WBPDCL Recruitment 2025: Last date to apply: 13-10-2025.

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WBPDCL Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 499 Technical & Non-Technical Posts

Employment Notification No.: WBPDCL/Recruitment/2025/06

Last Date to Apply: 13 October 2025

The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) invites applications for 499 vacancies across technical and non-technical disciplines. This is a golden opportunity to join the energy sector and contribute to sustainable development. If you’re passionate about power, precision, and public service—this is your moment to shine.

WBPDCL Recruitment 2025 falls under the public sector category. The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) is a state-owned enterprise, meaning it operates under the Government of West Bengal but is structured as a public sector undertaking (PSU).

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Sector

Energy & Power Generation – Government Sector

Eligibility Criteria

Indian Nationals only
Minimum educational qualifications vary by post (see below)
Age limits apply as per category and post

Eligibility Criteria for All Posts

Post	Educational Qualification	Age Limit	Experience
Assistant Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)	B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline	21–35 years	Preferred but not mandatory
Technician (Instrumentation)	Diploma in Instrumentation/Control	18–30 years	Not required
HR/Admin Officer	Graduate + MBA in HR	25–40 years	Minimum 2 years
Accounts Officer	CA/ICWA or MBA in Finance	25–40 years	Minimum 2 years
Legal Advisor	LLB/LLM from recognized university	25–40 years	Minimum 3 years
IT Programmer	B.E./B.Tech in IT/CS or MCA	21–35 years	Preferred

Note: All candidates must be Indian nationals and meet the eligibility cut-off date of 01 September 2025. Age relaxation applies as per government norms.

WBPDCL Vacancy List – 2025 (Total: 499 Posts)

Post Title	Discipline	No. of Vacancies	Probationer Status
Assistant Manager (Power Station)	Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation	122	Yes
Assistant Manager (Civil)	Civil Engineering	09	Yes
Assistant Manager (HR&A)	Human Resources / Administration	17	Yes
Assistant Manager (IT)	Information Technology	19	Yes
Safety Officer	Safety / Industrial Safety	02	No
O&M Supervisor / Sub-Assistant Engineer	Civil Engineering	38	No
Chemist	Chemistry / Chemical Engineering	25	Yes
Office Executive	General Administration / Clerical	40	No
Operator / Technician	Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation	200	Yes
Draughtsman	Technical Drawing / Civil	02	No
Assistant Teacher / Librarian	Education / Library Science	25	No

Age Limit – Post-wise Details

Post Title	Age Limit (as on 01-09-2025)	Age Relaxation
Assistant Manager (PS – Mech/Elec/Instr)	21 to 32 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PWD – 10 yrs
Assistant Manager (Civil)	21 to 32 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PWD – 10 yrs
Assistant Manager (HR&A)	21 to 32 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PWD – 10 yrs
Assistant Manager (IT)	21 to 32 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PWD – 10 yrs
Safety Officer	25 to 35 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs
O&M Supervisor / Sub-Assistant Engineer (Civil)	18 to 30 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs
Chemist	21 to 32 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs
Office Executive	18 to 30 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs
Operator / Technician	18 to 30 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs
Draughtsman	18 to 30 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs
Assistant Teacher / Librarian	21 to 35 years	SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs

Note: Age will be calculated as on 01 September 2025. Candidates claiming age relaxation must submit valid category certificates during document verification.

How to Apply for WBPDCL Recruitment 2025

To apply for WBPDCL Recruitment 2025, visit the official careers portal at https://wbpdcl.co.in/careers. Click on the relevant recruitment notification and select “Apply Online.” Register using a valid email ID and mobile number. Fill in your personal, educational, and professional details accurately. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents. Pay the application fee through the secure payment gateway. Review all entries before final submission. After submitting, download and print the confirmation page for future reference. Ensure your application is completed before 13 October 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Visit the official careers portal: wbpdcl.co.in/careers
Navigate to “WBPDCL Recruitment 2025”
Click “Apply Online”
Fill in personal and educational details
Upload required documents
Pay application fee
Submit and download confirmation

Documents Required for WBPDCL Application & Verification

Document Type	Description
Passport-size Photograph	Recent color photo (JPEG format, max 100 KB) with white background
Signature	Scanned signature in black ink on white paper (JPEG format, max 50 KB)
Educational Certificates	Mark sheets and degree/diploma certificates for qualifying exams
Category Certificate	SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable)
Disability Certificate	For PwD candidates, issued by authorized medical board
Experience Certificate	For posts requiring prior experience (e.g., HR, Finance, Legal)
Government ID Proof	Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport
Domicile Certificate	If claiming state-specific reservation or benefits
Age Proof	Birth certificate or 10th class mark sheet
NOC from Employer	For candidates currently employed in government/public sector (if applicable)
Application Confirmation Page	Final submitted application printout for reference

Note: All documents must be uploaded in PDF or JPEG format as per portal instructions. Originals will be verified during the interview/document verification stage.

