WBSSC 2021 Vacancy, Application, Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Selection Process
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May 10, 2021
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West Bengal Staff Selection Commission (WBSSC) is responsible for recruiting candidates for government jobs in Group B and Group C posts in various Departments and Ministries across the State of West Bengal State.
There are around 465 vacancies notified under WBSSC Teacher Recruitment 2021. Under this, the recruitment is done for the posts of Assistant Teachers in Junior High and Secondary schools. The last date of the online application process for TET was on or before January 06, 2021.
The official notification has been released at westbengalssc.com. The selection process will be done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in Prelims, Mains and Personality Test. The upcoming dates will be notified after the official announcement.
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WBSSC 2021: Highlights
The following are the important details that the candidate needs to know before applying for the exam:
| Name of the Examination | West Bengal Staff Selection Commission |
| Conducting Agency | Government of West Bengal |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee | INR 250/- |
| Mode of Payment | Offline |
| Mode of Exam | Online or Offline |
| Selection Process |
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| Job Location | Across West Bengal State |
| Official website | wbssc.gov.in |
WBSSC 2021: Important Dates
The candidates should know the details about the examination along with the exam centre beforehand itself. As per the past trends, the details of the exam are as follows:
| Events | Important Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Starting of the Application Date | June 5th, 2021 |
| Closing of the Application Date | June 25th, 2021 |
WBSSC 2021: Eligibility Criteria
The candidates aspiring to give the WBSSC exam should possess the following educational qualifications and should be within the given age limit.
- The minimum educational qualification required is that the candidates must have passed their 12th standard or equivalent exam from a recognized board or institution.
- As per the official notification of WBSSC, the candidate’s minimum and maximum age limit to apply for the WBSSC exam are as follows:
| WBSSC Age Limit | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age limit | 18 years |
| Maximum Age limit | 27 years |
| Exceptional Maximum Age limit for certain posts | 30 years |
WBSSC 2021: Application Procedure
The candidates should follow these given step by step procedure to complete the WBSSC exam application process. The steps are as follows:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of WBSSC at wbssc.gov.in
- Step 2: Enter the user ID and password and click on the login button
- Step 3: Find the live notification as per your educational qualification and interest.
- Step 4: Fill out all the required details asked in the form
- Step 5: Upload all the relevant scanned documents
- Step 6: Pay the application fee by e-challan or debit card.
- Step 7: Cross-check all the details mentioned in the form and click on the submit application form button.
- Step 8: Save the application form as a pdf or take a print out for future reference.
Required Documents for the WBSSC 2021 exam?
The candidates apart from carrying their Admit card should also carry either of the given documents as valid ID forms to enter the examination hall. The candidates need to carry the document that they have mentioned while filling out their application forms.
The eligible documents are as below:
- Voter ID
- Employee ID
- College ID
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Document issued by Gazetted Officer
WBSSC Admit Card 2021
West Bengal Staff Selection Commission (WBSSC) releases admit cards on its official website a few days before the examination. The step by step procedure to download the WBSSC Admit card is given below:
How to Download WBSSC Admit Card 2021?
- Step 1: Visit the official website of WBSSC at wbssc.gov.in
- Step 2: Click on the link that states WBSSC Admit Card download 2021.
- Step 3: The candidate needs to enter details such as registration number, roll number, Name, and Date of Birth.
- Step 4: Click on Submit button
- Step 5: WBSSC Admit Card 2021 will be displayed on the screen.
- Step 6: Check the details on your admit card and click on the download button
- Step 7: Take a printout of admit card and save it in PDF form for future reference.
WBSSC 2021: Exam Pattern
For Clerk:
- The examination for clerk level posts will take place in the form of written in offline mode.
- The total duration of the examination is 60 minutes.
- The examination is 45 marks.
- There is no negative marking for the wrong answers.
- The medium of the examination is in both Hindi and English.
- There are four sections in the examination. They include General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Arithmetic, and General English.
For Group D:
- The examination for Group D posts will take place in the form of written in offline mode.
- The total duration of the examination is 60 minutes.
- The examination is 60 marks.
- There is no negative marking for the wrong answers.
- The medium of the examination is in both Hindi and English.
