WBPSC Librarian Recruitment 2026: The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the recruitment of a Librarian in SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) under the School Education Department.
Online applications are hereby invited from Indian Citizens, and others declared eligible by the Government of India, for recruitment to the under-mentioned post, which is temporary but likely to be permanent.
N.B.: ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND SPEAK IN BENGALI IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT BUT SUCH KNOWLEDGE IS NOT MANDATORY FOR CANDIDATES WHOSE MOTHER TONGUE IS NEPALI, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED. SUCH ABILITY WILL BE TESTED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW. CANDIDATURE OF THE CANDIDATES WITH AVERAGE / POOR PERFORMANCE IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF BENGALI TEST SHALL LIABLE TO BE CANCELLED.
Overview of WBPSC Librarian Recruitment 2026
| Category | Details |
| Organization | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Post Name | Librarian |
| Department | School Education Department |
| Location | West Bengal |
| Vacancy | 1 (Unreserved) |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹1,44,300 (Level 16) |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
Educational Qualification for WBPSC Librarian Recruitment
Candidates must have either:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science
OR - Master’s Degree in any subject + Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a public or institutional library
Skills Required
- Good communication in Bengali or Nepali and English
- Knowledge of computer-based cataloguing (desirable)
Age Limit
- Maximum 36 years as on 1 January 2026
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories and experienced candidates
Salary Amount
PAY LEVEL 16 (Rs. 56,100/ -– Rs.1,44,300/-) OF PAY MATRIX UNDER WBS (ROPA) RULES, 2019
Application Fee
- General Candidates: ₹210 + service charges
- SC/ST (West Bengal) & PwBD: No fee
- OBC candidates: Fee applicable
Application Process: How to Apply Online for WBPSC Librarian Recruitment (Step-by-Step)
Online applications are to be submitted at https://psc.wb.gov.in according to the following schedule:
- Visit the official website: https://psc.wb.gov.in
- Click on “Online Application”
- Select Librarian Recruitment (Advt. No. 01/2026)
- Click on New Registration
- Register using email ID and mobile number
- Login and fill the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout
Official Notification: Download
Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates
- Identity proof
- Other relevant documents (as per official notification)
Selection Process
The recruitment process may include:
- Screening Test (if required)
- Interview
- Final Merit List based on interview performance
Candidates must secure minimum 40% marks in interview to qualify.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 24 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14 April 2026 (till 3 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 14 April 2026
- Edit Window: 16 April – 20 April 2026
Candidates must apply through the official WBPSC website within the deadline.
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