WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026: 247 Industrial Development Officer Posts, Apply Online by 26 November
State Government Job • West Bengal Public Service Commission
● Applications Open: November 6, 2026
● 247 Industrial Development Officer Posts
● 247 Industrial Development Officer Posts
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the detailed notification under Advertisement No. 15/2024 for the recruitment of 247 Industrial Development Officers (IDO) in the Directorate of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, under the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. The detailed notification follows an indicative advertisement dated December 24, 2024, which is why a 2024 advertisement number carries a 2026 application window. Online applications opened on November 6, 2026, and close on November 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM — the same deadline applies to the payment of the fee. Any graduate can apply, and so can anyone holding a Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university or institution. The post carries Level 10 pay of Rs. 32,100 to Rs. 82,900 a month under the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2019, and the post is temporary but likely to be permanent. Selection is through a written examination of 100 marks followed by an interview of 15 marks, with the merit list drawn on the aggregate out of 115. Read this carefully before applying: the ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement and is tested at the interview — candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali are the only exception. The details in this post were checked against the detailed notification (Advertisement No. 15/2024) as published on the official WBPSC website, psc.wb.gov.in, and cross-checked against the notification summaries published by Testbook, FreeJobAlert, Karmasandhan, JobCareerUpdates and GovtJobsAlert, which agree on the advertisement number, the 247 vacancies, the dates, the fee, the age limit, the qualification, the pay scale and the selection method. Candidates should confirm every detail in the official notification PDF on psc.wb.gov.in before applying.
⏳ Application Window Closes In
Applications and fee payment both close on November 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Apply early — a form sent after 3:00 PM on November 26 does not count.
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WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total: 247 Industrial Development Officer posts. The reservation figures printed in the notification are SC 52, ST 14, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 18, PwBD 9 (UR 7, SC 2), EWS 25 and MSP 5.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 52 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 25 |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 14 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) — UR 7, SC 2 | 9 |
| Meritorious Sportsperson (MSP) | 5 |
| Total | 247 |
Vacancy note: the notification states 247 vacancies in words and figures, and the reservation figures printed under it add to 123. The notification prints no separate unreserved (UR) figure, so this post does not work one out from the total and does not show any category split that adds to 247. Check your reservation position in the notification itself before you count yourself in or out of a category.
WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative advertisement (Advt. No. 15/2024) | December 24, 2024 |
| Detailed notification released | November 2026 |
| Online application starts | November 6, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online and pay the fee | November 26, 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Edit window (documents upload and one-time correction) | November 27 to December 2, 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Written examination date | To be announced |
| Interview date | To be announced |
Date note: the notification names no written-examination or interview date. Those dates will be notified separately on the official WBPSC website, psc.wb.gov.in — this post does not present any of them as fixed. The last date of November 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM covers both the form and the fee payment.
Eligibility for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026
Age is counted as on January 1, 2024, exactly as printed in the notification, and the Commission accepts only the age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate. The qualification must be held by the closing date of the form, November 26, 2026.
🎓 Education
A degree of a recognised university, or a Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university or institution. The qualification must already have been obtained by the closing date of the application. Any graduate can apply, and so can anyone holding a Diploma in Engineering or Technology.
🎂 Age Limit (as on January 1, 2024)
Minimum 18 years and maximum 44 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit: 5 years for SC and ST candidates of West Bengal, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal, and up to 45 years for persons with disabilities of 40 percent and above. If your birthday sits near the cut-off, work out your exact age on January 1, 2024, before you pay the fee.
🗣 The Bengali Condition
The ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement, and it is tested at the interview. A candidate whose performance in that test is poor can have the candidature cancelled. The exception is narrow: candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali are not bound by the Bengali condition. Everyone else should treat it as a real test, not a formality.
💰 Pay Scale
Level 10, Rs. 32,100 to Rs. 82,900 a month under the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2019. The post is in the Directorate of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, under the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and the post is temporary but likely to be permanent.
Eligibility note: submit only one application — the notification forbids more than one application from the same candidate. Applications go through psc.wb.gov.in only, after One Time Registration on the portal.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC and other candidates | Rs. 160 plus service charges |
| SC and ST candidates of West Bengal | No fee |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities (40 percent and above) | No fee |
Fee note: the fee must be paid online by November 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM, the same deadline as the form. OBC candidates pay the usual fee of Rs. 160 plus service charges.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection has two parts. Part 1 is a written examination of 100 marks, and Part 2 is an interview of 15 marks. The merit list uses the aggregate of both, out of 115. The written examination has 100 multiple choice questions, 1 mark each, to be answered in 1 hour 30 minutes, and every wrong answer loses 0.25 marks.
| 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 |
| Written examination total | 100 |
| Interview / Viva-Voce | 15 |
| Grand total | 115 |
Qualifying marks apply to the aggregate, not to the written examination alone: 40 percent for UR, EWS and MSP, 38 percent for OBC, 35 percent for SC, and 30 percent for ST and PwBD. There are no qualifying marks in the interview, and the Commission says it may relax the qualifying marks if a sizable number of reserved posts stay unfilled. If two candidates finish with equal aggregate marks, the older candidate ranks higher. One secondary syllabus page lists no negative marking, while the detailed notification reading and other summaries state 0.25 marks lost per wrong answer — confirm the marking scheme in the official notification PDF before the examination.
