The state Civil Services Exam named WBCS (EXE) Exam is conducted by The West Bengal Public Service Commission. It takes place annually or when the Commission announces the date. The WBCS exam is a three-tier examination- Preliminary, Mains, and Interview.
WBCS stands for West Bengal Civil Service. It is a civil service of the Indian state of West Bengal. The Public Service Commission of West Bengal arranges for competitive examinations every year. The examination is conducted in three phases. The three stages are Prelims, Mains and Interview.
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The Commission will hold the West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) etc. Examination, 2022 on the results of which recruitment will be made to the posts in the cadre of West Bengal Civil Service (Exe.) and certain other services and posts.
Applications can be submitted through online only in the Commission’s website at https://wbpsc.gov.in on and from the 3rd March, 2022. Before applying for the examination, candidates are required to enroll themselves as per ‘ONE TIME REGISTRATION ’ scheme through the same website. Those who have already made enrollment through the same website (i.e. https://wbpsc.gov.in ) need not enroll once again.
Detailed information regarding age limit, qualifications, scale of pay, closing date for submission of online applications and fees through online and offline, Scheme and Syllabus of the examination etc. will be available in the Commission’s website at : https://wbpsc.gov.in
Important Dates:
Closing date for submission of application & fees through online : The 24th March,2022 upto 12-00 midnight
Closing date for submission of fees through offline : The 25th March,2022
Edit Window :- The 1 st April,2022 to 7 th April, 2022
2.The WBCS Interview 2019 will take place online. It will start on 30th April and will end on 20th May 2021.
3.WBPSC has announced WBCS WPSC Results.
4.The revised dates of West Bengal Civil Services Prelims Examination 2021 and Mains Examination 2020 are out. Check the earlier and revised WBCS exam dates below:
| Revised Dates of WBCS Examination 2020-2021 | |
| WBPSC Prelims 2021 | Date: 14th March 2021
Revised Date – 22nd August,2021 |
| WBPSC Mains 2021 | Date: 24th April 2021 to 28th April 2021
Revised Date – 27th, 28th, 29th, 31st August,2021 |
2. West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the final answer key of the WB Civil Services Main exam 2020. Candidates can check and download the final answer keys from the official website wbpsc.gov.in.
The WBCS Main 2020 was held at Kolkata on August 27, 28, 29 and 31.
IW.B.C.S. (EXECUTIVE) ETC. EXAMINATION, 2019 The Personality Test of candidates for Group-D Posts of the above mentioned examination will commence on and from the 13 th December, 2021. A list of candidates called to the Personality Test has been displayed on the Notice Board of the Commission’s Office at 161-A, S.P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata – 700 026. The same list is also available in the Commission’s website at https://wbpsc.gov.in. Candidates may download their call letters and choice sheets for the Personality Test from the Commission’s website at https://wbpsc.gov.in on and from 08/12/2021.
WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXE.) ETC. (MAIN) EXAMINATION, 2021
PROGRAMME FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION COMPULSORY & OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
[The 20th, 21st, 22nd & 24th May, 2022]
| D a t e | Forenoon Session ( 9:00 a.m. to12:00 noon. ) | Afternoon Session
( 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ) |
| 20.05.2022 (Friday) | Paper – I : (Conventional Type)
Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali – Letter writing (within 150 words) / Drafting of Report (within 200 words), Précis Writing, Composition and Translation from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali |
. Paper – II : (Conventional Type)
English – Letter writing (within 150 words) / Drafting of Report (within 200 words), Précis Writing, Composition and Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali to English |
| 21.05.2022
(Saturday) |
Paper – III : (MCQ Type)
General Studies-I : (i) Indian History with special emphasis on National Movement and (ii) Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal |
Paper – IV : (MCQ Type)
General Studies-II : Science and Scientific & Technological advancement, Environment, General Knowledge and Current Affairs. |
| 22.05.2022 (Sunday) | Paper – V : (MCQ Type)
The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including role and functions of Reserve Bank of India. |
Paper – VI : (MCQ Type) Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning. |
| 24.05.2022 (Tuesday) | Optional Subject (Conventional Type)
(Paper – I) |
Optional Subject (Conventional Type)
(Paper – II) |
CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED NOT TO BRING ANY ITEM EXCEPT THOSE REQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXAMINATION, e.g. ADMIT CARD, ID PROOF, PHOTOGRAPH, ETC.
