West Bengal Govt Jobs 2026

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In West Bengal, school teachers and non-teaching staff are recruited by the WB School Service Commission through the State Level Selection Test (SLST), separately from WBPSC, which handles WBCS and clerkship. Police hiring is with WBPRB, and the state asks for the ability to read and write Bengali (Nepali in the hill areas).

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West Bengal Government Jobs at a Glance

Public Service Commission
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Other main recruiters
West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC), West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
Language of administration
Bengali, with Nepali in the hill areas
Capital
Kolkata
High Court
Calcutta High Court, Kolkata, with circuit benches at Jalpaiguri and Port Blair
Teacher eligibility
WB TET (primary), with SLST for school teacher selection

Who Recruits in West Bengal

Eligibility Tests to Clear First

TestConducted byNeeded forValidity
WB TET: West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test (primary)WB Board of Primary EducationPrimary teacher posts.See the current notice.

Main Exams in West Bengal

ExamConducted byLeads toStages
WBCS (Exe.)WBPSCWBCS, WBPS and allied servicesPreliminary, main written exam, personality test
WBSSC SLSTWBSSCAssistant teachers for Classes 9-12Written test, interview or personality test, document verification
WB Police ConstableWBPRBConstable and lady constable postsPreliminary written test, physical tests, final written test, interview
West Bengal Civil Service (Exe.) and othersWBPSCWBCS officers and allied servicesPer notice
Clerkship examinationWBPSCLower division clerks and typistsPer notice

Rules Specific to West Bengal Notifications

Language: Most state posts require the ability to read, write and speak Bengali, or Nepali for candidates from the Darjeeling hill areas.

Residence and reservation: Reservation is for West Bengal residents with certificates issued by WB authorities.

Preparing for West Bengal Exams

State GK covers Bengal's history, the renaissance and freedom movement, geography and culture.

General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.

Things Candidates Often Miss in West Bengal

  • School recruitment results are often affected by court cases, so follow the WBSSC site for orders and fresh lists.
  • Kolkata Police posts are recruited through WBPRB but have separate notifications.
PostUsually recruited byUsual minimum qualification
Clerk / junior assistantWBPSC12th pass or graduate, with typing
Police constableWBPRB10th or 12th pass
Sub-inspectorWBPRBGraduate
School teacherWBSSCD.El.Ed. or B.Ed., plus TET
Patwari / revenue postsWBPSC12th pass or graduate, by state rules
Junior engineerWBHRBDiploma or degree in engineering
Staff nurseWBHRBB.Sc. Nursing or GNM
West Bengal civil services officerWBPSCGraduate

How State Recruitment Works

The usual path is notification, application, written test, any skill or physical test, then documents.

Read the full guide to groups, selection, pay and documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who recruits school teachers in West Bengal?

The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) through the SLST. Primary teachers are recruited by the WB Board of Primary Education.

Is Bengali required for WB government jobs?

For most posts, yes; Nepali is accepted for candidates from the hill areas.