WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector recruitment notification 2020. This is the regulatory department that verifies and stamps the weight and measures, weighing and measuring instruments regularly. The WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector notification 2020 will aim at recruiting 17 candidates in the posts of Inspector of Legal Metrology under the Consumer Affairs Department of West Bengal Government.

• All the candidates who possess the essential qualification will be called for an interview directly only and only if the number of applicants applied is less. 
• If the response to the advertisement is large, in this condition, there will be two stages in the selection process which are the Preliminary Screening Test (PST) and Interview. 
• For the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector, the candidates must possess a graduation degree in Science, Technology, Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute. 

OR

• Holds a recognized diploma in Engineering with 3 years of experience in the field of Engineering in which the candidate has earned the diploma or in the field of Legal Metrology.
• Candidates should fill the online application form for the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector recruitment 2020 available on the commission’s website.
• The salary structure of this post lies between Rs. 9,000- 40,500 (P.B. 4) plus Grade Pay of Rs. 4,400/- and other allowances.
• A candidate appointed to the post of Inspector of Legal Metrology shall have to undergo the basic training course at the Indian Institute of Legal Metrology.

In this article, we have compiled all the important details regarding the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector recruitment 2020 and towards the end, we have listed a few common queries regarding the recruitment.

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Important Information:

Download WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment Notification 2020 PDF!

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Vacancy

The WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector vacancy is divided as per categories. There are 17 vacancies in total. The table below illustrates the post wise vacancy details for the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector.

• The reservation under S.C./S.T./O.B.C.(NC) candidates will be given for the candidates who are the permanent resident of West Bengal state only. 
• The S.C./S.T./O.B.C. candidates of any State other than West Bengal will be considered as general candidates. 
• The candidates will not be allowed to exchange their community category once the application form is submitted.
• The number of vacancies is subject to change and final resolution lies in the hands of the WBPSC authorities.

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 - Apply Online

• In this process, you have to apply online for the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment by filling your details and uploading the required documents. After the successful payment of fees, you can take the printout of the application form which will be used for reference in upcoming stages of the selection process.
• Candidates have to keep the following things ready before applying:
• Mobile Number to receive Enrolment No, SMS based notifications/communications related until the recruitment process is over.
• Computer with good internet connectivity.
• A recent scanned passport-sized color photograph. File size should not be more than 100KB and should be uploaded in JPEG format only.
• Your scanned signature using a Blue/Black pen on white. File size should not be more than 100KB.
• Debit/ Credit card for online fees payment.
• The candidates have to select the examination center. It's advisable to be very particular with this step as the changes in the examination center will not be entertained once the online application form has been submitted.
• Candidates have to choose the mode of fees payment. 

How to Apply Online for the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Exam 2020?

Step 1: Visit the official website of WBPSC.

Step 2: If you haven’t registered with the WBPSC, you will have to register with them through one-time registration (OTR).

Step 3: If you have already registered, Sign in with the Enrolment ID and password.

Step 4: Select the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Notification and click on the application details.

Step 5: In the next step, the applicant will have to upload their documents and fill in all the required details.

Step 6: Once all the details are filled in, review the details entered, and Confirm. Once the application form is submitted no edit will be allowed.

Step 7: In the last step, candidates will have to pay the required fees for the exam.

Step 8: On successful completion of the application, a pdf file will be generated in a separate tab. Download the Pdf document and keep a printout of the same for future reference.

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Application Fee

• An application fee of Rs.160/- (Rupees One hundred Sixty only) is applicable, which is non-refundable.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD (whose permanent disability is more than 40%) of West Bengal are exempted from paying the application fee. Candidates belonging to other states have no exemption in the fees.
• The fees can be made through online and offline mode. Also, fees once paid will not be refunded. 

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Selection Process

All the candidates who possess the essential qualification will be called for an interview directly only and only if the number of applicants applied for the position is less. If the response to the advertisement is large, in this condition, there will be two stages in the selection process which are the Preliminary Screening Test (PST) and Interview.

Preliminary Screening Test (PST)

This stage-I of the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector selection process is a written exam with 100 marks in total. The exam tests the knowledge of candidates across topics of General Studies, Arithmetic, and Physics. The Physics paper carries 50% of the weightage and General Studies, Arithmetic comprises the rest 50%. 

