Public Service Commission, West Bengal

161A, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata-700026

Advertisement No. 14 /2022
Online applications are hereby invited from Indian Citizens and others declared eligible by Government
of India for recruitment to the under mentioned post which is temporary but likely to be permanent.

N.B.: ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND SPEAK IN BENGALI IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT BUT SUCH
KNOWLEDGE IS NOT MANDATORY FOR CANDIDATES WHOSE MOTHER TONGUE IS NEPALI, UNLESS
SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED. SUCH ABILITY WILL BE TESTED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.
NAME OF THE POST LIBRARY ASSISTANT
SERVICE/ CADRE -
DEPARTMENT WEST BENGAL LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT
DIRECTORATE -
PAY: LEVEL-10 OF PAY MATRIX (Rs.32,100/- – Rs.82,900/-) AS
PER WBS(ROPA)RULES,2019
VACANCIES 5 (FIVE)
RESERVATION OBC-A (NON OBC-B (NON PD MERITORIOUS
SC ST CREAMY CREAMY
UR SC SPORTSPERSONS
LAYER) LAYER)
02 - - 01 - - -
N.B.: RESERVATION OF VACANCIES ARE SHOWN AS REPORTED BY THE GOVT.

(a) A degree of a recognized University.

QUALIFICATIONS (b) A degree in Library Science from a recognized University.
Essential: (c) Knowledge of computer operation in Library Software.

QUALIFICATIONS Working Experience for at least 3 (three) years in a Public or Institutional

Desirable: Library of repute.
Not more than 39 years on 01.01.2022
AGE:

FEE : Rs. 160/-(Rupees one hundred sixty) only

Candidates may in addition have to bear the following charges:
For online payment through Convenience fee @ 1% of the examination fee subject to a minimum of
debit/credit cards: Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five) only plus 18% G.S.T. on such convenience fee.
For online payment using Convenience fee of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five) only plus 18% G.S.T. on such
net banking facility: convenience fee.
For offline payment Service Charge of Rs. 20/- (Rupees Twenty) only.
through Bank Counter:

S.C./S.T. candidates of West Bengal and Persons with disabilities (P.W.D.) having physical disability of
40% and above are not required to pay any fee. BC candidates of West Bengal are, however, required to
pay usual fee as aforesaid. NO EXEMPTION OF FEE IS AVAILABLE TO S.C./S.T. CANDIDATES OF OTHER
STATES. No claim for refund of the fee will be entertained nor will it be held in reserve for any other
examination.

Online applications are to be submitted at https://wbpsc.gov.in according to the following schedule:

Commencement of online applications : The 06.12.2022
Closing date for receipt of online application : The 27.12.2022 (upto 3 pm)
Last date of payment of fees : The 27.12.2022 (upto 3 pm)
Last date for payment of fees Offline in Branches of PNB : The 28.12.2022
Last date for Generation of Payment Challans by Branches of PNB : The 27.12.2022

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 Edit Window: The 4th January, 2023 to the 10th January, 2023

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING “EDIT WINDOW”

1. The applicants would be allowed to edit some of the fields other than those used for enrolment.

2. The Edit Window may be accessed by the applicants by logging into their individual accounts at
https://wbpsc.gov.in

3. All applicants are advised to verify the details provided in the online application very carefully and
applicants who have not filled in the forms personally are particularly advised to obtain a printout
of the form to identify the discrepancies, if any.

4. Applicants willing to change their address may first change the same in the Profile Section and
then use the Edit option.

5. The Edit option can be availed only once during the aforesaid period.

6. No request for any change would be entertained after the above mentioned period.

INFORMATION
1. SUBMISSION OF MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION FOR THE POST BY THE SAME CANDIDATE IS
STRICTLY FORBIDDEN AND SUCH APPLICATIONS ARE LIABLE TO CANCELLATION.

2. The qualifications prescribed in the advertisement are as per the notified recruitment rules
issued by Government.

3. All the degrees/diplomas/certificates mentioned in the advertisement must have been obtained
from Universities/Institutions, duly recognized by competent authority.

4. The prescribed qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of the same does not
entitle applicants to be called for the interview. Where the number of applications received in
response to the advertisement is large and it is not conveniently possible for the Commission to
interview all the applicants, the Commission may restrict the number of candidates to be called
for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of either higher qualifications/ higher
marks/grade obtained in the essential qualifications or experience in relevant field higher than
the minimum prescribed in the advertisement or on the basis of a Screening Test.
Note I: Commission has fixed the following qualifying marks in Interview and candidates unable
to secure such qualifying marks would not be considered for the post, irrespective of their
academic qualification and/ or marks obtained in Screening Test.

Sl. No. Category of Qualifying Marks

vacancies
1. Unreserved 40%
2. OBC 38%
3. SC 35%

Note II: Marks obtained in Screening Test will not be considered for preparation of Merit List for
recommendation. Marks obtained in the Screening Test will only be considered for selection of
candidates for interview for the purpose of restricting the number of candidates to be called for
interview to a reasonable limit.
Note III: After display of Model Answers (MCQ Type) in the PSC website, objections by the
candidates need to be filed strictly within the specific time limit, beyond which no objections
shall be entertained.

