About the Examination
West Bengal's premier administrative examination for WBCS (Exe), West Bengal Police Service (WBPS), Revenue Service, and Cooperative Service across Group A, B, C, D cadres.
Selection Pattern Overview
Prelims OMR Exam (200 marks), Mains Written Exam (1600 marks for Gr A & B), and Personality Test (200 marks).
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
Preliminary Examination (200 Questions - 200 Marks)
offline omr
150 Mins
200 Marks
110 Marks
Main Written Examination (8 Papers - 1600 Marks)
pen paper
1440 Mins
1600 Marks
700 Marks
Personality Test
hybrid
30 Mins
200 Marks
40 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
Prelims: English, General Science, Current Events, Indian History, Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal, Indian Polity & Economy, Indian National Movement, General Mental Ability (200 Qs - 200 Marks). Mains: 6 Compulsory Papers + 2 Optional Papers.
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
Negative marking for incorrect answers as specified by the commission (0.33 mark).
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
21 to 36 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
A degree of a recognized University and ability to read, write and speak in Bengali (not required for Nepali speaking candidates of Darjeeling/Kalimpong).
Standard relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10 yrs), Ex-Servicemen as per government directives.
Milestone Timeline
Application Fee Structure
Gazettes & Circulars
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