WBSSC Group C and D Exam Date 2026

Status: Exam Date Released  |  Last Updated: 30 January 2026  |  Authority: West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC)

The written examination for WBSSC Group C (Clerk) and Group D posts has been scheduled for March 2026. This page provides the official exam dates, application details, and guidance for candidates who have already applied.

Important Dates

Notification Date 09 October 2025
Application Start 03 November 2025
Last Date to Apply 03 December 2025
Fee Payment Deadline 03 December 2025
Exam Date – Group C (Clerk) 01 March 2026
Exam Date – Group D 08 March 2026
Admit Card Release Before the exam

Application Fee

  • General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 400/-
  • SC, ST, PH: Rs. 150/-
  • Payment modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 8,477

Post Name Number of Posts
Group C (Clerk) 2,989
Group D 5,488

Educational Qualification

Post Eligibility
Group C (Clerk)
  • Minimum qualification: Matriculation (10th) from a recognized board.
Group D
  • Minimum qualification: VIII standard (8th) from a recognized board.

Who Should Apply
• Candidates belonging to the prescribed age group (18–40 years as of 01 Jan 2025).
• Candidates who meet the educational qualification (10th for Group C, VIII for Group D).
• Candidates willing to serve in various districts of West Bengal in clerical or support roles.

Who Should Not Apply
• Candidates older than 40 years as of 01 Jan 2025 (unless eligible for relaxation).
• Candidates who do not possess the minimum schooling required for the respective group.

Common Mistakes
1. Missing the fee payment deadline and assuming the fee can be paid later.
2. Submitting an incomplete application (e.g., forgetting to upload a photograph or signature).
3. Not double‑checking the exam centre details before the admit card release.
4. Ignoring the instructions on the admit card regarding allowed items in the examination hall.

Application Process – Step‑by‑Step

  1. Visit the official WBSSC website (https://www.westbengalssc.com/).
  2. Click “Online Registration” and create a new account.
  3. Fill in personal, educational and contact details accurately.
  4. Upload scanned documents: photograph, signature, and required certificates.
  5. Pay the application fee using the selected online mode.
  6. Submit the application and note down the registration number for future reference.
  7. Download the admit card before the exam date using the registration number and DOB.

Official Links

What to do after the exam
After the written examination, candidates will receive the admit card and later the result. Once the recruitment process concludes, this page will be archived and updated with the next recruitment cycle. Always refer to the official WBSSC website for the latest notifications; outdated information will be retained for reference only.

Next Steps

If you meet the eligibility criteria, complete the online application before 03 December 2025 and keep your registration details safe. Monitor the official website for the admit card release and prepare according to the exam pattern.

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