WBCS Notification 2024, Vacancy, Exam Dates and Syllabus PDF

WBCS Notification 2024

WBCS Notification: The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has not yet released the notification for the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) Exam 2024. The notification is expected to be released in the upcoming months. The recruitment process involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and the Interview Round. Candidates need to qualify in all three stages to be selected for posts in the West Bengal Civil Service (Exe.) cadre and certain other services and posts under Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D.

The WBCS serves a lucrative salary to the selected candidates and provide various allowances to them, after probation period. The commission has also set some conditions for the candidates to be eligible for the exam. This article contains details of the vacancy, exam important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus of prelims & mains and salary offered to them. Read the complete article to get the comprehensive details.

WBCS Notification 2024 Summary

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyWest Bengal Public Service Commission
Exam NameWBCS 2024
CategoryNotification
Vacancyto be notified
Exam StagesPrelims
Mains
Interview
WBCS Prelims Exam Date 2024To be notified
Exam FrequencyAnnual
Eligibility CriteriaGraduation
Language of the examEnglish & Bengali
Job LocationWest Bengal
Official Website https://wbpsc.gov.in/

WBCS Notification: Important Dates

The dates of the WBCS exams has not been out yet. It will be released with the WB Civil Service Exam notification 2024.

EventsDates
WBCS 2024 NotificationTo be notified
WBCS Online RegistrationTo be notified
Last Date to Apply OnlineTo be notified
Last Date to Pay Online feeTo be notified
Closing date for submission of fees through offlineTo be notified
Application Editing Window Period To be notified
WBCS Prelims Admit Card 2024To be notified
WBCS Prelims Exam Date 2024To be notified
WBCS Prelims Result Date 2024To be notified
WBCS Mains Exam Date 2024To be notified
WBCS InterviewTo be notified

WBCS 2024 – Vacancy

West Bengal Public Service Commission will announce the WBCS vacancy for year 2024 after the entire recruitment process is completed. The commission will announce the requirements given by the various departments of the state government.

Post NameGroupVacancy
ExecutiveGROUP ATo be notified
Assistant Commissioner of Revenue in the integrated West Bengal Revenue ServiceGROUP ATo be notified
West Bengal Co-operative ServiceGROUP ATo be notified
West Bengal Employment Service [Except the post of Employment Officer (Technical)] GROUP ATo be notified
West Bengal Labour Service GROUP ATo be notified
West Bengal Food and Supplies ServiceGROUP ATo be notified
West Bengal Police Service GROUP BTo be notified
Superintendent, District Correctional Home / Deputy Superintendent, Central Correctional HomeGROUP C To be notified
Joint Block Development Officer GROUP C To be notified
Deputy Assistant Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices GROUP C To be notified
West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service GROUP C To be notified
West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade-IGROUP C To be notified
Assistant Commercial Tax Officer GROUP C To be notified
Joint Registrar 
(WB State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under the Consumer Affairs Department, Govt of WB)
GROUP C To be notified
Assistant Canal Revenue Officer (Irrigation) GROUP C To be notified
Chief Controller of Correctional ServicesGROUP C To be notified
Inspector of Co-operative SocietiesGROUP DTo be notified
Panchayat Development Officer under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department GROUP DTo be notified
Rehabilitation Officer under the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department GROUP DTo be notified

Steps to fill the WBCS Application Form

Candidates meeting all the eligibility parameters, can apply for the West Bengal Civil Service Exam 2024. Here are steps to apply online. Follow the steps and fill the application form without any mistake.

Step-1 Visit the official website of West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) @https://wbpsc.gov.in/. 

Step-2 Register yourself by clicking on “ONE TIME REGISTRATION” appearing on the right side of the homepage. 

Step-3 Fill in the required details to get the registration number & password. 

Step-4 Click on “Login if Already Registered” and submit the registration number, password, and captcha code. 

Step-5 Enter education qualification, age, and other details required in the WBCS Application Form 2024. 

Step-6 Pay the requisite application fee through online mode. 

Step-7 Submit the WBCS Application Form after thorough verification of the details filled. 

Step-8 Download a copy of WBCS Application Form for future reference. 

