WBCS Exam
West Bengal Civil Service Examination
Admit card: 13 Dec 2021 (Tentative)
Pen & Paper Mode
Admit card: 13 Dec 2021
WBCS EXAM Basic Information
- Application Fee:₹ 210
- Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
- Exam Conducting Body: West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
WBCS Exam 2022: Notification, Exam Date, Admit Card, Answer Key, Result
Updated On - November 25 2021 by Vikash Jha
WBCS Exam 2022 will be conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC). The exam is organized at the state level for the recruitment of candidates for the posts of West Bengal Civil Service and various other posts. W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. examination consists of two parts -Written Examination and Personality Test. Written Examination will be held in two successive stages, viz., Preliminary Examination (Objective MCQ Type) and Main Examination (Both Objective MCQ Type and Conventional Type). Candidates can read the complete article to know more about the WBCS 2022.
WBCS 2022 Exam Status
Following table shows the status of the WBCS 2022 exam:
| Particulars | Status |
West Bengal Civil Service Examination 2022 Status | to be announced |
| Exam date | to be announced |
WBCS Exam 2022 Important Dates
The important dates of WBCS for the academic session of 2022 are mentioned in the table given below.
WBCS Event | Date |
|---|---|
WBCS 2022 Notification | December 2021 |
WBCS 2022 Application started | 24 December 2021 |
WBCS 2022 Application closed | 15 January 2022 |
WBCS Prelims Exam | 22 August 2022 |
WBCS Exam 2022 Admit Card
The admit card of the WBCS Prelims exam 2022 has been released by the official authority on its official website. WBCS Exam 2022 Admit cards will be issued separately for all three stages i.e. prelims, mains, and the personality test. All aspirants are advised to keep their admit cards until the whole admission process is completed. To download the admit card, there are steps, that candidates must follow.
Step 1. In the first step, candidates have to visit the official website of WBPSC.
Step 2. Then click on the admit card, and after that, a new page of the admit card will be opened on the desktop screen.
Step 3. Now, candidates have to enter their details such as name, date of birth, etc.
Step 4. The admit card of the candidate will be open.
Step 5. Candidates are advised to download their admit card in pdf format and must keep two three printouts of it for future reference.
WBCS Exam 2022 Answer Key
West Bengal Public Service Commission publishes the official answer key once the prelims & mains examination gets over as per the schedule. With the help of an official answer, candidates can calculate their marks (approx) & to analyze their performance in the respective examination. The WBCS 2022 answer key will be published on the official website, i.e., pscwbonline.gov.in. The authority releases the answer key for both prelims & mains separately.
WBCS Exam 2022 Result
WBCS Exam 2022 Result The names of the candidates called to Personality Test and those recommended for appointment will be published provisionally subject to the determination of eligibility of the candidates in all respects and verification of original certificates etc. If at any stage of such verification any candidate is found ineligible, his / her candidature/allotment will be canceled. All the candidates who will appear in all the stages of the WBCS 2022 will be able to check the result by using login credentials on the official website.
WBCS 2022 Selection Process
Selection of the candidates will be based on the performance in the preliminary exam, main exam, personality test, and medical examination of Public Service Commission, West Bengal exam 2022.
- Preliminary Examination
First candidates have to appear in the Pre Examination. Those who will qualify for this round will be called for the mains examination.
- Main Examination
After the successful conduction of the preliminary examination. Mains examination qualified candidates will be called for personality test.
- Personality Test
Candidates shortlisted for Personality Tests will be required to specify the order of their preference for the posts or services to which they have applied. Choice of preference thus exercised will be deemed to be final and no alteration thereafter will be allowed.
- Medical Examination
Candidates who will be selected for appointment will have to go through the medical examination for the certificates of their fitness for Government service in the form prescribed for the purpose.
WBCS Exam 2022 Application Form
The candidates can check the WBCS Exam 2022 Application form details below:
- Candidates can fill the application form through online mode only by visiting the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission(WBPSC).
- Those candidates who are applying for the first time in the exam have to click on the "One Time Registration" link.
WBCS 2022 Application Fee
The application fee structure is mentioned in the table given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| For General | Rs 210/- + Service charge of 1% of examination fee |
| For SC/ ST/ PwD Category | Nil |
Note: There is no exemption of fee for SC/ ST/ PwD categories of other states.
WBCS Exam 2022 Eligibility Criteria
The WBCS eligibility of candidates who want to take admission is mentioned in the given below table.
| Age limit |
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| Nationality |
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| Educational Qualifications |
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| Physical Standards for the posts in West Bengal Police Service in Group B Service | Male candidates must have a minimum height of 1.65 meters. Female candidates must have a minimum height of 1.50 meters that are subjected to the relaxation to those candidates that are belonging to Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese Tribals, etc. |
WBCS Exam 2022 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of the WBCS exam is listed below.
For Preliminary examination:
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs) |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Maximum marks | 200 |
| Marks for each question | 1 |
| Time allowed | 2.5 hours(150 Minutes) |
| Subjects | English Composition, General Science, Current events of national and international importance, India History, Geography of India regarding West Bengal, Indian Politics and Economics, India's National Movement, General Mental Ability |
| Subject | Marks |
| English Composition | 25 |
| General Science | 25 |
| Current events of National & International Importance | 25 |
| General Mental Ability | 25 |
| History of India | 25 |
| Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal | 25 |
| Indian Polity and Economy | 25 |
| Indian National Movement | 25 |
For the Main examination:
| Number of papers | Six compulsory and one optional paper |
| Marks for each paper | 200 |
| Time allowed | 3 hours duration(180- Minutes) |
WBCS 2022 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following given list:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test
- Medical Examination
WBCS Exam 2022 Highlights
Aspirants can check the WBCS exam summary below in the given table:
| Exam Name | WBCS exam or West Bengal Public Service Commission exam |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Level | State Level |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| WBCS official website | http://pscwbapplication.in/ |
About Public Service Commission, West Bengal
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal was formed on 01 April 1937 by the Government of India. PSCWB is the state agency authorized to conduct the Civil Services Examination for entry-level appointments to the various Civil Services of the state of West Bengal in India. The PSCWB Performs various functions which include conducting examinations for appointment to Civil Services and posts under the State Government and advising the State Government on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to Civil Services and posts, on the principles to be followed in making appointments to Civil Services and posts and in making promotions and transfers from one service to another, on the suitability of candidates for such appointments, promotions or transfers and all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the State Government in a civil capacity and on certain other matters.
WBCS EXAM Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| Form Date | 24 Dec - 15 Jan 2021 |
| Admit card | 13 Dec 2021 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | 31 Dec, Invalid date |
| Result | 20 Nov 2021 (Tentative) |
West Bengal Civil Service Examination Exam Pattern
Paper 1
Exam Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Marks:
200
Question Paper Type :
Objective
Negative Marking:
No
S.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 200 | 1 | 200 |
Instructions:The subjects which would be included are English Composition, general science, current events of national and international importance, History of India, Geography, Indian Polity and Economy, Indian National Movement, General Mental Ability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
24 Dec 2020
Form End Date:
15 Jan 2021
The last date to submit the form was on 15 Jan 2021
Browse Other ExamsExamination Date (Online):
31 Dec 2021, 04 Dec 2021
Application Fees:
₹ 210
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