PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, WEST BENGAL

Advertisement No. 4 /2010

Applications in the prescribed format given below are invited from Indian Citizens and such other nationals as are
declared eligible by Govt. of India for recruitment to the undermentioned posts. Posts at Serial. No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 , 10, 12,
13, 14, 15 ,16, 19, 20 ,22 ,23 ,24 25, 26, 27 are permanent. All other posts are temporary (likely to be permanent). The number
of vacancy may increase.

N.B. : ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND SPEAK IN BENGALI IS AN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO ALL POSTS AND SERVICES MENTIONED BELOW. PROVIDED THAT THE SAID
COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN BENGALI IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR NEPALI
SPEAKING CANDIDATES FROM THE HILL AREAS OF THE DISTRICT OF DARJEELING. THIS WILL BE
TESTED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.

1. DIRECTOR OF DRUGS CONTROL, WEST BENGAL UNDER DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY
WELFARE, GOVT. OF W.B. - ONE

PAY: Rs.37, 400/- - Rs. 60,000/- plus Grade Pay Rs.8,700/-

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential : (i) Graduate in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or in Medicine with

specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Micro-biology from a University established in India by Law. (ii)
Minimum five years’ experience in the manufacture or testing of drugs or enforcement of the provisions of the
Drugs & Cosmetic Act, 1940.

AGE: Not ordinarily below 35 years or above 45 years on 01.01.2010. The upper age limit is relaxable in case
of those who are already in permanent Government Service or those who are exceptionally qualified.

2. POSTS AT GOVT. COLLEGES OF NURSING, WEST BENGAL IN WEST BENGAL GENERAL SERVICE

(A) PRINCIPAL – ONE (RESERVED FOR ST CANDIDATES)

PAY: Rs.9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/- plus Grade pay Rs. 7,600/-

(B) PROFESSOR – ONE (RESERVED FOR SC CANDIDATES)

PAY: Rs.9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/- plus Grade pay Rs. 6,600/-

(C) READER – FIVE [ONE RESERVED FOR SC, ONE FOR BC CANDIDATES AND ONE FOR PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES (SUFFERING FROM BLINDNESS OR LOW VISON)]

PAY: Rs.9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/- plus Grade pay Rs. 6,600/-

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST OF PRINCIPAL: Essential: (i) Master degree (M.Sc.) in Nursing, (ii) Ten
years experience of which a minimum of five years teaching experience in a School of Nursing or a College of
Nursing duly recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and any State Nursing Council, (iii) Knowledge of Bengali
- spoken and written.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST OF PROFESSOR: Essential: (i) Master degree (M.Sc.) in Nursing, (ii) Ten
years experience of which a minimum of five years teaching experience in a School of Nursing or a College of
Nursing duly recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and any State Nursing Council, (iii) Knowledge of Bengali
- spoken and written.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST OF READER: Essential: (i) Master degree (M.Sc.) in Nursing, (ii) Seven
years experience of which a minimum of three years teaching experience in a School of Nursing or a College of
Nursing duly recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and any State Nursing Council, (iii) Knowledge of Bengali
- spoken and written.

Desirable [for the posts at 2(A), 2(B) & 2(C)]: (i) Independent published work of a high standard,
(ii) Ph.D. / M.Phil. in Nursing.

NOTE (for all the posts): The term ‘experience’ shall mean working experience in a Block Primary Health Centre
level or above under the employ of a State Government or Central Government, or working experience in any other
clinical Establishment having not less than 150 beds or Nursing teaching experience in a School of Nursing or
College of Nursing duly recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and any State Nursing Council;

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AGE: Not more than 55 years (for the post of Principal), 50 years (for the post of Professor) & 45 years (for the post of
Reader) on 01.01.2010, relaxable for candidates having higher qualifications and / or longer experience than those
prescribed.

3. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FISHERIES (MARINE FISHERIES) UNDER THE DIRECTORATE OF FISHERIES,

WEST BENGAL - ONE.
PAY: Rs.9,000/- - Rs.40,500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.6,600/-

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: (i) Second Class Master Degree in Marine Biology/Marine Zoology/Marine
Science/Oceanography, having secured a minimum of 55% marks in the concerned subject.
(ii) Five years’ Research experience in Marine Ecology/Biology of Marine Fish/Shrimp to be evidenced by published
papers (iii) Knowledge of Bengali – Spoken and Written.
Desirable : (i) Doctorate Degree in Marine Science, (ii) Administrative Experience, (iii) Expertise on Crafts &
Gears, catching of fish in deep sea, Maryculture & knowledge in Marine Biology.

