WBCS Exam
West Bengal Civil Service Examination
Exam Date: 19 Dec 2020,26 Dec 2020
Pen & Paper Mode
Exam Date: 19 Dec 2020,26 Dec 2020
WBCS EXAM Basic Information
- Application Fee:₹ 210
- Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
- Exam Conducting Body: West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
WBCS Exam 2020: Mains Exam Date(Announced), Syllabus, Result
Updated On - August 29 2020 by Akriti Maurya
WBCS Exam 2020 is conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC). The exam is organized at the state-level for 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 2020.
Latest Updates:
- WBCS 2020 mains exam dates are 19 & 26 December 2020.
WBCS Exam 2020 Important Dates
The important dates of WBCS for the academic session of 2020 are mentioned in the given below table.
| Events | Dates |
| Beginning of application form | 5 November 2019 |
| Last date to fill the application form | 25 November 2019 |
| Issue date of admit card(Prelims) | 27 January 2020 |
| Date of WBCS Prelims | 9 February 2020 |
| Date of WBCS Mains | 19 December & 26 December 2020 |
| Date of WBCS Prelim Exam 2020 Result | To be announced |
| Date of WBCS Main Exam Admit Card | To be announced |
| Declaration of main exam result | To be announced |
| Availability of admit card for the personality test | To be announced |
| Personality Test Dates | To be announced |
All the above dates are taken from the official website of WBPCS.
WBCS Exam 2020 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of WBCS 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 Exam 2020 Admit Card
The admit card of WBCS Prelims exam was released on 27 January 2020 by the official authority on its official website. Admit card will be issued separately for all the 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 the 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 print outs of it for future reference.
WBCS Exam 2020 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 pf official answer candidates can calculate their marks (approx) & to analyze their performance in the respective examination. The WBCS 2020 answer key is published on the official website i.e., pscwbonline.gov.in. The authority releases the answer key for both prelims & mains separately.
WBCS Exam 2020 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 cancelled. All the candidates who will appear in all the stages of WBCS 2020 exam will be able to check the result by using login credentials on the official website.
WBCS 2020 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following given list:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test
- Medical Examination
WBCS Exam 2020 Application Form
The candidates can check WBCS application form 2020 details below:
- The application process of WBCS has been released on 5 November 2020 and has been closed on 25 November 2020.
- 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 2020 Application Fee
The application fee structure is mentioned in the given below table.
| 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 2020 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 2020 Highlights
Aspirants can check WBCS exam short 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/ |
WBCS EXAM Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| Form Date | 05 Nov - 26 Nov 2019 |
| Exam Date | 19 Dec, 26 Dec 2020 |
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:
05 Nov 2019
Form End Date:
26 Nov 2019
The last date to submit the form was on 26 Nov 2019
Browse Other ExamsExamination Date (Online):
19 Dec 2020, 26 Dec 2020
Application Fees:
₹ 210
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