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WBCS 2021 - Final Answer Key, Result, Cut Off, Selection Process
Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Oct 12, 2021 05:48 PM IST | #WBPCS
WBCS 2021: The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has closed the WBCS answer key challenge window for paper 6 mains exam 2020 on October 9, 2021. Earlier, it closed the answer key challenge window for paper 5 on October 6. The answer keys were released on September 30, 2021. Now the final answer key will be released. The WBCS result 2021 will be released soon after the final answer key of WBCS 2021. The WBCS 2021 prelims was conducted on August 22.
This Story also Contains
- WBCS 2021 Overview
- WBCS Exam Dates 2021
- WBCS exam dates 2020 (Mains)
- WBCS Answer Key 2021
- WBCS Result 2021
- WBCS Cut Off 2021
- WBCS Exam Analysis 2021
- WBCS Admit Card 2021
- WBCS Exam Pattern 2021
- WBCS Syllabus 2021
- WBCS Question Paper 2021
- WBCS Eligibility Criteria 2021
- WBCS Application Form 2021
- WBCS Exam Centres 2021
- WBCS Selection Process 2021
- WBCS Preparation Tips 2021
WBPSC released the admit card for WBCS mains 2020 on August 16. The WBCS registration process started on December 24, 2020. The last date for submission of the application form was January 15, 2021. WBCS 2021 notification 2021 was released by West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) on December 20, 2020. The WBCS notification 2021 contains various details related to the WBCS 2021 exam. The WB Civil Service 2021 selection process has three stages - prelims, mains and interview. Applicants qualifying all stages of the WBCS 2021 exam will be recruited to different Group A and B services in the state. For more information on the WBCS 2021 go through the article below.
Note - WBPSC conducted the WBCS prelims 2021 and WBCS mains exam 2020 in August 2021. The WBCS 2020 main exam was conduced on August 27, 28, 29 and 31, 2021 while the WBCS prelims 2021 was conduced on August 22, 2021.
WBCS 2021 Overview
Exam name | West Bengal Civil Service examination |
Commonly known as | WBCS exam |
Exam Conducting Authority | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
Official Website | wbpsc.gov.in |
Exam Level | State |
Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Age limit | 21 to 36 years |
Stages of Exam | Prelims Mains Interview |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Application mode | Online |
Application fee | General and OBC - Rs 210 Others - NIL |
WBCS Exam Dates 2021
Check all important WBCS exam dates 2021 in the table below.
WBCS 2021 exam dates
Events | WBCS exam dates |
WBCS 2021 notification | December 20, 2020 |
Online registration | December 24, 2020 |
Last date to fill WBCS application form | January 15, 2021 |
Last date for fee payment | January 15 and 16, 2021 |
WBCS prelims admit card | August 8, 2021 |
WBPSC Prelims exam | August 22, 2021 |
| Provisional answer key 2021 | August 23, 2021 |
WBCS prelims result | To be announced |
WBCS mains admit card | To be announced |
WBCS mains exam | To be announced |
Mains result | To be announced |
WBCS interview | To be announced |
Final WBCS result 2021 | To be announced |
WBCS exam dates 2020 (Mains)
Events | Dates |
West Bengal Civil Service (Main) Examination, 2020 (22/2019) | August 27, 28, 29 and 31, 2021 |
WBCS mains answer key 2020 paper 5 and 6 | September 30, 2021 |
WBCS answer key challenge dates (Paper 5) | October 4 to 6, 2021 (Midnight) Closed |
WBCS answer key challenge dates (Paper 6) | October 7 to 9, 2021 (Midnight) Closed |
WBCS Answer Key 2021
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has released the final answer key for prelims exam of WBCS 2021 along with the provisional answer key for paper 5 and 6 for the mains exam of 2020. The provisional WBCS answer key 2021 for prelims on August 23, 2021. The answer key of WBCS 2021 has been released in online mode on the WBPSC official website. Applicants can download the WBCS answer key to check how they performed in the WB Civil Services examination and what score they are getting. Applicants can also challenge the WBCS provisional answer key in case on issues in it.
WBCS Result 2021
The WBCS 2021 result will be released in online mode by the West Bengal Public Service Commission for each stage of the WBCS 2021 exam. WBPSC announces the WBCS 2021 result in three stages - prelims, mains and interview. The declaration of final WBCS 2021 result is done in online mode on the WBPSC website - wbpsc.gov.in. The final WBCS 2021 merit list is based on marks scored by aspirants in the WBCS 2021 mains exam and interview.
WBCS Cut Off 2021
The WBCS 2021 cutoff marks are the minimum mark required by aspirants to clear a particular stage of the WBCS 2021 recruitment process and move to the next stage. The WBCS 2021 cutoff is released separately for every stage of the WB Civil Services 2021 exam on the WBPSC website. The final WBCS cutoff 2021 will be released by the West Bengal Public Service Commission after the interview is over.
WBCS Exam Analysis 2021
The difficulty level of the WBCS 2021 prelims was of moderate to difficult. The WBCS exam analysis is released by the various coaching institutes after the WBCS exam. It is released for both preliminary and mains exams. The WBCS exam analysis is unofficial, it is released to the applicants an idea of how difficult the paper was and what might the cutoff be this year. To know the WBCS exam analysis 2021 for each stage of the WBCS selection process candidates can check the WBCS exam analysis 2021 here after the exam.
