WBCS Selection Process 2024
The recruitment process of West Bengal PSC is decided by the exam conducting commission. The details of the process is published in the WBPSC Notification. The WBCS selection process involves three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview Round. To be eligible for positions in the West Bengal Civil Service and other affiliated services in Groups A, B, C, and D, candidates must successfully complete all three rounds. The WBCS recruitment process is designed to identify capable candidates for administrative roles in the state government.
WBCS Selection Process Overview
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Exam Name | WBCS 2024 |
Recruiting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
WBCS Exam Frequency | Annual |
Notification Release Date | Not out yet |
Vacancy | To be notified |
Selection Process | Prelims Mains Interview |
Category | Selection Process |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
Job Location | West Bengal |
Official Website | www.wbpsc.gov.in |
WBCS Selection Process
The Combined Competitive Recruitment Exam of West Bengal Public Service Commission is conducted into three stages. Applicants who are eligible for the exam go for the WBPSC Selection process. The first stage is the Prelims exam which is qualifying in nature. Candidates who qualify the prelims exam, are allowed for the mains exam. The merit list is prepared based on the marks scored in the mains and interview.
The details of the process are mentioned below:
WBPSC Selection Process – Stage 1
The WB Civil Service Prelims exam is the first stage of the selection process. Applicants, whoever fill the application form, are called for the Prelims exam. The prelims exam is conducted only for screening of the candidates for mains exam. The marks scored in this test are not added for the merit list.
WBPSC CCE First Stage: Prelims
- The Preliminary Examination will be of a single paper called General Studies.
- This paper will be objective type only.
- There will be 200 multiple choice-type questions in the paper.
- The prelims paper will carry 200 marks.
- The time duration will be of 2 hours.
WBCS Prelims Exam Pattern
The prelims exam is the first stage of the West Bengal PSC CCE. The WBCS Prelims Exam Pattern consists of English Composition, General Science, Current events of National & International Importance, History of India, etc. The exam duration for the WBCS prelims exam is 2 hours.
The exam pattern of the WBCS is given below:
Subject Name | Marks | Questions | Time Duration |
English Composition | 25 | 25 | 2.5 hours |
General Science | 25 | 25 | 2.5 hours |
Current events of National & International Importance | 25 | 25 | 2.5 hours |
History of India | 25 | 25 | 2.5 hours |
Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal | 25 | 25 | 2.5 hours |
Indian Polity and Economy | 25 | 25 | 2.5 hours |
Indian National Movement | 25 | 25 | 2.5 hours |
General Mental Ability | 25 | 25 | 2.5 hours |
Total | 200 | 200 | – |
WBPSC Selection Process – Stage 2
The mains exam of West Bengal Civil Service recruitment process, is the second stage. Candidates who qualify the prelims exam, are eligible for the mains exam. The Main Examination will consist of six mandatory tests and one optional subject with two papers (for applicants applying only for groups A and/or B).
WBPSC CCE Second Stage: Mains
- The WBCS Mains examination consists of a total of 8 papers, including two papers for the optional subject.
- Each paper carries 200 marks.
- Each paper has a duration of 3 hours.
- The WBCS Mains Exam Pattern 2024 covers various subjects such as Language Paper, General Studies, Constitution of India, Indian Economy, Arithmetic, Reasoning, and the Optional Subject.
WBCS Mains Exam Pattern
Subject | Marks | Marks | Marks | Marks | Time Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | ||
Language Paper (Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali) | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
English Paper | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
General Studies – Paper I | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
General Studies-Paper II | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
Constitution of India and Indian Economy | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
Optional Subject – (One subject: Two papers of 200 marks each) | 400 | 400 | NA | NA | 3 hours |
To get the list and syllabus of the WBCS Mains Exam Optional papers, check the article
WBPSC Selection Process – Stage 3
The third stage of the WBCS selection process is Interview or Personality Test. Candidates who clear the mains cut-off, they get invited for the Interview. This test involves questions on broad interest topics, aiming to assess personal traits such as mental alertness, clear and rational communication, intellectual and moral integrity, leadership abilities, and a diverse range of interests. The final list of recommended candidates is based on the cumulative marks from the Main exam and the personality test.
Maximum marks allotted for the Interview depending on the group of service.
Group of Service | Maximum Marks for Interview |
Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ | 200 Marks |
Group ‘C’ | 150 Marks |
Group ‘D’ | 100 Marks |
WBPSC Recruitment: Important Points
- Candidates for Group ‘B’ Service (West Bengal Police Service) will be specially tested at the interviews with regard to their suitability for the service.
- A deduction of 10% of full marks may be made from the total marks secured by a candidate in a particular paper if he / she discloses his / her identity by writing his / her name, roll number or by putting any identifying marks inside the answer sheet of that paper.
- The Commission has discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the papers / subjects and in the aggregate. If a candidate fails to secure qualifying marks in any paper / subject, the marks in that paper / subject will not be considered in calculating his / her aggregate.
Frequently Asked Questions
The recruitment process of WB Civil Service exam is conducted into three phases
Prelims
Mains
Interview
Yes, if the candidate’s real identity is disclosed in the answer sheet in any manner, then 10% of the total marks will be deducted.
The mains test of West Bengal CSE consists six compulsory papers and one optional subject having two papers.
The maximum marks for Interview varies according to the group of service
For Group A and B: 200 marks
For Group C: 150 marks
For Group D: 100 marks
Various posts vacancies from Group A, B, C and D will be available from the WBCS Selection process.
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