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Aspirants of the WBCS exam need to clear each stage of the WBCS exam in order to be eligible to be called for the next round. The WBCS Prelims Exam is meant for the purpose of screening out lesser competent candidates and hence it consists of only one paper whereas the mains exam has 6 compulsory papers and two optional papers.

The optional subject is meant only for Group A & B posts candidates. For Group C & D posts candidates only 6 papers are compulsory for the mains exam, out of which, 4 are objective in nature and 2 are subjective. It is important to note that candidates will be penalized by 10% marks scored by him/her if he/she discloses their identity.

Those appearing for the WBCS exam must check the pattern of all three stages thoroughly.

WBPSC WBCS Prelims exam consists of only one paper, viz., a paper on "General Studies” consisting of an objective type consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions.

●      The questions have 8 sections. Each section has 25 questions with 25 marks.

●      The Sections are divided based on subjects which are English Composition, General Science, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity and Economy, Indian National Movement, General Mental Ability.

●      The standard of the paper will be of the level of knowledge as expected of a graduate of any faculty of a recognized university.

●      The marks obtained from this exam are not considered in the final result.

●      It is only a screening test to admit students to the main examination.

●      There shall be a negative marking 1/3rd for each wrong answer.

●      The paper includes questions covering the following fields of knowledge.

The details of the WBCS exam pattern for prelims exam in the table below:

The Main examination consists of six compulsory papers and one optional subject of two papers (Only for a candidate applying for group A and/or B) to be chosen by the candidates from the list of optional subjects.

●      There will be two papers of the optional subjects and WBCS Total Marks will be 200 marks each.

●      Each paper, Compulsory or optional, will carry 200 marks and will be of 3 hours duration.

●      Out of six compulsory papers, four papers i.e. (i) General studies-I, (ii) General studies-II, (iii) The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including role and functions of Reserve Bank of India and (iv) Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning will be of MCQ type to be answered in OMR answer sheets and remaining two compulsory papers i.e. Paper-I and Paper-II will be of conventional type written examination.

●      Paper I- 200 marks

●      Paper-II- 200 Marks

Aspirants have to select one subject from a list of Optional subjects. Both the papers will be for 3 hours and essay type.

Note- Group ‘A’ & ‘B’: All 6 compulsory papers and one optional subject consisting of two papers. Group ‘C’ & ‘D’: All 6 compulsory papers.

Those who qualify for the mains examination will be invited for a personality test i.e. the interview. The final list of candidates eligible to be recruited will be based on the total marks obtained in the Main exam and the personality test.

How many papers are in the WBCS Prelims exam?

WBCS Prelims exam has only one paper.

How many papers are in the WBCS Mains exam?

WBCS Mains exam has 7 papers for Group A & B posts and 6 papers for Group C & D posts.

How many questions are in the WBCS Prelims exam?

WBCS Prelims exam has 200 questions.