- There are four sections in the examination. They include General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Arithmetic, and General English.
WBSSC Syllabus 2021
The candidates should be well versed in the WBSSC exam syllabus to score higher marks and get their preferred post. The majority of the questions in the WBSSC exam are asked from Arithmetic, Reasoning, General Awareness, and English components. The detailed topic list under each of these components is given below:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic |
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| Reasoning |
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| General Awareness |
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| English |
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WBSSC 2021: Selection Procedure
The WBSSC recruitment examination includes 3 stages. The candidates need to qualify for the Prelims, Mains and Interview process to get recruited.
Stage 1: Prelims
All the candidates who wish to write the WBSSC exam should take the screening test for Prelims. In the Prelims test, questions are asked in the objective type or multiple choice form, and students are tested based on their knowledge of Arithmetic, Reasoning, General Awareness, and English subjects.
Stage 2 Mains
The candidates who satisfy the minimum cut-off range in Prelims are eligible for Mains Round. In the Mains test, the candidates are tested based on their subject knowledge of Indian History, Economics, Culture, Polity, and International Affairs, etc
Stage 3: Interview
The candidates who qualify Mains are eligible to give the last round ie the Interview. The final list of selected candidates is published based on the marks achieved by candidates in both Mains and Interview Stage and accordingly posts are allocated.
Stage 4
- Stage Other than the three stages of the selection procedure, certain posts require four stages of the selection procedure. The 4th stage can either be a typing test or a physical/medical test.
- The candidates recruited into Group C and Group D posts are tested based on their typing speed within the given time frame.
- In the Medical/Physical test, the candidates are tested based on their physical and mental strength. Therefore, the candidates should make sure that they are mentally fit before appearing for the WBSSC exam.
WBSSC 2021: Exam Results
The West Bengal Staff Selection Commission (WBSSC) declares the exam result of the candidates in the online mode. The candidates should keep checking the official website to find out their results. The candidates must remember either their registration number or application number to login. The WBSSC result is considered final and no changes can be made.
WBSSC Career Prospects 2021
Once the candidate passes the WBSSC examination, the candidates based on the marks scored and ranks get allotted to either of the posts based on their preference. The posts are as follows:
| Assistant Audit Officer | Tax Assistant |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Upper Division Clerks |
| Assistant Section Officer | Assistant Enforcement Officer |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Sub Inspector |
| Inspector of Central Excise | Junior Secretariat Assistant |
| Inspector Preventive Officer | Junior Engineer |
| Inspector Examiner | Inspector |
| Accountant | Stenographer Grade C |
| Auditor | Stenographer Grade D |
| Lower Division Clerk | Assistant Sub Inspector |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Statistical Investigator Grade II |
The most sought-after posts include Lower Division Assistant, Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector, and Lower Division Clerk among others. 2021. The candidates should reach the concerned exam centre at least 30 minutes before exam time.
FAQs
Ques. How to download WBSSC Admit Card?
Ans. The candidates should enter login credentials to download the Admit Card from the WBSSC official website. The link to download admits card will be available in the career section.
Ques. What is the eligibility criterion for candidates to apply for the WBSSC exam?
Ans. The candidates aspiring to write the WBSSC exam should have passed their 12th standard or equivalent course from a recognized institution or board. Also, the minimum age of the candidates should be 18 years.
Ques. How many stages are there in the selection process of WBSSC exams?
Ans. The selection process of the WBSSC exam is different for different posts. For certain posts, the selection process consists of 4 stages while for other exams, the selection process consists of only 3 stages.
Ques. What is the salary paid to candidates qualified in the WBSSC exam?
Ans. As per the 7th pay commission, WBBSC employees are paid an additional 3% of the salary paid. However, the salary conditions differ from post to post. The candidates should check out the official website for details.
Ques. In the WBSSC exam, is there any sectional cut off?
Ans. There is a sectional cut off in WBSSC exams. Sectional cut off means marks scored by the candidates in Paper I will be used to determine cut off marks and final merit.
Ques. How long does it take to release admit card for the WBSSC exam?
Ans. The candidates who have applied for the WBSSC exam can download their admit card from the official website at least 7 to 10 days before the final examination.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.