WBCSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Eligibility, Age Limit, Application Fee & Selection Process

WBCSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) for appointment of Assistant Professors in Government-aided General Degree Colleges of West Bengal. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official portal within the prescribed dates. Candidates are advised to carefully check eligibility, age limit, NET exemption rules, and selection procedure before submitting the application form.

This recruitment will be conducted as per the WBCSC Regulations, 2012 (as amended), and final recommendation will be made through a merit-cum-preference counselling system.

Important Dates

EventDate
Online Application Start Date26 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online15 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
Cut-off Date for Qualification & Experience15 April 2026
Age Calculation Date01 January 2026

Candidates must complete the online application process before the last date. No offline application will be accepted.

Post Details

ParticularsDetails
Post NameAssistant Professor
OrganizationWest Bengal College Service Commission
CollegesGovernment-aided General Degree Colleges
Pay LevelAcademic Level 10
Entry Pay₹57,700 per month

Vacancies will be notified subject-wise, category-wise, and college-wise before publication of the merit panel.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

To apply for WBCSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum 55% marks at Master’s Degree level in the relevant or allied subject from a recognized university.
  • Must have cleared UGC NET / CSIR NET / SLET / SET.

NET Exemption

NET/SLET/SET is not required for:

  • Candidates awarded Ph.D. as per UGC 2009 or 2016 Regulations.
  • Ph.D. holders registered before 11 July 2009, subject to fulfillment of prescribed academic conditions.
  • Disciplines where NET is not conducted.

Relaxation in Marks

CategoryRelaxation
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwD5% relaxation
Ph.D. holders (Master’s before Sept 1991)5% relaxation

All degrees must be obtained from recognized institutions.

Age Limit

CategoryUpper Age Limit
General40 years
SC/ST45 years
OBC (NCL)43 years
PwD50 years
SACT Candidates47 years (base age before relaxation)

Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
General₹2,500
SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwD₹1,250

Payment must be made online through credit card, debit card, UPI, or internet banking. The fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection process under WBCSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification includes:

  1. Screening and shortlisting (if required)
  2. Interview
  3. Academic record evaluation
  4. Assessment of research publications
  5. Teaching experience review
  6. Demonstration (where applicable)

The provisional merit panel will be prepared based on academic performance, research credentials, teaching experience, and interview marks.

In case of a tie in merit, preference will be given to the older candidate.

Empanelment does not guarantee final recommendation. Final recommendation depends on counselling and vacancy availability.

Reservation Rules

Reservation benefits will be provided as per West Bengal Government norms for:

  • SC
  • ST
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
  • EWS
  • Persons with Disabilities (40% and above)

Candidates belonging to other states will be treated as General category for reservation purposes.

Documents Required

Candidates must produce self-attested copies of:

  • Age proof
  • Educational qualification certificates
  • Caste/EWS/PwD certificate (if applicable)
  • NET/SET qualification certificate
  • Ph.D. certificate (if claiming exemption)
  • Experience certificate (if applicable)

Original documents must be shown at the time of interview.

Final Words

The WBCSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification offers a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to join Government-aided colleges in West Bengal. Applicants should carefully review eligibility conditions, prepare necessary documents, and complete the online application within the deadline. Since selection is based on merit and interview performance, candidates are advised to maintain accurate academic documentation and research records.

For complete guidelines, candidates should regularly check the official WBCSC website before applying.


Editor’s Note:
Written by Karmabandhan Editorial Team.
We encourage all aspirants to verify information from official sources and apply carefully.

Disclaimer: This is not an official government website. Candidates must verify details from the official notification.

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