WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026: 266 Posts, Apply Online Before 3:30 PM Today

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2025 for the English Stenographer (Basic Grade) Recruitment Examination in Schedule A and Schedule B. Through this recruitment, 266 English Stenographer posts will be filled in West Bengal government offices. Applications started on 18 October 2026, and the last date to apply is today, 7 November 2026 — the portal closes at 3:30 PM sharp, corrections can be made from 10 to 13 November 2026, and the examination will be held tentatively in December 2026 in Kolkata. Selection is through three papers — a written General English paper followed by dictation, transcription and a computer typing test; there is no interview. All details below are taken from the official advertisement. If you are also tracking court stenographer vacancies, read our Nuh District Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 guide as well.

Quick Answer: WBPSC is recruiting 266 English Stenographers (Schedule A: 146 posts, Schedule B: 120 posts) at Pay Level 9 (Rs. 28,900–74,500). Madhyamik-pass candidates with English typing at 30 wpm and shorthand dictation at 80 wpm can apply online at psc.wb.gov.in — but only until 3:30 PM today, 7 November 2026. The fee is Rs. 160 plus charges, and it must also be paid before the same 3:30 PM deadline.

WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Do not treat the fee deadline as separate from the form deadline — both close together at 3:30 PM today. A form that is filled but whose fee is not paid by 3:30 PM will not be accepted, so complete the payment the moment you submit.

WBPSC English Stenographer Vacancy 2026 – Schedule-Wise and Category-Wise Details

The 266 posts are split almost evenly between the two schedules — Schedule A carries 146 posts and Schedule B carries 120. The full category-wise break-up from the official advertisement is:

Category-wise total posts. Unreserved candidates compete for the largest share — 131 of the 266 posts. SC candidates have 57 posts across the two schedules, EWS candidates 27, and ST candidates 16. Reservation benefits in this recruitment apply to candidates of West Bengal; SC, ST and OBC candidates from other states are treated as general candidates.

WBPSC English Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. You must be at least 18 years and not more than 44 years old as on 1 January 2025 — that is, born not earlier than 2 January 1981 and not later than 1 January 2007. Only the date of birth recorded in your Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted, so fill it exactly as printed there. SC and ST candidates of West Bengal get 5 years of relaxation and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates get 3 years; for PwBD candidates the upper age can be relaxed up to 45 years. There is no age limit for permanent Schedule B Stenographers, Typists, Steno-Typists and Clerk-cum-Typists already in service under the Government of West Bengal.

Common conditions. (1) You must be a citizen of India. (2) You must be able to read, write and speak Bengali — this condition does not apply if your mother tongue is Nepali.

Qualification and skill requirements. All three requirements below are compulsory; the shorthand speed is where most candidates are filtered out, so check it honestly before you pay the fee.

Who can apply. Candidates from any state can apply as citizens of India. The catch is that reservation and fee-exemption benefits are reserved for West Bengal candidates — an SC, ST or OBC candidate from another state applies as a general candidate and pays the full fee.

WBPSC English Stenographer Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is paid online through the psc.wb.gov.in portal itself, along with the applicable service charges. OBC candidates of West Bengal must pay the usual fee — the exemption covers only West Bengal SC/ST candidates and PwBD candidates. Once paid, the fee is not refunded.

How to Apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026

1. Go to the official website psc.wb.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration from the Candidate’s Corner, if you have not registered before.
2. Log in with your registration details and open the application for English Stenographer (Basic Grade), Advertisement No. 04/2025 under Current Applications.
3. Fill in your personal details carefully — your date of birth must match your Madhyamik certificate exactly, because age is verified only against that certificate.
4. Select your schedule and category correctly. Remember that category benefits apply only to West Bengal candidates.
5. Upload your photograph and signature in the size and format the portal asks for.
6. Pay the fee of Rs. 160 plus service charges online (exempt categories skip this step). The payment window closes at 3:30 PM today, the same time as the form.
7. Submit the form before 3:30 PM today, 7 November 2026 — after that time neither the form nor the fee can be submitted.
8. Save and print a copy of the submitted application for your records; you will need the login again for the correction window and the admit card.

One application only. Fill a single, careful application. If you spot a mistake after submitting, use the official edit window (below) instead of filing a second form.

WBPSC English Stenographer Correction Window – What Can Be Changed

The Commission opens a short edit window after the application deadline: 10 November 2026 to 13 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM. Log in to your account at psc.wb.gov.in to make the correction.

