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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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ఉచిత WBCS మాక్ టెస్టులు, గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్ల సాధన — ఇప్పుడే మొదలుపెట్టండి.
వెంటనే స్కోరు, పరిష్కారాలతో పూర్తి నిడివి మాక్‌లు, PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ పేపర్లు, టాపిక్-వారీ టెస్టులు, ఆగిపోయినప్పుడు అడగడానికి Shishya ఉంది. మీ స్కోర్లు, ఉచిత రోజువారీ ప్లాన్ మీ అకౌంట్‌లో సేవ్ అవుతాయి. అంతా ఉచితం, క్రెడిట్ కార్డ్ అవసరం లేదు. కంటెంట్ AI రూపొందించినది, అధికారిక నోటిఫికేషన్‌తో సరిచూసినది.
Updated 27 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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WBCS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 36 years (General)21-36 for Group A & B (General). 21-39 for Group C and D (lower-level). Upper age relaxed: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +8, Ex-servicemen 3 years after service deduction.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Bengali language paper (compulsory Bengali) at Mains stage. Candidates who studied Bengali up to Class 8 or beyond are eligible.
- Candidates not having Bengali as a language paper at school can apply but must qualify the Bengali Mains paper.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
WBCS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains, Group A & B)
out of 200 marks| 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.
WBCS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
WBCS Group A — Deputy Magistrate / SDO (entry)
Pay Level 16 (West Bengal ROPA 2019)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹85,000 – ₹95,000 (Kolkata, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
WBCS Group B — Deputy Superintendent of Police (WBPS)
Pay Level 16- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹85,000 – ₹95,000
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
WBCS — తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు
WBCS సన్నద్ధతకు Shishya ఉచితమా?
Shishyaలో WBCS ప్రాక్టీస్ ప్రశ్నలు ఎన్ని ఉన్నాయి?
WBCS గత సంవత్సరాల ప్రశ్నపత్రాలు అందుబాటులో ఉన్నాయా?
గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్లు
200 అన్ని సంవత్సరాల్లో ప్రశ్నలుగత సంవత్సరాల ప్రశ్నపత్రాల ప్రాక్టీస్: ప్రతి సంవత్సరం ఒక PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నల సెట్ — ఆ సంవత్సరం పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో కొత్తగా రాసినవి, పేపర్ మాత్రం కాదు. అసలు పేపర్‌తో పోలిస్తే ఎన్ని ప్రశ్నలు ఉన్నాయో ప్రతి కార్డు చూపుతుంది.
2025
2025 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 120 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2024
2024 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 20 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2023
2023 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 20 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2022
2022 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 20 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2021
2021 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 20 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →
Mock tests
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WBCS — Quick Practice
SET20 ప్రశ్నలు · 150 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →WBCS — 2025 PYQ-pattern set (120 of 200 questions)
SET120 ప్రశ్నలు · 150 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →WBCS — Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern: 200Q · 150 min)
FULL200 ప్రశ్నలు · 150 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →
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General Studies
112 QsMental Ability
24 QsArithmetic
37 QsBengali Language and Literature
11 QsEnglish Language
20 Qs
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మీ ర్యాంక్
ఈ పరీక్ష తీసుకున్న అందరితో పోల్చితేలీడర్బోర్డ్లో మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి మాక్ తీసుకోండి.
Students
3
Mocks taken
5
Average score
32%
Top score
52%
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.
Exceptional performance
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Magistrate (rank 1-50 typical range) — Group A, immediate premium postings
- •Assistant Commissioner (any preferred department) — Group A, secretary-level mentorship track
- •Deputy Secretary (Chief Secretary's office possible) — Group A elite track
- •Typically top 30-50 candidates statewide in final merit
- •Career fast-track opportunities with best training postings
- •Outstanding preparation level for UPSC CSE if pursued
Elite scorer category
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Magistrate (Kolkata/premium districts) — Group A, top-tier posting preferences
- •Assistant Commissioner (Home Department) — Group A, policy-making roles
- •Deputy Secretary (Finance/Planning) — Group A, direct recruitment to secretariat
- •Among top 100-150 in final merit list typically
- •First choice of cadre and posting location virtually guaranteed
- •Strong foundation for IAS preparation if desired
Top tier candidates
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Magistrate (preferred districts) — Group A, typically top 200-300 candidates
- •Assistant Commissioner (Finance Department) — Group A, prestigious posting
- •Deputy Secretary (Chief Minister's Office preference possible) — Group A elite cadre
- •Labour Enforcement Officer (Group A) — senior state services
- •Excellent choice of posting locations and departments post-training
- •Among top 5-7% of qualified candidates for final selection
Strong contender zone
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Magistrate (Group A) — strong position for final selection, District Administration cadre
- •Assistant Commissioner (Labour Department) — Group A, pay level 10
- •Deputy Secretary (Various departments) — Group A services
- •Block Development Officer — excellent prospects across all categories
- •Sub-Deputy Collector (Land & Land Reforms) — Group B revenue administration
- •Well-positioned for top Group A services in final merit list
Safe qualification range
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Magistrate (Group A) — safe qualification for Mains, pay level 10
- •Block Development Officer — Group B Gazetted, pay level 8
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — Group A revenue services
- •Sub-Registrar (Registration Department) — Group B judicial services
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Executive) — Group C, pay level 6
- •Comfortably above General category cut-off for Mains examination
Marginal qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Magistrate (Group A) — marginal chances, General category cut-off varies 45-50%
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — Group A, borderline qualification
- •Block Development Officer (Group B) — better prospects in SC/ST/OBC categories
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Executive cadre) — Group C, possible qualification
- •May qualify for Mains in reserved categories with lower cut-offs
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.
News & timeline
See older updates →తాజా వార్తలు
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.
WBCS Prelims Admit Card 2026 released on 4 June
105 d క్రితంWBPSC 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.
ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు
📍Prelims Exam
గడిచిపోయిందిSun, 14 Jun, 2026
నివేదితfreejobalert.comSingle shift from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Kolkata and 25 district centres
Official Answer Key released
గడిచిపోయిందిWed, 24 Jun, 2026
నివేదితadda247.comObjection window: 30 June to 6 July 2026
Prelims Result (expected)
గడిచిపోయిందిఇంకా అధికారిక తేదీ లేదు — రిజల్ట్ అంచనా తేదీ దాటిపోయింది
అంచనాExpected August–September 2026 based on typical cycle timeline
WBCS 2027 Notification (expected)
38 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 15 Nov, 2026
అంచనాNext cycle notification typically released in November based on past trends
📍Mains Exam (expected)
54 రోజులు మిగిలాయిTue, 1 Dec, 2026
అంచనాExpected November–December 2026; comprises 8 papers of 200 marks each
Syllabus
ఏదైనా టాపిక్‌పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
General Studies
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
Mental Ability
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
Arithmetic
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 Language and Literature
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 Language
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