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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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Constitutional Framework and AmendmentsWhich part of the Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
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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 |
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Start mock →| 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.
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| # | Student | Score |
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WBPSC released the official WBCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 on June 24 at psc.wb.gov.in. Candidates can raise objections from June 30 to July 6, 2026. The final answer key will be published after reviewing all valid challenges.
The West Bengal Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2026 was held on June 14 in offline mode from 12 noon to 2:30 PM across Kolkata and 25 district centres. The paper featured 200 objective-type questions with moderate difficulty level.
WBPSC released the WBCS Prelims Admit Card on June 4, 2026. Candidates downloaded their hall tickets using Enrollment Number and Date of Birth from the official WBPSC portal.
On May 14, 2026, WBPSC officially announced the WBCS Preliminary Examination schedule. The exam was confirmed for June 14, 2026 (Sunday) in a single shift for Advt. No. 08/2024.
📍Prelims Exam conducted
passedSun, 14 Jun, 2026
Held on June 14, 2026, 12 noon to 2:30 PM, 200 MCQs on General Studies
Answer Key objection window closes
passedMon, 6 Jul, 2026
Objections can be raised at psc.wb.gov.in until July 6, 2026
Prelims Result expected
24 days awayTue, 4 Aug, 2026
Expected in late July 2026 after final answer key publication
📍Mains Examination expected
114 days awayMon, 2 Nov, 2026
Expected November–December 2026; comprises 8 papers (6 compulsory + 1 optional in 2 parts)
Next cycle notification expected
129 days awayTue, 17 Nov, 2026
WBCS 2027 notification typically released in November based on annual pattern
Personality Test / Interview
204 days awaySun, 31 Jan, 2027
Final stage; 200 marks for Group A & B, 150 for Group C, 100 for Group D
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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
Current Affairs
National and International Current Events, Sports, Awards, Books and Authors
Sports and Culture
Indian Art, Culture, Literature, Sports and Games
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
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
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
Data Interpretation
Tables, Graphs, Charts and Data Sufficiency
Time and Work
Work Efficiency, Pipes and Cisterns, Work and Wages