When will the WBPSC ICDS Supervisor 2026 Notification be released?

The official notification for WBPSC ICDS Supervisor 2026 is expected to be released soon at the official website www.psc.wb.gov.in.

How many vacancies are there in WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026?

A total of approximately 16,000 vacancies are expected to be notified under WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026 across the posts of Supervisor, Cook, and Helper.

Who can apply for WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026?

Only Female candidates can apply for WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026. Male candidates are not eligible for any post under this recruitment drive.

What is the educational qualification required for WBPSC ICDS Supervisor post?

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university

What is the age limit for WBPSC ICDS Supervisor 2026?

The expected age limit for the Supervisor post is 18 to 39 years and for Helper and Cook posts it is 18 to 35 years as per previous notification norms.

What is the mode of application for WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026?

The application mode is online only

What is the salary for WBPSC ICDS Supervisor 2026?

The gross salary is approximately Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 42,000, including Basic Pay of Rs. 32,100, Dearness Allowance (14%), House Rent Allowance (12%), and Medical Allowance of Rs. 500/-.

Is Bengali language proficiency mandatory for the Supervisor post?

Yes, proficiency in Bengali is generally required for the Supervisor post.

Can candidates from outside West Bengal apply for WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026?

The eligibility conditions will be confirmed in the official notification

What is the selection process for WBPSC ICDS Supervisor?

A preliminary examination or screening test A main written examination A personality test or viva-voce

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment is conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) for the post of Supervisor (Female Only) under the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal. Candidates interested in this position should follow the Commission’s official announcements for information about a new recruitment cycle.

The selection process for Supervisor, Cook & Helper posts is based on Prelims, Mains and Viva-Voce (Personality Test). Appointed candidates will be offered a monthly salary of Rs. 27000/-. This page covers the recruitment status, previous-cycle selection process, eligibility considerations, examination preparation and salary-related information that candidates should verify before relying on it for a new cycle.

WBPSC ICDS Notification 2026

The recruitment notification is the official document candidates released by the officials with number of vacancies, category-wise distribution, eligibility requirements, examination stages, fee and application schedule.

Candidates should check the following details when a fresh notification becomes available:

Advertisement number and notification publication date
Total vacancies and category-wise reservation
Educational qualification and age limit
Applicable age relaxation
Examination pattern and syllabus
Application fee and payment conditions
Application start date and closing date
Instructions for document verification and appointment

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2026: Overview

WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026 is a Government job notification released by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) under the Department of Women & Child Development & Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal. This year, around 16,000 vacancies for the posts of Supervisor (Female) Cook and Helper under the Department of Women & Child Development & Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal.

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2026- Quick Overview
Recruiting Body	West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Post	Supervisor, Cook & Helper
Vacancies	16000 (expected)
Department	Department of Women & Child Development & Social Welfare, Govt. of West Bengal
Application Mode	Online
WBPSC ICDS Form Fill Up Dates	To be notified
Selection Process	Prelims → Mains → Viva-Voce (Personality Test)
Salary	Rs. 27000 per month
Official website	www.psc.wb.gov.in

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Vacancy 2026

As per reports, about 16,000 vacancies are expected to be notified for the post of ICDS Supervisor (Female Only) under the WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026 cycle. Details of vacancies against each category will be intimated through a detailed advertisement PDF.

Post	Vacancy
ICDS Supervisor	16000
Helper
Cook

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil all eligibility conditions before applying for the WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026. The key criteria are as follows:

Gender: This post is open only to female candidates.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Supervisors	Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university Only female candidates are eligible Must be an Indian citizen Should be able to read, write, and speak Bengali (except candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali)
Helper (Sahayika)	Must have passed Class 8 (VIII) from a recognized school Only female candidates are eligible Must be a resident of the area where the Anganwadi Centre is located Should be able to read and write Bengali.
Cook	Must have passed Class 8 (VIII) from a recognized school Only female candidates are eligible Should be able to read and write Bengali Basic cooking skills and knowledge of nutritious food preparation may be desirable

Age Limit

The age limit is expected to be between 18 and 39 years for Supervisor posts and 18 to 35 for Helper and Cook posts.

The exact eligibility criteria will be mentioned in the official notification.

