# WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 266 Posts > West Bengal Public Service Commission has released the WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification notification for 266 posts. Applications are open from 18 October 2026 to 07 November 2026. The application fee is ₹ 160 plus applicable service charges for General / Unreserved. Apply only through the official website (psc.wb.gov.in). - Organisation: West Bengal Public Service Commission - Category: Latest Jobs - Location: Bihar - Total posts: 266 - Advertisement no.: 04/2025 - Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/wbpsc-english-stenographer-recruitment-2026-notification-out-apply-online-for-26-ed5cf5 - Last updated: 2026-10-22T09:55:37Z - Official source: https://psc.wb.gov.in/Download?param1=Ad_20261017175347_Detailed_Advertisement_English_Stenographer_2025.pdf¶m2=advertisement ## Important dates - Advertisement Date: 16 October 2026 - Online Application Start Date: 18 October 2026 - Last date to apply: 07 November 2026 - Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 7 November 2026, 3:30 PM - Application Edit Window Opens: 10 November 2026 - Application Edit Window Closes: 13 November 2026, 3:30 PM - Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2025 - Tentative Examination Date: December 2026 ## Application fee - General / Unreserved: ₹ 160 plus applicable service charges - EWS: ₹ 160 plus applicable service charges - OBC: ₹ 160 plus applicable service charges - SC/ST Candidates of West Bengal: Exempted - PwBD Candidates with 40% or More Disability: Exempted - SC/ST/OBC Candidates of Other States: ₹ 160 plus applicable service charges ## Age limit - The prescribed age limit is 18 to 44 years as of 1 January 2025. - The date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be accepted for determining age eligibility. - Minimum Age : 18 Years - Maximum Age : 44 Years - Age Reckoning Date : 1 January 2025 - Earliest Permitted Date of Birth Without Relaxation : 2 January 1981 - Latest Permitted Date of Birth : 1 January 2007 - Special Age Exemption: The advertisement does not prescribe an age limit for permanent Schedule B Stenographers, permanent Typists, permanent Steno-Typists and permanent Clerk-cum-Typists serving under the Government of West Bengal. - Candidates claiming age relaxation must satisfy the respective category and certificate requirements. - Category : Age Relaxation - SC/ST Candidates of West Bengal : 5 Years - OBC Non-Creamy Layer Candidates of West Bengal : 3 Years - Persons with Benchmark Disabilities : Upper Age Limit Relaxable up to 45 Years - SC/ST/OBC Candidates of Other States : No Category-Based Age Relaxation - Specified Permanent Government Employees : No Age Limit, Subject to the Conditions Below - Not below 18 years but not more than 44 years as on 01.01.2025 (i.e. born not earlier than 2nd Jan, 1981 and not later than 1st Jan, 2007). - upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for S.C. & S.T. candidates and by 3 years for O.B.C. (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal, and upto 45 years for PwBD. Permanent Schedule-B Stenographers, Permanent Typists, Permanent Steno-Typists and Permanent Clerk-cum-Typists in service under W.B. Govt. have no age limit. ## Eligibility - Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, computer typing requirement, language eligibility and age conditions. - Applicants must have passed the Madhyamik Examination conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination. - The Commission has specified the following category-wise minimum aggregate qualifying marks across the three papers. - Important: The aggregate qualifying marks do not replace the separate qualifying standards that the Commission may prescribe for individual papers. WBPSC also reserves the discretion to relax qualifying marks under the advertised conditions. - Passed in Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent; and elementary knowledge in Computer Operation with the ability of typing on computer at the speed of 30 (thirty) words per minute in English. ## Vacancies | Post | Posts | | --- | --- | | Schedule A English Stenographer (Basic Grade) | 146 | | Schedule B English Stenographer (Basic Grade) | 120 | ## Pay Pay Level-9 ('₹' 28,900/- - '₹' 74,500/-) under W.B.S (ROPA) Rules-2019. ## Selection process 1. Paper I: General English examination. 2. Paper II: Dictation and Transcription examination. 3. Paper III: Computer Typing examination. 4. Final merit preparation using the combined marks obtained in all three papers, subject to qualifying criteria. 5. Medical fitness examination and verification of antecedents before appointment. 6. The recruitment examination consists of three papers carrying a combined maximum of 600 marks. 7. The Commission will first conduct Paper I. Based on Paper I results, a limited number of candidates will be admitted to Paper II and Paper III. 8. Final Merit Rule: The final merit list will be prepared using the combined marks in Paper I, Paper II and Paper III. Paper I is not merely a qualifying screening examination; its marks also contribute to final merit. 