for which the vacancies will be declared by the commission.
| WBPSC Clerkship Category | No. of vacancies (To Be Announced) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | – |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | – |
| Schedule Tribe (ST) | – |
| Backward Class (OBC) [A] | – |
| Backward Class (OBC) [B] | – |
| Ex-Service Men | – |
| Sportsperson | – |
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) will declare the Examination Dates. We will also update our website with updated information after the Commission officially declared the dates.
The admit card will be available in West Bengal Public Service Commission’s (WBPSC) official website one to two weeks prior the examination.
Follow the steps given below to fill the application form for WBPSC Clerkship 2023 Examination.
Steps for Online Application Form Submission:
Candidates are advised to go through the exam’s syllabus and exam pattern, thoroughly, before beginning their preparation. WBPSC Clerkship Syllabus and Exam Pattern details are mentioned below exclusively for the candidates’ clear understanding.
The WBPSC Clerkship 2023 Examination Syllabus is given below:
General Studies
Arithmetic
Current Affairs
English
WBPSC Clerkship Exam Pattern is given below:
| Subjects | No. of Question | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 | 1 hour 30 Mins |
| General Studies | 40 | 40 | |
| Arithmetic | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Group Name | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | English | 50 | 1 hour |
| B | Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali | 50 | |
| Combined | Total | 100 |
The eligibility criteria for the WBPSC Clerkship 2023 exam is mentioned in detail below.
The minimum age for appearing for the WBPSC Clerkship 2023 exam is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years. Age relaxation is available for OBC candidates for up to three years and for SC/ST candidates for up to five years.
A candidate must have cleared Madhyamik (10th Standard exam) to apply for the WBPSC Clerkship 2023 Examination.
The WBPSC Clerks belong to the Pay Level 6 as per the West Bengal 6th Pay Commission’s (ROPA 2019) classification. Earlier, the entry pay was Rs. 8,840 and commissions were at a grade pay of Rs. 2600. The new basic salary is Rs. 22,700 (revised on Jan 2020). Salary structure of WBPSC Clerk consists of basic salary, DA, medical benefits, among others. The list below provides the pay computation.
| Salary Components | Pay Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹ 22700 |
| Provident Fund (12% of Basic) | ₹ 2724 |
| DA (Currently 3%) | ₹ 681 |
| Medical Allowances | ₹ 500 |
| Gross Salary | ₹ 26605 |
Deduction:
GPF: Rs. 1362/-
Tax: Rs. 150/-
After the 6th Pay Commission, the revised salary is Rs.25,093, as per WBPSC Clerkship 2021.
The WBPSC Clerkship exam is held to recruit candidates for the positions of lower division assistant or lower division clerk, as well as other similar positions in the Secretariat, Directorates, District offices, and equivalent positions in regional offices (including Kolkata) under the Govt.
Candidates must have a pass certificate in the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education's Madhyamik Examination or its equivalent. The candidate must be fluent in Bengali (reading, writing, and speaking).
A candidate must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years old to appear for the WBPSC Clerkship 2023 exam. Age relaxation of up to three years is granted to OBC candidates and up to five years to SC/ST candidates.
WBPSC Clerkship Exam Preparation Strategies:
Yes, there will be negative markings in the WBPSC Clerkship 2023 exam.
The West Bengal Public Service Commission will publish the official WBPSC Clerkship cut off marks on its website. Candidates who score greater than the category cut off will be shortlisted for further consideration. The WBPSC Clerkship cut off fluctuates from year to year dependent on criteria such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the examination, and so on.
The questions of the WBPSC Clerkship 2023 Prelims Exam come from three subjects: General Studies, Arithmetic, and English.
WBPSC Clerkship Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download link is available on their official website. You can download it from there.
The responsibility of a WBPSC Clerk include maintaining files and paperwork, entering data into computers, and so on.
Candidates must provide the following documents to the Medical Board for review.
Original P.H. Certificate and a self attested photocopy of the certificate if the candidate is specially abled
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