StateWest BengalChecked 16 Jul 2026
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Principal, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) — Advt. No. 05/2026 Recruitment 2026
West Bengal Public Service Commission notification (Advertisement No. 05/2026) for 12 posts of Principal in District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) under the School Education Department, Government of West Bengal. NOTE: The application window, originally opening 30 April 2026, was extended and closed on 3 July 2026, shortly before this listing was compiled (16 July 2026). Included as the most recent verifiable WBPSC officer-level notification for West Bengal — check psc.wb.gov.in for the next cycle or any further extension.
Recruitment Summary
Organization
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Post Name
Principal, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) — Advt. No. 05/2026
Total Vacancies
12
Qualification
Master's Degree (55% marks) with Honours at Graduation, plus M.Ed./M.A. (Education) (55% marks); at least 5 years' teaching experience in a Primary/Elementary Teachers' Training Institute; computer literacy; working knowledge of Bengali.
Last Date
03-07-2026
Location
West Bengal
Age Limit
As prescribed for Group A/B teacher-training cadre posts under WBS (ROPA) Rules — verify exact limit and relaxation in the official notification.
Salary / Pay
Pay Level-17: Rs. 67,300 – Rs. 1,73,200 per month under West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2019, plus DA, HRA and other state government allowances.
Application Fee
As prescribed in the official WBPSC notification; category-wise concessions apply — verify exact amount on psc.wb.gov.in.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal, DIET | 12 |
Selection Process
- 1Screening of applications against eligibility criteria
- 2Interview / Personality Test
- 3Document Verification
How to Apply
- 1.Visit the WBPSC official website (psc.wb.gov.in) and locate Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- 2.Register/log in and fill the online application with educational and experience details.
- 3.Upload required certificates, pay the applicable fee, and submit before the last date.
Important Notes
- APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED on 3 July 2026 (after an extension from an earlier May 2026 deadline) — retained as the most recent significant WBPSC officer-level notification; verify current status on psc.wb.gov.in before advising candidates to apply.
- Requires 5 years' prior teaching experience in a Primary/Elementary Teachers' Training Institute — not an entry-level post.