WBCS Exam : Syllabus

WBPSC has designed the syllabus for Preliminary and Mains exam of WBCS. The exam stricture and the syllabus are given below in detail.

• WBCS Prelims is a MCQ type test, consisting of General Studies only. 
• WBCS Mains consists of six different compulsory papers and one optional subject of candidate’s choice including two papers.
• The candidates who are aiming for Group A and Group B services need to take an optional subject.
• Four out of six compulsory papers contain MCQ Type of questions. These are

General Studies I

General Studies II

The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including role and functions of Reserve Bank of India

Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning

• If a candidate discloses his/her identity, 10% marks will be deducted from the total marks.
• A candidate can select the language WBCS Mains Exam as Bengali or English.

Actually the Prelims syllabus of WBCS is an abridged version of the WBCS mains syllabus. The WBCS Prelims syllabus is listed below.

WBCS Prelims Exam Pattern

The eight topics given in WBCS Prelims Syllabus are:

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

WBCS Mains Exam Pattern

WBCS Mains Syllabus