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WBPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification for 266 Vacancies, Eligibility

West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 266 vacancies for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade). The application process for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Recruitment Examination 2025  (Advt. No. 04/2025) has started at https://psc.wb.gov.in, and the last date to fill the online form is 7 November 2026 (3:30 pm).

WBPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The official notification for the recruitment of English Stenographer (Basic Grade) has been released on the official website https://psc.wb.gov.in/. Candidates can check the complete information, such as eligibility, vacancies, selection process, application process, and other details, in the notification. The official link to the notification is also provided here.

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WBPSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026

West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced a total of 266 vacancies (Schedule A: 146, Schedule B: 120) for Stenographer posts.

Schedule Total UR EWS OBC (NCL) SC ST MSP PwBD (UR) PwBD (SC)
Schedule ‘A’ 146 72 15 10 31 09 03 05 01
Schedule ‘B’ 120 59 12 09 26 07 02 04 01
Total 266 131 27 19 57 16 05 09 02

WBPSC Stenographer Apply Online 2026 Link

The online application process for the WBPSC Stenographer Exam will begin on the official website https://psc.wb.gov.in/. Candidates must keep important documents handy while submitting the online form. Candidates are advised to complete the online form on or before the last date to apply online.

WBPSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in applying for the WBPSC Stenographer Exam must fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination
  • Candidates should have elementary knowledge of computer operations
  • English typing speed of at least 30 words per minute is required

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2025)

Candidates’ minimum age should be 18 years and maximum age should be 44 years as of 1 January 2025.

  • SC/ST candidates of West Bengal – 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal – 3 years
  • PwBD candidates: relaxation up to the prescribed maximum age – 45 years.
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