AGE : Not more than forty years on 01.01.2010, relaxable upto 45 years (a) Specially qualified and / or
experienced candidates and (b) For persons holding substantive appointment under the government.

4. POSTS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY, WEST BENGAL IN W.B.G.S. UNDER HOME (POLICE)
DEPARTMENT

(A) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (BALLISTICS) - ONE

PAY: Rs.9,000/- - Rs.40,500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.6,600/-

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: (i) Second Class Masters’ Degree in Physics/Mathematics or equivalent, (ii) Seven
years’ experience of analytical methods and research.
Desirable: Experience of work in a recognized Forensic Science Laboratory.

AGE: Not ordinarily more than 40 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable for candidates otherwise well qualified and
experienced.

(B) SENIOR SCIENTIFIC OFFICER (PHYSICS) – TWO (ONE RESERVED FOR SC CANDIDATES)

PAY: Rs.9,000/- - Rs.40,500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.5,400/-

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: (i) Second Class Master’s Degree in Physics or equivalent, (ii) Five years’
experience of analytical methods and research, or (a) degree in Science having Physics as one of the subjects or
equivalent (b) Seven years’ experience in Forensic Physics.

Desirable : Experience of work in a recognized Forensic Science Laboratory.

Age : Not ordinarily more than 35 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable for candidates otherwise well qualified and
experienced.

NOTE : (For both the posts at serial no. 4A & 4B) Qualifications are relaxable at the Commission’s discretion for
otherwise well-qualified and experienced candidates.

5. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES (TRANSPORT), WEST BENGAL IN WEST BENGAL

GENERAL SERVICE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE – ONE.

PAY: Rs.9, 000/- - Rs.40, 500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.5, 400/-

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: (i) A degree in Mechanical Engineering with Automobile Engineering as a special
subject or a degree in Automobile Engineering or equivalent qualification, (ii) Five years’ experience in Automobile
Engineering in a Government Transport undertaking or in a private motor transport organization of repute . The
period of experience may be relaxed at the discretion of the Commission in the exceptional circumstances.
Desirable: Administrative experience in management of personnel.

AGE: Not more than 45 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable in case of specially qualified and experienced candidates
and for persons holding substantive appointment under Government.

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6. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HANDLOOM AND TEXTILES / QUALITY CONTROL / TEXTILES UNDER THE
DEPARTMENT OF MICRO & SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES AND TEXTILES, GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL -
ONE

PAY: Rs.9,000/- - Rs.40,500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.5,400/-

QUALIFICATIONS Essential: (i) Degree / diploma in Textile Technology / Handloom Technology (ii) Five years’
practical experience in a responsible position in a Government Department / Undertaking / reputed Commercial
Concerned dealing with Textile Industry. (iii) Knowledge of Bengali – Spoken and Written.

AGE Not more than 40 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable at the Commission’s discretion for candidates having higher
qualifications and / or longer experience than those prescribed and for persons holding substantive appointment
under the Government.

7. POSTS IN THE SEED TESTING LABORATORY AT BARJORA IN THE DISTRICT OF BANKURA UNDER
THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND HORTICULTURE, GOVT. OF WEST
BENGAL

(A) SEED TESTING OFFICER – ONE

(B) ASSISTANT SEED PATHOLOGIST - ONE.

Pay : [for both the posts at 7(A) & 7(B)] Rs. 9,000/- - Rs.40,500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.5,400/-

QUALIFICATIONS: [for both the posts at 7(A) & 7(B)] Essential: (i) Bachelor Degree in Horticulture /
Agriculture with Horticulture as an elective subject from a recognized University or Institution.
(ii) Knowledge of Bengali /Nepali – Spoken and Written.

Desirable : [for both the posts at 7(A) & 7(B)] Masters Degree in Horticulture.

Age : [for both the posts at 7(A) & 7(B)] Not more than 32 years on 01.01.2010.

8. INSPECTING OFFICER, ELECTRICITY DUTY IN THE DIRECTORATE OF ELECTRICITY UNDER FINANCE

(REVENUE) DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL – FIVE (ONE EACH RESERVED FOR SC &
ST CANDIDATES)

Pay : Rs. 9,000/- - Rs.40,500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.5,400/-

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: (i) Degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent.

Desirable : One year’s Post-Graduate practical training or study or research or practical engineering experience.

