WBPSC Assistant Director of Textiles Recruitment 2026

WBPSC has released notification for 2 Assistant Director of Textiles posts under the Directorate of Textiles, West Bengal. Candidates with a Degree/Diploma in Textile Technology and 5 years of practical experience in the textile industry can apply online. Last date to apply is 20 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,44,300 per month.

WBPSC Assistant Director of Textiles Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2024 for recruitment to 2 posts of Assistant Director of Textiles (Handloom, Spinning Mills, Silk Weaving and Handloom Based Handicraft Division) in the Directorate of Textiles under the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. The post falls under the West Bengal General Service cadre and is temporary but likely to become permanent. Experienced textile professionals with knowledge of Bengali can apply for this mid-level government post with an attractive salary in Pay Level 16.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Degree or Diploma in Textile Technology or Handloom Technology from a recognised university or institute.
• Experience: You must have 5 years of practical experience in a responsible position in a Government Department, Government Undertaking, or reputed commercial concern dealing with the Textile Industry.
• Language: You must know Bengali (spoken and written). This will be tested at the interview. Candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali are exempt from this requirement unless specifically mentioned.
• Nationality: Indian citizens and others declared eligible by the Government of India.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 40 years as on 01 January 2024.
• SC/ST candidates (West Bengal): 5 years relaxation (up to 45 years).
• OBC-A and OBC-B candidates (West Bengal, non-creamy layer): 3 years relaxation (up to 43 years).
• PwBD candidates (40%+ disability): Up to 45 years.
• Additional relaxation of up to 5 years for candidates with higher qualifications and/or longer experience than prescribed, at the discretion of WBPSC.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,44,300 per month under Pay Level 16 as per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per West Bengal Government rules.

Vacancy Details

• Total Vacancies: 2
• SC: 1 post
• Unreserved: 1 post

Reservation is as reported by the Department. SC/ST/OBC candidates of West Bengal and other states can also apply for the unreserved vacancy as general candidates.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 210 plus service charges (online payment only)
• SC/ST (West Bengal domicile): No fee
• PwBD (40%+ disability): No fee
• SC/ST candidates from other states must pay the full fee. No refund of fee in any case.

Selection Process

Selection may involve up to 2 stages depending on the number of applications:

1. Screening Test (if needed): If WBPSC receives a large number of applications, a Screening Test (MCQ/OMR based) may be conducted to shortlist candidates for interview. Marks in the Screening Test are used only for shortlisting and will NOT be counted in the final merit list.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Qualifying marks in the interview are 40% for Unreserved and 35% for SC candidates. Your Bengali language skill will also be tested during the interview.

Final merit is based on interview performance. In case of a tie, preference is given to the candidate who is older by date of birth. If dates of birth are the same, higher marks in the minimum qualifying examination are considered.

How to Apply

1. Go to the WBPSC website at psc.wb.gov.in.
2. Register yourself or log in with your existing account.
3. Fill in the online application form for Advt. No. 11/2024.
4. Upload your caste/category certificate in PDF format (max 100 KB) if applicable.
5. Pay the fee online (Rs. 210 + service charges).
6. Submit the application before the deadline.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

You can edit your application once during the Edit Window from 21 April to 24 April 2026 (up to 3 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 30 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 April 2026 (up to 3 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 April 2026 (up to 3 PM)
• Edit Window: 21 April to 24 April 2026 (up to 3 PM)
• Screening Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Oversee handloom, spinning mills, silk weaving, and handloom-based handicraft operations in the assigned division
• Monitor quality standards and production targets for textile units under the Directorate
• Assist senior officers in planning and implementing textile development programmes
• Prepare reports on production, quality, and progress of textile schemes
• Coordinate with Government departments, undertakings, and private concerns related to the textile industry
• Handle administrative duties including file processing, correspondence, and record keeping
• Inspect textile units and ensure compliance with government guidelines and policies