WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2024: Apply Online for 247 Posts
Public Service Commission, West Bengal
Published
- Posts
- 247
- Last date
- 26 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate, B.E. / B.Tech
- Location
- West Bengal
The West Bengal Public Service Commission is hiring 247 Industrial Development Officers for the Directorate of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises in West Bengal. You likely need a degree from a recognized university, or a diploma in engineering or technology. Ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential, though Nepali mother-tongue candidates are exempt unless the notice says otherwise. Online applications close on 26 November 2026 at 3:00 PM, so submit well before then.
Who Should Apply for WBPSC IDO 2024
Graduates in any discipline and diploma holders in engineering or technology may apply, provided they can read, write and speak Bengali, unless their mother tongue is Nepali. Candidates from other states may apply, but reservation benefits apply only to West Bengal candidates, except for MSP and PwBD.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Make sure your degree or diploma is from a university or institution recognized by the competent authority, and keep the certificate ready.
- Apply only once. Submitting more than one application for this post cancels your candidature, even if you are admitted.
- Get your EWS, SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), MSP or disability certificate before the closing date, because later claims are not accepted.
- Use the Edit Window from 27 November to 2 December 2026 to correct details and upload documents. You can use it only once.
WBPSC IDO 2024: हिंदी में सारांश
पश्चिम बंगाल लोक सेवा आयोग (WBPSC) ने पश्चिम बंगाल में इंडस्ट्रियल डेवलपमेंट ऑफिसर के 247 पदों पर भर्ती का विज्ञापन (विज्ञापन संख्या 15/2024) जारी किया है। आवेदन के लिए किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय की स्नातक डिग्री या इंजीनियरिंग/टेक्नोलॉजी में डिप्लोमा होना आवश्यक है, और आयु सीमा 1 जनवरी 2024 की स्थिति में 18 से 44 वर्ष है। आवेदन केवल ऑनलाइन https://psc.wb.gov.in पर किए जा सकते हैं। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 26 नवंबर 2026 है, जिसमें शाम 3:00 बजे तक शुल्क जमा किया जा सकता है।
Download the WBPSC IDO Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 5 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 26 Nov 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 2026-11-26 (up to 3 p.m.) |
| Edit Window | 2026-11-27 to 2026-12-02 (up to 3 p.m.) |
| Published on this site | 5 Nov 2026 |
WBPSC IDO 2024 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 247
| UR | SC | ST | OBC (non-creamy layer) | EWS | MSP | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR-based posts: 52 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 247 |
| PwBD (UR) | 7 |
|---|---|
| PwBD (SC) | 2 |
The 7 UR-PwBD and 2 SC-PwBD posts are included in the total of 247, not added to it.
WBPSC IDO 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- A degree of a recognized University or a Diploma in Engineering or Technology of a recognized University/Institution.
Age Limit
18 to 44 years (as on 1 Jan 2024)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Jan 2024; upper limit 44 years, minimum 18.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST West Bengal: 5 years
- OBC (non-creamy layer) West Bengal: 3 years
- PwBD with 40% and above disability: up to 45 years
Other Conditions
- Ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential (tested at interview); not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali unless specifically mentioned.
Posts located in: West Bengal. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| General/OBC | Rs. 160/- plus service charges, if applicable |
|---|---|
| SC/ST West Bengal and PwBD (40%+) | nil |
Online mode only. No refund. SC/ST candidates of other states are not exempt from fee.
WBPSC IDO 2024 Salary and Pay Scale
The post is Level 10 in the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019, with a starting basic pay of ₹32,100. The notice gives the full scale as ₹32,100 to ₹82,900, plus admissible allowances.
As printed in the notification: LEVEL - 10 (Rs. 32,100/- - Rs. 82,900/-) AS PER WBS (ROPA) RULES,2019
WBPSC IDO 2024 Selection Process
- Part-I: Written examination, 100 MCQ questions of 1 mark each, 1 hour 30 minutes, negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer
- Part-II: Interview, 15 marks
- Final merit list out of 115 marks; category-wise qualifying marks in aggregate
Examination Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 15 |
| Industrial Safety/Security Measures and Pollution Control Measures | 10 |
| Environmental Issue with Emphasis on Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy | 15 |
| Physical Science | 15 |
| Elementary Computer Knowledge | 10 |
| Industrial Scenario and Industrial Potential in West Bengal | 15 |
| Mental Ability and Arithmetic | 20 |
How to Apply for WBPSC IDO 2024
- Apply online only at https://psc.wb.gov.in
Required Documents
- Photo ID (Madhyamik certificate, passport, PAN, EPIC, driving licence or other government ID)
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Before You Apply for WBPSC IDO 2024: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (A degree of a recognized University or a Diploma in Engineering or Technology of a recognized University/Institution).
- Your age is between 18 and 44 years on 1 Jan 2024, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 26 Nov 2026, 3:00 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (3 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
WBPSC IDO 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification does not say. It requires a degree or diploma by the closing date for online applications, so check the official notice carefully.
Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes. Each wrong answer to a multiple choice question loses 0.25 marks.
Do candidates from other states pay the general fee?
Yes. General and OBC candidates pay ₹160 plus any service charges. SC and ST candidates from other states are not exempt from the fee.
Is an interview included in the selection?
Yes. The interview carries 15 marks, and the final merit list is out of 115 marks.
Abbreviations on This Page
- UR
- Unreserved
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- MSP
- Meritorious Sportspersons
- MCQ
- Multiple Choice Questions
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Public Service Commission, West Bengal. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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