WBPSC Clerk Full Form
The full form of WBPSC Clerk is West Bengal Public Service Commission Clerkship¹. The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) conducts the Clerkship examination for recruitment to the post of Clerk.
The selection process is conducted in Two Part:
- Part-I (Objective Type)
- Part-II (Conventional Type –Written), and Typing Test.
WBPSC Clerk Exam Syllabus: Overview
| WBPSC Clerkship Syllabus 2023 | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| Exam | Clerkship 2023 |
| Organizer | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Post Name | Clerk |
| Vacancies | 5000+ |
| Notification | October 2023 |
| Application Form | To be released |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years |
| Fee | ₹100 |
| Official Website | wbpsc.gov.in/ |
WBPSC Clerk Exam Pattern 2024
Part-I
| Name of the Subject | Number of Questions | Number of Marks | Time Duration |
| English | 30 | 30 | 1 hr 30 mins |
| General Studies | 40 | 40 | |
| Arithmetic | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hr 30 mins |
Part-II
| Section | Name of the Subject | Number of Marks | Time Duration |
| Group A | English | 50 | 1 Hour |
| Group B | Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/ Santali | 50 | |
| Combined | Total | 100 |
WBPSC Clerk Syllabus 2024
Part-I
WBPSC Clerk Syllabus – English
- Spellings/ Detecting Mis-spelt words
- Antonyms and its correct usage
- Common Error
- Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
- Comprehension Passage
- Spot the Error
- Cloze Passage
- Fill in the Blanks
- Shuffling of Sentence parts
- Conversions
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Grammar
- Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
- Improvement of Sentences
- Synonyms/ Homonyms
- Antonyms
- Vocabulary
- Idioms & Phrases
- One word substitution
Clerk Syllabus 2024 – General Studies
- Inventions and Discoveries
- Heritage
- Indian History
- Environmental Issues
- Famous Places in India
- Biology
- General Science
- Famous Days & Dates
- Civics
- Current Affairs
- Geography
- Indian Politics
- Sports
- Artists
- Indian Parliament
- Countries and Capitals
- Famous Books & Authors
- Literature
- Indian Economy
- Rivers, Lakes and, Seas
- Tourism
West Bengal PSC Clerk Syllabus 2024 – Arithmetic
- Boats and Streams
- Logarithm
- Area
- Simplification
- Clocks & Calendars
- Time and Distance
- Partnership
- Data Interpretation
- Blood Relations
- Height and Distance
- Decimal Fraction
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple Interest
- Problems on H.C.F & L.C.M
- Allegation or Mixture
- Time and Work
- Pipes and Cistern
- Volume and Surface Area
- Probability
- Problems on Ages
- Average
- Permutation and Combination
- Chain Rule
- Square Root and Cube Root
- Compound Interest
- Surds and Indices
Part-II
Group-A: English
- Drafting of a Report in English: Organizing and presenting information coherently.
- Condensing of a Prose Passage (Summary/Precis): Extracting key information concisely.
- Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali into English.
Group-B: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
- Drafting of a Report: Structuring information effectively.
- Condensing of a Prose Passage (Summary/Precis): Summarizing content.
- Translation from English into Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali.
WBPSC Clerk Exam Calender 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 04th December 2023 |
| Apply Online Starts Dates | 08th December 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29th December 2023 (3 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam | Tentatively June 2024 (Exact date to be announced later) |
| Main Exam | Tentatively October 2024 (Subject to change) |
WBPSC Clerk Notification Date 2024
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Clerkship Notification 2024 is expected to be published in February 2024
WBPSC Clerk Registration 2024
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Clerkship Registration 2024 process is expected to start in February 2024
WBPSC Clerk Admit Card 2024
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Clerkship Admit Card 2024 is expected to be released approximately seven days prior to the scheduled exam date. The admit card is anticipated to be officially unveiled in June 2024
Here are the steps to download the WBPSC Clerkship Admit Card 2024:
- Visit the WBPSC Official site i.e. www.wbpsc.gov.in.
- Go through the Announcement section.
- Click on the link “WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment”.
- The WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment Application form will appear on your screen¹.
- Fill up the form with your valid information.
- Attach your required documents.
Please check the official WBPSC website for the most up-to-date information.
