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WBCS 2026 – West Bengal Civil Service Examination (Prelims June 14, 2026)

West Bengal Public Service Commission — Government of West Bengal
💰 Group A: Level 10–12, Basic Pay Rs. 56,100–78,800/month. Group C: Level 6–7, Basic Pay Rs. 35,400–44,900/month. Gross with WB DA/HRA: Rs. 55,000–90,00 📍 West Bengal 👁️ 16 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 18 Nov 2025
Application End Date 16 Dec 2025
Exam Date 2026-06-14

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

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The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) issued the notification for the West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) etc. Examination 2025 (commonly called WBCS 2026) on November 14, 2025, with the Preliminary Examination scheduled for June 14, 2026. The exact post-wise vacancy count has not yet been published by the Commission.

Posts covered under WBCS:

GroupServices Included
Group AWBCS (Executive), West Bengal Taxation Service, WB Cooperative Service, WB Trade Service
Group BWest Bengal Police Service (DSP), West Bengal Land Revenue Service
Group CSub-Deputy Collector, Registrar Cooperative Societies, Block Development Officer, Labour Inspector
Group DClerkship in different offices, Sub-Inspector of Cooperative Societies

Official vacancies will be declared at psc.wb.gov.in before or at the time of the Mains notification.
Pay Scale Group A: Level 10–12, Basic Pay Rs. 56,100–78,800/month. Group C: Level 6–7, Basic Pay Rs. 35,400–44,900/month. Gross with WB DA/HRA: Rs. 55,000–90,00
Location West Bengal
Department West Bengal Public Service Commission
Ministry Government of West Bengal

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university. The degree should be complete (final-year students not eligible).

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali. This language requirement is waived for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali and who reside in the Darjeeling Hills or Siliguri Sub-Division.
Age Limit 20 – 36 years
Age Relaxation Group A/C: 21–36 years. Group B (Police): 20–36 years. Group D: 21–39 years. SC/ST (West Bengal): +5 years. OBC (West Bengal): +3 years. PwD (40%+): maximum age 45 years. No age relaxation for candidates from outside West Bengal. Age as of January 1, 2026.
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹210
SC / ST / PH ₹0
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card

🏆 Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Examination (June 14, 2026, qualifying, OMR-based): Single paper, 200 questions, 200 marks, 2.5 hours. Covers 8 subjects: English, General Science, Current Events of National & International Importance, History of India, Geography of India and West Bengal, Indian Polity & Economy, National Movement, and General Mental Ability. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.
  2. Main Examination (merit-based, written): Eight descriptive papers of 200 marks each (1,600 marks total). Includes Language papers (Marathi/English), GS papers, Constitution & Economy, Arithmetic & Reasoning, and Optional Subject (2 papers of 200 marks).
  3. Personality Test (Interview): Group A/B — 200 marks; Group C — 150 marks; Group D — 100 marks.
  4. Final Merit: Based on Mains written + Personality Test score combined.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official West Bengal Public Service Commission website at psc.wb.gov.in and click on the WBCS Examination advertisement link.
  2. Register with a valid email ID if you are a first-time applicant and create a login credential.
  3. Log in and fill in the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
  4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified JPG format and dimensions.
  5. Pay Rs. 210 application fee plus applicable service charges via online payment. SC/ST candidates domiciled in West Bengal and PwD candidates with 40%+ disability are exempted from fee.
  6. Submit the application and download the confirmation slip with your application number.
  7. Applications closed December 16, 2025. Admit card for Prelims (June 14, 2026) will be available on psc.wb.gov.in.

📊 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (200 marks, 2.5 hours, qualifying):

SubjectApprox. Questions
English Composition25
General Science25
Current Events (National & International)25
History of India25
Geography of India & West Bengal25
Indian Polity & Economy25
Indian National Movement25
General Mental Ability & Mathematics25
Total200 questions, 200 marks

Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Main Examination (1,600 marks, descriptive): 8 papers, 200 marks each (Language paper, English, GS I, GS II, Constitution & Economy, Arithmetic & Reasoning, Optional Paper I & II). Personality Test: Group A/B — 200 marks. Grand total ≈ 1,800 marks for Group A/B candidates.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://psc.wb.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university and must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali (exception for Nepali-speaking residents of Darjeeling Hills). Age for Group A/C is 21–36 years; Group B (Police) is 20–36 years; Group D is 21–39 years. SC/ST (WB) get 5 years and OBC (WB) get 3 years of age relaxation.

The WBCS Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled for June 14, 2026. It is a single paper of 200 questions (200 marks, 2.5 hours, OMR-based) covering 8 subjects including History, Geography, Polity, Science, Current Affairs, and General Mental Ability. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer applies.

WBCS covers four groups of state service posts. Group A includes WBCS Executive, Taxation, Cooperative, and Trade Services. Group B includes West Bengal Police Service (DSP level). Group C covers Sub-Deputy Collector, Block Development Officer, and Labour Inspector. Group D covers clerical and sub-inspector posts.

WBCS Group A officers are placed at Pay Level 10–12 with a Basic Pay starting at Rs. 56,100 per month. Group B (Police Service) is at Level 10 (Rs. 56,100). Group C posts have a Basic Pay of Rs. 39,900 per month. With West Bengal DA, HRA, and other allowances, in-hand salaries range from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 90,000 per month depending on the group.

The application fee for WBCS 2026 is Rs. 210 plus applicable service charges for General and OBC candidates. SC/ST candidates who are domiciled in West Bengal are fully exempted from the fee. PwD candidates with 40% or above disability are also exempted. The application window closed on December 16, 2025.

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WBCS 2026 – West Bengal Civil Service Examination (Prelims June 14, 2026)
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Group A: Level 10–12, Basic Pay Rs. 56,100–78,800/month. Group C: Level 6–7, Basic Pay Rs. 35,400–44,900/month. Gross with WB DA/HRA: Rs. 55,000–90,00
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