West Bengal Government Jobs 2026: WBPSC, WBSSC, WB Police — WBCS, Group D and Teaching Vacancies
Complete guide to West Bengal government jobs in 2026. Covers WBPSC WBCS Executive exam, WBSSC Group C/D, WB Police, Primary TET, SSC teachers, eligibility, exam patterns, and salary details.
West Bengal has a robust government recruitment ecosystem with WBPSC handling the prestigious WBCS exam, WBSSC managing Group C and D recruitment, and separate boards for police and teachers. The state offers the advantage of Bengali-medium exams, making it accessible to candidates from Bengali-medium educational backgrounds. If you're looking for government jobs in eastern India, West Bengal's recruitment landscape deserves careful attention.
Major Recruiting Bodies in West Bengal
| Body | Full Name | Posts Covered |
|---|---|---|
| WBPSC | West Bengal Public Service Commission | WBCS (Executive), WBCS (Judicial), Miscellaneous Services |
| WBSSC | West Bengal Staff Selection Commission | Group C (Clerk, Typist), Group D (Peon, Night Guard) |
| WBPRB | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board | Constable, SI, Excise Constable |
| WBBPE | West Bengal Board of Primary Education | Primary TET (Class 1–5 Teacher) |
| WB SSC | School Service Commission | Upper Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary Teachers |
WBCS — West Bengal Civil Service
WBCS (Executive) is the flagship exam of West Bengal, equivalent to UPSC CSE at the state level. It recruits for administrative, police, and allied services in the state.
WBCS Executive Posts
| Post | Service | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Magistrate (DM) | West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) | Level 9–10 (₹53,100–₹56,100 basic) |
| DSP | West Bengal Police Service | Level 9–10 |
| BDO (Block Development Officer) | WB Development Service | Level 9 |
| Assistant Director (Agriculture) | Agriculture Service | Level 8 |
| Sub-Divisional Controller (Food Supply) | Food Supply Service | Level 8 |
| Employment Officer | Employment Service | Level 8 |
WBCS Exam Pattern
Prelims:- 200 MCQ questions, 200 marks
- Subjects: English, GK, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Reasoning
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Negative marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali (compulsory) | 200 (qualifying) |
| English (compulsory) | 200 (qualifying) |
| General Studies I | 200 |
| General Studies II | 200 |
| Optional Paper I | 200 |
| Optional Paper II | 200 |
| Constitution of India and Indian Economy | 200 |
| Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning | 200 |
Total merit: Mains papers (excluding qualifying) + Personality Test.
WBCS Mains is descriptive — a significant departure from many state PSCs that use MCQ-only Mains. The descriptive format rewards candidates with strong writing skills, especially in Bengali or English.
WBCS Eligibility
- Age: 21 to 36 years (General). 39 for OBC, 41 for SC/ST.
- Education: Graduation from a recognised university
- Domicile: Candidates must be Indian citizens. West Bengal domicile provides reservation advantages.
WBPSC Miscellaneous Services
Besides WBCS, WBPSC also recruits for:
- WBCS (Judicial) — Civil Judge (Junior Division), requires LLB degree
- Audit and Accounts Service — Examiner of Local Accounts, requires B.Com
- Clerkship Exam — LDC/UDC for state courts
- Sub-Inspector (Food) — Food Supply Sub-Inspector
WBSSC — Group C and Group D
WBSSC (West Bengal Staff Selection Commission) handles recruitment for non-gazetted posts:
Group C Posts
| Post | Eligibility | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 12th pass + typing | Level 2 (₹19,900 basic) |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Graduation | Level 4 (₹25,500 basic) |
| Data Entry Operator | 12th pass + computer skill | Level 2–3 |
| Steno-typist | 12th + shorthand | Level 3 |
Group D Posts
| Post | Eligibility | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Peon / Attendant | 8th/10th pass | Level 1 (₹18,000 basic) |
| Night Guard | 8th pass | Level 1 |
| Darwan (Gatekeeper) | 8th pass | Level 1 |
Group D Salary
In-hand salary for Group D (Level 1) posts in West Bengal: approximately ₹16,000–₹20,000 per month. While this is modest, the job security, pension benefits (for posts before NPS cutoff), and government employee benefits make it attractive for many candidates.
WB Police Recruitment — WBPRB
| Post | Eligibility | Pay Level | Typical Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable (Male) | 10th pass (Madhyamik) + physical | Level 3 (₹22,700 basic) | 5,000–10,000 |
| Police Constable (Female) | 10th pass + physical | Level 3 | 1,000–3,000 |
| Sub-Inspector (SI) | Graduation + physical | Level 6 (₹35,400 basic) | 500–1,500 |
| Excise Constable | 10th pass + physical | Level 3 | 500–2,000 |
WB Police Constable recruitment requires Madhyamik (10th pass from WBBSE or equivalent) — one of the few state police recruitments that accepts 10th-pass candidates.
Teaching Jobs — Primary TET and SSC
West Bengal has a well-structured teacher recruitment system:
Primary TET (WBBPE)
- For: Primary Teachers (Class 1–5)
- Qualification: 12th (50%) + D.El.Ed or B.Ed
- Pay Level: Level 5–6 (₹29,200–₹35,400 basic)
SSC (School Service Commission)
| Exam | For Teaching | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Primary TET | Class 5–8 | Graduation + B.Ed | Level 7 |
| SSC (Class 9–10) | Secondary teachers | Graduation + B.Ed | Level 7–8 |
| SSC (Class 11–12) | Higher Secondary teachers | Post-graduation + B.Ed | Level 8–9 |
Salary Overview — West Bengal Government
| Post | Pay Level | Gross In-Hand (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Magistrate (WBCS) | Level 9–10 | ₹55,000–₹68,000 |
| BDO (WBCS) | Level 9 | ₹50,000–₹60,000 |
| UDC (Group C) | Level 4 | ₹24,000–₹28,000 |
| LDC (Group C) | Level 2 | ₹18,000–₹22,000 |
| Group D (Peon) | Level 1 | ₹16,000–₹20,000 |
| Police Constable | Level 3 | ₹20,000–₹25,000 |
| Primary Teacher | Level 5–6 | ₹28,000–₹35,000 |
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