Exam Pattern

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Technical	Core Subject	50	100	90 mins
General	Aptitude & Reasoning	30	60	60 mins
Language	English	20	40	30 mins

Application Fee

General/OBC: ₹500
SC/ST/PWD: ₹250
Payment via online gateway only

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	27-09-2025
Last Date to Apply	13-10-2025
Cut-off Date for Age/Eligibility	01-09-2025
Interview Date	15-11-2025

WBPDCL Selection Procedure – Step-by-Step Guide

Online Application Submission: Candidates must apply through the official portal wbpdcl.co.in/careers before the deadline. Applications must be complete and accurate.
Screening of Applications: WBPDCL will verify eligibility, qualifications, and document authenticity. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
Written Examination: Eligible candidates will appear for a computer-based test (CBT) covering technical subjects, reasoning, aptitude, and English. Exam pattern varies by post.
Shortlisting: Based on written exam scores, candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage. Cut-off marks will be category-wise.
Interview / Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview or skill test depending on the post (e.g., technical roles may require hands-on assessment).
Document Verification: Original documents will be verified including educational certificates, ID proof, category certificates, and experience letters (if applicable).
Medical Examination: Selected candidates may undergo a medical fitness test as per WBPDCL norms.
Final Merit List: A final merit list will be published based on cumulative performance in written test, interview/skill test, and document verification.
Offer of Appointment: Candidates in the merit list will receive appointment letters and must join within the stipulated time.
Probation Period: Most posts include a probation period during which performance and conduct will be evaluated before confirmation.

WBPDCL Salary Structure – Post-wise Details

Post Title	Pay Scale (₹)	Pay Level	Basic Pay (₹)
Assistant Manager (PS – Mech/Elec/Instr)	56,100 – 1,60,500	Level 8 (ROPA 2020)	56,100
Assistant Manager (Civil)	56,100 – 1,60,500	Level 8	56,100
Assistant Manager (HR&A)	56,100 – 1,60,500	Level 8	56,100
Assistant Manager (IT)	56,100 – 1,60,500	Level 8	56,100
Safety Officer	56,100 – 1,60,500	Level 8	56,100
O&M Supervisor / Sub-Assistant Engineer (Civil)	33,500 – 1,01,000	Level 6	33,500
Chemist	33,500 – 1,01,000	Level 6	33,500
Office Executive	26,600 – 83,400	Level 5	26,600
Operator / Technician	23,400 – 68,400	Level 3	23,400
Draughtsman	23,400 – 68,400	Level 3	23,400
Assistant Teacher / Librarian	33,500 – 1,01,000	Level 6	33,500

Note: All posts include Dearness Allowance, HRA, Medical Benefits, and other admissible perks as per WBPDCL norms.

Job Locations

Plant/Office	Location
Kolaghat Thermal Power Station	Kolaghat, West Bengal
Bandel Thermal Power Station	Bandel, West Bengal
Bakreswar Thermal Power Station	Birbhum, West Bengal
Sagardighi Thermal Power Station	Murshidabad, West Bengal
Corporate Office	Kolkata, West Bengal

Essential Links – WBPDCL Recruitment 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is WBPDCL and what does it do?

WBPDCL stands for West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited. It is responsible for thermal power generation in the state of West Bengal.

2. How many vacancies are available in WBPDCL Recruitment 2025?

A total of 499 vacancies are available across technical and non-technical posts.

3. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit your application is 13th October 2025.

4. Who can apply for these posts?

Indian nationals who meet the educational and age criteria specified for each post are eligible to apply.

5. What is the age limit for Assistant Engineer posts?

The age limit for Assistant Engineer posts is 21 to 35 years. Age relaxation applies as per government norms.

6. How do I apply online?

Visit Apply Online, navigate to the WBPDCL Recruitment section, and follow the step-by-step instructions to apply.

7. What documents are required during application?

You’ll need your photo, signature, educational certificates, ID proof, and category certificate (if applicable).

8. Is there an application fee?

Yes. ₹500 for General/OBC candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

9. What is the exam pattern?

The exam includes sections on technical subjects, aptitude, reasoning, and English. Duration and marks vary by section.

10. Will there be an interview?

Yes. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and document verification.

11. Where are the job locations?

Job locations include Kolaghat, Bandel, Bakreswar, Sagardighi, and the WBPDCL corporate office in Kolkata.

12. What is the salary structure?

Salaries range from ₹28,000 to ₹2,08,700 depending on the post, plus allowances and perks.

13. Can I edit my application after submission?

No. Once submitted, the application cannot be edited. Double-check all details before final submission.

14. How will I know if I’m shortlisted?

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and updates will be posted on the official website.

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