WBCS 2024: Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern
WBCS stands for West Bengal Civil Service, a state-level public service exam conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC). The exam recruits officers for Group A, B, C, and D services in the state. Successful candidates in Group A join the West Bengal Provincial Civil Service, while various other posts are filled through the exam across all four groups.The WBCS 2024 exam is going to be conducted on 15th December 2024.
WBCS 2024 Exam
The West Bengal Public Service Commission will be conducting the WBCS exam 2024 on 15th December 2024. The candidates who have successfully applied for the exam will be able to download the admit card and appear for the exam on the exam date. Itg is expected that the admit card will be released 10 days before the exam date.
The WBCS is conducting the WBCS exam on 15th December for the 2023 cycle. The notification for WBCS 2024-25 is expected to be released soon. No notice has been issued regarding the release of the new notification. Get further details on WBCS exam 2024 on this page.
What is WBCS: Full Form with Details
The full form of WBCS is the West Bengal Civil Service. It is the a state level PCS exam conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission. The WBPSC is the Commision which conducts the WBCS exam. The WBCS exam is held for Group A, B, C, and D service. Through this exam, Group-A officers are recruited to join the West Bengal Provincial Civil Service. As WBCS salary is of the good pay scale, therefore, a lot many candidates apply for it. The following table informs you of the posts for which the WBCS exam is held.
| Group | Post |
| Group A
| West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) |
| Assistant Commissioner of Revenue in the integrated West Bengal Revenue Service | |
| West Bengal Co-operative Service | |
| West Bengal Labour Service | |
| West Bengal Food and Supplies Service | |
| West Bengal Employment Service | |
| Group B | West Bengal Police Service |
| Group C
| Superintendent, District Correctional Home / Deputy Superintendent, Central Correctional Home |
| Joint Block Development Officer | |
| Deputy Assistant Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices | |
| West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service | |
| West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade-I | |
| Assistant Commercial Tax Officer | |
| Joint Registrar (West Bengal State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal) | |
| Assistant Canal Revenue Officer (Irrigation) | |
| Chief Controller of Correctional Services | |
| Group D
| Inspector of Co-operative Societies |
| Panchayat Development Officer under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department | |
| Rehabilitation Officer under the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department |
WBPSC WBCS 2024 Exam Highlights
The following table displays the major highlights of the WBCS 2024 exam.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Stages of Exam | Three stages (Prelims, Mains (Written) and Personality Test) |
| Geographical Scope of Exam | State-level (West Bengal Only) |
| Exam frequency | Once a Year |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduate in any discipline with the lower age limit being 21 years, and upper age limit 36 years (different for some posts). |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 2 Hours Main Exam: 3 Hours (for each paper) |
| Language of question paper | English and Bengali |
| Official website | wbpsc.gov.in |
WBCS Notification 2024
The West Bengal Public Service Commission released the West Bengal Public Service Commission released the WBCS notification 2023 on February 26, 2023. The Commission did not release the vacancies for the exam.
The WBCS 2024 notification has not been released though. The Commission might release the WBCS 2024 notification after it has conducted the 2023 cycle Prelims exam on 16th December 2024.
WBCS Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates who wish to apply for the WBCS exam should ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility is composed of fulfilling the educational qualification, age limit that are given below in the table.
| Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | A degree from a recognized university is required. Candidates must be able to read and write Bengali, except for those with Nepali as their mother tongue. |
| Age Limit | Lower age limit: 21 years; Upper age limit: 36 years. Only candidates born between January 2, 1988, and January 1, 2003, are eligible to apply. |
| Group B Age Exception | Candidates born between January 1, 2003, and January 1, 2004 (ages 20-21) may apply for Group B posts only. |
| Proof of Age | The Commission accepts the date of birth from the Madhyamik (High School) Certificate as valid proof. |
WBCS Physical Standard Requirement
The candidates who are applying for the West Bengal Police Service (Group ‘B’ Service) have to meet the following given physical requirements. The minimum height of the candidates for WB Police service is 1.65 metres for male candidates and 1.50 metres for female candidates subject to relaxation in the case of candidates belonging to races such as Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese Tribals etc. Candidates intending to be considered for this group must indicate their height in the appropriate column of the application form.
WBCS Selection Process 2024
The WBPSC WBCS Selection Process is stated in the official notification which is released by the WBPSC. The selection process for WBCS Recruitment involves the following stages:
Stage 1: WBPSC WBCS Prelims
The WBCS preliminary examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question carrying 1 mark, making a total of 200 marks. The exam is bilingual, available in both English and Bengali, and covers subjects like General Science, Indian History, and Current Events. The duration of the exam is 2.5 hours. It is a screening test for the Main Examination, and the scores obtained in the Prelims do not count towards the final selection.
Stage 2: WBPSC WBCS Mains
The WBCS Main Examination consists of six compulsory papers. Four of these papers are MCQ-based, and two are written, each carrying 200 marks. Candidates in Groups A and B are required to choose an optional subject, which consists of two papers with a total of 400 marks. The examination is conducted in both English and Bengali, with each paper having a duration of 3 hours. There is also negative marking, although the specific penalty has not been disclosed.
Stage 3: WBCS Personality Test
The WBCS Personality Test evaluates candidates based on their general interests, skills, and the qualities necessary for the post. It assesses the candidate’s suitability for the role, with different marks assigned based on the group: 200 marks for Group A and B, 150 marks for Group C, and 100 marks for Group D. This test aims to evaluate the overall personality and fitness of the candidates for the role.
WBCS 2024 Exam Pattern
The WBCS 2024 exam pattern will be mentioned in the official notification which is yet to be released. The WBCS exam pattern 2024 will be mentioned for the prelims and main exam separately. The candidates can see here the WBCS 2024 exam pattern (based on the previous year's notification) for the prelims exam as below:
| Paper | Number of Questions | Max. Marks |
| General Studies | 200 | 200 |
WBCS Cut off 2024
The WBCS exam 2023 was held on 16th December 2023. The Commission released the cut off marks along with the result on 16th December 2023. Candidates can check the last year cut off mark in the table below.
| Category | WBCS Prelims Cutoff Marks |
| Unreserved | 101.25 |
| Backward Class (A) | 101.25 |
| Backward Class (B) | 101.25 |
| SC | 94.50 |
| ST | 76.25 |
| PH - A | 80.25 |
| PH -B | 57.00 |
| PH - C | 68.00 |
| PH - D | 3.75 |
| MSP | 77.75 |
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