Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) – Advertisement No. 15/2024

WBPSC Industrial Development Officer IDO Online Form 2026 (247 Posts)

Short Details of Notification

Sarkari Job

Important Dates

  • Indicative Advertisement : 24/12/2024
  • Detailed Advertisement : 05/11/2026
  • Application Begin : 06/11/2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 26/11/2026 (3:00 PM)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment : 26/11/2026 (3:00 PM)
  • Edit Window and Document Upload : 27/11/2026 to 02/12/2026 (3:00 PM)
  • Written Exam Date : Not announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS : ₹160/- + service charges
  • SC / ST of West Bengal : No fee
  • PwBD (40% and above) : No fee
  • SC / ST of other States : ₹160/- (no exemption)
  • Payment Mode : Online only

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 44 years as on 01/01/2024. Relaxation for West Bengal candidates: SC / ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD up to 45 years.
  • Selection Process: Written Exam (100 marks) → Interview (15 marks) → Final Merit (115 marks).

Vacancy Details – Total Posts – 247

Post NameTotal PostsEligibility/Details
Industrial Development Officer (IDO), Directorate of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises247
  • Degree from a recognised University, or Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognised University / Institution.
  • Ability to read, write and speak Bengali (not needed if your mother tongue is Nepali).
  • Reserved posts as reported : SC 52, ST 14, OBC 18, EWS 25, MSP 5, PwBD (UR) 7, PwBD (SC) 2

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Industrial Development Officer : Level 10, ₹32,100 – 82,900 (WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019)
  • Allowances : as admissible
  • Post : temporary but likely to be permanent

Exam Pattern

  • Written Exam : 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Negative Marking : 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
  • Interview : 15 Marks; no qualifying marks in the interview
  • Qualifying Marks in Aggregate : UR / EWS / MSP 40%, OBC 38%, SC 35%, ST / PwBD 30%

Written Exam Subjects

  • English : 15 Marks
  • Industrial Safety / Security Measures and Pollution Control Measures : 10 Marks
  • Environmental Issues, Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy : 15 Marks
  • Physical Science : 15 Marks

Written Exam Subjects

  • Elementary Computer Knowledge : 10 Marks
  • Industrial Scenario and Industrial Potential in West Bengal : 15 Marks
  • Mental Ability and Arithmetic : 20 Marks

Application Process

  1. Apply online only on the WBPSC website psc.wb.gov.in; more than one application from the same candidate leads to cancellation.
  2. Log in to your individual account on psc.wb.gov.in and open the application for IDO, Advertisement No. 15/2024.
  3. Enter one Photo ID with its number and issuing authority: Madhyamik certificate with photo, Passport, PAN, EPIC, Driving Licence or government ID.
  4. Claim SC, ST, OBC, EWS, MSP or PwBD in the form itself; the West Bengal certificate must be issued by the closing date.
  5. Pay the fee online before the last date; SC / ST of West Bengal and PwBD (40% and above) pay no fee.
  6. The submitted form is final, so take a printout and check every entry for mistakes.
  7. Upload the documents asked in the advertisement during the Edit Window only; the edit option can be used just once.

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.

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