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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) plays a pivotal role in the recruitment process for various civil services in the state of West Bengal. Established under the provisions of the Constitution of India, the WBPSC is responsible for conducting examinations for the selection of candidates for various posts in the state government. The Commission ensures that the recruitment process is fair, transparent, and merit-based.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Among the various examinations conducted by the WBPSC, the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) exam is one of the most prestigious. It selects candidates for multiple administrative services, including Group A, B, C, and D posts. This webpage aims to provide detailed information about the WBCS exam, including eligibility criteria, exam structure, important dates, and application procedures, ensuring aspirants are well-informed for their preparation.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Exam Highlights</strong></span></span></span></p> <div style="overflow-x:auto"> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:169px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Name of the Exam</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">West Bengal Civil Services 2024</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:169px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Conducting Body</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">West Bengal Public Services Commission (WBPSC)</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:169px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Job Categories</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Group A, B, C & D</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:169px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Exam Stages</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Preliminary, Mains, Personality Test</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:169px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Educational Qualification</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Graduation Pass</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:169px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Official Site</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><a href="https://psc.wb.gov.in" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#1155cc"><u>WBPSC Official Website</u></span></span></span></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
Eligibility
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria:</span></span></span></p> <h4><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Educational Qualification</strong></span></span></span></h4> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and should be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Bengali (except for Nepali candidates).</span></span></span></p> <h4><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Age Limit</strong></span></span></span></h4> <div style="overflow-x:auto"> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:176px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Category</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:164px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Age Limit</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:176px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For Group A & C Posts</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:164px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">21 – 36 years</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:176px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For Group B</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:164px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">20 – 36 years</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:176px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For Group D</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:164px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">21 – 39 years</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <h4><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Age Relaxation</strong></span></span></span></h4> <div style="overflow-x:auto"> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:175px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Category</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:167px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Age Relaxation</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:175px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">SC/ST of WB</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:167px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">5 years</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:175px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">OBC (non-creamy layer)</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:167px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">3 years</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:175px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">PwD</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:167px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Up to 45 years</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
Important Dates
<div style="overflow-x:auto"> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:245px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Event</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Date</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:245px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Application Start Date</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Will be notified</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:245px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Application & Fee Ends (Online)</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Will be notified</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:245px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">WBCS Prelims Exam</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">15th December 2024</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:245px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">WBCS Mains Exam 2023</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th August 2024</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:245px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">WBCS Prelims 2023 Result Date</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">12th July 2024</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
Exam Pattern
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">The WBCS examination consists of three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Personality Test. Each stage has a specific pattern and marks allocation.</span></span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Preliminary Exam Pattern</strong></span></span></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">The Preliminary examination consists of objective-type questions, and the structure is as follows:</span></span></span></p> <div style="overflow-x:auto"> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:125px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Subject</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:103px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Marks</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:156px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Number of Questions</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:100px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Duration</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:125px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">General Studies</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:103px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">200</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:156px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">200</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:100px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">2 Hours</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Each question carries one mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.33 for each incorrect answer.</span></span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Mains Exam Pattern</strong></span></span></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">The Main examination consists of six compulsory papers and optional subjects. The structure is as follows:</span></span></span></p> <div style="overflow-x:auto"> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:286px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Paper</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:103px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Marks</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:286px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santhali Language</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:103px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">300</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:286px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">English Language</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:103px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">300</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:286px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">General Studies Paper I</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:103px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">300</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:286px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">General Studies Paper II</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:103px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">300</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:286px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Optional Subject Paper I</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:103px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">300</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:286px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Optional Subject Paper II</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:103px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">300</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Each paper is of three hours duration, and candidates must secure a minimum qualifying mark in each paper.</span></span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Personality Test</strong></span></span></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Candidates who qualify for the Mains exam will be called for the Personality Test, which carries 200 marks. The Personality Test evaluates candidates’ overall suitability for a career in public service, focusing on their personality traits, communication skills, and general awareness</span></span></span></p>
Application Procedure
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Candidates can apply for the WBPSC WBCS 2024 exam online through the official WBPSC website. The application process includes:</span></span></span></p> <ol> <li style="list-style-type:decimal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Registration</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">: Click on the “One Time Registration” button on the homepage and enter required details.</span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:decimal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Login</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">: Use the Registration ID & Password provided.</span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:decimal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Application Form</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">: Fill out the required information and pay the application fee.</span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:decimal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Submission</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">: Submit the application and print it for future reference.</span></span></span></li> </ol> <h3><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>WBCS 2024 Application Fee</strong></span></span></span></h3> <div style="overflow-x:auto"> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:245px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Category</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Fee</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:245px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Unreserved/OBC/EWS</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Rs. 210/- (excluding service charges & GST)</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:245px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">SC/ST/PWD of WB</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:349px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">NI</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
Official Notification
Syllabus
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">The syllabus of WBCS is divided into two main stages: the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination. Each stage assesses different competencies, from general knowledge and current affairs to specific optional subjects.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Preliminary Exam Syllabus</strong></span></span></span></p> <div style="overflow-x:auto"> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:205px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Subject</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:334px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Topics Covered</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:205px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">General Science</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:334px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Basic concepts of physics, chemistry, biology; everyday science and applications.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:205px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Current Affairs</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:334px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">National and international events; sports, economy, and environment.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:205px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">History of India</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:334px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Ancient, medieval, and modern history; significant movements and milestones.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:205px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Geography</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:334px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Physical, economic, and social geography of India; maps, topography, and demographics.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:205px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Indian Polity</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:334px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Constitution of India; political systems, rights, and duties of citizens.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:205px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">General Mental Ability</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:334px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Logical reasoning, problem-solving, numerical ability, and data interpretation</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Mains Exam Syllabus</strong></span></span></span></p> <div style="overflow-x:auto"> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:279px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Paper</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:bottom; width:345px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Topics Covered</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Compulsory</strong></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:345px"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santhali Language</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:345px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Language proficiency, comprehension, and composition skills.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">English Language</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:345px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Language proficiency, comprehension, and composition skills.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">General Studies Paper I</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:345px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Indian History, Geography, and significant events.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">General Studies Paper II</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:345px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Indian Polity, Economy, Current Affairs, and social issues.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="6" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Optional Subjects</span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:345px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Candidates can choose from subjects like:</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">- Sociology</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">- Anthropology</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">- Public Administration</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">- Geography</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:middle; width:279px"> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">(Other optional subjects as specified in the notification)</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
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