Government & Defence Entrance Exam

The candidates should note that there is no substitution to the hard work. The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics given in the WBCS syllabus. The candidates can score better by enhancing their answers with graphical representation, factual data tables, relevant quotes and the likes. 

In addition to that, the candidates can boost their score

• Practice Test Series
• Choose the Right Optional Subject
• Focus on Scoring Subjects
• Improve Weak Areas
• Stay Updated with Current Affairs
• Manage Time Effectively

Indeed, enrollment in the National Defense Academy (NDA) requires completion of class 12. Candidates for the Air Force and Naval Wings of the NDA must have passed at least the class 12 board exam with particular subject combinations. For example, candidates applying for the Wings of the NDA must have passed Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics who will be taking the class 12th grade or an equivalent exam are also eligible to apply. 

The candidates should note that the WBPSC WBCS is a competitive exam and the candidates will be required to score as much as they can in order to clear the WBCS exam. There is no qualifying mars assigned for the candidates to clear the exam. The selection of the candidates depend on the WBCS cutoff for their category and their marks in the main (written) and the personality test.

The candidates are required to breach the cutoff of the Mains exam and the final cutoff to get selected in the final merit list.

The WBCS exam is the premiere exam of the state conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission. The competition in this exam is fierce and the candidates are suggested to prepare a strategy for WBCS preparation. The candidates can see below some important components which they should keep in mind while preparing for the exam.

• Preparing a Study Plan
• Thorough Study of Topics
• Practice with Previous Year Question Papers
• Mock Tests and Sample Papers
• Stay Updated with Current Affairs
• Consistent Preparation and Self-Assessment
• Revision

The eight sections of the WBPSC WBCS prelims exam paper are as follows: 

1. English Composition
2. General Science
3. Current Events of National and International Importance
4. History of India (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
5. Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal
6. Indian Polity and Economy
7. Indian National Movement
8. General Mental Ability

Each Section carry 25 marks. Prelims exam is an objective type test with 200 multiple-choice questions. The duration of the exam is 2.5 hours. It serves as a screening test only.

What is the weightage of each section in the WBCS prelims question paper?

In the WBPSC WBCS Prelims question paper, each section carries a same weightage of 25 marks. The names of the sections are given below:

1. English Composition
2. General Science
3. Current events of National & International Importance
4. History of India
5. Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal
6. Indian Polity and Economy
7. Indian National Movement
8. General Mental Ability

Candidates need to prepare and perform well across all sections to excel in the Prelims exam

The WBCS question papers are important source of the preparation. The question paper is the reflection of the demand of exam. The candidates are suggested to prepare with the help of previous year question papers because they help in understanding the real demand of the exam. 

Here are the key reasons highlighting the importance of WBCS question papers based on the provided sources:

• Understanding Exam Pattern
• Time Management Skills
• Identification of Key Topics

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

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.

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:

The WBCS prelims exam is expected to be conducted in September/October 2025.