Interview

This is the final stage in the selection process of the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector recruitment. All the candidates shortlisted in the written examination will be called for the interview. In this stage, candidates will be tested on their knowledge and skills required for the respective positions.

Note: The commission shall prepare the final merit list based on the marks obtained by candidates in both the stages of the selection process. The qualifying marks will be fixed by the commission.

Certificates Needed for Candidate Verification

Candidates must be ready with the following documents for the candidature verification round. The candidate is subjected to rejection if there are any discrepancies found by the commission in the claims made by the candidate. 

1. Community, Nativity, and Date of Birth Certificate
2. Declaration by the Un-Employed
3. School Study Certificate 
4. Certificate of Residence 
5. Medical Certificate for the Blind 
6. Certificate of Hearing Disability and Hearing Assessment 
7. Creamy Layer Certificate 
8. Local status certificate (if applicable)

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must ensure that he/she fulfills the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Eligibility Criteria set by the commission. If the candidate does not meet any of the eligibility criteria, his/her application will be rejected on the grounds of insufficiency by the WBPSC, and application fees will neither be refunded nor adjusted.

Age Limit

The candidate must not be more than 36 years of age to qualify for the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector examination.

There will be age relaxation for candidates as per Government Rules prescribed for the purpose. Age relaxation of 5 years for S.C. & S.T. candidates on the upper age limit, by 3 years for O.B.C. (Non- Creamy Layer) candidates and up to 45 years for Persons with Disabilities (PWD). 

No relaxation applies to S.C./S.T./O.B.C. candidates of other States. They will be treated as general candidates.

Educational Qualifications

• The candidate must possess a graduation degree in Science, Technology, Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute. 

OR

• Holds a recognized diploma in Engineering with 3 years of experience in the field of Engineering in which the candidate has earned the diploma or in the field of Legal Metrology.

Nationality

• The candidate must be a citizen of India or any other nationality as declared eligible by the government of India. 

Other Eligibility 

• The candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali. This is not the eligibility criteria for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. 

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment Exam Pattern 2020

The WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector exam 2020 will consist of two stages i.e. Preliminary Screening Test and Interview.

• The preliminary Screening Test is for 100 marks.
• All the candidates shortlisted in the PST will have to appear for the interview round. 
• The qualifying marks will be fixed by the commission. 
• The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in both the stages of the selection process.

In the table below we'll discuss the complete exam pattern, which includes the subject, number of questions in each exam, duration of the exam.

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Syllabus

The WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Syllabus is released by the West Bengal commission on its official website post the release of the notification. Understanding the pattern of the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector exam syllabus is of utmost importance as it will help you in formulating a balanced strategy to tackle the exam.

Here is the detailed syllabus for all the papers of the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Examination

Preliminary Screening Test (PST)

A. Physics

Motion and Forces

• Acceleration
• Linear Motion
• Center of mass
• Force
• Mass
• Momentum
• Newton’s laws of motion
• Speed
• Velocity
• Work (physics)
• Angular momentum
• Rotational Motion
• Angular velocity
• Centrifugal force
• Centripetal force
• Circular motion
• Tangential velocity
• Torque

Conservation of energy and momentum

• Conservation of energy
• Elastic collision
• Energy
• Inelastic collision
• Inertia
• Kinetic energy
• Moment of inertia
• Momentum
• Potential energy
• Rotational energy

Electricity and magnetism

• Ampère’s circuital law
• Capacitor
• Coulomb’s law
• Diode
• Direct current
• Electric charge
• Electric current
• Electric field
• Electric potential energy
• Electron
• Faraday’s law of induction
• Ion
• Inductor
• Joule heating
• Lenz’s law
• Magnetic field
• Ohm’s law
• Plasma (physics)
• Resistor
• Transistor
• Transformer
• Voltage

Heat

• Entropy
• The first law of thermodynamics
• Heat
• Heat transfer
• The second law of thermodynamics
• Temperature
• Thermal energy
• Thermodynamic cycle
• Volume (thermodynamics)
• Work (thermodynamics)