Age : Not more than 32 years on 01.01.2010 provided that in the case of candidates who are already in the
employment of the Central Government or the State Government or the Damodar Valley Corporation or any other
statutory organization recognized for the purpose by the Government or who had been in such employment but
are out of such employment for not more than one year on the said date, the age limit shall be relaxable to the
extent of actual period spent continuously in such employment.

9. DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING OFFICER IN WEST BENGAL GENERAL SERVICE – ONE

Pay : Rs. 9,000/- - Rs.40,500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.5,400/-

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: (i) B. Sc. (Hons) degree in nursing or a Bachelor degree in any discipline with
general nursing midwifery diploma from a recognized nursing Council and also a diploma/certificate in public
health nursing from a recognized Institute (ii) Five years’ experience in Community Nursing out of which 3 (three
years) must be in rural Community;
(iii) Good power of expression in Bengali – spoken and written.

Desirable : (i) Post-Graduate qualification in any discipline of nursing or any post graduate diploma in Health
Education (ii) Any training in Family Welfare Programme extended by any state government / central
government recognized Institute.
(iii) Extensive touring experience covering Maternity, Child Health and Family Welfare Programme in rural areas.
Age : Not more than 40 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable for persons already in government service.
Note : Qualifications experience and age are relaxable at the Commission’s discretion for otherwise well qualified
and experienced candidates.

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10. ENVIRONMENT OFFICER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GOVERNMENT OF WEST

BENGAL - ONE

Pay : Rs. 9,000/- - Rs.40,500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.5,400/-

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: (i) Masters’ degree in Botany / Chemistry / Bio-chemistry / Micro-biology /

Environmental Science / Bio-Technology / Zoology / Agriculture / Veterinary Science

OR

B.E. or B. Tech. degree in Environmental Engineering.

Age : Not more than 35 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable, for exceptionally well-qualified and experienced
candidates.

11. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL OFFICER IN WEST BENGAL HOMOEOPATHIC HEALTH SERVICE – ONE
HUNDRED AND NINETY THREE (43 RESERVED FOR SC, 12 FOR ST, 14 FOR BC CANDIDATES, 6 FOR
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES)

Pay : Rs. 9,000/- - Rs.40,500/- plus Grade Pay Rs.5,400/-

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: (i) Diploma in Homoeopathy or the qualification of a recognized University or

Institute as included in the Second Schedule of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973.
(ii) Knowledge of Bengali – Spoken and Written;

Desirable : (i) Adminstrative experience. (ii) Six months’ experience as Medical Officer in a recognized
Homoeopathic Institution or Hospital.

Age : Not more than 40 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable by the Commission for the candidates having higher
qualifications or longer experience that those prescribed.

Note : Candidate must be registered either in Part ‘A’ of the State Register of Homoeopathic Medical Practitioners
maintained by the Council of Homoeopathic System of Medicine, West Bengal or in Part –I of the Central Register
maintained by the Central Council of Homoeopathy.

12. ASSISTANT MASTER (BENGALI MEDIUM) in the undermentioned subjects (Women unsuitable):

a) ENGLISH : ONE (Reserved for S.C.)

b) GEOGRAPHY : ONE (Reserved for B.C.)
c) SANSKRIT : ONE (Reserved for S.C.)

13. ASSISTANT MISTRESS (BENGALI MEDIUM) in the undermentioned subjects (Men unsuitable):

a) COMPUTER APPLICATION : SEVEN (1 each reserved for S.C., S.T. & B.C.)

b) COMPUTER SCIENCE : THREE [1 each reserved for S.C. & Persons with
Disabilities (Hearing Impairment)].

14. ASSISTANT MISTRESS (NEPALI MEDIUM) in the undermentioned subjects (Men unsuitable):

a) NEPALI : TWO (1 reserved for S.C.)

b) ENGLISH : ONE
c) HISTORY : ONE

PAY: For all the posts at item No. 12, 13 & 14 Rs. 9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,800/- for candidates
with Master’s Degree and Rs. 9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,700/- for candidates with Honours Degree.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Essential : (i) [For all posts at item No. 12 & 14 Second Class Honours or Second Class
Master’s Degree from a recognised University in appropriate subject viz. English, Geography, Sanskrit, Nepali and
History as the case may be. For posts at item No. 13(a) (Computer Application) – Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in
Computer Science/Master of Science in Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Application/Master of
Computer Application; Or Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and
Technology/Computer Science and Information Technology/Computer Science and Engineering; Or Master of
Engineering/Master of Technology in Computer Science and Technology/Computer Science and Information
Technology/Computer Science and Engineering; Or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Major) or
Master of Science in Information Technology (Major). . For posts at item No. 13(b) (Computer Science) - Bachelor
of Science (Hons.) in Computer Science/Master of Science in Computer Science; Or Bachelor of
Engineering/Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Technology/Computer Science and Information
Technology/Computer Science and Engineering; ; Or Master of Engineering/Master of Technology in Computer
Science and Technology/Computer Science and Information Technology/Computer Science and Engineering; Or
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Major) or Master of Science in Information Technology (Major).

