WBCS posts compared
Conducted by Public Service Commission, West Bengal. Below are the 4 posts profiled so far, highest pay first — read what each job is really like before you fill your preferences.
Joint Block Development Officer (West Bengal)
संयुक्त खंड विकास अधिकारी (पश्चिम बंगाल)
Group C post through the WBCS exam — second-in-charge of a block office, handling schemes, certificates and elections.
Panchayat Development Officer (West Bengal)
पंचायत विकास अधिकारी (पश्चिम बंगाल)
Group D post through the WBCS exam — supporting and auditing gram panchayats in a block, with an age limit of 39.
West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) Officer
पश्चिम बंगाल सिविल सेवा (कार्यकारी) अधिकारी
Group A service through the WBCS exam — Deputy Magistrate and Block Development Officer roles running sub-district administration.
West Bengal Police Service Officer (Deputy Superintendent of Police)
पश्चिम बंगाल पुलिस सेवा अधिकारी (उप पुलिस अधीक्षक)
Group B service through the WBCS exam — Deputy Superintendent of Police supervising police stations and investigations.