School inspector recruitment notification syllabus details

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) is set to conduct a recruitment drive for the position of Sub-Inspector of Schools under the West Bengal Subordinate Educational Service. Here's a comprehensive overview of the available information.

📄 Position Overview: Sub-Inspector of Schools

• Department: School Education Department, Government of West Bengal

• Service: West Bengal Subordinate Educational Service

• Designation: Sub-Inspector of Schools

• Work Nature: Field-based, involving official tours

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Teaching/Education

• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in Bengali or Nepali (both written and spoken)

• Age Limit: Up to 36 years (age relaxation may apply for reserved categories)

• Additional Requirement: Ability to undertake official tours

💰 Pay Scale

• Basic Pay: ₹9,000 – ₹40,500

• Grade Pay: ₹4,700

• Entry-Level Salary: Approximately ₹12,140 per month

📝 Selection Process

1. Written Examination: Assessing subject knowledge and general awareness

2. Interview: Evaluating communication skills and suitability for the role

3. Document Verification: Ensuring authenticity of academic and professional credentials

💳 Application Details

• Application Fee:

  • General/OBC: ₹160 + 18% GST

  • SC/ST/PWD: Nil

• Application Portal:

• Admit Card Release: To be announced

🔍 Important Notes

• Language Requirement: Candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali are exempt from the Bengali language proficiency requirement.

• Tour Requirement: The role necessitates the ability to undertake official tours.

• Recruitment Process: The selection is based on recommendations from the WBPSC following written and viva-voce assessments.

📝 Exam Pattern

• Total Marks: 200

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Sections:

  1. Education: 50 questions (1 mark each)

  2. General Studies & Arithmetic: 50 questions (1 mark each)

📘 Syllabus Details

1. Education (Equivalent to B.Ed. Level)

• Educational Psychology: Learning theories, motivation, intelligence, and individual differences.

• Pedagogy: Teaching methods, instructional strategies, curriculum development, and assessment techniques.

• Educational Philosophy: Major educational thinkers, educational aims, and values.

• Educational Sociology: Role of education in society, socialization, and educational inequalities.

• Educational Administration: School organization, management, and leadership.

• Inclusive Education: Special education needs, inclusive teaching practices, and policies.

2. General Studies & Arithmetic

• General Studies:

  • Indian History & Culture: Ancient, medieval, and modern history; art, culture, and heritage.

  • Geography: Physical and political geography of India and the world.

  • Indian Polity: Constitution, political system, and governance.

  • Economy: Basic economic concepts, Indian economy, and economic planning.

  • Science & Technology: Basic scientific principles, inventions, and technological advancements.

  • Current Affairs: National and international events, sports, and cultural developments.

• Arithmetic:

  • Number System: Natural numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals.

  • Algebra: Simplification, equations, and inequalities.

  • Percentage: Calculations involving percentage increase/decrease.

  • Profit and Loss: Cost price, selling price, and profit/loss percentage.

  • Simple and Compound Interest: Calculations and applications.

  • Time and Work: Work efficiency, time taken, and combined work problems.

  • Speed, Distance, and Time: Problems involving motion.

  • Ratio and Proportion: Direct and inverse proportion.

  • Average: Mean, median, and mode.

  • Data Interpretation: Bar graphs, pie charts, and tables.

📥 Downloadable Resources

• Official Syllabus PDF: Download here

• Previous Year Papers: Download here