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WBPSC Civil Services 2026

West Bengal Public Service Commission

Mode

Offline

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

450+

Fee

₹210 (Gen), ₹0 (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B)

Key dates

Notification

Oct 2025

Application Last Date

Dec 2025

Prelims Exam

Mar 2026

Mains Exam

Sep 2026

Personality Test

Jan 2027

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
  • Age limit: 21 to 36 years for general category
  • Domicile of West Bengal is mandatory
  • Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and OBC categories
  • Knowledge of Bengali language required for relevant posts

Syllabus

  • History of Bengal and India
  • Indian Constitution and West Bengal Governance
  • Economy and Development of West Bengal
  • Science and Technology
  • Current Affairs
  • English and Bengali Language

Exam Pattern

  • Prelims: Two objective papers (General Studies and CSAT)
  • Mains: Six descriptive papers including English, Bengali/Hindi, Essay, and General Studies
  • Personality Test for mains qualifiers
  • Final merit based on Mains and Personality Test marks

Exam overview

WBPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission to recruit officers for West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS), West Bengal Police Service, West Bengal Revenue Service, and other Group A and Group B posts. The exam is the premier competitive examination in West Bengal, with 450+ vacancies across multiple state government departments and services.

Preparation for WBPSC Civil Services requires mastery of Bengal-specific history, culture, polity, and current affairs alongside standard national topics. The Mains exam tests writing ability across six papers including Bengali/Hindi language and essay. Aspirants should focus on the state economy, geography, and major government schemes of West Bengal. The Personality Test evaluates communication skills and administrative aptitude.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for WBPSC Civil Services 2026?▼
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university and be a domicile of West Bengal. The age limit is 21 to 36 years for general category, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST and OBC-A/OBC-B categories. Knowledge of Bengali language is required for relevant administrative posts.
What is the salary for WBPSC Civil Services selected candidates?▼
WBPSC Civil Services officers are placed at Pay Level 8 to 14 as per the 7th Pay Commission. The basic pay ranges from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month. Total compensation including West Bengal state allowances ranges from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1.5 lakh per month depending on the post and location.
How many attempts are allowed in WBPSC Civil Services?▼
There is no fixed attempt limit for WBPSC Civil Services; candidates can attempt the exam as long as they are within the age limit of 36 years for general category or the relaxed age for reserved categories (up to 41 years for SC/ST/OBC). Age is the primary constraint, not the number of attempts.
What is the syllabus for WBPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026?▼
WBPSC Prelims Paper I covers Bengal and Indian history, geography, Indian polity, economy, science, and current affairs with Bengal focus. Paper II (CSAT) covers logical reasoning, comprehension, and quantitative aptitude. The Mains includes six papers covering General Studies, language, and essay.
When is the WBPSC Civil Services 2026 notification date?▼
The WBPSC Civil Services 2026 notification was released in October 2025 with applications closing in December 2025. The Prelims exam is scheduled for March 2026 and Mains for September 2026. Personality Tests are expected in January 2027.