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West Bengal Civil Service (Exec) Prelims
West Bengal PSC WBCS Prelims — single GS paper, 200 MCQs in 2.5 hours.
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Panchayati Raj and Urban Local BodiesThe 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which schedule to the Constitution dealing with Panchayati Raj?
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~143 – 150 |
| 2023 | OBC-A | ~135 – 142 |
| 2023 | OBC-B | ~132 – 140 |
| 2023 | SC | ~115 – 125 |
| 2023 | ST | ~105 – 115 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
2025
120 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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General Studies
114 QsMental Ability
30 QsArithmetic
42 QsBengali Language and Literature
13 QsEnglish Language
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92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
WBPSC released the official WBCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 on 24 June via Notice 1041-PSC/CON(Q). The objection window was open from 30 June to 6 July 2026. Final answer key will determine Prelims result.
The West Bengal Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2026 was held on 14 June 2026 across Kolkata and 25 district centres. Exam was conducted in a single shift from 12 PM to 2:30 PM with moderate difficulty level reported by candidates.
WBPSC released the WBCS Prelims Admit Card 2026 on 4 June for candidates appearing in the exam under Advertisement No. 08/2024. Candidates downloaded hall tickets from psc.wb.gov.in using enrolment number and date of birth.
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Indian Polity and Governance
Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
Indian History
Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History with emphasis on freedom struggle
Indian Geography
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India with focus on West Bengal
Indian Economy
Economic Development, Planning, Budgeting, Banking and Financial Institutions
General Science
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and Technology
Top 5% — merit list zone
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 15% — premium postings
78–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive Group A cadres
70–78% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Group B and selective Group A posts
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualification likely
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
Notification released (Advt. No. 08/2024)
passedFri, 14 Nov, 2025
WBCS 2025-26 cycle notification released
Application window closed
passedWed, 17 Dec, 2025
Extended deadline for online registration
Application correction window closed
passedMon, 5 Jan, 2026
Prelims Admit Card released
passedThu, 4 Jun, 2026
Download from psc.wb.gov.in using enrolment number
📍Prelims Exam
passedSun, 14 Jun, 2026
Single shift from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Kolkata and 25 district centres
Official Answer Key released
passedWed, 24 Jun, 2026
Objection window: 30 June to 6 July 2026
Prelims Result (expected)
20 days awayTue, 15 Sept, 2026
Expected August–September 2026 based on typical cycle timeline
WBCS 2027 Notification (expected)
81 days awaySun, 15 Nov, 2026
Next cycle notification typically released in November based on past trends
📍Mains Exam (expected)
97 days awayTue, 1 Dec, 2026
Expected November–December 2026; comprises 8 papers of 200 marks each
Logical Reasoning
Syllogisms, Statements and Conclusions, Cause and Effect
Analytical Reasoning
Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangement
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy, Classification, Series Completion, Verbal Classification
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Pattern Completion, Figure Series, Mirror Images, Paper Folding
Puzzles and Games
Number Puzzles, Letter Puzzles, Mathematical Games
Data Interpretation
Tables, Graphs, Charts and Data Sufficiency
Number System
HCF, LCM, Divisibility, Prime Numbers, Factors and Multiples
Percentage
Percentage Calculations, Applications and Problems
Profit and Loss
Cost Price, Selling Price, Profit/Loss Percentage, Discount
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio, Proportion, Partnership, Mixture and Alligation
Simple and Compound Interest
Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Rate, Time and Principal
Time and Work
Work Efficiency, Pipes and Cisterns, Work and Wages
Time and Distance
Speed, Distance, Time, Average Speed, Relative Speed, Trains
Mensuration
Area, Perimeter, Volume and Surface Area of 2D and 3D figures
Averages
Mean, Weighted Average, Average Problems
Bengali Grammar
Parts of Speech, Tenses, Voice, Narration, Sentence Structure
Comprehension
Reading Comprehension and Passage Analysis
Vocabulary
Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases, One Word Substitution
Bengali Literature
Important Writers, Poets, Literary Works and Movements
Composition and Writing
Essay Writing, Letter Writing, Precis Writing
English Grammar
Parts of Speech, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, Narration
Vocabulary
Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases
Reading Comprehension
Passage Reading and Comprehension Questions
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks
Composition
Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Paragraph Completion