CARRYING / USING ANY TYPE OF CALCULATORS (UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE), MOBILE PHONES, SMART WATCH, CLIPBOARD, GADGETS OF COMMUNICATION IS COMPLETELY BANNED INSIDE THE PREMISES WHERE THE EXAMINATION IS BEING CONDUCTED. INFRINGEMENT OF THIS INSTRUCTION WILL ATTRACT PENAL ACTION INCLUDING BAN FROM FUTURE EXAMINATIONS. CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED IN THEIR OWN INTEREST NOT TO BRING ANY OF THE BANNED ITEMS INCLUDING MOBILE PHONES OR ANY VALUABLE / COSTLY ITEMS TO THE VENUE OF THE EXAMINATION AS ARRANGEMENT FOR SAFEKEEPING CANNOT BE ASSURED. COMMISSION WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS IN THIS REGARD.WEARING OF MASK /FACE COVER AND USING SANITIZER ARE MANDATORY.
Important Notice regarding West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) etc. Examination, 2022 (Advt. No. 02/2022)
On consideration of difficulties reported by the aspirants in receiving of OTP/Password/Enrolment ID etc. in their registered mobile numbers while filling up the application forms online, Commission has decided to extend the dates of submission of online application forms of West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) etc. Examination, 2022 and associated activities.
Issues relating to sending auto generated SMS, presently experienced by the applicants are expected to be resolved by 24.03.2022.
The revised dates are given below:
WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXE.) ETC. (MAIN) EXAMINATION, 2021 – ADMIT CARD [ADVT. NO. 18/2020]
Follow the link in order to get the Admit Card for the aforesaid exam:
W.B.C.S.(EXE.) ETC. EXAMINATION, 2022 AND W.B.AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS SERVICE RECTT. EXAM, 2021 – Date of Prelims Exam:
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
It is notified that the Commission has decided to hold the following examinations as per the schedule given below:-
| Name of the Examination | Advt. No. | Date of Exam. |
| West Bengal Civil Service (Exe.) etc. (Preli.)
Examination, 2022 |
02/2022 | 19th June, 2022 |
| West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service
Recruitment (Preli.) Examination, 2021 |
12/2021 | 3rd July, 2022 |
N.B.: All concerned are requested to visit the Commission’s website: https://wbpsc.gov.in for further updates. Dates of the above examinations are however tentative.
WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXECUTIVE) ETC. (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION, 2022 – DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD:
Follow the below link to download the admit card:
WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXE.) ETC. (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION, 2022 – IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT [ ADVERTISEMENT NO. 2/2022]:
Public Service Commission, West Bengal will be conducting the West Bengal Civil Service (Exe.) etc. (Preliminary) Examination, 2022 at different venues in Kolkata and outlying centres on the 19th June, 2022 (Sunday) from 12:00 Noon to 2:30 P.M. The Commission will upload the e-Admit Cards for the examination for the convenience of the provisionally eligible candidates in its website https://wbpsc.gov.in on and from 31st May, 2022. The candidates are advised to download their e-Admit Cards for the examination and take a printout thereof. Candidates are directed to carry two copies of identical stamp size photographs along with the proof of any photo identity such as Madhyamik or equivalent certificate bearing photograph or Passport or PAN Card or AADHAAR Card or EPIC(Voter Identity) Card or Driving License and the printout of e-admit Card at the venue of the Examination. No paper Admit Card will be issued for this examination by the Commission.
The candidates are also advised to take a printout of the e-Admit Card (i.e. Hard Copy) well in advance to avoid last minute rush. Soft copy of the Admit Card will not be accepted in the Venue of examination. In case any discrepancy in the e-Admit Card is noted or any difficulty in downloading of Admit Card is faced by the candidates, the same may be brought to the notice of the Commission’s office immediately through the Commission’s helpdesk.
