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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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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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20 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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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.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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What can I get from WBCS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
State topper tier
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
All-WB top 100 range
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top-tier WBCS posts
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Group A strong contenders
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Prelims qualification
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.
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has confirmed the preliminary examination dates for the West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) recruitment cycle. The Prelims is scheduled to be conducted in the coming weeks, with detailed admit cards expected to be released shortly.
Source →WBPSC has issued a reminder that candidates who qualify for the Mains examination will need to submit specific documents during verification. The notice emphasizes the importance of maintaining original certificates including educational qualifications and category certificates.
Source →WBPSC closed the application form correction facility for WBCS (Exec) Prelims recently. Candidates were allowed to modify specific fields in their submitted applications during the brief window.
Source →The Commission has issued a clarification notice regarding the examination pattern and syllabus for WBCS Prelims. Candidates are advised to review the official notification for updated details on the objective-type question distribution across General Studies papers.
Source →Application portal opens
passedThu, 5 Feb, 2026
Online registration begins for WBCS (Exec) recruitment cycle
Last date for online application submission
passedMon, 6 Apr, 2026
Final deadline for completing application form and fee payment
Application correction window
passedThu, 23 Apr, 2026
Limited period to correct specific fields in submitted applications
Admit card release for Prelims
passedTue, 19 May, 2026
Download hall tickets from WBPSC official portal
📌WBCS Preliminary Examination
4 days awaySun, 31 May, 2026
Objective-type exam covering General Studies papers
Prelims answer key release (provisional)
12 days awayMon, 8 Jun, 2026
Candidates can raise objections within specified timeframe
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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
Prelims result declaration
59 days awaySat, 25 Jul, 2026
List of qualified candidates for Mains examination
📌WBCS Mains Examination (tentative)
129 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
Descriptive papers for candidates who cleared Prelims
Data Interpretation
Tables, Graphs, Charts and Data Sufficiency
Time and Work
Work Efficiency, Pipes and Cisterns, Work and Wages