WBPSC Industrial Development Officer Recruitment 2026

West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC), Directorate of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

Industrial Development Officer (IDO) — Advertisement No. 15/2024

Official Website: psc.wb.gov.in

Important Dates

• Indicative Advertisement Date : 24/12/2024
• Detailed Notification Date : 06/11/2026
• Online Apply Start Date : 06/11/2026
• Online Apply Last Date : 26/11/2026 (03:00 PM)
• Edit Window : 27/11/2026 to 02/12/2026 (03:00 PM)
• Exam Date : Notified Soon

Application Fee

• For General / OBC Candidates : ₹ 160/- + Service Charges
• For SC / ST of West Bengal & PwBD (40%+) Candidates : Exempted
• The fee is non-refundable. Pay online only through the WBPSC portal.
• Payment Mode (Online):
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI

Vacancy Details

Age Limit

• Age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 01/01/2024.
• Age relaxation: SC / ST — 5 years; OBC (NCL) — 3 years; PwBD — up to 45 years of age.
• The category-wise break-up is in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: a Degree from a recognised university or a Diploma in Engineering / Technology.
• Language: ability to read, write and speak Bengali (except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali).
• Check the detailed eligibility conditions in the official notification before applying.

Selection Process

• Written Examination: 100 marks — 100 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Interview: 15 marks for candidates shortlisted from the written examination.
• Pay: Level 10 (₹ 32,100 – ₹ 82,900).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official WBPSC website at psc.wb.gov.in and open the Industrial Development Officer notification (Advt. No. 15/2024).
2. Read the notification and check the eligibility, age limit and vacancy details.
3. Register or sign in and fill the online application form with your personal, educational and category details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the application fee online, if applicable, and submit the form before 26/11/2026 (03:00 PM).
6. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.

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