Decoding the West Bengal 100-Point Roster: See the New Reservation List for West Bengal Jobs
New 100-Point Roster: The Government of West Bengal has issued a new and updated ‘Model 100-Point Roster’ for recruitment in state government jobs. This notification, released by the Labour Department on June 13, 2025, is critically important for all government job aspirants in the state. The new roster provides a transparent framework by consolidating reservation rules for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Ex-Servicemen.
Let’s break down this new reservation system and what it means for you.
What is the 100-Point Roster?
The 100-Point Roster is a list that determines how 100 consecutive vacancies will be allocated among various reserved categories. Whenever a government department recruits, it must follow this roster to ensure that constitutional reservation norms are implemented correctly.
Category-wise Reservation Percentage Table
Based on the new 100-Point Roster, the reservation percentages for different categories are as follows:
| Category | Total Posts (Out of 100) | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 45 | 45% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22 | 22% |
| Other Backward Classes – A (OBC-A) | 10 | 10% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10 | 10% |
| Other Backward Classes – B (OBC-B) | 7 | 7% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 | 6% |
Note: This table is based on the distribution of 100 vacancies mentioned in the notification.
Key Highlights of the New Roster
1. OBC Reservation:
- A total of 17% of vacancies are reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC).
- This is further divided into 10% for Category-A, identified as “More Backward” , and 7% for Category-B, identified as “Backward”.
2. Ex-Servicemen Reservation:
- For Group ‘C’ posts, the 11th, 22nd, 58th, 75th, and 81st vacancies are reserved for ex-servicemen.
- For Group ‘D’ posts, the 5th, 17th, 21st, 31st, 49th, 54th, 63rd, 71st, 83rd, and 94th vacancies are reserved for ex-servicemen.
3. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Reservation:
- Specific posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities. For example, the 12th post is for persons with Blindness and Low Vision, and the 32nd is for those with locomotor disabilities including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy[cite: 5].
- If a suitable candidate with a benchmark disability is not available for a vacancy, it will be carried forward to the succeeding recruitment year.
4. Opportunities for Sportspersons:
- The 33rd and 66th points in the roster are to be filled by meritorious sportspersons for Group ‘B’, ‘C’, and ‘D’ posts.
5. Exempted Category (E.C.):
- The term ‘E.C.’ in the roster denotes Exempted Categories.
- Appointing authorities must obtain names from the Exempted Category cell of the Directorate of Employment to fill these vacancies. This rule does not apply to cases of employment on compassionate grounds like death-in-harness.
- In case a suitable Exempted Category candidate from a reserved community (SC, ST, OBC) is not available, the vacancy will be filled by a non-Exempted Category candidate from the same community.
What Does This Mean for Job Aspirants?
This new roster is set to bring more clarity to the government job recruitment process in West Bengal. For an aspirant, this means:
- Specific Information: You can now clearly see which vacancy is reserved for which category.
- Better Preparation: If you belong to a reserved category, this roster gives you a clear idea of your opportunities.
- Transparent Recruitment: As adherence to this roster is mandatory, it will reduce the chances of discrepancies and ensure eligible candidates get opportunities as per their rights.
This notification is a significant development for lakhs of job seekers in the state. Be aware of your category and keep an eye on recruitment notifications that will now follow this updated reservation policy.
