WBCS

Eligibility

Graduation in any stream

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WBCS Preliminary Exam Pattern

2OO MCQ ,25 MARKS ASSIGNED.DURATION 2.5 HRS

Subject Marks
English Composition 25
General Science 25
Current events of National and International Importance 25
History of India 25
Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal 25
Indian Polity and Economy 25
Indian National Movement 25
General Mental Ability 25
Total 200

WBCS Preliminary Exam Syllabus

Subject Details
English Composition Synonyms and Antonyms Vocabulary exam Phrasal Verbs Idioms and Phrases Fill in the qualifying words Homophones
General Science General Appreciation Matters of everyday observation Understanding of science Experience as expected from an educated person not having made special studies of scientific disciplines
History of India Ancient History Modern History Medieval History
Current Events of National and International Importance Significant events affecting India and its relations with the world
Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal Physical Geography Economic Geography Social Geography
Indian National Movement Nature and Character of Nineteenth-Century Resurgence Attainment of Independence Growth of Nationalism
Indian politics and Economy Indian Constitution Constitutional Bodies, etc. Panchayati Raj
General Mental Ability Logical Reasoning Common Aptitude

WBCS Preliminary Exam Main Syllabus

Papers Subjects Topics
Paper 1 Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali Letter writing (150-word limit) Drafting of Report (200-word limit) Composition Precise Writing Translation from English to Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali
Paper 2 English Letter writing (150-word limit) Drafting of Report (200-word limit) Precise Writing Translation from Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali to English Composition
Paper 3 General Studies – I Indian History with an emphasis on National Movement Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal
Paper 4 General Studies-II Science and Scientific and Technological Advancement General Knowledge Environment Current Affairs
Paper 5 The Constitution of India and the Indian Economy Role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Functions of RBI
Paper 5 The Constitution of India and the Indian Economy Role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Functions of RBI
Paper 6 Arithmetic It is similar to the compulsory Mathematics paper at the Madhyamik Examination of the Board of Secondary Education, West Bengal.
Exam of Reasoning Series: Letter series Number series Symbol Interpretation Mathematical puzzles Inferring from Data Analysis exams Non-verbal reasoning Odd man out perception exam Selecting correct sequence
Paper 7 Optional Papers As per the subject opted by the aspirant
Paper 8 Optional Papers As per the subject selected by the aspirant

WBCS Syllabus Interview

Group & Post Maximum Marks
Groups ‘A’ and ‘B’ 200
Group ‘C’ 150
Group ‘D’ 100

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