Helpdesk email Id: pscwbit01@gmail.com
Helpdesk phone Nos.: 9163129676 & 9163129722
Go To Website: Click Here
WBCS Main 2021 Answer Key of Compulsory Paper III, IV, V and VI:
Please follow the given links to download the answer keys –
Download WBCS Mains-2021 Compulsory Paper-III
Download WBCS Compulsory Exam-2021 (Paper-IV)
Download WBCS Mains-2021 Compulsory Paper-V
Download WBCS Compulsory Exam-2021 (Paper-VI)
WBCS (EXE) (MAIN) EXAMINATION.2021 – ANSWER KEY OF PAPER III TO PAPER VI:
Click Here To Download The Answer Key
WBCS (EXE.) ETC. (PREL.) EXAM., 2022 – IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING METRO RAILWAY SERVICE ON 19.06.2022 FOR THE CANDIDATES
It is notified for information of all concerned that the KOLKATA METRO RAIL AUTHORITIES have agreed to run Special Metro Railway Services on Sunday, the 19th June, 2022 for smooth and hassle free movement of candidates appearing for the WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXE.) ETC. (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION, 2022. Candidates can avail Metro Services on that day from 8:30A.M. onwards. On that day 04 nos. of additional trains will be put into service to facilitate the examinees.
WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXE.) ETC. (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION, 2022 – ANSWER KEY
Please follow the link below to access the answer key:
WBCS Preliminary 2022 Answer Key
Please follow the link below to access the Answer Key of WBCS Preliminary Exam 2022:
WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXE.) ETC. (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION, 2022-FINAL ANSWER KEY:
Download The Answer Key (Please create a link for the pdf)
WBCS (EXE) (MAIN) EXAMINATION.2021 – FINAL ANSWER KEYS (REVISED) TO THE MCQ PAPER:
WBCS 2020 – CALLED FOR PERSONALITY TEST
Download WBCS 2020 A-Interview Details
Download WBCS 2020 B-Interview Details
WBCS 2020 – IMPORTANT INFORMATION, CHOICE SHEET & ANNEXURE – C REGARDING PERSONALITY TEST:
WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXE.) ETC.EXAMINATION, 2020 GROUP – A SERVICES & GROUP B SERVICE – SCHEDULE OF PERSONALITY TEST:
WBCS 2020-Gr A & B Final Result:
7 days a week by HO and Branch faculty
Limited batch size with personalised attention
Interview Preparation
Online + Offline
Once Month
All Study material and handouts in PDF format
Weekly M100 Test + Descriptive Test (Online)
Optional subject as add-on
One-on-One online apointment with the teacher, once a month
100+ hours of introductory and advanced levels
2-3 days a week by HO and Branch faculty
Optional Included
Printed Study material and handouts
Classroom
Weekly M100 Test(Classroom) + Descriptive Test (Online)
One-on-One appointment with the teacher as required by students
Interview Preparation
As required by students
WBCS Cutoff 2019
| Category | WBCS Cutoff 2019 |
| General | 105.13 |
| General P.H | 94.21 |
| OBC-A | 101.05 |
| BCA P.H | 88.78 |
| OBC-B | 101.06 |
| OBC-B P.H | 86.11 |
| SC | 96.18 |
| SC P.H | 85.21 |
| ST | 73.13 |
| ST P.H | 51.13 |
WBCS Prelims 2021 exam is a screening test to shortlist candidates for the WBCS Mains Exam. Candidates who qualify the WBCS Mains exam are eligible for the interview. The Mains and Interview scores are counted for the final selection list.
WBCS exam pattern 2021 includes exam pattern for WBCS Prelims and WBCS Mains Examination. Students must note the WBCS exam pattern prelims 2021 before the preparation. After the release of the prelims result, the focus must be on the WBCS exam pattern Mains 2021. The complete WBCS exam pattern 2021 is mentioned below
Prelims + Mains
WBPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2021
| Topics | Marks |
| English Composition | 25 marks |
| General Science | 25 marks |
| Current events of National & International Importance | 25 marks |
| History of India | 25 marks |
| Geography of India (special reference to West Bengal) | 25 marks |
| Indian Polity and Economy | 25 marks |
| Indian National Movement | 25 marks |
| General Mental Ability | 25 marks |
WBPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2021
The WBPSC Mains Exam pattern consists of 6 compulsory papers consisting of 200 marks each (objective and written) and 2 optional papers (Only for candidates applying for group A and/or B). The list of WBCS Mains Exam Compulsory Papers is mentioned below.
