Public Service Commission, West Bengal Recruitment 2026

Qualification

(i) A Master's Degree in Library Science of a recognized University or its equivalent, OR (ii) A Second Class Master's Degree in any subject other than Library Science + Bachelor's Degree in Library Science of a recognized University or its equivalent.

Pay
Scale

Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,44,300/- of Pay Matrix under WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019

Age
Limit

Not more than 36 years on 01.01.2026 (relaxable for persons with higher qualifications/longer experience and for Departmental candidates).

Desirable
Qualifications

Knowledge of Computer based cataloguing of books and their publications and distribution.

Experience
Requirements

Two years' experience in Library work in a Public or Institutional Library of repute.

Desired
Skills

Good power of expression and communication in Bengali (or Nepali) and English - Spoken and Written (ability will be tested at the time of Interview).

Eligibility
Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the WBPSC Librarian eligibility criteria 2026 in terms of education, experience, age limit, Bengali language and nationality as on the closing date. Educational Qualification (Essential): (i) A Master's Degree in Library Science of a recognized University or its equivalent, OR (ii) A Second Class Master's Degree in any subject other than Library Science + Bachelor's Degree in Library Science of a recognized University or its equivalent. Experience (Essential): Two years' experience in Library work in a Public or Institutional Library of repute. Bengali Language: Good power of expression and communication in Bengali (or Nepali) and English - Spoken and Written (ability will be tested at the time of Interview). Desirable: Knowledge of Computer based cataloguing of books and their publications and distribution. Age Limit: Not more than 36 years on 01.01.2026 (relaxable for persons with higher qualifications/longer experience and for Departmental candidates). Nationality: Only Indian Citizens and others declared eligible by Government of India.

How to
Apply For
WBPSC
vacancy:

Candidates must apply online through the official PSC WB portal before 14 April 2026 (upto 3:00 pm). Step 1 - Visit PSC WB portal: Go to https://psc.wb.gov.in and click on the link for Advertisement No. 04/2026. Step 2 - Register & fill application: Complete one-time registration, fill all personal, educational and experience details carefully. Step 3 - Upload documents & pay fee: Upload required documents and pay Rs. 210/- online (if applicable). Step 4 - Submit & take printout: Submit the form before the deadline and keep a printout along with all original documents for verification.

General
Instructions

Application Fee: Rs. 210/- (Rupees two hundred ten only) + applicable service charges through online mode only. Exempted: S.C./S.T. candidates of West Bengal and Persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) having physical disability of 40% and above. OBC candidates of West Bengal are required to pay the full fee. No fee exemption for S.C. & S.T. candidates of other States. Selection Process: The selection process consists of Screening Test (if number of applications is large) followed by Interview. Screening Test (if conducted): MCQ type - used only for shortlisting candidates for Interview. Marks obtained in Screening Test will NOT be considered for final merit. Interview: Qualifying marks - 40% for UR category. Candidates who fail to secure qualifying marks will not be considered. Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the Interview subject to verification of all eligibility documents. Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali will be tested at the time of Interview.

Job
Type

TEMPORARY

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