WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 247 Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Last Date

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released Advertisement No. 15/2024 for the WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment, 247 Industrial Development Officer (IDO) posts will be filled in the Directorate of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of West Bengal. The WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 apply online link opened on 6 November 2026, the last date to apply and pay the fee is 26 November 2026 (up to 3 PM), and the edit window runs from 27 November to 2 December 2026. Any graduate — or a Diploma holder in Engineering or Technology — can apply, but the ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement tested at the interview. Selection is through a written examination of 100 marks and an interview of 15 marks. All details below are from the official notification. Candidates tracking other WBPSC recruitments can also read our WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026 guide.

WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The 3 PM cut-off is the real deadline. The form and the fee both close at 3 PM on 26 November 2026, not at midnight. A form submitted after 3 PM does not count, so do not leave the application for the last day.

WBPSC IDO Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Details

The notification states 247 vacancies in words and figures. The reservation figures it prints are:

Read this table carefully. The notification prints no separate unreserved (UR) figure, so the reserved figures above do not add up to 247 — and this article does not invent a UR number to make them add up. The PwBD figure of 9 is a horizontal reservation within UR (7) and SC (2), not an extra block of posts. Several competing pages show a neat category split that sums to 247; that split is not in the notification. Reservation is shown as reported by the department, and the benefits of reservation for all reserved categories except PwBD and MSP apply to West Bengal candidates only.

WBPSC IDO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. Candidates must be not less than 18 years and not more than 44 years old on 1 January 2024. Only the age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted. The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC and ST candidates of West Bengal, by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal, and up to 45 years of age for Persons with Disabilities having a physical disability of 40% and above. No relaxation applies to SC, ST or OBC candidates of other states — they are treated as General candidates.

Educational qualification. A degree of a recognized University, or a Diploma in Engineering or Technology of a recognized University or Institution. The qualification must be held by the closing date of submission of the online application, and all degrees, diplomas and certificates must be from institutions duly recognized by the competent authority.

The Bengali condition — check this first. Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement, and it is tested at the time of the interview. The notification is blunt: the candidature of candidates with poor performance in the Knowledge of Bengali Test is liable to be cancelled. The condition is not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, unless specifically mentioned.

Who can apply. Indian citizens and such other nationals declared eligible by the Government of India can apply. SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates of other states may apply for unreserved vacancies as General candidates. Category certificates (EWS, SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, MSP and PwBD) must be obtained within the closing date of submission of applications — no claim is entertained afterwards, and failure to produce the certificate at document verification leads to summary rejection.

WBPSC IDO Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is payable online only, by 26 November 2026 (up to 3 PM). OBC candidates pay the usual fee of Rs 160 plus service charges. No exemption of fee is available to SC and ST candidates of other states. No claim for refund of the fee will be entertained, nor will it be held in reserve for any other examination.

How to Apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official website psc.wb.gov.in and find the link for Advertisement No. 15/2024, Industrial Development Officer.
2. Register and log in to your account on the portal.
3. Fill the online application form carefully with your personal, educational and category details.
4. Upload the scanned photograph, signature and required documents in the format asked on the portal.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs 160 plus service charges online, unless you are exempt, by 26 November 2026 (up to 3 PM).
6. Submit the form before 26 November 2026 (up to 3 PM) and download the confirmation page for future reference.
7. Take a printout of the submitted form so you can spot any discrepancy before the edit window opens.
8. If a correction is needed, use the edit window (27 November to 2 December 2026, up to 3 PM) — the edit option can be availed only once, and requisite documents are uploaded during the edit window only.

One application only. Submission of more than one application for the post by the same candidate is strictly forbidden, and the candidature of a candidate who submits more than one application will be cancelled even if admitted. The application once submitted is treated as final — no request for change of the application form, and no claim for being a member of the SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, MSP or PwBD community, is entertained after final submission. Candidates must bring the same photo ID card mentioned in the application, in original, to the examination venue.

WBPSC IDO Edit Window – What Can Be Changed

The edit window runs from 27 November to 2 December 2026 (up to 3 PM), and the edit option can be availed only once within that period. It is accessed by logging into your individual account on psc.wb.gov.in. Candidates willing to change their address must first change it in the Profile Section and then use the edit option. Requisite documents, as mentioned in the advertisement, are uploaded during the edit window only. No request for any change is entertained after the edit window closes.

Fields that cannot be changed. Once the application is finally submitted, no change of the application form and no claim about SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, MSP or PwBD membership is entertained at all — the edit window is the only chance to correct the form, and it is a single use.

