West Bengal PSC opens 266 stenographer jobs for Madhyamik pass candidates
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WBPSC is taking applications for 266 English Stenographer posts open to Madhyamik pass candidates until 3:30 pm on November 7, 2026; pay starts at Rs 28,900.
What Happened
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) is taking online applications for 266 English Stenographer (Basic Grade) posts in the state government until 3:30 pm on November 7, 2026. The application window opened on October 18, 2026, and the posts are open to candidates who have passed Madhyamik, West Bengal's Class 10 examination, or an equivalent, and who can meet the shorthand and typing requirements. According to the notification as reported, the examination is tentatively planned for December 2026.
Key Facts
- Total posts: 266 English Stenographer (Basic Grade) vacancies, split between Schedule A and Schedule B; one listing gives 146 under Schedule A and 120 under Schedule B.
- Minimum education: Madhyamik (Class 10) or an equivalent examination, with basic computer knowledge.
- Skill test: English typing is required; listings give a speed of 30 words per minute.
- Pay: Pay Level 9 under the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2019, a scale of Rs 28,900 to Rs 74,500 a month.
- Online applications: October 18 to November 7, 2026 (up to 3:30 pm), on the commission's website, psc.wb.gov.in; the fee must also be paid by November 7.
- Edit window: November 10 to 13, 2026, for correcting submitted forms.
- Examination: three papers, General English, Dictation and Transcription, and Computer Typing, tentatively in December 2026.
Why It Matters
Most permanent government jobs that young people chase need a graduate degree. This one asks for a Class 10 pass and a skill: the ability to take dictation in English and type it accurately. That opens a door for school-leavers and for young people who did not finish college, as long as they are willing to train in shorthand and typing over the next few weeks.
The pay is set on a regular government scale: Pay Level 9, starting at Rs 28,900 a month before allowances. Stenographers work in government offices taking dictation, preparing letters and records, and supporting officers, which gives a young recruit a close view of how administration runs.
The selection is skill-heavy. Two of the three papers, Dictation and Transcription and Computer Typing, test practical ability rather than memorised facts. Candidates who can already type at speed have an advantage; those who cannot should start practising daily now, because the exam is only weeks away. The General English paper rewards grammar, vocabulary and comprehension practice.
Some details still need to be checked against the official notice. Coverage of the notification does not agree on everything: some listings describe the posts slightly differently and give different notification dates, and the age limit is not stated clearly in the material available. Before applying, candidates should read the full advertisement on psc.wb.gov.in for the age limit, the reservation break-up, the fee and the language requirements.
What to do next: download the official notice, check your age and category eligibility, keep scanned copies of your Madhyamik certificate, photograph and signature ready, and submit the form well before 3:30 pm on November 7. Then begin daily typing and dictation practice for the December test.
| Detail | What the listings say |
|---|---|
| Posts | 266 English Stenographer (Basic Grade) |
| Education | Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent |
| Pay | Rs 28,900 to Rs 74,500 (Pay Level 9) |
| Apply by | November 7, 2026, 3:30 pm |
| Exam | Tentatively December 2026 |
Impact
Short-term: Eligible young people in West Bengal have about two weeks to apply, and those who apply will need to prepare quickly for a skill-based test planned for December.
Long-term: The 266 recruits will join state government offices on a regular pay scale, with the security and promotion path of a government post. The recruitment also adds to the state's administrative support staff.
Who is affected: Class 10 and Class 12 pass candidates and college students in West Bengal who type in English, shorthand and typing training institutes, and the state departments where the new stenographers will be posted.
Key Takeaway
WBPSC's 266 English Stenographer posts need only a Class 10 pass and typing skill, pay from Rs 28,900 a month, and close for applications at 3:30 pm on November 7, 2026.
Questions and Answers
What is the last date to apply for WBPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for the 266 English Stenographer (Basic Grade) posts close at 3:30 pm on November 7, 2026. The fee must also be paid by that date. A window to edit submitted forms runs from November 10 to 13, 2026.
Who is eligible for the WBPSC English Stenographer posts?
Candidates need to have passed Madhyamik (Class 10) or an equivalent examination, have basic computer knowledge and meet the English typing requirement, which listings give as 30 words per minute. Age limits and other conditions should be checked in the official notice on psc.wb.gov.in.
What is the salary of a WBPSC English Stenographer?
The post is on Pay Level 9 of the West Bengal pay rules of 2019, a scale of Rs 28,900 to Rs 74,500 a month, plus allowances.
How will candidates be selected?
Through an examination of three papers: General English, Dictation and Transcription, and Computer Typing. It is tentatively scheduled for December 2026, according to the notification as reported.
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