(ii) Knowledge in Bengali – Spoken & Written [For all the posts at item No. 12 & 13]; and Knowledge in Nepali –
Spoken & Written. [For the posts at item No. 14 only];

Desirable :: Degree in Teaching/Education or its equivalent (candidates not possessing this qualification may apply
but if selected will draw the initial Pay of time scale on an ad-hoc basis till obtaining the same).

15. ASSISTANT MISTRESS in PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Men unsuitable) : FOUR [1 each reserved for S.C. &
Persons with Disabilities (Blindness or Low Vision)]

PAY : Rs. 9,000/- - Rs. 40,500 /- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,800/- for candidates with Master’s Degree in Physical
Education and Rs. 7,100/- - Rs. 37,600 /- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,100/- for others.

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: i) A University Degree with Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education of a
recognised Physical Training Centre or Institution; ii) Good power of expression in Bengali-Spoken & Written.

16. DRAWING MASTER (BENGALI MEDIUM) : ONE (Reserved for S.C.)

PAY : (i) Rs. 7,100/- - Rs. 37,600/- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,100/- for Diploma holders from Government College of
Art and Craft and (ii) Rs. 7,100/- - Rs. 37,600/- with Grade Pay Rs. 3,900/- for other Diploma holders.

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: i)Diploma in Art from Govt. College of Art and Craft or from Kala Bhawan, Viswa
Bharati or equivalent; ii) Proficiency in more than one branch of craft.

AGE : For all the posts at item No. 12 to 16 : Not more than 32 years on 01.01.2010,. relaxable upto 35 years for
specially well-qualified and experienced candidates and for persons holding substantive appointment in the
teaching branch of Education Department, West Bengal.

N.B. : For all the posts at item No. 12 to 16 (i) Selected candidates may be posted in any Govt. School/Madrasah in
West Bengal and their services are transferable. (ii) All the posts are borne in West Bengal Subordinate
Educational Service.

17. ASSISTANT CHEMICAL EXAMINER in the Chemical Examination Laboratory under the Excise Department:
NINE (3 reserved for S.C., 1 each for S.T. & B.C.)

PAY : Rs. 9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/ with Grade Pay Rs. 4,700/-.

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: i) A Second Class Master’s Degree or B.Sc. (Hons.) Degree in Chemistry or Bio-
Chemistry or Micro-biology or equivalent of a recognised University; ii) A minimum of 3 years’ experience of
Analytical Methods.

Desirable: A Doctorate Degree in Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry or Micro-biology from a recognised University.

AGE: Not more than 32 years on 01.01.2010 relaxable for candidates having higher qualifications and/or longer
experience than those prescribed.
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18. DIVISIONAL FIRE OFFICER under the Department of Fire & Emergency Services, Govt. of W.B. : FOUR (1 each
reserved for S.C. & S.T. candidates).

PAY: Rs. 9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential: i) A Degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of a recognised
University; ii) Certificate of having passed with the Divisional and Assistant Divisional Officers’ Course of the
National Fire Service College, Nagpur, Govt. of India, or Associate Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers,
London; iii) Five years’ experience in the rank of a Station Officer in an established Fire Service under the Central
Government, State Government or local authority; iv) Ability to drive light vehicles and a license for driving.

N.B.: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Commission for otherwise suitable candidates.

AGE: Not more than 35 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable for well qualified and experienced candidates and for
persons holding substantive appointment under Government.

19. SCIENTIFIC OFFICER (Questioned Document Examination Section) under Physics Division of the West
Bengal Forensic Science Laboratory under the Home (Police) Department : ONE (Reserved for S.C.)

PAY: Rs. 9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,400/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : A Second Class Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Physics from recognised
University or equivalent and Two years’ experience of document examination. OR A Degree in Science with
Chemistry or Physics as one of the subjects from a recognised University or equivalent and Five years’ experience
of Document examination.

