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WBCS Syllabus 2026: Get Detailed Syllabus and Exam Pattern for Prelims & Mains
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West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has published the WBCS Syllabus 2026: Get Detailed Syllabus and Exam Pattern for Prelims & Mains for candidates preparing for the examination. The subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern and other key details from the official release are summarised in the tables on this page. Use the official direct link below to access the original document.
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How to Use the Syllabus
- Go through the subject-wise tables below and note the scope of each topic.
- Plan your preparation according to the latest syllabus and the official exam pattern.
- Refer to the official link for the original document and for any future revision.
- Solve previous years papers to understand the question style.
Important Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Exam Name | West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) Examination |
| Stages | Prelims, Mains, Personality Test |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR for Prelims, Descriptive + Objective for Mains) |
| Prelims Marks | 200 |
| Mains Marks | 1600–2000 (depending on Group) |
| Personality Test | 100–200 marks |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Important Details
| Subjects Name | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 25 | 25 | 2.5 Hours (Combined) |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | - |
| Current Events of National & International Importance | 25 | 25 | - |
| History of India | 25 | 25 | - |
| Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal | 25 | 25 | - |
| Indian Polity and Economy | 25 | 25 | - |
| Indian National Movement | 25 | 25 | - |
| General Mental Ability | 25 | 25 | - |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2.5 Hours |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Topics Covered |
| English Composition | Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Active-Passive Voice, Narration, Comprehension, Rearranging sentences, One-word substitution, Cloze Test, Phrasal Verbs, Homophones, Fill in the qualifying words |
| General Science | Everyday Science, Inventions, Scientific Terminology, Physics (Basics), Chemistry (Acids, Bases, Salts), Biology (Human Body, Plants), Space Science, Environment & Ecology, General appreciation and understanding of science, Matters of everyday observation |
| Current Events of National and International Importance | National & International Awards, Summits & Conferences, Important Appointments, Government Schemes, Sports Events, Reports, India’s international relations, Economic updates, Significant events affecting India and the world |
| History of India | Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History, Important Kings & Empires, Revolts, British Rule in India, Social Reform Movements, Freedom Struggle, Acts & Reforms |
| Geography of India (with special reference to West Bengal) | Physical Features, Climate, Rivers, Soils, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Population, Transport, West Bengal Districts, Rivers, Forests, Economic Geography, Physical, Social & Economic Geography |
| Indian Polity and Economy | Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Union & State Governments, Parliament, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj, Indian Economy, Budget, Five Year Plans, Economic Terminology |
| Indian National Movement | Early Nationalism, INC Formation, Swadeshi Movement, Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India, Role of Revolutionaries, Partition of Bengal, Role of Important Leaders |
| General Mental Ability | Series (Number/Letter), Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Puzzles, Arithmetic Reasoning, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Ranking, Logical Reasoning, Common Aptitude |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Compulsory Papers | Marks (Group A/B) | Marks (Group C) | Marks (Group D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| English | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| General Studies-I | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| General Studies-II | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Constitution of India & Indian Economy | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Optional Subject Paper-I (Group A/B only) | 200 | - | - |
| Optional Subject Paper-II (Group A/B only) | 200 | - | - |
| Personality Test | 200 | 150 | 100 |
| Total Marks | 1800 | 1350 | 1300 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Papers | Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Paper – I (Qualifying) | Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali | Letter writing, Drafting of Report, Précis writing, Comprehension, Translation from English to Bengali/Nepali etc., Short Essay, Composition |
| Paper – II (Qualifying) | English | Comprehension of a given passage, Précis writing, Usage and Vocabulary, Short Essay, Letter writing / Drafting of Report |
| Paper – III | General Studies-I | Indian History with emphasis on National Movement, Freedom Struggle, Post-independence consolidation, History of the World, Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal |
| Paper – IV | General Studies-II | Science & Technology, Environment, Biodiversity, Global Warming, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Indian Constitution, Functions of Union & States, International Relations, Security Issues |
| Paper – V | Constitution of India and Indian Economy | Indian Constitution, Indian Economy including RBI roles/functions, Land Reforms in West Bengal, Agriculture, Food Security, Infrastructure, Poverty, Unemployment, Welfare Schemes, Government policies |
| Paper – VI | Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning | Arithmetic (up to Class X level), Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Problem Solving |
| Paper – VII & VIII | Optional Subject (for Group A & B only) | In accordance with the standard and syllabus of the chosen optional subject (Graduation level) |
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