IDO Notification 2026: WBPSC Industrial Development Officer Recruitment (247 Vacancies)

The IDO notification 2026 is out. The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has invited online applications for 247 posts of Industrial Development Officer (IDO) under the Directorate of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. If you hold an engineering degree or diploma and want a Level-10 state government job, this is a big opportunity.

This guide covers everything from the official WBPSC IDO recruitment 2026 advertisement: vacancies, eligibility, age limit, fee, exam pattern, syllabus, salary and how to apply.

IDO Notification 2026: Overview

IDO Notification 2026: Important Dates

WBPSC IDO Vacancy 2026: Category-wise Details

There are 247 vacancies in total. The notification lists the reservation as reported by the department:

The notification does not print a separate figure for the Unreserved (UR) category. Check the official PDF for the full breakdown.

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WBPSC IDO Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

You need either of these:

• A degree from a recognised University, or
• A Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognised University/Institution.

All degrees, diplomas and certificates must come from universities or institutions recognised by the competent authority. You must meet the essential qualification by the closing date of the online application.

Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 44 years
• Age is calculated as on 01.01.2024.
• The upper age limit follows the Finance Department Notification No. 1707-F(P2) dated 16.05.2026, read with No. 2619-F(P2) dated 20.07.2026.
• Only the age recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate is accepted.

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Age Relaxation

• SC/ST candidates of West Bengal: 5 years’ relaxation in the upper age limit.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal: 3 years’ relaxation in the upper age limit.
• Persons with Disabilities (40% or more physical disability): can apply up to 45 years of age.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates of other states: no age relaxation. They are treated as General candidates.

SC/ST/OBC candidates of other states get no relaxation. They are treated as General candidates.

Language Requirement

The ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential. It will be tested at the interview, and candidates who perform poorly in the Bengali test may have their candidature cancelled. Candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali are exempt, unless specifically mentioned.

IDO Application Fee

• Fee: ₹160 plus applicable service charges, payable online only
• Exempted: SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability
• OBC candidates must pay the usual fee
• No fee exemption for SC/ST candidates of other states
• Fees are non-refundable and cannot be held for any other exam

How to Apply Online for WBPSC IDO 2026

1. Visit the official WBPSC website: WBPSC
2. Register and log in to your individual account.
3. Fill in the online application form for Industrial Development Officer (Advertisement No. 15/2024).
4. Give details of one valid Photo ID (see the list below), including its number and issuing authority.
5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) before 3 p.m. on 26 November 2026.
6. Submit the form and take a printout.
7. Use the Edit Window (27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026) to correct details if needed, and upload the required documents during this period only.

Accepted Photo ID Proofs

• Madhyamik or equivalent certificate bearing photograph
• Passport
• PAN card
• EPIC (Voter ID)
• Driving licence
• Any other ID issued by the State or Central Government

Carry the same original Photo ID to the exam venue.

Edit Window Rules

• You can edit only once.
• To change your address, update it in the Profile Section first, then use the Edit option.
• Applicants should check all details and keep a printout to spot mistakes.
• No change requests are entertained after the edit window closes.

IDO Selection Process

The selection has two parts:

1. Part I: Written Examination (100 marks)
2. Part II: Interview (15 marks)

The final merit list is based on the aggregate of Part I and Part II, out of 115 marks.

• The Commission may fix category-wise cut-off marks in the written exam.
• There are no qualifying marks in the interview.
• If candidates tie on aggregate marks, the senior candidate by date of birth gets preference.

IDO Exam Pattern 2026

• Questions: 100 MCQs of 1 mark each
• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Negative marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
• Evaluation: Marks are captured electronically from scanned OMR sheets, with no manual intervention.

IDO Syllabus 2026 (Subject-wise Marks)

Preparation tip (not from the notification): Mental Ability and Arithmetic carries the most marks (20). English, Environment, Physical Science and Industrial Scenario of West Bengal carry 15 each, so they deserve equal attention. With negative marking, avoid blind guessing.

Qualifying Marks in the Aggregate

The Commission may relax these further if many reserved posts remain unfilled.

IDO Salary 2026

The post is on Pay Level 10: ₹32,100 – ₹82,900 under WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019. The post also carries allowances as admissible.

Documents and Certificates: Important Rules

Anyone claiming a reserved category must hold a certificate from a competent authority of West Bengal:

• EWS: Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure C), issued by the Additional District Magistrate (development) of the district, or the District Welfare Officer, Kolkata.
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL): Issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer of the concerned sub-division. In Kolkata, it comes from the District Magistrate or authorised ADM of South 24-Parganas, or the District Welfare Officer, Kolkata.
• PwBD: Issued by a Medical Board at a Government Medical College Hospital in Kolkata, a District Hospital or a Sub-Divisional Hospital.
• MSP: Issued by the competent authority for your level of competition. You must also submit the applicable Form 1/2/3/4 with the certificate at the interview.

Very important points:

• All category certificates must be obtained by the closing date (26 November 2026). Claims after this date will not be entertained.
• If you cannot produce the certificate at document verification, your candidature will be summarily rejected.
• OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates must submit renewed or revalidated certificates before the interview and at the time of appointment.
• OBC eligibility follows BCW Department Notification No. 945-BCW/MR-23/2026 dated 18.05.2026.

Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP) Quota

Eligible sports: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Rifle Shooting, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Archery. The competition must be international, national, inter-university, or national school sports/games.

Provisions for PwBD Candidates

• Candidates with limitations in writing may use a scribe. You can bring your own, who must have an education level one step below yours.
• You need the Appendix-I certificate from a Chief Medical Officer or Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution.
• For blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected) and cerebral palsy, a scribe is given if the candidate wants one.
• Candidates with a valid Appendix-I get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour.
• Scribe details cannot be changed after the final submission of the application.

Do’s and Don’ts

• Don’t submit more than one application. Duplicate applications lead to cancellation.
• Don’t expect changes after final submission. The application is final, apart from the one-time edit window.
• Don’t carry mobile phones, Bluetooth devices or smart watches to the exam. Frisking is done at entry, and violations can lead to a ban.
• Don’t canvass in any form. It disqualifies your candidature.
• Do carry your admit card and original Photo ID. You can sit the exam only at the venue on your admit card.
• Do note that false information about age, qualification or caste/category can lead to cancellation and penal action, even after a recommendation letter is issued.
• Do note that candidates from other states can apply for unreserved vacancies as General candidates. Reservation benefits (except PwBD and MSP) apply to West Bengal candidates only.
• Do file any objection to the model answer key within the specified time limit, because late objections are not entertained.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for IDO 2026?
26 November 2026, up to 3 p.m. Fee payment also closes at the same time.

Q2. How many vacancies are in the IDO notification 2026?
247 vacancies.

Q3. What is the qualification for WBPSC IDO?
A degree from a recognised University, or a Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognised University/Institution.

Q4. What is the age limit for IDO 2026?
18 to 44 years as on 01.01.2024, with relaxations for eligible categories.

Q5. What is the application fee?
₹160 plus service charges. SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability are exempt.

Q6. Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong MCQ answer.

Q7. What is the IDO salary?
Level 10 pay scale of ₹32,100 – ₹82,900, plus admissible allowances.

Q8. When will the IDO exam be held?
The exam and interview dates will be announced later on WBPSC.

Q9. Is Bengali compulsory?
Yes, the ability to read, write and speak Bengali is essential, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. It is tested at the interview.