Only one chance. The edit facility can be availed only once, and no change is entertained after the window closes — so review the whole form before you save the correction, not just the one field you opened it for.

WBPSC English Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026

The examination is held in three papers totalling 600 marks. Paper I is a screening-style written paper taken by every candidate; only a limited number of candidates who qualify in Paper I are called for the dictation and typing papers.

Qualifying marks. In the aggregate of Papers I, II and III together, the qualifying marks are: UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC 38%, SC 35%, ST 30%, PwBD 30% and MSP 40%. The Commission may relax these further if reserved posts remain unfilled.

Exam centres and admit card. The examination will be held tentatively in December 2026 at various centres in Kolkata. Watch psc.wb.gov.in for the admit card notice — it is downloaded from the same portal using your registration login.

WBPSC English Stenographer Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Paper I (General English). Every applicant first sits the 100-mark General English paper. This paper decides who goes forward — only a limited number of candidates qualify for the skill papers, so a weak English paper ends the attempt here.

Stage 2 – Dictation, Transcription and Typing. Qualified candidates take Paper II (dictation at 80 wpm and transcription, 400 marks) and Paper III (computer typing at not less than 30 wpm, 100 marks). Final standing is decided by the aggregate marks of the three papers, subject to the category-wise qualifying marks given above. There is no interview in this recruitment.

WBPSC English Stenographer Salary 2026

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level 9 (Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500) under the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019. The starting basic pay is Rs. 28,900 per month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances under West Bengal government rules. The advertisement fixes only the pay scale — it publishes no exact “in-hand” figure, so in-hand amounts on unofficial websites are estimates that vary with the current DA and HRA rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

The last date is today, 7 November 2026, and the portal closes at 3:30 PM sharp. The online fee payment window also closes at 3:30 PM, so a form submitted without the fee paid in time will not be accepted.

How many vacancies are there in WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

There are 266 vacancies in total — 146 in Schedule A and 120 in Schedule B. Schedule A includes 72 unreserved posts and Schedule B includes 59 unreserved posts, with the remaining seats reserved as per the category-wise break-up in the advertisement.

What is the qualification for WBPSC English Stenographer?

You must have passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent, have elementary knowledge of computer operation with English typing at 30 words per minute, and be able to take shorthand dictation at 80 words per minute.

What is the age limit for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

You must be between 18 and 44 years old as on 1 January 2025, that is, born not earlier than 2 January 1981 and not later than 1 January 2007. SC and ST candidates of West Bengal get 5 years of relaxation and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates get 3 years, while the upper age for PwBD candidates can be relaxed up to 45 years.

What is the application fee for WBPSC English Stenographer?

The fee is Rs. 160 plus service charges, payable online. SC and ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability pay no fee. OBC candidates of West Bengal pay the full fee, and candidates from other states get no fee exemption.

What is the salary of a WBPSC English Stenographer?

The post carries Pay Level 9 under the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019 — Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500. The advertisement fixes only this pay scale; it does not publish an exact in-hand figure, so in-hand amounts shown on unofficial websites are estimates.

What is the exam pattern of WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

The examination has three papers totalling 600 marks: Paper I General English (100 marks, 1½ hours), Paper II Dictation and Transcription (400 marks) and Paper III Computer Typing (100 marks, at not less than 30 wpm in 10 minutes). Paper I is held first for everyone, and only a limited number of candidates qualify for Papers II and III. The exam is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 in Kolkata.

Is Bengali language compulsory for WBPSC English Stenographer?

Yes. You must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. The only exception is for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, who do not need to meet this condition.

Can candidates from other states apply for WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

Yes, any citizen of India can apply. However, SC, ST and OBC candidates from other states are treated as general candidates — they get no reservation benefit and no fee exemption, which are reserved for West Bengal candidates.

Is there a correction window for the WBPSC English Stenographer application form?

Yes. The edit window runs from 10 November 2026 to 13 November 2026, up to 3:30 PM. You can use it only once by logging into your account at psc.wb.gov.in, and no change is entertained after the window closes.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. 04/2025 on psc.wb.gov.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, an independent information portal for Sarkari Result, Sarkari Naukri, admit card, answer key, syllabus and admission updates. He has 10+ years of experience covering Government Jobs, Railway Jobs, SSC, Banking, Teaching, Police, Defence and state recruitment boards. Every update on this site is verified directly from the official notification PDF issued by the commission or board — never from third-party aggregators.