The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) releases the notification for the WBCS Civil Service Exam annually, typically in November or December. The WBPSC WBCS 2025 Notification is expected to be published soon and will include essential details such as:
Recently, the WBPSC conducted the W.B.C.S. (Exe.) (Main) Examination, 2023 on 16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th August 2024 in Kolkata. The results for the WBCS Mains 2023 Exam are expected to be declared in April 2025.
Additionally, the WBCS Prelims 2024 Exam is anticipated to take place on 7th September 2025.
The WBCS Exam 2025 comprises three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Personality Test (Interview). Each stage evaluates candidates on different aspects, from knowledge and analytical skills to personality traits. Candidates must qualify in all stages to secure their desired position.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Exam Name | WBCS 2025 |
| Exam Level | State |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Duration | Prelims: 2.5 hours; Mains: 3 hours per paper |
| Selection Process | Preliminary, Mains, Interview |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Official Website | WBPSC Official Website |
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) is yet to officially announce the WBCS (West Bengal Civil Service) Mains 2024 Exam Date.
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| WBCS 2024 Application | To be announced |
| WBCS 2024 Application & Fee(online) | To be announced |
| WBCS Offline Fee Submission | To be announced |
| West Bengal Civil Service (Exe) etc (Main) Examination 2024 | To be announced |
| West Bengal Civil Service (Exe) etc. (Preli.) Examination, 2025 | To be announced |
The selection process for the WBCS Exam 2025 consists of three stages:
| Tier | Exam Type | Number of Papers | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Preliminary (Objective) | General Studies | 200 |
| II | Mains | Eight papers | – |
| Papers I & II (Conventional) | 200 each | ||
| Papers III to VI (Objective) | 200 each | ||
| Papers VII & VIII (Optional) | 400 | ||
| III | Personality Test | Interview | 200 |
| WBCS Subjects | Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 | 2 Hours |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| Indian Polity & Economy | 25 | 25 | |
| CAs of National & International Importance | 25 | 25 | |
| History of India | 25 | 25 | |
| Geography with special reference to WB | 25 | 25 | |
| Indian National Movement | 25 | 25 | |
| General Mental Ability | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Only candidates who clear the Prelims exam are eligible for the Main Exam.
The Mains exam assesses the candidates’ in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subjects included in the syllabus.
| WBCS Papers | WBCS Group A | WBCS Group B | WBCS Group C | WBCS Group D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Paper (Bengali/Urdu/Santali/Hindi) | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| English Language | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| GS Paper 1 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| GS Paper 2 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Indian Polity & Economy | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Arithmetic & Reasoning | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Optional Subject (Paper 1 + Paper 2) | 400 | 400 | – | – |
| Personality Test | 200 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
| Total | 1800 | 1800 | 1350 | 1300 |
Candidates who successfully clear the WBCS Mains Exam are invited to participate in the final stage, known as the Interview Round. This round is conducted by a Board appointed by the WBCS, which evaluates candidates based on various parameters. Below are the key aspects assessed during the interview:
Candidate Profile Assessment:
Evaluation of Personal Suitability:
Knowledge of Current Affairs:
Assessment of Mental and Analytical Abilities:
If you are preparing for the WBCS exam, it’s important to practice the WBCS Prelims and Mains Previous Year Papers. These question papers from previous years are valuable resources to help you prepare for the upcoming WBCS exams. By practicing these papers, you can familiarize yourself with the exam pattern, understand the types of questions asked, and improve your overall preparation. Make sure to incorporate the practice of solving previous year’s question papers into your study routine for better results.
Candidates must download the WBCS Admit Card from the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) in order to sit for the examination.The admit card is a very important document that candidates must bring with them to the exam hall. It contains important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, signature, photograph, and essential instructions for the exam.
WBCS Prelims 2024 Exam Admit Card will be released soon
The WBCS Prelims and Mains Cut-Off marks are significant as they decide whether a candidate will progress to the next stage of the WBCS Examination or not. WBPSC will determine the cut off marks for WBCS 2024 Prelims and Mains based on the number of vacancies and the number of applications they get. Below we have provided the cut off marks of WBCS 2023, 2022,2021 and 2020 for your reference.
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 101.25 |
| OBC – A | 101.25 |
| OBC – B | 101.25 |
| SC | 94.50 |
| ST | 76.25 |
| PH – A | 80.25 |
| PH-B | 57.00 |
| PH-C | 68.00 |
| PH-D | 3.75 |
| MSP | 77.75 |
| Category | Marks Obtained by Last Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|
| General | 130.39 |
| OBC – A | 130.39 |
| OBC – B | 130.39 |
| SC | 124.44 |
| ST | 104.37 |
| PH – Suffering from Blindness /Low Vision | 107.79 |
| PH (Reserved for SC) – Acid attack victims/Cerebral Palsy/Dwarfism/Leprosy Cured/Locomotor Disability/Muscular Distrophy | 83.45 |
| PH – Hearing Impaired (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) | 102.15 |
| PH – Autism/ Intellectual Disability/Mental Illness /Multiple Disabilities/Specific Learning Disability | 18.98 |
| MSP | 108.81 |
| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 121.67 |
| OBC – A | 121.67 |
| SC | 114 |
| ST | 94.33 |
| OBC – B | 121.67 |
| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 127 |
| OBC – A | 119 |
| SC | 113.6 |
| ST | 98.3 |
| PwD | 96.3 |
| OBC – B | 122 |
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