About the Examination
Official recruitment notification by West Bengal Public Service Commission (Advt No. WBPSC/Advt-05/2026-WBCS) for 680 vacancies across Personnel & Administrative Reforms, Government of West Bengal.
Selection Pattern Overview
Preliminary Examination (Objective 200 marks), Main Examination (Compulsory & Optional Papers), and Personality Test.
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
Stage I: Preliminary Screening / CBT
offline omr
120 Mins
200 Marks
66 Marks
Stage II: Main Examination / Skill Evaluation
pen paper
180 Mins
300 Marks
100 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
Preliminary Examination (Objective 200 marks), Main Examination (Compulsory & Optional Papers), and Personality Test.
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
Negative marking applicable for incorrect responses (1/3rd or 0.25 marks deduction) as per official scheme.
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
18 to 32 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
A degree of a recognized University or equivalent. Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali (not mandatory for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali).
21 to 36 years for Group A & C; 20 to 36 years for Group B (Police).
Milestone Timeline
Application Window Opens
Last Date for Online Application
Tentative Examination Date
Application Fee Structure
Gazettes & Circulars
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