Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Department | Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department |
| Advertisement Number | 15/2024 |
| Recruitment Name | Industrial Development Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Industrial Development Officer (IDO) |
| Total Vacancies | 247 |
| Educational Qualification | Degree from Recognized University OR Diploma in Engineering / Technology |
| Language Requirement | Bengali, with Notified Nepali Mother-Tongue Exemption |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 Years |
| Pay Scale / Pay Level | Level 10, WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019 Rs. 32,100 - Rs. 82,900 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 160 Plus Applicable Service Charges / Exempted |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Last Date | 26 November 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.
- Commencement of Online Submission of Applications
- Closing Date for Submission of Online Applications
- Last Date of Payment of Fees (Online)
- Application Edit Window Start Date
- Application Edit Window Last Date
- Written Examination Date
- Interview Date
Applications and fee payments close simultaneously on 26 November 2026 at 3:00 PM. The subsequent edit window is not an extension of the original application deadline.
WBPSC IDO Vacancy 2026 - 247 Posts
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under WBPSC is given below.
Industrial Development Officer (IDO)
247- No. of Vacancies
- 247 (UR-131, SC-52, ST-14, OBC-18, PwBD-7, EWS-25, MSP-5 [Note: UR count derived from total minus reserved])
- Qualification
- A degree of a recognized University or a Diploma in Engineering or Technology of a recognized University/Institution.
- Age Limit
- Not less than 18 years and not more than 44 years as on 01.01.2024. Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST (WB), 3 years for OBC-NCL (WB), up to 45 years for PwBD (40% and above).
- Pay Scale
- Level – 10 (Rs. 32,100/- to Rs. 82,900/-) as per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019
WBPSC Industrial Development Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university OR a Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or institution. The notification does not restrict degree eligibility to engineering graduates only.
Educational Qualification
| Qualification Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Degree Route | Degree from a Recognized University |
| Diploma Route | Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a Recognized University / Institution |
| Recognition | Institution Must Be Recognized by the Competent Authority |
| Qualification Deadline | 26 November 2026 |
Can General Graduates Apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?
Yes. The official qualification states that candidates with a degree from a recognized university are eligible. It does not require every applicant to hold an engineering degree.
Applicants must also satisfy the age, Bengali language and other recruitment conditions.
Can Engineering Diploma Holders Apply?
Yes. Candidates holding a recognized Diploma in Engineering or Technology are eligible under the alternative qualification route. A Bachelor’s degree is not mandatory for candidates who meet the prescribed diploma requirement.
Is Previous Work Experience Mandatory?
The detailed advertisement does not prescribe a minimum number of years of work experience as an essential qualification for the IDO post.
Is Bengali Language Knowledge Compulsory?
Yes. Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. However, the notification provides an exemption for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali, unless specifically mentioned otherwise.
Bengali language ability will be tested during the interview. Candidates performing poorly in the language test may have their candidature cancelled.
WBPSC IDO Age Limit 2026
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 44 years old as on 1 January 2024.
| Age Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 44 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2024 |
| Age Proof | Madhyamik or Equivalent Certificate |
WBPSC IDO Age Limit 2026
Important: Although the recruitment application process takes place in 2026, the notification explicitly fixes the age calculation date as 1 January 2024. Candidates should not substitute 1 January 2026 or the last application date.
WBPSC IDO Category-Wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC Candidates of West Bengal | 5 Years |
| ST Candidates of West Bengal | 5 Years |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer Candidates of West Bengal | 3 Years |
| PwBD Candidates with 40% or More Disability | Upper Age Limit Up to 45 Years |
| SC / ST / OBC Candidates from Other States | No State Category Age Relaxation |
Age relaxation applies according to the specific provisions in the advertisement. Applicants must possess supporting category and disability certificates from the prescribed competent authorities.
WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Here is the complete information about WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
WBPSC IDO Selection Process 2026
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.
Selection Procedure:
- Part-I – Written Examination (100 Marks):
- English: 15 Marks
- Industrial Safety/Security Measures and Pollution Control Measures: 10 Marks
- Environmental Issue with Emphasis on Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy: 15 Marks
- Physical Science: 15 Marks
- Elementary Computer Knowledge: 10 Marks
- Industrial Scenario and Industrial Potential in West Bengal: 15 Marks
- Mental Ability and Arithmetic: 20 Marks
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | 100 MCQ questions of 1 mark each | Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer.
- Part-II – Interview (15 Marks)
- Final Merit List: Prepared on the basis of aggregate marks in Part-I and Part-II (Total: 115 Marks).
- Category-wise Qualifying Marks (Aggregate):
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- MSP: 40%
- OBC: 38%
- SC: 35%
- ST: 30%
- PwBD: 30%
How to Apply Online for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026?
Here is the complete procedure to apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
- Visit the official website at https://psc.wb.gov.in
- Read the advertisement thoroughly before applying.
- Submit the application through online mode only. Submission of more than one application is strictly forbidden.
- Pay the application fee online (Rs. 160/- plus applicable service charges). SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates (40% and above disability) are exempted from fee.
- Upload requisite documents as mentioned in the advertisement during the Edit Window period (27.11.2026 to 02.12.2026 up to 3 p.m.).
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
- Candidates must carry the same Photo ID card in original at the examination venue.
