About WBCS
WBCS Selection Process
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Preliminary Examination
- Objective type (MCQ) screening test
- Total Marks: 200
- Qualifying in nature
- Used to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination
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Main Examination
- Descriptive written examination
- Multiple compulsory papers + optional subject papers
- Marks counted for final merit
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Personality Test / Interview
- Face-to-face interview
- Assesses communication skills, general awareness, and suitability for administrative roles
- Marks added to Main Examination for final ranking
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Final Merit List
- Prepared based on Main Examination + Interview marks
- Service allocation according to rank and preference
WBCS Exam Pattern
WBCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 for Prelims Exam
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Number of Papers: 1
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
- Subjects: General Studies
| Subjects Name | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 25 | 25 | 150 minutes |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| Current events of National & International Importance | 25 | 25 | |
| History of India | 25 | 25 | |
| Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal's | 25 | 25 | |
| Indian Polity and Economy | 25 | 25 | |
| Indian National Movement | 25 | 25 | |
| General Mental Ability | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
WBCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 for Main Examination
- Type: Descriptive (Written)
- Papers: 6 Compulsory + 1 Optional (2 Papers)
- Total Marks: 1600
- Subjects include Language, Essay, GS Papers, Optional Subject
| Papers | Marks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ | Group ‘C’ | Group ‘D’ | |
| Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| English | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| General Studies-I | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| General Studies-II | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Constitution of India and Indian Economy | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Optional Subject Paper-I | 200 | 200 | -- | -- |
| Optional Subject Paper-II | 200 | 200 | -- | -- |
| Personality Test | 200 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
| Total Marks | 1800 | 1800 | 1350 | 1300 |
- Type: Interview
- Marks: 200
WBCS Syllabus Overview
WBCS Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2026
General Studies (Objective – MCQ)
- English Composition – Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Vocabulary, Grammar
- General Science
- Current Events of National & International Importance
- History of India
- Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal
- Indian Polity & Economy
- Indian National Movement
- General Mental Ability (Reasoning & Analytical Ability)
Note: Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and consists of one paper of 200 marks. Negative marking is applicable.
WBCS Main Exam Syllabus 2026
Language Papers
- Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali
- Essay Writing
- Letter Writing
- Precis Writing
- Comprehension
- Translation
General Studies Papers
- Indian History & National Movement
- Geography of India & West Bengal
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Science & Technology
- Environment & Ecology
- Current Affairs
- Ethics & Governance Basics
Arithmetic & Optional Subject
- Arithmetic – Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Algebra & Geometry Basics
- Data Interpretation
- Reasoning & Analytical Ability
- Optional Subject – Two Papers (Chosen by Candidate)
Note: Marks of the Main Examination and Personality Test are counted for final merit. Optional subject selection plays a crucial role in scoring.
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