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WBPSC Clerkship 2026

WBPSC Clerkship: Part I of 100 questions in 90 minutes (English 30, Arithmetic 30, General Studies 40), a descriptive Part II and a computer and typing test. Level 6 pay.

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WBPSC Clerkship Part I, drawn to scale

1 bubble = 1 question
  • General Studies40
  • English Language30
  • Arithmetic30
100 marks, 90 minutes, Pen and paper (OMR)Then Part II, 100 marks

About WBPSC Clerkship

West Bengal Public Service Commission — Clerkship Examination

The Clerkship Examination of the West Bengal Public Service Commission recruits Lower Division Clerks and similar posts for West Bengal government offices. It has three stages. Part I is an objective test of 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes: English 30, Arithmetic 30 and General Studies 40, with a quarter mark deducted for each wrong answer. Part II is a 100-mark descriptive paper of 60 minutes in two groups of 50 marks: English, and one of Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali (summary, report drafting and translation). Those who clear both parts take a computer knowledge and typing test. You need Madhyamik, basic computer knowledge and a typing speed of 20 words a minute in English or 10 in Bengali. The posts are in Level 6 of the West Bengal pay matrix.

Key facts

Conducted by
WBPSC
Category
State PSC
Stages
Part I + Part II + Typing Test
Held
As notified by WBPSC

How hard it is

Madhyamik-level paper, but a descriptive Part II in two languages and a typing test

ModerateModerateVery high

WBPSC Clerkship exam pattern

3 stages: Part I, Part II, Computer & typing test. −0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Marks by section

100 marks in all

  • General Studies 40
  • English Language 30
  • Arithmetic 30

Time each section gets

At an even 54 seconds a question

General Studies
36 min
English Language
27 min
Arithmetic
27 min

90 minutes for 100 questions. A question you get stuck on takes time from the rest of the paper.

Part I at a glance

Part I sections, questions and marks
SectionQuestionsMarks
General Studies4040
English Language3030
Arithmetic3030
Total100100
Time 90 minutesWrong answer −0.25Mode Pen and paper (OMR)

Screening for Part II.

How selection works

  1. Part I (objective)
  2. Part II (descriptive)
  3. Computer knowledge and typing test
  4. Merit list

WBPSC Clerkship syllabus 2026

Every topic in the syllabus, section by section.

General Studies

  • History of India and West Bengal
  • Geography
  • Indian Polity
  • Economy
  • General Science
  • Current Affairs

English Language

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence Correction
  • Comprehension

Arithmetic

  • Number System
  • Percentage
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Profit & Loss
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work
  • Average

Part II

  • Précis / Summary Writing
  • Report Drafting
  • Translation (English ⇄ Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali)

WBPSC Clerkship eligibility, posts and salary

Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent, basic computer knowledge, and typing at 20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali

Who can apply

Education
Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent, basic computer knowledge, and typing at 20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali
Age
18–40 years · OBC +3 · SC/ST +5
Application fee
₹100 · exempt for reserved categories as per the notice
Applications
8 Aug 2025 (latest cycle) to 29 Aug 2025
How often
As notified by WBPSC

Dates, fees and age rules come from WBPSC. Read the current notice on psc.wb.gov.in.

Posts and pay

WBPSC Clerkship posts and pay
PostPay levelGross salary (approx.)Ministry or department
Lower Division Clerk and similar postsLevel 6 (WB pay matrix)₹22,700 – ₹58,500Government of West Bengal

Approximate gross pay. In-hand salary varies with the city (HRA) and allowances.

Notification facts: West Bengal Public Service Commission, WBPSC Clerkship syllabus and pattern, Career Power, WBPSC Clerkship recruitment, PW.

Your WBPSC Clerkship preparation plan

Four stages, timed backwards from the exam.

Build the base

Until 6 weeks before
  • Go through every Part I section once: General Studies, English Language, Arithmetic.
  • Start each day with the section you score lowest in.
  • Keep one notebook for formulas, rules and your own mistakes.

Speed under the clock

6 to 3 weeks before
  • One sectional test a day for each section.
  • Part I allows about 54 seconds a question. Time yourself to it.
  • Leave a question that has not opened in 90 seconds and come back.

Full mocks

3 weeks to 1 week before
  • A full 90-minute mock every other day, at the time of your shift.
  • Spend as long reviewing a mock as taking it.
  • Drill the topics your report marks weak.

Final week

Last 7 days
  • Two mocks only, at your shift time.
  • Revise your list of mistakes, nothing new.
  • Check your admit card, centre and ID the day before.

Start the Part II sections early

Group A: English, Group B: Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali come only in Part II. Give them 20 minutes a day from today; they take time to build and cannot be crammed.

WBPSC Clerkship: questions people ask

Answers from the official notification and the WBPSC calendar.

What is the WBPSC Clerkship Part I pattern?

100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes: General Studies 40, English 30 and Arithmetic 30. A quarter mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

What is in WBPSC Clerkship Part II?

A 100-mark descriptive paper of 60 minutes: Group A English (50 marks) and Group B Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali (50 marks), covering summary writing, report drafting and translation.

Is there a typing test in WBPSC Clerkship?

Yes. Candidates who clear Part I and Part II take a computer knowledge and typing test. The required speed is 20 words a minute in English or 10 in Bengali.

What is the age limit for WBPSC Clerkship?

18 to 40 years, with 3 years' relaxation for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST, as per the WBPSC notice.

What is the full form of WBPSC Clerkship?

WBPSC Clerkship stands for West Bengal Public Service Commission Clerkship Examination.

What is the eligibility for WBPSC Clerkship?

Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent, basic computer knowledge, and typing at 20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali.

What is the WBPSC Clerkship application fee?

₹100 · exempt for reserved categories as per the notice.

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