WBSSC Group C & Group D Interview 2026
The West Bengal Central School Service Commission has successfully conducted the 1st SLST Non-Teaching Staff (NTS) 2025 examinations for Group C (Clerk) and Group D posts.
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WBSSC Group C (Clerk) Exam: 1 March 2026
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WBSSC Group D Exam: 8 March 2026
Now that the written exams are over, candidates are curious to know how many applicants will be shortlisted for the interview stage. Based on the official notification and vacancy data, we can estimate the expected number of candidates who may be called for the next round.
WBSSC Interview Shortlisting Ratio (2:1 Rule)
According to the official WBSSC recruitment rules, candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage in a 2:1 ratio.
This means:
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2 candidates will be called for every 1 vacancy.
Example:
If there is 1 vacancy for Clerk in a particular category, then top 2 candidates from the merit list will be invited for the interview.
Total Vacancies in WBSSC NTS Recruitment 2026
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Clerk (Group C) | 2,989 |
| Group D | 5,488 |
| Total Vacancies | 8,477 |
Expected Candidates Called for Interview
Applying the 2:1 interview ratio, we can estimate the total number of shortlisted candidates.
| Category | Vacancies | Expected Interview Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk (Group C) | 2,989 | 5,978 |
| Group D | 5,488 | 10,976 |
| Total | 8,477 | 16,954 |
👉 Therefore, approximately 16,954 candidates may be called for the interview round.
WBSSC Group C (Clerk) Expected Interview Candidates
The total Clerk vacancies are 2,989 across different mediums.
| Post & Medium | Vacancy | Expected Interview Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk (Bengali Medium) | 2,889 | 5,778 |
| Clerk (Hindi Medium) | 75 | 150 |
| Clerk (Urdu Medium) | 16 | 32 |
| Clerk (Nepali Medium) | 6 | 12 |
| Clerk (Oriya/English/Telugu) | 3 | 6 |
| Total Clerk | 2,989 | 5,978 |
WBSSC Group D Expected Interview Candidates
The total Group D vacancies are 5,488.
| Post & Medium | Vacancy | Expected Interview Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Group D (Bengali Medium) | 5,309 | 10,618 |
| Group D (Hindi Medium) | 141 | 282 |
| Group D (Urdu Medium) | 26 | 52 |
| Group D (Nepali Medium) | 10 | 20 |
| Group D (Oriya/English/Telugu) | 3 | 6 |
| Total Group D | 5,488 | 10,976 |
WBSSC Group C & D Selection Process
The recruitment process includes multiple stages.
Clerk (Group C)
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Written Examination
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Academic Score & Experience Evaluation
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Interview + Typing/Computer Test
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Final Merit List
Group D
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Written Examination
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Experience Evaluation
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Interview
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Final Merit List
Important Note on Vacancies
The 8,477 vacancies announced by WBSSC are tentative.
The commission may increase or decrease the vacancies depending on administrative requirements.
If vacancies change, the number of candidates called for interviews will also change because of the 2:1 shortlisting rule.
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Important Links
| Link Name | Action |
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| Check WBSSC Group C & D Recruitment Notification | Click Here |
| Download WBSSC Group C Question Paper 2026 | Click Here |
| Check Expected Cut Off WBSSC NTS 2026 | Click Here |
| WBSSC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the total vacancy for WBSSC Group C & Group D recruitment?
A total of 8,477 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the interview shortlisting ratio in WBSSC recruitment?
Candidates are called for interview in a 2:1 ratio.
Q3. How many candidates may be called for WBSSC interview?
Approximately 16,954 candidates may be shortlisted for the interview.
Q4. Is the interview the final stage for WBSSC Group C and D posts?
Yes, the interview is the final stage before the final merit list.
Q5. Can the vacancy number change?
Yes, WBSSC may increase or decrease vacancies depending on administrative requirements.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this article about WBSSC Group C & Group D Interview 2026 is based on the official notification released by the respective organization and available vacancy data.
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