West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has published a new recruitment notification for the post of Industrial Development Officer (IDO) in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Division vide Advertisement No. 15/2024. In this post, you will find the PSC IDO Educational Qualification, other eligibility criteria, age limit, monthly salary. For all the candidates who want to submit their WB PSC IDO application form online on the official website www.psc.wb.gov.in, we have given each and every details here along with the date of Full Detailed Advertisement release. If we receive any new information through the official website, we will definitely provide you with that information through this article we have written.
Update on 23 December 2024: The department has published the official notification on December 23, 2024. They have said that you can submit applications online from January but have not published the date yet.
WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Organizing Authority | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Examination Title | WBPSC Industrial Development Officer |
| Position | Industrial Development Officer (IDO) |
| Job Type | Government Employment |
| Starting Date of Online Apply | Dates to be announced |
| Application Format | Online |
| Steps of Selection | Written Test and Personal Interview |
| Application Portal | www.psc.wb.gov.in |
| Official Notification Download Link | Click Here |
Category Wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | – |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | – |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | – |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | – |
WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Scheduled Date |
| Short Notification Publication Date | 23rd December 2024 |
| Full Advertisement Publishing Date | January 2024 |
| Online Application Opening | To be announced |
| Deadline for Online Applications | Yet to be confirmed |
| Fee Payment Closing Date | Yet to be confirmed |
| Examination Date | To be declared |
West Bengal PSC IDO Application Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved (UR) / Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Rs. 160/- |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | No Fee |
Educational Requirements for Industrial Development Officer
| Criteria | Details |
| Academic Qualification | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or a diploma in Technology or Engineering from an accredited institution. |
| Language Proficiency | Must possess the ability to read and write in Bengali. |
Age Limit by Category
| Category | Full Form | Age Range |
| UR | Unreserved | 21 years to 39 years |
| OBC | Other Backward Classes | 21 years to 42 years |
| SC/ST | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 21 years to 44 years |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| Written Examination | 100 Marks Objective type MCQ Exam |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates need to pass Personal Interview Round. |
WBPSC IDO Exam Pattern
The WBPSC IDO Exam includes 100 objective questions (1 mark each). There will be negative marking for wrong answers.
- Syllabus of IDO Exam: General Studies, Science, Humanities, Industrial Scene, Mental Ability, Arithmetic (Madhyamik level).
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Total marks: 100.
Subject Wise Marks Break up of IDO Exam:
| Subject | Marks |
| General Studies | 75 |
| Mental Ability & Arithmetic | 25 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
WBPSC IDO Salary Structure 2025
| Component | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 32,100/- |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Rs. 3,852/- |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Rs. 3,852/- |
| Total Gross Salary | Rs. 37,415/- |
How to submit WBPSC IDO Online Application form at psc.wb.gov.in?
To submit online application, follow the steps:
- Go to the WBPSC’s official website www.psc.wb.gov.in.
- Now, login with your registration number and password.
- Select Advertisement Number 15/2024 and click on “Apply Now” button.
- Enter your details in the application form.
- After that submit the form.
- Upload your photo and signature and pay the required application fee.
If you want to know more details about the WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2025 regarding when applying online will start, keep checking our page for recent updates.
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