Age relaxation will be applicable for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved category candidates as per West Bengal government norms.

SC / ST (West Bengal) – 5 years
OBC-A / OBC-B (West Bengal) – 3 years
PwBD – as per govt norms

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor OTR (One-Time Registration)

One-Time Registration is a one-time process for all WBPSC exams. If you have already completed OTR for any previous WBPSC exam, you do not need to register again.

Go to psc.wb.gov.in or pscwbapplication.in.
Click on “One Time Registration” on the homepage.
Enter your basic personal details — name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
Create a password and complete the registration.
Note down your registration number — this is your login ID for all future WBPSC applications.
Verify your email and mobile via OTP (if prompted).

WB ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

While filling the WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Application Form 2026, candidates have to pay an application fee as per thier category. The fee will be paid in online mode, and once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Category	Fees
General	Rs 160/-
SC/ST of WB and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	Exempted

How to Apply for WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply for WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026 from the online application portal after the official notification and application link are released.

Visit the official website of West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) at www.wbpsc.gov.in
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not previously registered.
Sign in with your registration details and keep the registration number and password safe.
Now start filling the application form for WBPSC ICDS Recruitment.
Fill in your required personal, educational, and other details carefully.
Upload the prescribed format of required documents, photograph & signature.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Check all the information you have filled in the application form.
Download the confirmation page for your records. Send in the application.

Documents Required While Applying for ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2026

Academic Proofs – Scanned copies of Class 8th marksheet (for Helper), Madhyamik certificate (for Worker), and Graduation degree (for Supervisor).
Domicile Certificate – A resident certificate or voter card (EPIC) proving you belong to the specific district/ward (highly crucial for Anganwadi Worker & Helper posts).
Caste Certificate – Valid SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B digital certificate issued by sub-divisional authorities of West Bengal for age relaxation.
Identity Proof – Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Passport with correct spelling matches.

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Selection Process 2026

The selection process for WBPSC ICDS Supervisor 2026 consists of three stages.

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Prelims): An objective-type screening test of 100 marks. All the qualified candidates need to appear for this round. The preliminary performance is used to prepare a merit list, and only the shortlisted candidates appear for the mains examination.

Stage 2 – Mains Written Examination: This is a descriptive written paper worth 400 marks. Candidates are allotted 90 minutes per paper for the descriptive part. The Mains test writing ability and detailed knowledge.

Stage 3 – Viva-Voce / Personality Test: Candidates clearing the Mains cut-off will have to appear for the personality test of 50 marks. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined score of the written examination (Mains) and Viva-Voce.

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates interested in applying for the WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Exam must go through the exam pattern to know the topics asked in the exam, the marking scheme, and other details.

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Offline
Topics Asked in Exam	General Knowledge Arithmetic Reasoning Ability
Type of Questions	Objective Type Questions
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Time Duration	60 minutes

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Syllabus

A structured preparation plan should begin with the official syllabus. Candidates preparing before a new advertisement can revise foundational subjects and use previous examination papers to identify areas that need more practice.

General knowledge and current affairs

Build familiarity with West Bengal, India and major national developments. Revise history, geography, polity, general science and important public programmes where they are included in the applicable syllabus.

Arithmetic and quantitative aptitude

Practise calculations, percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance and other relevant arithmetic topics. Give additional attention to accuracy and time management.

Reasoning and analytical ability

Practise series, analogy, classification, coding-decoding, directions, relationships and other reasoning question types where they are included in the prescribed syllabus.

Language and writing skills

If the applicable examination includes language papers or descriptive writing, practise comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and structured written answers according to the official syllabus.

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Salary Structure

Under the latest state Revision of Pay and Allowances (ROPA) matrix, newly appointed supervisors are officially positioned in Pay Level 10. This specific pay band ensures a mathematically structured monthly compensation package alongside premium government allowances.

Salary Component	Calculated Estimation (Pay Level 10)
Initial Basic Pay	Fixed at Rs. 32,100 per month
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Currently, 14% of the Basic Pay
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Calculated at 12% of the Basic Pay
Medical Allowance (MA)	Standard Rs. 500 fixed per month
Estimated Monthly Gross	Approximately Rs. 40,000 to 42,000