WBPSC IDO Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination carries 100 marks: 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, to be answered in 1 hour 30 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. Marks are captured electronically from the scanned OMR sheet, without manual intervention.

Qualifying marks — on the aggregate, not the written paper alone. The category-wise qualifying marks apply to the aggregate of the written examination and the interview together:

Tie-breaking rule. If two or more candidates secure equal marks in the aggregate, preference is given to the senior candidate on the basis of date of birth. There are no qualifying marks in the interview, the Commission may fix category-wise cut-off marks in the written examination, and it may further relax the qualifying marks if a sizable number of posts in a reserved category remain unfilled. Model answers of the written examination are displayed on the PSC website, and objections must be filed strictly within the specific time limit.

WBPSC IDO Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Written examination (Part-I, 100 marks). A 100-question MCQ paper of 1 hour 30 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer, covering the seven subjects in the table above.

Stage 2 – Interview (Part-II, 15 marks). The interview also carries the Bengali knowledge test — poor performance in that test can lead to cancellation of candidature, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.

Final merit list. The final merit list is prepared on the aggregate marks of Part-I and Part-II together, out of 115 marks, subject to the category-wise qualifying marks above. Admission to the examination is provisional, and a valid admit card is mandatory — no candidate is allowed to take the examination without one. The dates of the written examination and interview will be notified later on psc.wb.gov.in.

WBPSC IDO Salary 2026

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level 10 (Rs 32,100 – Rs 82,900) as per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019. Besides pay, the post carries allowances as admissible. 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 current DA and other allowances.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?

There are 247 Industrial Development Officer posts under Advertisement No. 15/2024. The notification prints the reservation figures SC 52, ST 14, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 18, EWS 25, MSP 5 and PwBD 9 (UR 7, SC 2), and it prints no separate unreserved figure — so this article does not invent one.

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

The last date to apply online and to pay the fee is 26 November 2026, up to 3 PM, on psc.wb.gov.in. Applications opened on 6 November 2026. The edit window then runs from 27 November to 2 December 2026, also up to 3 PM.

What is the eligibility for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?

You need a degree of a recognized University, or a Diploma in Engineering or Technology of a recognized University or Institution, held by the closing date of the application. Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is also an essential requirement, tested at the interview, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.

What is the age limit for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be not less than 18 years and not more than 44 years old on 1 January 2024, and only the age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted. The upper limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC and ST candidates of West Bengal, by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal, and up to 45 years for Persons with Disabilities with 40% or more disability.

Is knowledge of Bengali compulsory for WBPSC IDO?

Yes. Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement under Advertisement No. 15/2024, and it is tested at the time of the interview. Candidates with poor performance in the Knowledge of Bengali Test are liable to have their candidature cancelled. The condition is not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.

What is the application fee for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?

The fee is Rs 160 plus service charges, payable online only. SC and ST candidates of West Bengal and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities with 40% or more disability are exempt. OBC candidates pay the usual fee, and no exemption is available to SC and ST candidates of other states. The fee is not refundable.

What is the exam pattern for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?

The written examination has 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, to be answered in 1 hour 30 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. The seven subjects are English 15, Industrial Safety and Pollution Control 10, Environmental Issue and Energy Conservation 15, Physical Science 15, Elementary Computer Knowledge 10, Industrial Scenario and Potential in West Bengal 15, and Mental Ability and Arithmetic 20. The written exam is followed by an interview of 15 marks, and the exam date will be notified later on psc.wb.gov.in.

What is the salary of a WBPSC Industrial Development Officer?

Industrial Development Officers are placed in Pay Level 10, Rs 32,100 – Rs 82,900, as per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019, plus allowances as admissible. The notification publishes only the pay scale, not an exact in-hand figure.

Can I correct my WBPSC IDO application form after submitting it?

Yes, but only once, in the edit window from 27 November to 2 December 2026 (up to 3 PM), by logging into your account on psc.wb.gov.in. Requisite documents are uploaded during the edit window only, and an address change must first be made in the Profile Section. After the edit window closes, no request for any change is entertained, and a finally submitted form cannot be changed at all.

Can candidates from other states apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply, but they are treated as General candidates: reservation benefits for all reserved categories except PwBD and MSP apply to West Bengal candidates only, no age relaxation applies to SC, ST or OBC candidates of other states, and no fee exemption is available to SC and ST candidates of other states. They may apply for unreserved vacancies as General candidates.

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. 15/2024 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.