WBMSC Recruitment 2025: Apply for 19 Sub-Assistant Engineer (Electrical) Posts under Kolkata Municipal Corporation

WBMSC has officially announced the recruitment of Sub-Assistant Engineer (Electrical) roles under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).A total of 19 vacancies are available. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 18 June 2025 to 8 July 2025.

This recruitment is being conducted in reference to the approval received from the Government of West Bengal through the Urban Development & Municipal Affairs Department

Important Dates

• Start of Online Application: 18 June 2025
• Last Date to Apply Online: 8 July 2025
• Scribe Application Window (for eligible PwD candidates): 9 July to 15 July 2025

Application Fees

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹150 (Application Fee) + ₹50 (Processing Fee) = ₹200
• SC / ST / PwD (West Bengal only): ₹50 (Processing Fee only)
• Mode of Payment: Online through payment gateway (Bill Desk) as specified by WBMSC
• Note: No exemption for reserved category candidates from outside West Bengal

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Sub-Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
• Total Vacancies: 19
• Category-wise Breakup:
  • UR – 6
  • EWS – 2
  • SC – 6
  • ST – 1
  • OBC (A) – 1
  • OBC (B) – 2
  • UR (PwD – Locomotor/Cerebral Palsy) – 1

Salary / Pay Scale

• Salary Structure: As per Level 12 of the Pay Matrix defined under ROPA 2019, applicable in West Bengal.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the State Council for Engineering & Technical Education or an equivalent qualification.
• Applicants with higher qualifications in Electrical Engineering are also eligible to apply.

Age Limit (as on 1 January 2025)

• Upper Age Limit: 37 years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST of West Bengal: 5 years
  • OBC (A & B) of West Bengal: 3 years
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Up to 45 years
  • SC/ST/OBC candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved candidates.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted in two stages:

1. Written Examination
   • Objective-type (MCQ) format with 100 questions
   • Total Marks: 200 (2 marks per question)
   • Duration: 1.5 hours
   • Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer
   • Medium of Question Paper: English
   • Syllabus: Diploma-level Electrical Engineering as per AICTE norms
2. Personality Test / Interview
   • Total Marks: 40
   • Candidates 3 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted based on written exam merit.
   • Minimum Qualifying Marks:
     • General: 45%
     • OBC/EWS: 40%
     • SC/ST/PwD: 35%

Other Key Information

• Document Upload: Applicants must upload scanned copies of age proof, educational qualification, caste certificate (if applicable), and PwD certificate (if applicable).
• Bond Requirement: Selected candidates will need to submit a bond on ₹50 non-judicial stamp paper stating they will arrange temporary shelter within KMC limits to perform emergency duties.
• Service Candidates: Government or semi-government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before the personality test.
• Scribe Facility: Available for eligible PwD candidates on request, as per rules.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official WBMSC recruitment portal.
2. Complete registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill out the online application form carefully.
4. Upload the necessary documents.
5. Remit the required fee via the designated online payment portal.
6. Complete the application process and securely store a copy for future needs.