Waves

• Diffraction
• Doppler effect
• Frequency
• Harmonic oscillator
• Hooke’s law
• Interference (wave propagation)
• Light
• Longitudinal wave
• Transverse waves
• Polarization (waves)
• Radio waves
• Reflection
• Refraction
• Refractive index
• Transverse wave
• Snell’s law
• Sound
• Vibrating string
• Wave
• Wavelength
• Standing Waves

Gravity

• Gravitational potential
• Newton’s law of universal gravitation
• Universal Gravitational Constant

Math

• Euclidean vector
• Motion graphs and derivatives
• Scalar (physics)
• Newtonian Mechanics
• Pythagorean theorem

B. Arithmetic

• Divisibility
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Recurring Decimals
• Simplification
• HCF, LCM
• Partnership
• Average
• Ratio and proportions
• Percentage
• Simple Interest
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Distance
• Area of Rectangles and Squares

C. General Studies

This section can be broadly categorized as all the information related to Matters of common experience including everyday science, current events, and problems with special reference to India, elementary knowledge of Indian history, and Indian Geography. Here is the extension for the same:

• Knowledge of current events 
• Knowledge of scientific aspects
• Indian polity
• Political system
• Constitution of India
• History of India
• Geography

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Admit Card 

The WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Admit Card will be released by the West Bengal Public Service Commission after the completion of the online application process. Several aspirants who will be applying for the vacancy will be able to download their WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector admit card through the official website of WBPSC.

Follow the steps mentioned below to successfully download the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector admit card 2020:

Step 1: Open the official WBPSC website.

Step 2: Go to the “Candidate’s Corner” section present on the right side of the screen.

Step 3: Click on the "Download Admit Card" As you click on it you will be redirected to a new page.

Step 4: Select the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Admit Card link.

Step 5: Start entering the relevant details like Enrolment no., First name, Date of Birth. 

Step 6: Go through all the details before submitting them. Next, tap on the submit option. 

Step 7: Save the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Admit Card and take a print of it. 

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Cut Offs

The WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector cut-offs tend to vary as there are a lot of factors determining it. The cut-off marks are released by the WBPSC after the completion of the written exam. 

The Commission also releases the minimum marks along with the official notification. These marks should be achieved by each candidate along with the cut-offs. Given below are the minimum qualifying marks for the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector posts for different community category: 

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Answer Key

The WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Answer key is released soon after the commencement of the written examination. It assists the aspirants who want to refer to the answer and estimate their chances of selection. The release of the answer key restores the transparency in the entire selection process. With the help of the answer key, the candidate can analyze their answers and calculate their marks. If any candidate scores above the cut off marks can start preparing for the next round of the selection process. 

Follow these steps to download the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Answer Key:

Step 1: Open the WBPSC website.

Step 2: Click on the examination tab present on the top of the website.

Step 3: Click on the “Answer Key” present in the dropdown menu.

Step 4: You will be redirected to another page where you can see the answer key for various exams.

Step 5: Search for the answer key of the Legal Metrology Inspector Examination (PST). 

Step 6: Download the PDF. In the PDF you will find the series wise answers for all the questions. 

WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Recruitment 2020 Result

The WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector results for the Preliminary Screening Test will be released by the commission tentatively a month after the commencement of the exam. All the candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to check their results on the official website of the commission.

The WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector results are declared following the release of the official answer key for the examination. Post the declaration of the result, qualified candidates who have achieved the cut off marks are eligible to appear for the second round of the selection process.

Here we assist you with the detailed steps to check your results on the official website of WBPSC:

Step 1: Visit the official website of WBPSC.

Step 2: Click on the Result / Recommendation tab present on the top of the home page.

Step 3: Search the link for the Result of the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector Preliminary Screening Test.

Step 4: Click on the WBPSC Result link

Step 5: The Result Pdf will be opened showing the roll no. of all the qualified candidates.

Step 6: Match your roll number and know your shortlisting status.

Step 7: If the page takes longer to load there might be some server error. In such a case wait for some time or try reloading the page again later.

The final result is released by the commission after the Interview round, it contains the list of candidates who are finally shortlisted for the WBPSC Legal Metrology Inspector recruitment.

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