9. Paper-I (General English), Paper-II (Dictation & Transcription), and Paper-III (Computer Typing), followed by a final merit list prepared based on marks obtained in all three papers taken together, and medical examination/antecedent verification. ## Official links - [Official Website (psc.wb.gov.in)](https://psc.wb.gov.in) - [Apply Online (WBPSC Online Application Portal)](https://psc.wb.gov.in) - [Application Edit Window (WBPSC Candidate Login)](https://psc.wb.gov.in) - [Examination Updates (WBPSC Official Website)](https://psc.wb.gov.in) ## Questions ### When does the application for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification start? Online Application Start Date: 18 October 2026. ### What is the last date to apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification? The last date to apply is 07 November 2026. ### How many vacancies are there in WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification? There are 266 posts in total. ### What is the age limit for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification? The prescribed age limit is 18 to 44 years as of 1 January 2025; The date of birth recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be accepted for determining age eligibility; Minimum Age : 18 Years; Maximum Age : 44 Years; Age Reckoning Date : 1 January 2025; Earliest Permitted Date of Birth Without Relaxation : 2 January 1981; Latest Permitted Date of Birth : 1 January 2007; Special Age Exemption: The advertisement does not prescribe an age limit for permanent Schedule B Stenographers, permanent Typists, permanent Steno-Typists and permanent Clerk-cum-Typists serving under the Government of West Bengal; Candidates claiming age relaxation must satisfy the respective category and certificate requirements; Category : Age Relaxation; SC/ST Candidates of West Bengal : 5 Years; OBC Non-Creamy Layer Candidates of West Bengal : 3 Years; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities : Upper Age Limit Relaxable up to 45 Years; SC/ST/OBC Candidates of Other States : No Category-Based Age Relaxation; Specified Permanent Government Employees : No Age Limit, Subject to the Conditions Below; Not below 18 years but not more than 44 years as on 01.01.2025 (i.e. born not earlier than 2nd Jan, 1981 and not later than 1st Jan, 2007); upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for S.C. & S.T. candidates and by 3 years for O.B.C. (non-creamy layer) candidates of West Bengal, and upto 45 years for PwBD. Permanent Schedule-B Stenographers, Permanent Typists, Permanent Steno-Typists and Permanent Clerk-cum-Typists in service under W.B. Govt. have no age limit. ### What is the application fee for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification? General / Unreserved: ₹ 160 plus applicable service charges; EWS: ₹ 160 plus applicable service charges; OBC: ₹ 160 plus applicable service charges; SC/ST Candidates of West Bengal: Exempted; PwBD Candidates with 40% or More Disability: Exempted; SC/ST/OBC Candidates of Other States: ₹ 160 plus applicable service charges. ### What qualification is needed for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification? Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, computer typing requirement, language eligibility and age conditions. | Applicants must have passed the Madhyamik Examination conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination. | The Commission has specified the following category-wise minimum aggregate qualifying marks across the three papers. | Im… ### What is the selection process for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification? Paper I: General English examination, Paper II: Dictation and Transcription examination, Paper III: Computer Typing examination, Final merit preparation using the combined marks obtained in all three papers, subject to qualifying criteria, Medical fitness examination and verification of antecedents before appointment, The recruitment examination consists of three papers carrying a combined maximum of 600 marks, The Commission will first conduct Paper I. Based on Paper I results, a limited number of candidates will be admitted to Paper II and Paper III, Final Merit Rule: The final merit list will be prepared using the combined marks in Paper I, Paper II and Paper III. Paper I is not merely a qualifying screening examination; its marks also contribute to final merit, Paper-I (General English), Paper-II (Dictation & Transcription), and Paper-III (Computer Typing), followed by a final merit list prepared based on marks obtained in all three papers taken together, and medical examination/antecedent verification. ### What is the official website for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification? The official website is https://psc.wb.gov.in. ### When is the WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification exam? The exam is scheduled for December 2026. Dates can change; check the admit card and the official website (psc.wb.gov.in). ### Where do I apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification? Apply only on the official website (psc.wb.gov.in). Govt Recruitment is a private information site and never takes applications or fees. --- Govt Recruitment is a private information website, not a government site. Apply and pay fees only on the official website.