WBPSC Clerkship Examination – Complete Guide (Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern & Vacancies)

Updated according to WBPSC Clerkship Advertisement No. 13/2023

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) conducts the Clerkship Examination to recruit Lower Division Assistants (LDA) and Lower Division Clerks (LDC) across various government departments, directorates, district offices, and regional offices in West Bengal.
The latest official notification provides detailed information about eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and important instructions .

⭐ Overview of WBPSC Clerkship Exam

According to the notification, the examination is held in two parts:

• Part-I: Objective MCQ (100 marks)

• Part-II: Descriptive/Conventional (100 marks)
  Candidates must qualify both parts to reach the Computer Typing & Skill Test stage.

The exam usually takes place across various centers in Kolkata and other districts of West Bengal. The 2023 exam was tentatively scheduled for June 2024 .

🧾 Posts & Pay Scale

Recruitment is made to the posts of:
✔ LDA (Lower Division Assistant)
✔ LDC (Lower Division Clerk)
✔ Similar clerk-level posts in Secretariat, Directorates & District Offices

Pay Level:
📌 Level 6: ₹22,700 – ₹58,500 + DA, MA, HRA (as per ROPA 2019) .

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Madhyamik pass (Class 10) from WBBSE or equivalent board is mandatory.

• Must have elementary knowledge of computer operation and the ability to type:

  • 20 wpm in English OR

  • 10 wpm in Bengali
    (Option to be chosen during application) .

2. Age Limit

• 18–40 years as on 01.01.2023

• SC/ST: +5 years

• OBC (Non-creamy layer): +3 years

• PwBD: Up to 45 years

• Ex-servicemen: Relaxation as per WBPSC rules .

3. Language Requirement

• Must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali (except Nepali-speaking candidates) .

📝 Exam Pattern – WBPSC Clerkship

The exam is conducted in two stages, followed by a computer typing test.

📌 Part-I (Objective, MCQ)

• Total Marks: 100

• Total Questions: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

• Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer .

Subject-wise Distribution

📌 Part-II (Descriptive, Written)

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour

• Two Groups:

  • Group A: English (50 marks)

  • Group B: Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali (50 marks) .

Topics Covered

✔ Report Writing
✔ Precis/Summary
✔ Translation (two-way)

📌 Computer & Typing Test

After qualifying Part-I and Part-II, candidates must clear:

• Basic Computer Operation Test

• Typing Speed Test (20 wpm English / 10 wpm Bengali)
  Poor performance in the Bengali language test (for non-Bengali speakers) may lead to disqualification .

📚 Detailed Syllabus – WBPSC Clerkship

1. English (Part-I)

• Vocabulary

• Grammar

• Sentence structure

• Synonyms & Antonyms

• Correct usage

2. General Studies

• Everyday science

• Current events

• Problems of India

• Elementary Indian History

• Elementary Indian Geography

• Daily life observations

3. Arithmetic

• Divisibility

• Fractions, Decimals, Recurring decimals

• Simplification

• HCF/LCM

• Partnership

• Average

• Ratio & Proportion

• Percentage

• Simple Interest

• Profit & Loss

• Time & Distance

• Area of squares & rectangles

🏅 Qualifying Marks (Category-wise)

As per the chart on page 7, the minimum qualifying percentage is:

• UR / EWS / MSP: 40%

• OBC (A & B): 38%

• SC: 35%

• ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: 30% .

📍 Exam Centres (WBPSC Clerkship)

The exam was conducted across 26+ centres, including:
Kolkata, Howrah, Barasat, Siliguri, Durgapur, Bankura, Tamluk, Raigunj, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, etc. (See detailed list on page 7) .

📤 Application Process & Fees

• Mode: Online only

• Fee: ₹110 + service charges

• SC/ST (WB) & PwBD (40%+): No fee

• OBC (NCL) must pay full fee .

Important: No edit window after final submission (page 1 & 9) .

⚠️ Important Instructions

• No mobile phones, smart watches, or electronic devices allowed (Page 8).

• Violation leads to cancellation or debarment.

• Identity proof (e.g., Madhyamik Admit, Voter ID, PAN, Passport) must match application (Page 6).

• Using any mark/sign revealing identity in written papers will lead to 10% deduction (Page 6). .

🏁 Final Selection

The final merit list is prepared based on:
✔ Total Marks of Part-I + Part-II
✔ Qualifying Computer & Typing Test
✔ Availability of vacancies & category-wise reservation
✔ Preference of posting filled by candidate .

Conclusion

The WBPSC Clerkship Exam is one of the most popular entry-level government job exams in West Bengal. With a simple eligibility requirement (Madhyamik), moderate syllabus, and transparent selection process, thousands of candidates apply every year.

A structured study plan, consistent practice in English, Arithmetic, and General Studies, along with typing skills, can significantly boost your chances of success.