1. Online Application (November 6 to November 26, 2026)
Apply online through psc.wb.gov.in after One Time Registration. Fill the form, upload a scanned photograph and signature, pay the fee online, and submit before 3:00 PM on November 26, 2026.
2. Edit Window (November 27 to December 2, 2026)
The edit option can be used only once. Required documents are uploaded during this window only, from November 27 to December 2, 2026, up to 3:00 PM.
3. Written Examination (date to be announced)
A written examination of 100 multiple choice questions, 1 mark each, in 1 hour 30 minutes, with 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer. No examination date has been announced.
4. Interview / Viva-Voce (date to be announced)
An interview of 15 marks, including the test of the ability to read, write and speak in Bengali, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. There are no qualifying marks in the interview.
5. Final Merit List
The final merit list is drawn on the aggregate of the written examination and the interview, out of 115, subject to the qualifying marks for each category. The Commission may relax the qualifying marks if a sizable number of reserved posts stay unfilled.
How to Apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026
1
Open the WBPSC portal
Visit the official WBPSC website at psc.wb.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration on the portal, if you have not already done so.
2
Open the IDO advertisement
Find the application link for Advertisement No. 15/2024, Industrial Development Officer, and read the detailed notification carefully before filling the form.
3
Fill the form
Enter your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear in your certificates. Remember that your age is taken from your Madhyamik or equivalent certificate.
4
Upload photograph and signature
Upload a scanned photograph and signature in the format and size the portal asks for. Documents are uploaded during the edit window, from November 27 to December 2, 2026.
5
Pay the fee and submit
Pay Rs. 160 plus service charges online, unless you are an SC or ST candidate of West Bengal or a person with benchmark disabilities of 40 percent and above, for whom there is no fee. Submit the form before 3:00 PM on November 26, 2026.
6
Save the confirmation
Submit only one application. Take a printout of the submitted form and the fee receipt, and keep them safe for the written examination and the interview. Watch psc.wb.gov.in for the examination date and all further updates.
Important Links
Apply online (WBPSC portal): psc.wb.gov.in
Official notification PDF (Advertisement No. 15/2024, detailed advertisement): WBPSC IDO Detailed Advertisement PDF
Official website: psc.wb.gov.in
WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many vacancies are there in WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?
There are 247 Industrial Development Officer posts under Advertisement No. 15/2024. The reservation figures printed in the notification are SC 52, ST 14, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 18, PwBD 9, EWS 25 and MSP 5, and the notification prints no separate unreserved figure.
What is the last date to apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is November 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Applications opened on November 6, 2026, on the official WBPSC portal, psc.wb.gov.in. An edit window runs from November 27 to December 2, 2026, also till 3:00 PM.
What qualification is needed for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?
A degree of a recognised university, or a Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university or institution. The qualification must be held by the closing date, November 26, 2026. The ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is also essential and is tested at the interview, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
What is the age limit for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 44 years as on January 1, 2024. The upper limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC and ST candidates of West Bengal, by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal, and up to 45 years for persons with disabilities of 40 percent and above. Only the age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted.
What is the application fee for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 160 plus service charges. There is no fee for SC and ST candidates of West Bengal and for persons with benchmark disabilities of 40 percent and above. OBC candidates pay the usual fee.
What is the salary of a WBPSC Industrial Development Officer?
The post carries Level 10 pay of Rs. 32,100 to Rs. 82,900 a month under the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2019. The post is temporary but likely to be permanent.
What is the selection process for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?
Selection is through a written examination of 100 marks followed by an interview of 15 marks. The merit list uses the aggregate out of 115, with qualifying marks of 40 percent for UR, EWS and MSP, 38 percent for OBC, 35 percent for SC, and 30 percent for ST and PwBD. The written examination has 100 multiple choice questions in 1 hour 30 minutes, with 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
What is the exam pattern for WBPSC IDO 2026?
The written examination has 100 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each, to be answered in 1 hour 30 minutes: 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, and Mental Ability and Arithmetic 20. The examination date has not been announced.
Is the Bengali language test compulsory for WBPSC IDO?
Yes. The ability to read, write and speak in Bengali is an essential requirement and is tested at the interview, and a poor performance in that test can lead to the cancellation of the candidature. The only exception is for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
How do I apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only through the official WBPSC portal at psc.wb.gov.in, after One Time Registration. Fill the form, upload a scanned photograph and signature, pay the fee online, and submit before 3:00 PM on November 26, 2026. Submit only one application. Documents are uploaded during the edit window from November 27 to December 2, 2026.
Madhu Choudhary
Madhu Choudhary is a creative content and blog writer based in Rohtak, Haryana, with 14+ years of experience as a professional writer, including content for the education, health and IT sectors. At Jobriya, Madhu publishes government job updates, admit cards, results and exam schedules, checked against official sources before publishing, so readers get clear dates and direct official links.
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