The West Bengal Municipal Service Commission (WBMSC) has announced recruitment for 82 Assistant Engineer positions in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. Eligible candidates with a B.Tech or B.E. degree can apply online through the official WBMSC portal. The application window opens on 08 December 2025 and closes on 31 December 2025. Interested candidates should check the official notification for detailed eligibility, selection process, and other important instructions before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 08-12-2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 31-12-2025 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies is 82, distributed across different engineering disciplines as follows:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer – Civil | 59 |
| Assistant Engineer – Mechanical | 13 |
| Assistant Engineer – Electrical | 10 |
| Total | 82 |
Note: Detailed category-wise vacancy distribution (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) is available in the official notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must possess a B.Tech/B.E degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
Age Limit:
- Maximum Age: 36 years
- Age Relaxation: As per government norms (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen)
Nationality:
- Candidates must be Indian citizens or as specified in the official notification.
Salary/Pay Scale
Pay Level: 16 under ROPA 2019
- Level 16 falls under the highest pay bands for West Bengal government employees.
- Fresh appointees as Assistant Engineers can expect an entry-level basic pay starting around ₹56,100 per month.
- With yearly increments, the basic pay can rise to ₹87,400 over time.
Components of Salary
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100 to ₹87,400 (depending on increment and seniority)
- Allowances: Includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and other state government allowances.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be conducted in two stages:
- Written Test (200 marks)
- OMR-based, 100 multiple-choice objective questions
- 2 marks per correct answer; 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Language: English
- Personality Test / Interview (40 marks)
- Conducted at the WBMSC office in Kolkata
- Candidates called for personality test: 3 times the number of vacancies, based on merit
- Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General, 40% for OBC & EWS, 35% for SC/ST/PwD candidates
Final Merit List:
- Prepared based on combined marks of written examination and personality test
- Tie-breaker: Date of birth and higher written exam marks
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC, EWS | Rs. 150 + Rs. 50 processing charges = Rs. 200 |
| SC, ST, PwD | Rs. 50 processing charges only |
Note: No fee exemption is available for SC/ST/OBC candidates from other states.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website.
- Find the “Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2025” notification link
- Read the notification carefully
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in the application form with accurate details
- Upload required documents: Photo, Signature, and Certificates
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application and take a printout for reference