Desirable: Experience of work in a recognised Forensic Science Laboratory.

AGE: Not more than 32 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable for candidates otherwise well-qualified and experienced.

20. CULTURAL RESEARCH OFFICER in the Cultural Research Institute under the Backward Classes Welfare
Department: TWO (1 each reserved for S.C. & S.T.)

PAY : Rs. 9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,400/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : i) A Second Class Master’s Degree in Anthropology / Sociology / Economics /

Statistics / Physics / Mathematics from a recognized University/Institute; ii) Three years’ research experience in
conducting Socio-economic Surveys/Investigations and Treatment of Statistical data among the Tribal people and
Scheduled Castes particularly in West Bengal and neighbouring areas; iii) Knowledge and experience in editing
and proof reading for publishing Journals, Bulletins etc. of an educational or research Institute/Govt. office.

Desirable: i) Evidence of having published papers on different aspects of Socio-economic problems in West
Bengal and neighbouring areas; ii) Administrative experience in an educational or research Institution or a
Government Office; iii) Knowledge of Tribal language spoken in West Bengal.

AGE : Not more than 32 years as on 01.01.2010.

21. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT (NON-MEDICAL) under the Department of Health & Family Welfare
(Medical Administration Branch): NINETY [21 reserved for S.C., 5 for S.T., 7 for B.C. and 3 for Persons with
Disabilities ( 1 each reserved for Blindness or Low Vision., Hearing Impairment. & Locomotor Disability or
Cerebral Palsy.)].

PAY : Rs. 9,000/- - Rs. 40,500/- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,400/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : i) A Degree in any discipline from a recognised University; ii) Postgraduate
Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Administration or Hospital Management from a recognised
University or Institution; iii) Knowledge of Bengali – Spoken & Written

Desirable: Two years managerial or administrative experience in any reputed medical care facility (having at least
200 beds) in the Government or Non-Government Sector.

AGE : Not more than 32 years as on 01.01.2010.

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22. RESEARCH ASSISTANT for the West Bengal Legislature Library in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
Secretariat : TWO (1 reserved for S.C.)

PAY : Rs. 7,100/- - Rs. 37,600/- with Grade Pay Rs. 4,100/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : i) A second class Honours or Masters’ degree from a recognised University; ii)
Experience in Research Project on a subject of Social Science or Humanities; iii) Training or experience in
Documentation Service;

AGE : Not more than 32 years as on 01.01.2010.

23. LIBRARY ASSISTANT for the West Bengal Legislature Library in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
Secretariat : SIX (1 each reserved for S.C. & S.T.)

PAY : Rs. 7,100/- - Rs. 37,600/- with Grade Pay Rs. 3,900/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : i) A Degree of a recognised University; ii) A degree in Library Science from a
recognised University; iii) Knowledge of Computer Operation in Library Software.

Desirable: Working experience for at least 3 (three) years in a Public or Institutional Library of repute.

AGE : Not more than 32 years as on 01.01.2010.

24. DRAFTSMAN under the Public Health Engineering Department : THIRTEEN [3 reserved for S.C.& 1 each for
S.T., B.C. & Persons with Disabilities (Blindness or Low Vision)].

PAY : Rs. 7,100/- - Rs. 37,600/- with Grade Pay Rs. 3,600/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : i) Madhyamik Examination of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its
equivalent examination; ii) National Trade Certificate from Industrial Training Institute in the trade of Draftsman
or its equivalent; iii) 3 (three) year’s practical experience in Civil Engineering Drawing works.

AGE : Not more than 32 years as on 01.01.2010.

25. FISHERY EXTENSION OFFICER, ASSISTANT FISHERY OFFICER ETC. in the West Bengal Junior Fishery
Service, Grade-II under the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources & Fishing Harbours, West
Bengal : ONE HUNDRED FORTY SIX [32 reserved for S.C. , 9 reserved for S.T., 10 reserved for B.C. candidates
and 5 for Persons with Disabilities (1 for Persons with Blindness or Low Vision, 2 each for Hearing Impairment and
Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Palsy)]

PAY : Rs. 7,100/- - Rs. 37,600/- with Grade Pay Rs. 3,900/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : i)A 4-years Bachelor’s degree in Fishery Science from a recognised University; ii)
Knowledge of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic resources and Fishing Harbour in West Bengal; iii) Must be able to
read and write Bengali or Nepali.