WBCS Application Fee

The application fees submitted for WBCS Exam, are non-refundable amount for all the categories. However, SC/ST candidates of WB State and Persons with disabilities (40% and above) having a physical disability are not required to pay any WBCS application fee.

CategoriesFees
General/ OBC/ EWS₹ 210 + Services Charges/ GST
SC/ST/ PwD of other states ₹ 210 + Services Charges/ GST
SC/ST/ PwD (only West Bengal)No Fees

WBPSC 2024 – Eligibility Criteria

West Bengal PSC Eligibility details 2024 will be released in the official notification. The WBCS eligibility criteria is the minimum requirement to apply for WBCS Examination. 

To get the detailed eligibility criteria: WBCS Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility CriteriaRequirement
NationalityIndian
Age LimitFor Group A: 21-36 years
For Group B: 20-36 years
For Group C: 21-36 years
For Group D: 21-39 years
Age RelaxationSC/ST (WB): 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwD (40% or more): 10 years
Educational QualificationBachelor’s Degree
Physical StandardsHeight
Male – 165cm
Female – 150cm

Selection Process for WBCS Exam

The West Bengal Public Service Commission recruitment exam for various post is conducted into three stages:

  1. Preliminary Exam
  2. Mains exam
  3. Interview/Personality Test

To know the details of the selection process and detailed marking scheme, visit the article

WBCS Selection Process

WBPSC Exam Pattern 2024

The WBCS Prelims exam consists a single paper on General Studies. For the WBCS Mains Exam, candidates face six compulsory papers and one optional subject with two papers. Optional Subjects are for those opting for Group A and Group B services. Among the compulsory papers, four are of the MCQ type, covering topics like General Studies, the Constitution of India and Indian Economy, Arithmetic, and Test of Reasoning. The Mains Exam, conducted in Bengali/English, is of the Conventional/Essay type. Any disclosure of identity in any paper, results in 10% deduction from the total marks.

TierName of ExamType of ExamName of PaperMarks
IPreliminaryObjectiveGeneral Studies200
IIMainsObjective/
Conventional
Paper-I (Conventional Type)
Paper-II (Conventional)
Paper-III (Objective)
Paper-IV (Objective)
Paper-V (Objective)
Paper-VI
Paper-VII & VIII (Optional)
Paper I to VI: 200 (each)
Paper VII and VIII: 400
IIIPersonality TestInterview200

WBCS Prelims & Mains Syllabus

Having thorough understanding of the WBCS Syllabus and having syllabus PDF is compulsory for candidates approaching for the WBPSC 2024 Exam. The topic wise details of the WB PSC prelims and mains syllabus is given below.

West Bengal PSC Civil Service – Prelims Syllabus

SubjectsTopics
English CompositionSynonyms and AntonymsIdioms and PhrasesVocabulary TestPhrasal VerbsHomophonesFill in the qualifying words
General ScienceGeneral appreciationUnderstanding of scienceMatters of everyday observationExperience as expected from an educated person not having made special studies of scientific disciplines
Current Events of National and International ImportanceSignificant events affecting India and its relations with the world
History of IndiaAncientMedievalModern
Geography of India with special reference to West BengalPhysical GeographySocial GeographyEconomic Geography
Indian Polity and EconomyIndian ConstitutionPanchayati RajConstitutional Bodies, etc.
Indian National MovementNature and character of Nineteenth-Century ResurgenceGrowth of NationalismAttainment of Independence
General Mental AbilityLogical ReasoningCommon Aptitude

