WBPSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has officially announced the recruitment for the post of Principal for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 12 vacancies in Primary/Elementary Teachers' Training Institutes under the Government of West Bengal. Eligible candidates with a passion for educational administration and teaching are encouraged to apply online before the deadline.

WBPSC Principal Vacancy 2026 Details

Candidates can check the distribution of vacancies below:

• Post Name: Principal
• Total Vacancies: 12
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Government Job

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the WBPSC Principal post, candidates must fulfill the following educational and professional requirements:

Educational Qualification

• Master’s Degree (2-year regular course) with Honours at the Graduation level, having at least 55% marks in any school teaching subject.
• M.Ed. / M.Ed. (Elementary) with at least 55% marks OR M.A. in Education with 55% marks along with a Diploma/Degree in Primary/Elementary Education (55% marks).
• Teaching Experience: Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in a recognized Primary or Elementary Teachers' Training Institute.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali.
• Desirable: Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Age Limit (as of 01-01-2026)

• Maximum Age: 42 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per West Bengal government norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: up to 45 years).

Salary Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 67,300 to Rs. 1,73,200 per month as per Pay Level 17. Additionally, they will receive other allowances as admissible under state government rules.

Application Fee

• General/OBC: Rs. 210/- (+ Service Charges)
• SC/ST/PwBD (West Bengal candidates only): NIL

Important Dates

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for the WBPSC Principal post will be based on:

1. Screening Test: A Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) based test for shortlisting purposes.
2. Interview: Final selection is based solely on the marks obtained in the personal interview.

How to Apply for WBPSC Principal Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official portal of West Bengal Public Service Commission.
2. Complete the one-time registration (OTR) if not already done.
3. Navigate to the 'Live Applications' section and select the Principal Recruitment advertisement.
4. Fill in all personal and educational details accurately.
5. Upload the required documents (Photograph, Signature, Experience Certificates).
6. Pay the application fee online via the provided payment gateway.
7. Review the application form and click 'Submit'.
8. Download and print the final application form for future reference.