AGE : Not more than 32 years on 01.01.2010, relaxable for persons holding substantive appointment under the
Government of West Bengal or Government of India and also for exceptionally well-qualified and experienced
candidates.

SPECIAL CONDITION: i) A candidate selected for direct recruitment shall be deputed for undergoing a course of
departmental training for a period not exceeding six months at such Fisheries Training Centre or Centres as may
be decided by the Director of Fisheries, West Bengal; ii)A selected candidate shall, before being deputed to
training, execute a bond undertaking to serve the Government of West Bengal for a period of 5 (five) years, if
required, or to take up for similar period in other employment on comparable terms and conditions, if offered to
him by the Government on completion of his course of departmental training and in the event of non-fulfilment of
these conditions to refund to Government all costs incurred by the Government in connection with this training.

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26. WARDER under the Department of Correctional Administration (formerly Department of Jails): THREE
HUNDRED TWO [71 reserved for S.C., 19 for S.T., 22 for B.C.,10 for Persons with Disabilities (4 for Blindness
or Low Vision and 3 each for Hearing Impairment & Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Palsy)]

PAY : Rs. 5,400/- - Rs. 25,200/- with Grade Pay Rs. 2,600/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : i)Passed Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary
Education or its equivalent. ii) Minimum Physical Measurements:

Height Chest Measurement Weight

Class

Gurkhas, 160 cms 83 cms. and expansion of 5 cms. 49.9 kgs.

Rajbanshi &
Scheduled Tribe

167 cms 79 cms. and expansion of 5 cms. 52.16 kgs.

Bengalees

170 cms. 81 cms. and expansion of 5 cms. 54.43 kgs.

Others

AGE : Not less than 18 years and not more than 27 years on the 01.01.2010.

N.B.: Physical Efficiency Test : The candidates possessing the minimum qualifications and minimum Physical
Measurements as prescribed will have to pass the following Physical Efficiency Test:
Preliminary Selection Test: Every candidate shall be required to qualify in the Preliminary Selection Test of 5 Km
continuous run in 20 minutes without break or rest. Whoever qualified in the Preliminary Selection Test will be
allowed to appear in the following events:
Event Time/Measurement
800 Mtrs. run 2 mins. 50 secs.
100 Mtrs. run 14.5 secs.
Long Jump 4.75 mtrs.

27. FEMALE WARDER under the Department of Correctional Administration (formerly Department of Jails) :
SIXTY ONE [14 reserved for S.C., 4 for S.T., 5 for B.C.,2 for Persons with Disabilities (1 each for Blindness or
Low Vision and Hearing Impairment)].

PAY : Rs. 5,400/- - Rs. 25,200/- with Grade Pay Rs. 2,600/-.

QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : i)Passed Madhyamik examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary
Education or its equivalent. ii) Minimum Physical Measurements:

Class Height Weight

Hill Women 152 cms. 45 kgs.

(Gurkhas)
160 cms. 49 kgs.
Others

AGE : Not less than 18 years and not more than 27 years on the 01.01.2010.

N.B.: Physical Efficiency Test : The candidates possessing the minimum qualifications and minimum Physical
Measurements as prescribed will have to pass the following Physical Efficiency Test:
Preliminary Selection Test: Every candidate shall be required to qualify in the Preliminary Selection Test of 2.5
Km run in 16 minutes. Whoever qualified in the Preliminary Selection Test will be allowed to appear in the
following events:
Event Time/Measurement
400 Mtrs. run 2 mins.
100 Mtrs. run 15.5 secs.
Long Jump 8 feet.

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N.B.: Personality Test for both the categories mentioned at item no. 26 & 27.

Those who will fulfil the conditions laid down in qualification, physical measurement and physical efficiency test
shall be required to appear for Personality Test before a Selection Board to be constituted by the West Bengal Public
Service Commission. The Personality Test will be conducted with a view to selecting the right type of candidates
having the best aptitude for working in correctional homes, the spirit of public service and mental alertness, as may
be judged by the board constituted for the purpose.

