# WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 247 Industrial Development Officer Posts > Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released the WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 notification for 247 posts. Applications are open from 06 November 2026 to 26 November 2026. The application fee is ₹ 160 + Service Charges for General / UR. Apply only through the official website (psc.wb.gov.in). - Organisation: Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) - Category: Latest Jobs - Location: Bihar - Total posts: 247 - Advertisement no.: 15/2024 - Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/wbpsc-ido-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-247-industrial-development-officer-p-9357ab - Last updated: 2026-11-06T11:22:31Z - Official source: https://psc.wb.gov.in/Download?param1=An_20241224163128_Indicative_IDO.pdf¶m2=advertisement ## Important dates - Indicative Advertisement: 24 December 2024 - Detailed Recruitment Notification: November 2026 - Online Application Start Date: 06 November 2026 - Last date to apply: 26 November 2026 - Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 26 November 2026, 3:00 PM - Application Edit Window Start Date: 27 November 2026 - Application Edit Window Last Date: 2 December 2026, 3:00 PM - Written Examination Date: To Be Announced - Interview Date: To Be Announced ## Application fee - General / UR: ₹ 160 + Service Charges - OBC Non-Creamy Layer: ₹ 160 + Service Charges - EWS: ₹ 160 + Service Charges - SC / ST of West Bengal: Exempted - PwBD with 40% or More Disability: Exempted - SC / ST from Other States: ₹ 160 + Service Charges ## Age limit - Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 44 years old as on 1 January 2024. - Important: Although the recruitment application process takes place in 2026, the notification explicitly fixes the age calculation date as 1 January 2024. Candidates should not substitute 1 January 2026 or the last application date. - Age Particulars : Details - Minimum Age : 18 Years - Maximum Age : 44 Years - Age Calculation Date : 1 January 2024 - Age Proof : Madhyamik or Equivalent Certificate - Age relaxation applies according to the specific provisions in the advertisement. Applicants must possess supporting category and disability certificates from the prescribed competent authorities. - SC Candidates of West Bengal : 5 Years - ST Candidates of West Bengal : 5 Years - OBC Non-Creamy Layer Candidates of West Bengal : 3 Years - PwBD Candidates with 40% or More Disability : Upper Age Limit Up to 45 Years - SC / ST / OBC Candidates from Other States : No State Category Age Relaxation - The prescribed age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 1 January 2024, with applicable relaxation. ## Eligibility - Candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university OR a Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or institution. The notification does not restrict degree eligibility to engineering graduates only. - Degree Route - Diploma Route - Recognition - Qualification Deadline - Unreserved (UR): 40% - EWS: 40% - Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP): 40% - OBC: 38% - SC: 35% - ST: 30% - PwBD: 30% - These percentages apply to the aggregate marks from the written examination and interview. They are minimum qualifying standards, not guaranteed selection cut-offs. The commission may further relax qualifying marks if a substantial number of reserved posts remain unfilled. - Candidates need a degree from a recognized university or a recognized Diploma in Engineering or Technology. ## Vacancies | Post | Posts | | --- | --- | | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 52 | | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 14 | | OBC - Non-Creamy Layer | 18 | | PwBD - UR | 7 | | PwBD - SC | 2 | | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 25 | | Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP) | 5 | ## Pay The pay scale is Rs. 32,100 to Rs. 82,900 under Level 10, with admissible allowances. ## Selection process 1. Selection consists of a 100-mark written examination and a 15-mark interview. The final merit list will be prepared using the combined marks obtained in both stages, out of 115. 2. The commission may fix category-wise cut-off marks in the written examination for shortlisting candidates for interview. There are no separate minimum qualifying marks for the interview. 3. Selection Stage : Marks 4. Part-I - Written Examination : 100 5. Part-II - Interview : 15 6. Total : 115 ## Official links - [Official Website (psc.wb.gov.in)](https://psc.wb.gov.in/) - [Apply Online](https://psc.wb.gov.in/) - [Original Indicative Advertisement PDF](https://psc.wb.gov.in/Download?param1=An_20241224163128_Indicative_IDO.pdf¶m2=advertisement) - [Application Edit Window (Candidate Login)](https://psc.wb.gov.in/) - [Admit Card and Exam Updates](https://psc.wb.gov.in/) - [Official Website](https://psc.wb.gov.in/) ## Questions ### When does the application for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 start? Online Application Start Date: 06 November 2026. ### What is the last date to apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply is 26 November 2026. ### When does the application for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 start? Application Edit Window Start Date: 27 November 2026. ### How many vacancies are there in WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026? There are 247 posts in total. ### What is the age limit for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026? Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 44 years old as on 1 January 2024; Important: Although the recruitment application process takes place in 2026, the notification explicitly fixes the age calculation date as 1 January 2024. Candidates should not substitute 1 January 2026 or the last application date; Age Particulars : Details; Minimum Age : 18 Years; Maximum Age : 44 Years; Age Calculation Date : 1 January 2024; Age Proof : Madhyamik or Equivalent Certificate; Age relaxation applies according to the specific provisions in the advertisement. Applicants must possess supporting category and disability certificates from the prescribed competent authorities; SC Candidates of West Bengal : 5 Years; ST Candidates of West Bengal : 5 Years; OBC Non-Creamy Layer Candidates of West Bengal : 3 Years; PwBD Candidates with 40% or More Disability : Upper Age Limit Up to 45 Years; SC / ST / OBC Candidates from Other States : No State Category Age Relaxation; The prescribed age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 1 January 2024, with applicable relaxation. ### What is the application fee for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026? General / UR: ₹ 160 + Service Charges; OBC Non-Creamy Layer: ₹ 160 + Service Charges; EWS: ₹ 160 + Service Charges; SC / ST of West Bengal: Exempted; PwBD with 40% or More Disability: Exempted; SC / ST from Other States: ₹ 160 + Service Charges. ### What qualification is needed for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026? Candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university OR a Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or institution. The notification does not restrict degree eligibility to engineering graduates only. | Degree Route | Diploma Route | Recognition | Qualification Deadline | Unreserved (UR): 40% | EWS: 40% | Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP): 40% | OBC: 38% | SC: 35% | … ### What is the selection process for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026? Selection consists of a 100-mark written examination and a 15-mark interview. The final merit list will be prepared using the combined marks obtained in both stages, out of 115, The commission may fix category-wise cut-off marks in the written examination for shortlisting candidates for interview. There are no separate minimum qualifying marks for the interview, Selection Stage : Marks, Part-I - Written Examination : 100, Part-II - Interview : 15, Total : 115. ### What is the official website for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026? The official website is https://psc.wb.gov.in/. ### When is the WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 exam? The exam is scheduled for To Be Announced. Dates can change; check the admit card and the official website (psc.wb.gov.in). ### Where do I apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026? Apply only on the official website (psc.wb.gov.in). GovtPulse is a private information site and never takes applications or fees. --- GovtPulse is a private information website, not a government site. Apply and pay fees only on the official website.