WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has officially released the detailed advertisement for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) in Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025. Under Advt. No. 04/2025, a total of 266 vacancies have been announced, including 146 posts of Personal Assistant (Schedule ‘A’ English Stenographer) and 120 posts of Schedule ‘B’ English Stenographer (Basic Grade). The WBPSC English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Schedule A & B Recruitment 2025 Notification has been released on 16 October 2026. Online applications started on 18 October 2026, and the last date to apply online and pay the fee is 07 November 2026 (3:30 PM).
Candidates who have passed Madhyamik (10th) and can type 30 words per minute in English on a computer can apply. The exam has three papers (General English, Dictation & Transcription and Computer Typing), and the Paper-I written exam will be held in Kolkata, tentatively in December 2026.
WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Post Name | English Stenographer (Basic Grade) – Schedule A & B |
| Advt. No. | 04/2025 |
| Total Vacancy | 266 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 28,900 – 74,500/- (Pay Level-9, ROPA 2019) |
| Notification Date | 16.10.2026 |
| Category | WBPSC English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Schedule A & B Recruitment 2025 |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Advertisement Date | 29.11.2025 |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 16.10.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07.11.2026 (03:30 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07.11.2026 (03:30 PM) |
| Edit Window | 10.11.2026 to 13.11.2026 (03:30 PM) |
| Paper-I Exam Date | December 2026 (Tentative) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Other State Candidates | Rs. 160/- + Service Charges |
| SC / ST of West Bengal / PwBD (40% and above) | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 is 18-44 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2025. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules (SC / ST of WB: 5 years, OBC of WB: 3 years, PwBD: up to 45 years).
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Assistant (Schedule ‘A’ English Stenographer) | 146 | Madhyamik (10th) Pass + Elementary Computer Knowledge + English Typing 30 WPM on Computer |
| Schedule ‘B’ English Stenographer (Basic Grade) | 120 | |
| Total | 266 | – |
Note: Category-wise, Schedule ‘A’ has UR 72, EWS 15, OBC 10, SC 31, ST 9, MSP 3 and PwBD 6 posts, and Schedule ‘B’ has UR 59, EWS 12, OBC 9, SC 26, ST 7, MSP 2 and PwBD 5 posts. Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali (not required for Nepali mother tongue).
WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Paper-I: General English (100 Marks, 1.5 Hours) – Screening Test
- Paper-II: Dictation (6 Minutes at 80 WPM) & Transcription on Computer (400 Marks)
- Paper-III: Computer Typing at 30 WPM (100 Marks, 10 Minutes)
- Final Merit List (Total of All Three Papers) & Document Verification
How to Apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026:
- Visit psc.wb.gov.in and log in with your One Time Enrolment (OTE) ID, or complete the OTE registration first.
- Open the application link for English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Schedule A & B Recruitment Examination, 2025.
- Fill in your details, a Photo ID number and your category / PwBD / MSP claims carefully.
- Pay the Rs. 160 fee online (if applicable) before 07.11.2026 (3:30 PM).
- Submit the form and take a printout. Only one application per candidate is allowed.
Important Links
| WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Detailed Advertisement PDF | Notification |
| WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Scheme & Syllabus PDF | Syllabus |
| WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Public Service Commission, West Bengal Official Website | WBPSC |