Is the WBCS prelims syllabus different from the Mains syllabus?

Yes, the prelims syllabus is different from the main exam syllabus but there are overlapping topics in both. The WBPSC WBCS syllabus for the prelims and Mains exam is mentioned separately in the official notification. The Prelims exam focuses on testing candidates' general knowledge across various subjects like English, Science, History, Geography, Economics, Polity, Indian National Movement, Mental Ability, and Current Affairs. It consists of 200 objective questions with a total of 200 marks.

What is the WBCS Syllabus for the prelims exam?

The West Bengal Public Service Commission has changed the WBCS syllabus and exam pattern. The Commission released an official notice in this regard on its official website. The Commission added one section in the prelims syllabus and added one additional Multiple Choice Question paper in the Prelims exam stage. The WBCS Prelims Syllabus for the West Bengal Civil Services exam includes eight subjects/topics, with a total of 200 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) asked in the exam. The topics covered in the WBCS Prelims Syllabus are: Sl. No Subject Marks 1 English Composition 20 2 General Science 20 3 Current events of National & International Importance 20 4 History of India 20 5 Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal 20 6 Indian Polity and Economy 40 (20+20) 7 Indian National Movement 20 8 General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity and Climate Change- that do not require subject specialization 40 Total 200 The WBCS prelims exam is expected to be conducted in September/October 2025.

How many marks are assigned to each subject under the old WBCS prelims exam pattern?

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) releases the marks pattern for the prelims exam. The Commission has assigned a set quota of marks to each of the topic. The candidates can see here the WBCS prelims marks pattern. Sl. No Subject Marks 1 English Composition 25 2 General Science 25 3 Current events of National & International Importance 25 4 History of India 25 5 Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal 25 6 Indian Polity and Economy 25 7 Indian National Movement 25 8 General Mental Ability 25 Total 200

How many papers are there in the WBCS exam, and what are they on?

In the WBCS exam, there are a total of eight papers. These papers include: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali English General Studies - I General Studies - II The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including the role and functions of the Reserve Bank of India Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning Optional Subject - 1 subject to be chosen; 2 papers of 200 marks each Personality Test

What is the passing mark for the WBCS exam?

The West Bengal Public Service Commission have a discretion to fix the minimum qualifying marks in all or any paper/subject and in the aggregate. The Commission will not mention it in the official notification. The Commission is expected to release the WBCS 2025 (2024 session) notification soon on its official website - psc.wb.gov.in. The Commission is expected to conduct the WBCS 2025 exam in November/December.

How many marks are assigned to WBCS interview?

The WBCS interview, also known as the Personality Test, is assigned different marks based on the group of service. The marks allocated for the interview are as follows: Group 'A' and 'B': 200 Marks Group 'C': 150 Marks Group 'D': 100 Marks The West Bengal Public Service Commission mention these marks in the official notification.

What is the marking scheme for the WBCS exam, and how are the questions weighted?

The WBCS prelims exam pattern is expected to be changed and there will be two multiple choice objective type question papers in the WBCS 2025 prelims exam. There is a provision of negative marking in the prelims exam as well. The quantum of negative marking will be mentioned in the WBCS prelims question paper. The WBCS exam follows a specific marking scheme where each correct answer in the exam is awarded one mark.In the Main Exam, there are eight papers with each paper carrying 200 marks, totaling 1600 marks for the entire exam. The WBCS 2025 notification is expected to release soon by the West Bengal Public Service Commission.

How many papers are there in the WBCS exam, and what are they on?

In the WBCS exam, there are a total of eight papers. These papers include: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali English General Studies - I General Studies - II The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including the role and functions of the Reserve Bank of India Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning Optional Subject - 1 subject to be chosen; 2 papers of 200 marks each Personality Test

What are the languages allowed for the WBCS Exam?

The West Bengal Public Service Commission notify the languages in which the candidates can answer in the WBCS main exam. The prelims exam is an objective type exam and the candidates are required to select correct answer from the given options. In the WBCS main exam, the candidates can answer in Bengali, English and Nepali. The candidates can write the answers in Nepali for the following two subjects 1. Political Science 2. Botany

WBPSC WBCS Syllabus 2025 for Prelims & Mains Exam

Q: How many stages are there in the WBCS exam?

WBCS exam consists of the following stages of the exam. Each stage has an uncommon exam pattern. The WBCS stages of the exam are as follows. Prelims Mains Personality Test The candidates need to qualify in each of the stage to get finally select.

Q: What are the similarities between the WBCS prelims and Mains syllabus?

The candidates should note that the WBCS main syllabus can be said as the extension of the prelims syllabus because some of the sections are common in both the prelims and main exam. The candidates are suggested to prepare for the main exam with factual orientation so that they can answer prelims questions also. The candidates arre required to check their preparation through the previous year question papers. The candidates can see below the list of common subjects: English History Geography Indian Polity and Economy Indian National Movement Current Affairs

125 Students Q&A

Updated on Sep 2, 2025 14:39 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

West Bengal Civil Service Syllabus is the main pillar for the WBCS exam preparation. The Commission mention the WBCS syllabus separately on its official notification. There is a recent information overload about the applicability of the new WBCS syllabus and exam pattern in the WBCS exam. The candidates should note that the WBCS 2025 exam will be conducted based on the new syllabus and exam pattern, but the WBCS 2024 exam will be conducted based on the old exam pattern.

The Commission is expected to release the WBCS 2025 notification for the 2024 session soon on its official website. On August 14, the Commission reiterated the above information. The WBCS syllabus will be the guiding path to prepare for the WBCS 2025 exam. The WBCS Syllabus 2025 is the most important component of the exam. The syllabus provides the locus of WBCS Preparation. The Commission will mention the names of the topics in the official WBCS 2025 notification.

The Commission will also specify the marks assigned to each section. The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official WBCS 2025 syllabus because the Commission can ask any number of questions about any topic. So it would be imperative to prepare all the topics. The Commission mentions the WBCS syllabus separately for prelims and mains exams. The Commission mentions all the topics in the official syllabus pdf. The Commission asked the same number of questions from each of the topics. The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus. The WBCS 2025 exam is conducted based on the syllabus and the WBCS exam pattern.

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