Government jobs in West Bengal
Eligibility, age limits and category relaxation for West Bengal government recruitment, from the WBPSC civil services exam to police constable and staff-selection posts. Students from West Bengal can also apply for 48 central government exams.
Before you apply
West Bengal recruitment usually requires or tests Bengali.
Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS usually apply only to West Bengal residents.
West Bengal government exams
WBPSC
WBCS (Executive) etc. Exam
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 21–36 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +9
Must read, write and speak Bengali (waived for Nepali speakers).
Official website: psc.wb.gov.inWBPRB
West Bengal Police Constable
- Qualification
- Class 10
- Age (General)
- 18–30 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +3, SC/ST +5
Bengali required; hill-area residents exempt.
Official website: prb.wb.gov.inWBPSC
WBPSC Clerkship / Miscellaneous Services
- Qualification
- Class 10
- Age (General)
- 18–40 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +5
State education department
WB TET (WBBPE)
- Qualification
- D.El.Ed / B.Ed
- Age (General)
- No upper age limit for the test
Eligibility test for state government teacher jobs. Recruitment exams after it have their own age limits.
Official website: wbbpe.org
Central government jobs for West Bengal students
Central exams are open to candidates from every state, with the same age relaxation everywhere. See the full lists by qualification:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for WBPSC?
For the WBCS (Executive) etc. Exam, the age limit for General candidates is 21 to 36 years. Reserved categories get extra years (OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +9). You need a bachelor's degree in any subject. Must read, write and speak Bengali (waived for Nepali speakers).
What qualification do I need for West Bengal Police Constable?
Class 10 pass, with an age limit of 18 to 30 years for General candidates. Bengali required; hill-area residents exempt. Physical standards and a running test also apply.
Can candidates from other states apply for West Bengal government jobs?
Usually yes for General posts, but you must know the state language. Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS normally apply only to West Bengal residents; candidates from other states are treated as General.
Which exam do I need for a government teacher job in West Bengal?
WB TET (WBBPE) for state government schools (D.El.Ed for primary classes, graduation with B.Ed for upper primary), or CTET for central schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas.
Other states
Rules checked against the latest notifications in October 2026. Exam bodies change age limits and cut-off dates each cycle, so always confirm in the official notification before you apply.