
WBPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026: The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has opened the online application process for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Recruitment Examination under Advertisement No. 04/2025. A total of 266 vacancies have been announced under Schedule A and Schedule B. Eligible candidates can apply online from October 18 to November 7, 2026, through the official website, psc.wb.gov.in.
The WBPSC Stenographer Apply Online 2026 process requires candidates to complete registration, provide their personal and educational details, upload the required documents and pay the applicable application fee. Before applying, candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, category-wise vacancies, selection process, examination pattern and salary.
The examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026. Candidates should read the official notification carefully and follow the latest announcements issued by the commission.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting authority | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
| Examination name | English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Recruitment Examination |
| Advertisement number | 04/2025 |
| Total vacancies | 266 |
| Schedule A vacancies | 146 |
| Schedule B vacancies | 120 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start date | October 18, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | November 7, 2026 |
| Application edit window | November 10–13, 2026 |
| Tentative examination date | December 2026 |
| Pay scale | ₹28,900–₹74,500 |
| Official website | psc.wb.gov.in |
The WBPSC Stenographer application link is available through the commission's official website. Candidates should visit the portal, locate the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Recruitment Examination under Advertisement No. 04/2025 and follow the application instructions.
Direct application link: Visit the official WBPSC website.
Candidates interested in other recruitment opportunities conducted by the commission can also check the WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 application details and the WBPSC Clerkship Notification 2026 for information about eligibility, application dates and selection procedures.
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application forms online.
Visit the official website at psc.wb.gov.in.
Open the Candidate's Corner section.
Register as a new candidate or log in using existing credentials.
Locate the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Recruitment Examination under Advertisement No. 04/2025.
Read the notification and verify the eligibility requirements.
Enter the required personal, educational and contact details.
Upload the photograph, signature and other documents requested in the application form.
Pay the applicable application fee through the available payment facility.
Review all the details and submit the application.
Download the submitted application form and payment confirmation for future reference.
Candidates should complete the process before the prescribed deadline and check the application status after submission.
| Event | Date |
| Application process begins | October 18, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | November 7, 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | November 7, 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Application edit window opens | November 10, 2026 |
| Application edit window closes | November 13, 2026, up to 3:30 PM |
| Tentative examination date | December 2026 |
Candidates should regularly check the official website for changes to the schedule. They can also follow the WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026 application update for information about another ongoing state recruitment process.
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee unless they qualify for an exemption under the recruitment rules.
| Candidate category | Application fee |
| General candidates | ₹160 |
| OBC candidates of West Bengal | ₹160 |
| Candidates from other states | ₹160 |
| SC candidates of West Bengal | Exempted |
| ST candidates of West Bengal | Exempted |
| Eligible PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability | Exempted |
Applicants should verify the fee, payment instructions and exemption conditions in the official notification before completing the application.
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational, age, computer knowledge, typing and language requirements.
Applicants must have passed the Madhyamik Examination or an equivalent examination recognised under the recruitment rules.
The age limit specified in the supplied recruitment details is 18 to 44 years as of January 1, 2025. Eligible SC and ST candidates of West Bengal may receive five years of relaxation, while eligible OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates of West Bengal may receive three years. The upper age limit for eligible PwBD candidates is relaxable up to 45 years.
Candidates should verify the date-of-birth conditions and applicable relaxations in the official notification before applying.
Applicants must possess basic computer knowledge and English typing skills at a speed of 30 words per minute.
Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. The condition does not apply to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, according to the supplied recruitment details.
For updates about other state-level commission examinations, candidates can explore the PW WBPSC and West Bengal Civil Services examination guide.
The selection process consists of three papers designed to evaluate candidates' English language skills, shorthand proficiency, transcription accuracy and computer typing ability.
| Paper | Examination component | Maximum marks |
| Paper I | General English | 100 |
| Paper II | Dictation and Transcription | 400 |
| Paper III | Computer Typing | 100 |
| Total | 600 |
Paper I tests General English knowledge. Paper II assesses dictation and transcription skills, while Paper III evaluates computer typing proficiency.
Candidates should follow the official notification for the detailed examination scheme, qualifying requirements and final merit-list rules.
The minimum aggregate qualifying marks specified in the supplied recruitment details vary by category.
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks |
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| MSP | 40% |
| OBC | 38% |
| SC | 35% |
| ST | 30% |
| PwBD | 30% |
Meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not automatically guarantee final selection. Candidates must satisfy the applicable selection and merit requirements.
Candidates can also review the WBPSC Miscellaneous Services examination date and pattern to understand the examination schedule and selection stages for another WBPSC recruitment examination.
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹28,900 to ₹74,500 under Pay Level 9, according to the supplied recruitment details. The applicable allowances and service conditions will be governed by the relevant West Bengal government rules.
Candidates seeking updates about other commission recruitment results can check the WBPSC Miscellaneous Final Result 2026.
For additional information about other WBPSC examination outcomes, candidates may also refer to the WBPSC Judicial Service Preliminary Result 2026 update.
