Examination guide · verified from official documents
WBCS
Executive
Scheme, syllabus, official question papers and cycle updates for the West Bengal Civil Service examination—organised for serious preparation.
The examination at a glance
The Preliminary examination is a screening test. Final merit is based on the Main examination and Personality Test.
One General Studies paper
200 multiple-choice questions · 200 marks · 2½ hours · graduate standard.
- English Composition — 25
- General Science — 25
- National & International Current Events — 25
- History of India — 25
- Geography of India, with West Bengal — 25
- Indian Polity and Economy — 25
- Indian National Movement — 25
- General Mental Ability — 25
Six compulsory papers
Each paper carries 200 marks and runs for 3 hours. Optional papers apply where prescribed by the official group-wise scheme.
Question papers, ordered properly
Preliminary papers are listed by year. Main papers are grouped by subject first, then year.
Main examination
Paper I · Regional Language
Paper II · English
Paper III · General Studies I
Paper IV · General Studies II
Paper V · Constitution & Indian Economy
Paper VI · Arithmetic & Reasoning
Current cycle
Only confirmed dates are stated as dates. Where WBPSC has not announced one, Chakripath says so plainly.
WBCS 2025 indicative advertisement published
The detailed advertisement and examination dates remain awaited.
WBCS 2024 Preliminary answer key published
The Preliminary examination was held on 14 June 2026.