WBCS

WBCS cutoff is calculated in a complex manner. The candidates need to understand that the WBCS cutoff is determined for each category separately. The following are the main factors which are considered int he WBCS Cutoff calculations:

• Number of Applicants
• Vacancies
• Difficulty Level of Question Papers
• Candidates' Performance in the exam

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) considers these factors, among others, to determine the WBCS cutoff marks for all categories.

The WBCS selection process is not going to change because the West Bengal Public Service Commission is required to take approval from the state government before applying any change in the WBCS exam process. As per the latest media reports, no such approval was asked by the Commission from the state government.

The  WBCS exam is expected to remain the same as previous years, consisting of three stages:

• Prelims
• Mains
• Personality Test

The WBCS vacancies affect the WBCS selection process at every stage. The WBCS vacancies play a crucial role in arriving at the WBCS cutoff. In simple words we can say, higher vacancies implies higher candidates to be selected at each stage which consequently result in low cutoff in each stage.

The number of vacancies are inversely proportional to the WBCS cutoff at each stage.

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

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