To get the Syllabus PDF, click here: WBCS Prelims and Mains Syllabus PDF

West Bengal PSC Civil Service – Mains Syllabus

PapersSubjectsTopics
Paper 1Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ SanthaliLetter writing (within 150 words)
Drafting of Report (within 200 words)
Precis Writing
Composition
Translation from English to Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santhali
Paper 2EnglishLetter writing (within 150 words)
Drafting of Report (within 200 words)
Precis Writing
Composition
Translation from Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santhali to English
Paper 3General Studies – IIndian History with an emphasis on National Movement
Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal
Paper 4General Studies-IIScience and Scientific & Technological advancement
Environment
General Knowledge
Current Affairs
Paper 5The Constitution of India and Indian EconomyRole of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Functions of RBI
Paper 6Arithmetic & Test of ReasoningArithmetic:
Similar to Mathematics paper at the Madhyamik Examination of the Board of Secondary Education, West Bengal.
Test of Reasoning:
Analytical Reasoning: Data Sufficiency
Logical Reasoning: Logical Deduction
Forcefulness of the Arguments
Implication of sentences
Inferring from diagrams
Series: Letter series
Number series
Inferring from Data
Analogy tests
Symbol Interpretation
Mathematical puzzles
Odd man out
Perception test
Non-verbal reasoning
Selecting correct sequence
Paper 7 & 8Optional PapersIn accordance with the subject opted by candidates

To get the optional subject list, check here: WBCS Mains Optional Subjects

WBPSC 2024 Salary Structure

The 7th Pay Commission will bring updated salary plans for candidates selected through the WBCS notification 2024. The salary structure varies based on the category and position of the officer. The WBCS salary is divided into different pay packages determined by the rank and role of the officer. In addition to the basic pay, candidates may qualify for various allowances based on their position and experience. The attractive WBCS salary structure, along with perks and allowances, makes this career path appealing.

GROUP A- Executive Salary

PostPay LevelSalary
Executive16Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
Assistant Commissioner of Revenue in the integrated West Bengal Revenue Service16Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
West Bengal Co-operative Service16Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
West Bengal Employment Service [Except the post of Employment Officer (Technical)] 16Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
West Bengal Labour Service 16Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
West Bengal Food and Supplies Service16Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300

GROUP B- Salary

PostPay LevelSalary
West Bengal Police Service 16Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300

GROUP C- Salary

PostPay LevelSalary
Superintendent, District Correctional Home / Deputy Superintendent, Central Correctional Home15Rs. 42,600 – 1,09,800
Joint Block Development Officer 14Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
Deputy Assistant Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices 14Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service 14Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade-I14Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
Assistant Commercial Tax Officer 14Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
Joint Registrar 
(WB State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under the Consumer Affairs Department, Govt of WB)
14Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
Assistant Canal Revenue Officer (Irrigation) 12Rs. 35,800 – 92,100
Chief Controller of Correctional Services12Rs. 35,800 – 92,100

GROUP D- Salary

PostPay LevelSalary
Inspector of Co-operative Societies10Rs. 32,100 – 82,900
Panchayat Development Officer under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department 10Rs. 32,100 – 82,900
Rehabilitation Officer under the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department 10Rs. 32,100 – 82,900

WBCS 2024 Preparation Tips

To improve your chances of success in the WBCS 2024 exam, it’s crucial to follow expert-recommended preparation tips. Here are some valuable tips from experienced faculty members to assist candidates in their exam preparation.

  • Collect all the information related to the exam, including the pattern, etc.
  • Go through the previous year papers.
  • Know the topics of the syllabus.
  • Choose authentic books for preparation.
  • Create notes for daily and last-minute revision.
  • Create goals on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
  • Do regular self-evaluation.
  • Practice with WBCS Question Papers or mock tests.

WBCS 2024 – Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will the WBCS Notification 2024 released?

The notification for West Bengal PSC 2024 will be released soon.

2. What are the languages allowed for WBCS Exam?

Candidates can attempt the papers of the West Bengal Civil Service Exam 2024 in two languages that are English and Bengali. Applicants can choose their preferred language for the prelims and Mains exam.

3. What is WBCS previous year cut-off for Prelims?

According to WBCS Prelims Cut off, the category-wise cutoff is mentioned below 
General Candidates- 121.67
OBC- A Candidates – 121.67
OBC- B Candidates – 121.67
SC Applicants- 114
ST Applicants – 94
PWD Candidates – 114.00

4. Is there any special provisions for candidates belonging to reserved category?

The Commission has provided special provisions for reserved category students like exemption from the payment of application, relaxation of the upper limit of age, vacancy under various posts, and much more. Also, the Commission has provided relaxation to women as well.

5. Is it necessary to have Bengali as the mother tongue?

It is not compulsory to have Bengali as the mother tongue but, the candidate must be able to read and write in Bengali.


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