West Bengal Government Jobs: Exams, Bodies & How to Apply

West Bengal runs its state government recruitments through several specialised bodies, from the civil services to Group C posts, police, health and teaching.

This guide maps the main recruiting bodies in West Bengal, the major exams and who can apply. Eligibility, vacancies and dates change with each notification, so confirm on the official site and track live West Bengal vacancies on GovtNaukri365.

Who recruits for West Bengal government jobs?

• Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) — gazetted posts via the WBCS exam and others.
• West Bengal Staff Selection Commission (WBSSC) — Group C and Group D posts.
• West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) — police constables and sub-inspectors.
• West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) for health posts, and the School Service Commission and Primary Education Board for teachers.

Major West Bengal government exams

• WBCS (West Bengal Civil Services, via WBPSC) — for officer posts (graduate-level).
• WB Police Constable and Sub-Inspector exams.
• WBSSC teacher selection (SLST) and Primary TET for teachers.

Eligibility and how to apply

Eligibility ranges from a 10th/12th pass for many Group and police roles to a bachelor's degree for WBPSC officer posts. Candidates generally must be able to read, write and speak Bengali (with an exemption for Nepali mother-tongue).

Apply online on the relevant body's official portal with documents, photo and signature ready, before the closing date.