Job after WBCS exam: Job profile, salary, allowance
“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” – Don Alden Adams, President Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
All of us have come across the famous saying by Sir Don Alden Adams, and rightly so. Sincerity and integrity are two strong pillars upon which your service stands. And when it comes to the Civil Service, you have to be honest and completely devoted towards your service to comply with the ethics of this noble profession.
Civil service is of two types – one is the central civil service and the other is the state civil service. While the central civil service examination is conducted by the “Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the state civil service exam is conducted by respective state commissions. In West Bengal, the state civil services examination is often referred to as The West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) exam or W.B.C.S.(Exe), in abbreviated form. It is conducted annually by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) for the purpose of recruiting civil servants in various departments of the state. The WBCS(Exe.) is one of the most sought-after competitive exams in West Bengal and every year lakhs of candidates appear for the exam with the dream of becoming a WBCS officer. However, only a few manage to clear this highly competitive exam with a service of their choice or preference.
The WBCS exam is usually conducted in three stages viz. Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. The final position of the candidate in the merit list based on cumulative marks obtained decides the services and positions against which he/she is likely to be recruited. Now, let’s have a look at the job profile, salary, and other aspects that you can expect once you clear the WBCS(Exe.) examination.
Job Profile of WBCS Exam
A WBCS official is responsible for the accountability and maintenance of the state administration and social welfare through active participation in various administrative works. Furthermore, a civil servant takes up the charge of ensuring administrative stability in the state and thereby contributing towards the growth of the state and the nation as well. Besides, a WBCS official also plays a major role in maintaining the peace and integrity of the state. Thus, to sum it up, let’s define the job role of a WBCS officer by grouping their duties or responsibilities into specific categories. These are –
Administrative Works –
- It includes various administrative responsibilities such as verification of latest government orders, checking of the work progress of various departments, assisting other administrative works, etc.
- Social Welfare & Developmental Works – It involves the implementation of the orders related to state development and active participation in various welfare activities that cause deep social impact.
- Maintenance of Peace & Integrity – As an administrator, a WBCS officer is also responsible for mobilizing people to abide by the state law and order, eradicating works that might cause a social disturbance, and thereby maintaining peace & integrity in the state.
Various Posts Offered in WBCS Along with their Pay scales
WBCS(Exe.) examination is usually treated as a combined examination for the recruitment of officials in various groups of service viz. Group-A, B, C, and D. The positions, services, and salaries vary depending on each group. Let’s have a look at it.
GROUP – A
(i)West Bengal Civil Service (Executive): (PB-4A) Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/-, plus D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. as allowed by the rules.
(ii) Assistant Commissioner of Revenue in the West Bengal Revenue Service: (PB-4A) Rs.15,600 to 42,000 + G.P. Rs. 5,400
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/-, plus D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. as allowed by the rules.
(iii) West Bengal Co-operative Service (PB-4A): Rs.15,600 to 42,000 + G.P. Rs. 5,400
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/-, plus D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. as allowed by the rules.
(iv) Labour Service of West Bengal:
Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- Plus G.P. Rs. 5,400/- (PB-4A)
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/-, plus D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. as allowed by the rules.
(v) Food and Supplies Service of West Bengal:
Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- Plus G.P. Rs. 5,400/- (PB-4A)
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/-, plus D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. as allowed by the rules.
(vi) West Bengal Employment Service (save for the job of Technical Employment Officer): (PB-4A) Rs.15,600/- to Rs.42,000/- per month + G.P. 5,400/- rupees
Gross remuneration at the entry-level: Apart from D.A., M.A., and H.R.A., Rs.21,000/- is permitted as per regulations.
GROUP- B
West Bengal Police Service (WBPS) is a police force in West Bengal, India
Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- Plus G.P. Rs. 5,400/- (PB-4A)
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/-, plus D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. as allowed by the rules.
GROUP- C
(i)Superintendent, District Correctional Home / Deputy Superintendent, Central Correctional Home :(PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,800/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.15,960/- besides D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(ii) Joint Block Development Officer :
(PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(iii) Deputy Assistant Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices :
(PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(iv) West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service:
(PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(v) West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade-I :
(PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(vi) Assistant Commercial Tax Officer :
(PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(vii) Joint Registrar (West Bengal State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal) :
(PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. admissible as per rules
(vii) Assistant Canal Revenue Officer (Irrigation) :
(PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,400/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.13,400/- besides D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. is admissible as per rules.
(viii) Chief Controller of Correctional Services:
(PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,400/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.13,400/- besides D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
GROUP – D
(i)Inspector of Co-operative Societies :
(PB-3) Rs.7,100/- to 37,600/- + G.P. Rs. 3,900/-
Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.12,270/- besides D.A., M.A., to recruit and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(ii)Panchayat Development Officer under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department: (PB-3) Rs. 7,100/- to 37,600/- + G.P 3,900/-
(iii)Rehabilitation Officer under the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department: (PB-3) Rs. 7,100/- to 37,600/- + G.P 3,900/-
Besides the above-mentioned pay scales, the WBCS officials also get to enjoy additional benefits such as free accommodation in self-maintained staff quarters, house loans, and other financial aids with bare minimum interest rates and much more. All these perks make the WBCS job promising and a lifetime opportunity to secure your future. However, apart from a handsome salary, lucrative perks, captivating job profile, and a promising career, the WBCS job comes with its share of challenges and responsibilities throughout one’s service life. So, if you aspire to become a successful civil servant and contribute towards the nation’s development, it is those challenges & responsibilities that you need to take up with utmost honesty and dedication. After all, it is the welfare and development of the people that add up to a blissful and meaningful life.