WBPSC Clerk Exam Date 2024
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Clerkship Exam 2024 is tentatively scheduled for June 2024
WBPSC Clerk Result Date 2024
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Clerkship Result 2024 is expected to be released a few weeks after the examination. The exact date will be announced on the official WBPSC website
WBPSC Clerk Exam Fees 2024
| S.No. | Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee | Total Amount Payable |
| 1 | UR, UR (EC), UR (PWD) | 400/- | 250/- | 650/- |
| 2 | OBC, OBC- A, OBC-B, OBC-A (EC), OBC-B (EC) | 400/- | 250/- | 650/- |
| 3 | SC, SC (EC) | Nil | 250/- | 250/- |
| 4 | ST, ST (EC) | Nil | 250/- | 250/- |
WBPSC Clerk Exam Eligibility 2024
The eligibility criteria for the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Clerkship Exam 2024 are as follows:
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must have passed Madhyamik or equivalent examination from any recognized Board or Council.
- Age Limit: The candidate must be between 18 to 40 years of age
WBPSC Clerk Exam Center 2024
| WBPSC Clerkship Preliminary Examination Centre | |
| Exam City | City Code |
| Kolkata | 11 |
| Baruipur | 12 |
| Diamond Harbour | 13 |
| Barrackpore | 14 |
| Barasat | 15 |
| Howrah | 16 |
| Chinsurah | 17 |
| Burdwan | 18 |
| Durgapur | 19 |
| Medinipur | 20 |
| Tamluk | 21 |
| Bankura | 22 |
| Purulia | 23 |
| Jhargram | 24 |
| Suri | 25 |
| Krishnanagar | 26 |
| Berhampore | 27 |
| Malda | 28 |
| Balurghat | 29 |
| Raigunj | 30 |
| Jalpaiguri | 31 |
| Alipurduar | 32 |
| Coochbehar | 33 |
| Siliguri | 34 |
| Kalimpong | 35 |
| Darjeeling | 36 |
WBPSC Clerk Exam Duration
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Clerkship Exam is divided into two parts:
- Part I (Objective Type): The duration for this part of the exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Part II (Conventional Type – Written): The duration for this part of the exam is 1 hour
WBPSC Clerk Salary Structure
| WEBCSC Clerk Salary Structure 2024 | |
| Recruiting Body | West Bengal Co-operative Service Commission |
| Post Name | Clerk |
| Pay Scale | Rs.38,513.07/- |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
WEBCSC Clerk Additional Perks and Allowances
- Dearness Allowances
- House Rent Allowances
- Medical Facilities
- Employees Pension Scheme
- Traveling Allowances
- Other Allowances
WEBCSC Clerk Vacancy 2024
A total of 50 vacancies had been released under WEBCSC Clerk Recruitment 2024.
| Category | Vacancy |
| UR | 25 |
| SC | 10 |
| ST | 05 |
| OBC (A) | 05 |
| OBC (B) | 05 |
| Total | 50 |
WBPSC Clerk Cut Off 2023
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 65.00 |
| OBC- A | 43.00 |
| OBC-B | 56.33 |
| SC | 48.67 |
| SC (LD&CP) | 5.33 |
| ST | 29.67 |
| PH (LV) | 0.33 |
| PH (HI) | 0.33 |
| PH (LD&CP) | 26.67 |
| Ex-Serviceman | 1.33 |
| MSP | 0.33 |
WBPSC Clerk Previous Year Question Paper
| Question Paper 2018 | Question Paper 2019 |
| Question Paper 2020 | Question Paper 2021 |
| Question Paper 2022 | Question Paper 2023 |
WBPSC Clerk Answer Key 2023
| Answer Key 2018 | Answer Key 2019 |
| Answer Key 2020 | Answer Key 2021 |
| Answer Key 2022 | Answer Key 2023 |
Best Books for WBPSC Clerk Exam 2024
| Subject | Book Name |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma |
| Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT | Sarvesh K. Verma |
| Test of Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT | Nishit K. Sinha |
| Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey |
| General Awareness | Lucent’s General Knowledge |
| Manorama Yearbook | Malayala Manorama |
| General Knowledge | Arihant Experts |
| English Language | Word Power Made Easy |
| High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
| Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi |
| Bengali Language | Bengali Literature |
| Bengali Sahitya Itihas | Sukumar Sen |
| Bengali Vyakaran O Rachana | Dr. S.K. Basu |