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 Provisions regarding PWD candidates:
In case of Screening Test, Candidates having Benchmark Disabilities with limitation in writing
including that of speed may be allowed the help of Scribe, if required. For convenience, P.W.D.
candidates are requested to bring their own Scribe (wherever applicable). The Scribe should
possess educational qualification one step below the qualification of the candidate taking
examination. The person with Benchmark Disabilities opting for own scribe should submit details
of the own scribe as per Proforma supplied by the Commission at the time of examination. In
case of category of persons with Benchmark disabilities, the provisions of scribe can be allowed
on production of a certificate to the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation to
write, and scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical
Officer/Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution as per Proforma at
APPENDIX-I (Available at the end of this advertisement). The facility of Scribe would be allowed
to any person with Benchmark Disability as defined under section 2(r) of the RPwD Act, 2016 and
has limitation in writing including that of speed. In case persons with Benchmark Disabilities in
the category of Blindness, Locomotor Disability (both arms affected— BA) and cerebral palsy,
the facility of scribe shall be given, if so desired by the person. Engagement of scribe shall not
be accepted after submission of the application (i.e. after closing date for Edit Window).
Candidates with benchmark disabilities having limitation in writing including that of speed and
producing valid Appendix–I, will be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.
5. In cases where no Division/Class is awarded and only grading is done, exact percentage of marks
and conversion formula adopted are to be mentioned with documentary evidence, if required.
6. Where experience of a number of years is prescribed as an item of qualification this would mean
only experience/research experience gained in full time employment/research in the relevant
field within the closing date of receipt of applications.
[Certificate(s) from the Head(s) of the Organization(s)/Department(s) or Competent Authority
for the entire experience claimed, clearly mentioning the duration of employment (date, month
and year) and field of experience indicating basic pay and consolidated pay must be obtained.
The certificate(s) should also mention the nature of duties performed/experience obtained in
the post(s) with duration(s)].
7. Besides pay, the posts carry allowances as admissible.
8. The benefit of upper age concession up to 5 years are admissible only to S.C. and S.T.
candidates of West Bengal and up to 3 years to O.B.C. (category ’A’ & ‘B’) (non creamy layer)
candidates of West Bengal. S.C., S.T. and O.B.C. candidates of other States may apply for the
unreserved vacancy as general candidates. Such benefit is also available up to the age of 45
years for Persons with Benchmark disabilities.
(a) A candidate claiming to be S.C., S.T., O.B.C. (non creamy layer) or persons with disabilities
(40% and above) must have a certificate in support of his/her claim from a competent authority
of West Bengal as specified below:
For S.C., S.T. and O.B.C. (non creamy layer) candidates:
(i) In the district, the Sub-Divisional Officer of the Sub-Division concerned, and
(ii) In Kolkata, the District Magistrate, South 24-Parganas or such Additional District Magistrate,
South 24-Parganas, as may be authorized by the District Magistrate, South 24-Parganas, on
behalf and the District Welfare Officer, Kolkata and Ex-officio Joint Director, Backward Classes
Welfare.
[vide the W.B.S.Cs. & S.T.s. (Identification) Act, 1994 and S.C. & S.T. Welfare Deptt. Order No.
261-TW/EC/MR-103/94 dated 6.4.95 read with B.C.W. Deptt. Order no. 6320-BCW/MR-84/10
dated 24.9.2010 and No. BCW/MR-61/2012 (Pt.) dated 12.7.2013.]
For Persons with Disabilities:
Medical Board constituted at Government Medical College Hospitals in Kolkata, District Hospitals
and Sub-Divisional Hospitals.[vide West Bengal Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities,
Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Rules, 1999]

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 (b)The Public Service Commission may require such further proof of particulars from the
candidates as it may consider necessary and may make enquiries about their character and
other particulars regarding suitability and eligibility.
(c) S.C., S.T., O.B.C. (NON CREAMY LAYER) OR PERSON WITH DISABILITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE
OBTAINED WITHIN THE CLOSING DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS AND NO CLAIM IN THIS
REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED AFTERWARDS.
(d) O.B.C. (Non Creamy Layer) candidates must submit their renewed / revalidated O.B.C. (Non
Creamy Layer) certificate prior to interview and at the time of appointment.
9. Candidates must fulfil the essential qualifications by the closing date.

10. All requisite certificates regarding educational qualifications, proof of age, other relevant
experience certificates and other requisite documents must be furnished as and when required
by the Commission.

11. If at any stage even after issue of a letter of recommendation for appointment a candidate is
found ineligible in terms of the advertisement his/her candidature will be cancelled without
further reference to him/her.

12. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL DISQUALIFY THE CANDIDATURE.

13. ALL INFORMATION REGARDING RECRUITMENT TO THE POST WILL BE AVAILABLE, FROM TIME TO
TIME, IN THE COMMISSION’S WEBSITE AT https://www.wbpsc.gov.in

14. Date of Examination/Interview will be notified latter in the Commission’s website at

https://wbpsc.gov.in

N.B.: Mobile Phones, Bluetooth, Smart Watch or any other communication device are not
allowed inside the premises where the examination is being conducted. Any infringement of
this instruction shall entail disciplinary action including ban from the examination related to
this Advertisement as well as from future examination.

Place: Kolkata

Date: 03.12.2022

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 APPENDIX – I

Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examinee to write

This is to certify that, I have examined Mr. /Ms. / Mrs. (name of the candidate
with disability), a person with (nature and percentage of disability as mentioned in the
certificate of disability),S/o /D/o , a resident of (Village/District/State)
and to state that he/she has physical limitation which hampers his/her writing capabilities owing to
his/her disability.

Signature

Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution

Name & Designation

Name of Government Hospital/Health Care Centre with Seal

Place:

Date:

Note:

Certificate should be given by a specialist of the relevant stream/disability

(e.g. Visual impairment – Ophthalmologist, Locomotor Disability – Orthopaedic specialist/PMR).