FEE : Candidates must enclose with their application a fee of Rs.210/- (Rupees two hundred and ten) only for posts
at item No. 1 to 11, Rs. 160/- (Rupees one hundred sixty) only for the posts at item No. 12 to 25 and Rs. 110/-
(Rupees one hundred ten) only for the posts at item No. 26 & 27 by Indian Postal Order which MUST BE
PURCHASED ON A DATE AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT and crossed and endorsed to the
Secretary, Public Service Commission, West Bengal, or by a receipted Challan from a Govt. Treasury in West
Bengal or the Reserve Bank of India, Kolkata under the head “0051-00-105-State PSC Examination fees-001-
Examination fees-16 other fees”. The Postal Orders should be made payable at G.P.O., Kolkata. Money Order,
Cheque, Bank Draft, Cash etc. will not be accepted. No application will be considered unless accompanied with
the requisite application fees. Candidates belonging to S.C./S.T. of West Bengal and persons with disabilities
specified under Persons With Disabilities Rules, 1999 are not required to pay any fee. The application of such
candidates will not be accepted if the same is not accompanied with the attested copy of S.C./S.T./Persons with
Disabilities certificate. Such exemption of fees is, however, not applicable to any B.C. candidate. No claim for
refund of the fee will be entertained nor will it be held in reserve for any other examination

INFORMATION

1. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one category of posts should submit separate application alongwith
requisite fees for each.

2. The qualifications prescribed in the advertisement are as per the notified recruitment rules issued by Government.

3. All the degrees/diplomas/certificates mentioned in the advertisement must have been obtained from recognized
Universities/Institutions.

4. The prescribed ‘essential qualifications’ are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle
applicants to be called in for the interview. Where the number of applications received in response to the
advertisement is large and it is not convenient or possible for the Commission to interview all the applicants the
Commission may restrict the number of candidates for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of either
qualifications or experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement or on the basis of a
Screening Test /Written Test .

5. In cases where no Division/Class is awarded and only grading is done, exact percentage of marks and conversion
formula adopted are to be mentioned with documentary evidence.

6. Where experience of a number of years is prescribed as an item of qualification this would mean only
experience/research experience gained in full time employment/research.
[Certificate(s) from the Head(s) of Organisation(s)/Department(s) for the entire experience claimed, clearly
mentioning the duration of employment (date, month and year) and indicating basic pay and consolidated pay
must be furnished together with applications. The certificate(s) should also mention the nature of duties
performed/experience obtained in the post(s) with duration(s)].

7. Besides pay, the posts carry allowances as admissible.

8. The benefits of reservation of vacancies and upper age concession upto 5 years are admissible only to S.C. and S.T.
candidates of West Bengal and upto 3 years to B.C. candidates of West Bengal. S.C., S.T. and B.C. candidates of
other States may apply for unreserved vacancies as general candidates. Such benefits are also available upto 45
years for Persons with Disabilities. PROOF OF BELONGING TO AN S.C. OR S.T. OR B.C. OR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITY MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION FORM AND NO CLAIM IN THIS
REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED AFTERWARDS.

9. If at any stage even after issue of a letter of recommendation for appointment a candidate is found ineligible in
terms of the advertisement his/her candidature will be cancelled without further reference to him/her.

10. Applications should be sent to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, West Bengal, 161-A, S.P.Mukherjee
Road, Kolkata – 700026 superscribing on the envelope “ (i) Advertisement No. (ii) Item No. & (iii) Name of the
post applied for” so as to reach him on or before the closing date. Application may also be submitted personally
between 11-00 a.m. and 3-30 p.m. on all working days to the above address of the Commission’s office on or before
the closing date.
Contd…P/10
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11. Completed application must be submitted along with the copies of the following documents either Self Certified or
attested by competent authority:
(i) Madhyamik or equivalent certificate. (ii) S.C./S.T./B.C./Persons with Disability certificate issued by competent
authority. (iii) Registration certificate for citizenship (if by registration) as required under item 9(b) of the
application. (iv) Marksheet and certificate for each examination passed. (v) Experience certificate.

12. APPLICATION FORMS, NOT PROPERLY FILLED IN OR INCOMPLETE IN ANY RESPECT OR WITHOUT
REQUISITE DOCUMENTS WOULD BE SUMMARILY REJECTED.

13. SUBMISSION OF MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION FOR A PARTICULAR CATEGORY OF POST
IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.

14. Two self-addressed unstamped envelopes and one self-addressed post card should be enclosed with the
application.

15. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL DISQUALIFY THE CANDIDATE.

16. Candidates may obtain the details of the post, information and Application Format through the Commission’s
Website at http://www.pscwb.org.in

17. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION : The 22nd June, 2010.

