The Public Service Commission, West Bengal, invites online applications for the Clerkship Examination 2023, aimed at recruiting qualified candidates for Lower Division Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, and equivalent posts in the Secretariat, Directorates, District Offices, and similar regional offices (including Kolkata) under the West Bengal Government’s jurisdiction. Interested candidates who meet all eligibility criteria are encouraged to read the complete notification before applying online.
a. Pass in Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.b. Acquisition of elementary knowledge in Computer operation with ability of typing on computer at the speed of 20 (twenty) words per minute in English or 10 (ten) words per minute in Bengali.Note : The candidates are required to exercise option for (b) above at the time of submission of application.
Selection Process
The examination will be held in two successive stages, viz., i) Part-I (Objective Type) and (ii) Part-II (Conventional Type – Written). The Commission shall hold Part-I examination at the first instance. A limited number of candidates obtaining qualifying marks in the Part-I examination will be allowed to appear in the Part-II examination on a subsequent date to be notified by the Commission. The elementary knowledge in Computer operation and ability of typing on Computer of the candidates shall be judged only after they are found qualified in Part-I and Part-II.
What is the purpose of the WBPSC Clerkship Exam 2023-24? The Clerkship Examination aims to recruit eligible candidates for positions of Lower Division Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, and similar roles in the Secretariat, Directorates, District Offices, and other regional offices under the West Bengal Government.
What are the eligibility criteria for applying to this examination? Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik (10th) examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent board. Additionally, candidates need basic knowledge of computer operation and typing skills (20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali).
What is the selection process for the Clerkship posts? The selection process comprises two stages: Part-I (Objective Type) and Part-II (Conventional Type – Written). Candidates who qualify in Part-I will proceed to Part-II. After Part-I and Part-II, candidates’ computer operation and typing skills will be assessed.
When can candidates download the admit card, and when is the examination scheduled? The admit card is available for download starting November 2, 2024, and the exam will take place on November 16-17, 2024.
What is the application fee for the WBPSC Clerkship Exam 2023-24? The application fee is Rs. 110 plus service charges for GEN/EWS/OBC and other state candidates. There is no fee for SC/ST/PH applicants from West Bengal.
Conclusion
The WBPSC Clerkship Exam 2023-24 provides a vital opportunity for candidates to secure clerical positions within the West Bengal Government. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements can apply online within the specified dates. The recruitment involves a two-stage exam process, followed by a computer skills evaluation. For complete details, please refer to the official notification and guidelines provided on the official WBPSC website.
