WBPSC Exam

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.

West Bengal Civil Service is the prestigious exam of the West Bengal Public Service Commission. It is conducted to recruit Group B Gazzetted, Group B non-gazetted, Group C and Group D posts. The selection process for the WBCS (West Bengal Civil Services) exam consists of three stages:

Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Personality Test (Interview)

It is an yearly affair but the Commission is lagging behind in its schedule to conduct the exam as per the prescribed dates.

The candidates should note that the personal details mentioned on the WBCS admit card are the reflection of the official records created through the online applications. In case of any error in the personal details (mentioned in the admit card), the candidates should immediately inform the exam conducting authority or right a mail to the Commission to inform any such error mentioning the roll number and the exam name.

The candidates will be required to carry photo identity cards with the WBCS admit card to establish their identity in case asked for. The Commission mention the list of photo identity cards recognised by the Commission to be carried with the WBCS admit card. These include:

The candidates need to carry one of the following identity proofs with their WBCS admit card.

• Madhyamik or equivalent certificate bearing photograph
• Passport
• PAN Card
• AADHAAR Card
• EPIC (Voter Identity) Card
• Driving License