18. CANDIDATES MUST FULFIL THE ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS BY THE CLOSING DATE.
 Advt. no – 4/2010
APPLICATION FORMAT
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, WEST BENGAL
161-A, S.P. MUKHERJEE ROAD, KOLKATA – 700 026
Space for pasting
recent passport
N.B : Candidate should fill in the Application form in his/her own handwriting. size photograph
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION OR APPLICATION WITH DEFECT IN ANY duly signed by
RESPECT OR WITHOUT REQUISITE DOCUMENTS WILL BE the candidate.
SUMMARILY REJECTED.

1. (a) Name of the post applied for :

(b) Advertisement No. :

(c) Item No. :

2 (a)Indian Postal Order/Treasury Challan : Rs-_____ No.___________

date _____________

Rs-______ No.__________
date _____________

(b) Name of issuing Post Office with address :

3. Name in full (in Capital Letters) :

4. Date of birth according to Madhyamik or equivalent examination

Certificate :

5. Sex (Male/Female) :

6.(a) (i) Do you belong to S.C./S.T./B.C. of West Bengal ?

(State ‘Yes’ or ‘No’) :

(ii) If Yes, mention your Sub-Caste :

(iii) Designation of issuing authority of S.C./S.T./B.C.

Certificate :

(b) Are you a Person with Disability? (State ‘Yes’ or ‘No’) :

(i) If Yes, specify the category of disability :

(c) Are you a Govt Servant ? :

(State ‘Yes’ or ‘No’)

7. Postal address in full (in capital letters) to which communication :

should be sent (mentioning Post Office, Sub-Division, District and
PIN CODE).

8. Permanent address (in capital letters) :

9. (a) Whether citizen of India :

(Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’)

(b) Whether a natural citizen or a citizen by registration. :

Contd…P/2
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10. (a) Father’s Name :

(b) Husband’s Name :

11. Do you claim relaxation of age limit ? (State ‘Yes’ or ‘No’) :

If Yes, state reason :

12. Do you possess qualifications as per advertisement : Yes/No

13. Academic Qualifications (attach extra sheets if necessary)

% of Subject(s) taken
Name of Name of Year of
Division/Class Marks
Examinations passed Board/University/Institute passing
obtained

14. Research experience, if any (attach extra sheet, if necessary):

Name of Full time/Part time Particulars in full From(Date) To(Date)
Institution/Office

15. (a) Do you have the ability to read, write and speak in Bengali :
(Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’)
(b) Whether you are a person from the hill :
area of Darjeeling District (Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’)

16.Language(s) known
(a) Spoken :
(b) Written :
(c ) Mother Tongue :

17. (a) Were you debarred previously by the Commission from

appearing at any examination/selection? :
(Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’)

(b) If yes, give details : Year Exam. Roll No.

Contd…P/3
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18. Have you at any time been employed :

(Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’)

If yes, give details (attach extra sheet, if necessary):

Date of Cause of Pay, basic

Name of Institution/Office Permanent or Date of joining leaving leaving pay last
Post where employed temporary (exact date) (exact date) drawn and
total pay

19. Any other relevant information with reference to the :

requirement of the post (attach extra sheet, if necessary)

20. Registration No. & Date (Applicable for the Post at Sl. No. - 11) :

21. Physical Standards [For the posts Warder/Female Warder]

Height Chest Measurement Chest Expansion Weight

(in cms.) Whenever applicable Whenever applicable (in kgs.)
(in cms.) (in cms.)

22. List of documents enclosed :

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that (a) all statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief and in the event of any information being found false my candidature
is liable to be cancelled.
*(b)(Only for candidates serving under Govt./Statutory body/Govt. undertaking) I have informed the
Head of my office/Department in writing that I am applying for this post.
*Strike out if not applicable.

Date:_____________ ----------------------------------------------
Place:_____________ Signature of the candidate in full

Note : Copies attested by competent authority or Self Certified copies of the following documents other
than item (i) must be attached with the application.
(i) I.P.O./Treasury Challan in original for Rs.210/- (Rupees two hundred and ten) only for posts
at item No. 1 to 11, Rs. 160/- (Rupees one hundred sixty) only for the posts at item No.
12 to 25 and Rs. 110/- (Rupees one hundred ten) only for the posts at item No. 26 & 27 (for
candidates other than S.C /S.T of West Bengal and Persons with disability);
(ii) Madhyamik or equivalent certificate;
(iii) S.C./S.T./B.C./ Persons with Disability certificate;
(iv) Registration Certificate for Citizenship (if by registration) as required under item 9(b) of the
application;
(v) Marksheet and certificate for each examination passed;
(vi) Experience certificate;
(vii) For other documents if any with reference to the requirement of the post applied for.