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WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Notification

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has officially released the exam date for the WBPSC Miscellaneous Examination (Prelims) 2024 on its website. Aspiring candidates should take note of the scheduled exam date to finalize their preparation strategies effectively. This article provides detailed information on the WBPSC Miscellaneous Exam Date 2024, including the prelims exam schedule and the status of the admit card.


The key aspects of the examination are provided in the table given below:

WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024 2024 Highlights

Particulars Details
Name of the exam WBPSC Miscellaneous Exam
Conducting Body WBPSC
Official Website http://wbpsc.gov.in
No of Posts To be Notified
WBPSC Miscellaneous exam date 15 September 2024
WBPSC Miscellaneous exam stages Prelims, Mains, Interview
WBPSC Eligibility Graduation degree

WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Key Dates

The WBPSC Misc. 2024 Prelims Exam date has been released by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC).


Events Dates
WBPSC Miscellaneous Notification 2024 22nd July 2024
WBPSC Miscellaneous Admit Card 05 September 2024 (Released) [Preliminary exam]
WBPSC Miscellaneous Prelims Exam date 2024 15th September 2024
WBPSC Miscellaneous Mains Exam date 2024 To be notified
WBPSC Miscellaneous Result 2024 To be notified

WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Application Process

Step 1: Registration

  • Visit the official website: Navigate to the WBPSC official website.
  • One-Time Registration: Click on the “One Time Registration” button on the homepage.
  • Fill in Details: Enter personal details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
  • Create Login Credentials: Set up a username and password. A confirmation email or SMS with your registration ID and password will be sent.

Step 2: Application Form

  • Login: Use your registration ID and password to log in.
  • Fill in the Application Form: Provide required details like educational qualifications, address, and other relevant information.
  • Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format and size.

Step 3: Fee Payment

  • Payment Mode: Choose between online or offline payment options.
  • Online Payment: Pay the application fee using net banking, credit card, or debit card.
  • Offline Payment: Generate a challan and pay the fee at the designated bank.

Step 4: Review and Submit

  • Review Application: Carefully review all details entered in the application form.
  • Submit: Click the “Submit” button to finalize your application.
  • Print Application: Print a copy of the completed application form for your records.

Step 5: Admit Card

  • Download Admit Card: Admit cards will be available for download one week before the exam date. Log in to your account to download and print it.

Important Points to Remember

  • Application Fee: Rs. 160 for the unreserved category, with additional service charges.
  • No Edit Window: Changes to the application form cannot be made once submitted.
  • Keep Documents Ready: Ensure all necessary documents are prepared before starting the application process.

WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the WBPSC Misc. Services Examination 2024 outline the qualifications and conditions candidates must meet to apply. This includes requirements related to nationality, age limits, educational background, language proficiency, and specific physical or experience prerequisites. Below are the criteria mentioned for prospective applicants to ensure they meet all qualifications before applying for the exam:

  • Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • Age Limit:
Minimum Age 20 Years
Maximum Age 39 Years as of 1st January 2024
  • Age Relaxation:
SC/ST Candidates (West Bengal) 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates (West Bengal) 3 Years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Up to 45 years
  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
  • Language Proficiency: Must be able to read, write, and speak in Bengali, except for those whose mother tongue is Nepali.
  • Physical Standards: No specific physical standards are required for most posts. Certain posts may have specific requirements, which will be detailed in the official notification.
  • Number of Attempts: No restriction on the number of attempts, provided the age criteria are met.
  • Experience: No prior experience is required for most posts.

Important Points to Remember

  • Documents Required: Valid documents for eligibility proof, such as educational certificates, age proof, and caste certificates (if applicable), must be submitted.
  • Language Proficiency: Proficiency in Bengali is required, except for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.

WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Syllabus

Candidates who will sit for the WBPSC Misc. Examination 2024 need to have a proper understanding of the syllabus in order to succeed.


WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Prelims Syllabus

General Knowledge: The goal is to assess the candidates knowledge in several spheres:

  • Well-known places and people in the news
  • Indian Politics and the Constitution
  • The Indian Economy
  • Current Events (Both National and International)
  • Indian History including the Struggle for Freedom
  • Geography: Rivers, Relief Features, Geographic Facts, and so on.
  • Important National and International Events
  • Application of Science in Daily Life
  • Art and Culture related information from West Bengal
  • Traditional General Knowledge

Arithmetic: This section will be based on the WBSE M.E. exam syllabus.


WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Mains Syllabus

Paper 1: English:

  • Report Drafting
  • Translating from (Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santhali) to English.
  • Summary writing from a prose passage.
  • Fill in the blanks and proper usage of vocabulary. Correction of sentences, Synonyms, antonyms.

Paper 2: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Santali/Nepali

  • Report drafting from materials supplied.
  • Translating from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali.
  • Summary writing from a prose passage.

Paper 3: General Studies & Arithmetic of class 10th (M.E. Level)


WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Exam Pattern

The WBPSC Misc. 2024 Examination is divided into three phases: preliminary, mains, and interviews. A Candidates who will quality all the three phases will be selected for the job. The WBPSC Miscellaneous Prelims Exam are objective in nature and qualifying which one can sit for the Mains. Only the Mains and Personal Interview results will be considered for the final merit list. In both the tables below we have specified the exam pattern for both the Prelims and the Mains.


Sl. No Paper Name Marks Questions Duration
1 General Knowledge 150 75 90 min
2 Arithmetic 50 25  
  Total 200 100  
Sl. No Paper Name Subject Name Marks Duration
1 Paper 1 English 150 90 min
2 Paper 2 Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Santali/Nepali 150 90 min
3 Paper 3 GS (100 M) & Arithmetic (50 M) 150 150 min
    Total 450  

WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024 Personality Test

Total Marks: 100

Purpose: The Personality Test assesses candidates’ interpersonal skills, communication abilities, and overall fit for the roles they are applying for.

Key Points to Note:

  • Preliminary Exam: This stage serves as a screening process. Only candidates who pass the Preliminary Exam are eligible to proceed to the Final Examination.
  • Final Exam: Marks obtained in this stage play a critical role in the final selection process.
  • Personality Test: The final merit list is determined based on the combined scores from the Final Examination and the Personality Test.

Candidates should be aware that success in the Preliminary Exam is necessary to advance to the Final Exam, and both the Final Exam and Personality Test scores are used to compile the final merit list.


WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Selection Process

The selection process for the WBPSC Misc. 2024 exam comprises three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personal Interview. Candidates who pass the Preliminary Examination are eligible to sit for the Main Examination. The merit list from the Main Examination is used to shortlist candidates for the Personal Interview. Final selection for the job is based on performance across all three stages.


WBPSC Miscellaneous 2024: Post Details

WBPSC will update the WBPSC Miscellaneous post details on its official website. You can check from there. Here we are providing a table as per the post details of the previous recruitment process to provide you with an idea:


Assistant Child Development Project Officer

Savings Development officer

 

Disaster Management (DM) Officer/Block DM officer

WB Sub-ordinate Labour Service

 

Block Youth Officer/Municipal Youth Officer

Auditor of Co-operative Societies

Sub Inspector of Excise

Assistant Auditor, Board of Revenue

 

Block Welfare Officer/Welfare Officer

Extension officer, Mass Education Extension

Inspector, Backward Classes Welfare

Lady Extension Officer

 

Assistant Agriculture Marketing Officer

Assistant Controller of Correctional Services

 

Assistant Programmer officer

Investigating Officer

 

Controller of Correctional Services

Revenue Inspector

 

Inspector of Agricultural Income Tax

Consumer Welfare officer

 


FAQs

The selection process involves three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test.

The admit card will be released at least one week before the exam, which is scheduled for September 15, 2024.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and fulfill the age requirements outlined in the official notification.

The admit card can be downloaded from the official WBPSC website by entering your registration number and date of birth.

The preliminary exam features multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on General Knowledge and Arithmetic, with a total of 200 marks.

Key posts include Assistant Child Development Project Officer, Savings Development Officer, Auditor of Co-operative Societies, Sub Inspector, and Lady Extension Officer.

Results are expected to be declared in October or November 2024.