WBCS 2023 Vacancy Revised notification has been officially issued by the Public Service Commission, West Bengal under Advertisement No. 01/2023. As per the corrigendum dated 27 February 2026, 227 posts of Inspector of Co-operative Societies under Group D have been revised to NIL. Due to this correction, the total Group D vacancies have been reduced from 239 to only 12.
At the same time, the Commission has already announced the Personality Test schedule for Group C services, making this update crucial for candidates waiting for final appointment decisions.
Official Corrigendum: What Has Changed?
According to the revised vacancy report:
- Inspector of Co-operative Societies: 227 → NIL
- Total Group D Vacancies: 239 → 12
- Total Group C Vacancies: Unchanged at 99
- Corrigendum No.: 272 PSC/Con
- Date: 27 February 2026
The Cooperation Department reported NIL vacancy for the Inspector post, which led to this major revision.
Group C Vacancy Position (Unchanged)
The WBCS 2023 Vacancy Revised notice does not affect Group C services and posts. The total vacancies for Group C remain 99.
Major Group C posts include:
- Superintendent / Deputy Superintendent, Correctional Home
- Joint Block Development Officer
- Deputy Assistant Director, Consumer Affairs
- Assistant Commercial Tax Officer
- Registrar / Joint Registrar (Consumer Affairs)
- Chief Controller of Correctional Services
Since there is no change in Group C numbers, candidates shortlisted for these services can proceed with interview preparation without concern regarding vacancy reduction.
Revised Group D Vacancy Details
After removal of the Inspector of Co-operative Societies posts, only the following Group D vacancies remain:
- Panchayat Development Officer – 2 posts
- Rehabilitation Officer – 10 posts
Total Revised Group D Vacancies: 12
This drastic reduction will directly affect final allotment under Group D services. Candidates who had given preference to Inspector of Co-operative Societies should now closely monitor further official updates.
Group C Personality Test Schedule Announced
Alongside the vacancy revision, the Public Service Commission, West Bengal (161A, S.P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata – 700026) has released an Important Announcement regarding the Personality Test for Group C services under WBCS (Exe.) 2023.
Personality Test Schedule
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 01/2023 |
| Examination Name | WBCS (Exe.) etc. Examination 2023 – Group C |
| e-Call Letter Download | From 2 March 2026 |
| Website | https://psc.wb.gov.in |
| Interview Dates | 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 & 18 March 2026 |
Candidates must download the e-call letter and choice sheet from the official website. If a candidate fails to download the call letter, he or she may appear at the Commission’s office with:
- Original testimonials
- Self-attested copies of documents
- 3 recent photographs
A detailed programme containing Roll Numbers, Names, Categories, date and time of interview is available on the Commission’s website.
What This Means for Candidates
The WBCS 2023 Vacancy Revised update significantly affects Group D aspirants, especially those who preferred Inspector of Co-operative Societies. With the post reduced to NIL, final selection under Group D will now be limited to 12 posts only.
However, Group C candidates should focus on their Personality Test preparation, as the vacancy position for those services remains unchanged.
Conclusion
The WBCS 2023 Vacancy Revised corrigendum marks a major development in Advertisement No. 01/2023. While Group C services continue with 99 vacancies and scheduled interviews in March 2026, Group D has seen a substantial reduction after cancellation of 227 Inspector posts.
Candidates are advised to rely only on official notifications from the Public Service Commission, West Bengal and stay updated regarding final recommendation and allotment procedures.
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