WBPSC IDO Eligibility, Important Dates

Under Advertisement 10/2019:

• A degree from a recognised university, or a diploma in engineering or technology from a recognised university or institution.
• Age not more than 39 on 1 January 2019, with 5 years' relaxation for SC and ST and 3 for OBC (non-creamy layer) of West Bengal, and up to 45 for persons with disabilities.
• Bengali (read, write, speak), except for those whose mother tongue is Nepali; tested at the interview.

Check the 2024 detailed advertisement when it comes; the rules may have changed.

In 2019 WBPSC used a preliminary screening test to cut the field down, then an interview. 118 candidates were recommended in January 2021, with marks printed beside each roll number: the highest was 85 and the last unreserved candidate selected had 65.

The 2019 advertisement quoted Pay Band 3, ₹7,100 to ₹37,600 with grade pay ₹3,900, the scale before ROPA 2019. The 2024 advertisement will give the current pay level.

The 2019 fee was ₹160 plus charges; SC and ST candidates of West Bengal and persons with 40% or more disability paid nothing. Applications are online only, through one-time registration on psc.wb.gov.in.

WBPSC posts the interview shortlist and the recommendation list on its Recommendation page. For 2019 see the interview list and the final list of 118.

• WBPSC official website
• Indicative Advertisement 15/2024, Industrial Development Officer
• Advertisement 10/2019
• Advertisements
• Previous years question papers (IDO 2019)

Is the WBPSC IDO 2024 notification out?

Only the indicative advertisement (15/2024, December 2024). The detailed one with vacancies and dates had not been issued by October 2026.

Who can apply for IDO?

In 2019, graduates in any subject and engineering or technology diploma holders, up to age 39.

How is the IDO selected?

A screening test followed by an interview at WBPSC.

How many posts were filled last time?

118, recommended in January 2021.