Note- Group ‘A’ & ‘B’: All 6 compulsory papers and one optional subject consisting of two papers.
Group ‘C’ & ‘D’: All the 6 are compulsory papers.
| Paper | Subject | Type | Duration |
| Paper I | Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali | Essay Type | 3 hours |
| Paper-II | English | Essay Type | 3 hours |
| Paper III | General Studies I | Objective | 3 hours |
| Paper IV | General Studies II | Objective | 3 hours |
| Paper V | Indian Constitution & Indian Economy | Objective | 3 hours |
| Paper VI | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning | Objective | 3 hours |
Interview
The Commission has announced that the interview of the WBCS 2019 examination will be taken online. The following things to be noted:
WBCS Prelims Syllabus 2021
WBCS Main Exam Syllabus 2021
| Paper | Subject | Syllabus |
| Paper I | Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali | Letter writing / Report writing, Precis Writing, Composition and Translation from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali |
| Paper II | English | Letter writing / Report writing, Precis Writing, Composition and Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali to English |
| Paper III | General Studies I |
|
| Paper IV | General Studies II |
|
| Paper V | Indian Constitution & Indian Economy |
|
| Paper VI | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning | (i) Logical Deduction
(ii) The forcefulness of the Arguments (iii) Implication of sentences (iv) Inferring from diagrams, (v) Series, Letter series, (vi) Number Series, Analogy tests, Symbol Interpretation, Mathematical puzzles, Odd man out, Perception test, Non-verbal reasoning & Selecting the correct sequence. |
Optional Subjects
One subject has to be selected from a list of Optional subjects. Both the papers will be for 3 hours and essay type.
WBPSC Optional Subjects
| Hindi | Santali | Statistics | Management | Law |
| Commerce and Accountancy | Comparative Literature | Computer Science | Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Sanskrit | Agriculture | Economics | Philosophy | Physiology |
| English | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science | Mechanical Engineering | Political Science | Psychology |
| Pali | Botany | Geography | Zoology | French |
| Persian | Chemistry | Geology | History | Mathematics |
| Sociology | Anthropology | Medical Science | Physics |
How to apply online for the WBCS 2021
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Group A | |
| West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) | Pay Level:16 (56,100 – 1,44,300) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Assistant Commissioner of Revenue | Pay Level: 16 (56,100 – 1,44,300) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| West Bengal Co-operative Service | Pay Level: 16 (56,100 – 1,44,300) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| West Bengal Labour Service : | Pay Level: 16 (56,100 – 1,44,300) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| West Bengal Food and Supplies Service | Pay Level: 16 (56,100 – 1,44,300) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| West Bengal Employment Service | Pay Level: 16 (56,100 – 1,44,300) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Group B | |
| West Bengal Police Service | Pay Level: 16 (56,100 – 1,44,300) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Group C | |
| Superintendent, District Correctional Home / Deputy Superintendent, Central Correctional Home | Pay Level: 15 (42,600 – 1,09,800) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Joint Block Development Officer | Pay Level: 14 (39,900 – 1,02,800) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Deputy Assistant Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices | Pay Level: 14 (39,900 – 1,02,800) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service | Pay Level: 14 (39,900 – 1,02,800) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade-I | Pay Level: 14 (39,900 – 1,02,800) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Assistant Commercial Tax Officer | Pay Level: 14 (39,900 – 1,02,800) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Joint Registrar (West Bengal State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal) | Pay Level: 14 (39,900 – 1,02,800) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Assistant Canal Revenue Officer (Irrigation) | Pay Level: 12 (35,800 – 92,100) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Chief Controller of Correctional Services | Pay Level: 12 (35,800 – 92,100) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Group D | |
| Inspector of Co-operative Societies | Pay Level: 10 (32,100 – 82,900) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Panchayat Development Officer under the Panchayat and Rural Development
Department |
Pay Level: 10 (32,100 – 82,900) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
| Rehabilitation Officer under the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department | Pay Level: 10 (32,100 – 82,900) (besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules) |
Regular practice of the WBCS test series ensures that you consistently revise the syllabus and plan the best manner to attempt the question paper.
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