WBCS Admit Card 2021
WBCS prelims admit card 2021 was released by the Commission on August 8, 2021. The WB Civil Service admit card 2021 is released separately for each stage of the WBCS 2021 selection process. Aspirants who have submitted the WBCS application form 2021 successfully can download WBCS 2021 admit card for the prelims exam. On qualifying the WBCS prelims exam applicants will be issued the WBCS admit card for the mains exam and so on. The WBCS admit card 2021 can be downloaded from the WBPSC website using their registration number and date of birth. Details like candidate name, roll number, registration number, photograph & signature, exam centre, etc. are mentioned on the WBCS 2021 admit card.
WBCS Exam Pattern 2021
The WB Civil Service 2021 exam pattern is prescribed by the West Bengal Public Service Commission in the official WBCS notification 2021. Applicants filling the WBCS 2021 application have to appear for prelims, mains and interview conducted by the WBPSC. WBCS prelims exam is objective in nature, whereas mains is objective plus descriptive in nature. Aspirants clearing the WBCS prelims cutoff marks are eligible to appear for the WBCS 2021 mains exam and so on. For more details on the WBCS exam pattern 2021 check the tables below.
WBCS prelims exam pattern
Subject | Marks | Number of questions | Duration |
English Composition | 25 | 200 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
General Science | 25 | ||
Current Events of National and International Importance | 25 | ||
History of India | 25 | ||
Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal | 25 | ||
Indian Polity and Economy | 25 | ||
Indian National Movement | 25 | ||
General Mental Ability | 25 | ||
Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
WBCS mains exam pattern
Papers | Subject | Marks | Duration |
Paper 1 | Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper 2 | English | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper 3 | General Studies 1 (MCQ) | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper 4 | General Studies 2 (MCQ) | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper 5 | The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including role and functions of the Reserve Bank of India (MCQ) | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper 6 | Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning (MCQ) | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper 7 | Optional Paper | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper 8 | Optional Paper | 200 | 3 hours |
Total | 1600 |
WBCS Syllabus 2021
The syllabus for West Bengal Civil Service 2021 exam is also prescribed by the WBPSC and mentioned in the WBCS 2021 notification. The subjects and topics from which questions are asked in the WBCS 2021 prelims and mains exam are mentioned in the WBCS syllabus 2021. Questions asked in the WBCS exam are from subjects like - science and technology, environment, current affairs, history, polity, geography, economy, language and more. For more information on the WBCS syllabus 2021 check the official WBCS 2021 notification.
WBCS Question Paper 2021
The WBPSC releases the official WBCS question paper 2021 for prelims and mains exam after the conclusion of the WBCS selection process. The official WBCS 2021 question paper is released on the WBPSC official website - wbpsc.gov.in. Candidates can refer to these WBCS question papers and other sample papers to prepare for the WBCS 2021 examination. WBCS 2021 question paper helps to get a real feel of the exam pattern, level of the exam and more.
WBCS Eligibility Criteria 2021
The WBCS 2021 eligibility criteria for age, nationality, educational qualification and more is prescribed by the Commission in the official WBCS 2021 notification. Aspirants applying for the WBCS 2021 examination must meet the WB Civil Service eligibility criteria 2021 for the same to fill the application form and WBCS selection process 2021. Check the table below to know about the WBCS eligibility details in short.
WBCS eligibility criteria
Nationality | Indian citizen |
Age limit | 21 to 36 years |
Academic Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from recognised university |
For more details on WB Civil Service eligibility criteria candidates can refer to the official WBCS notification 2021 here.
WBCS Application Form 2021
The WBCS 2021 application form was released by the WBPSC on December 24, 2020, on its official website - wbpsc.gov.in. Aspirants meeting the WBCS 2021 eligibility criteria were able to fill the WBCS form online till January 15, 2021. For successful submission of the WBCS application form 2021 general and OBC applicants had to pay a fee Rs 210 via mode prescribed by the WBPSC.
How to fill the WBCS 2021 application form?
Step 1 - Visit the WBPSC official website - wbpsc.gov.in.
Step 2 - Search for the WBCS 2021 notification link and click on it.
Step 3 - A new screen will open, click on the Apply online button.
Step 4 - Follow the steps on the screen to fill the WBCS 2021 application form.
Step 5 - Pay the WBCS application fee.
Step 6 - Click Submit for final submission of the WBCS 2021 form.
WBCS Exam Centres 2021
The West Bengal Civil Service 2021 is a state level exam conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission. The WBCS 2021 prelims and mains exam is conducted at different locations across the state of West Bengal. The number of WBCS exam centers in a particular city or district vary as per the number of aspirants opting for that location as their exam centre. The WBCS exam centre 2021 choice has to be provided by applicants while filling the WBCS 2021 application form.
WBCS Selection Process 2021
The WBCS selection process 2021 is a three stage process. Aspirants clearing all the three stages of the WBCS 2021 exam are eligible to be recruited as Group A and B officers as released in the WB Civil Service notification 2021. The three stages of WBCS 2021 selection process are:
Prelims exam
Mains exam
Interview
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WBCS Preparation Tips 2021
Aspirants appearing for the WB Civil Service 2021 examination, must start their preparation well in advance for the WBCS exam. Here are some WBCS 2021 preparation tips.
Make a proper study schedule for the WBCS preparation.
Make short notes of all the subjects for quick revision for the WBCS exam.
Solve previous year WBCS question papers and sample papers.
Stay calm throughout the WBCS 2021 exam and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is the WB Civil Service exam conducted online or offline?
The WBCS 2021 exam is conducted in offline mode for prelims and mains.
2. What is the WBCS 2021 prelims exam date?
The WBCS 2021 prelims exam was conducted on August 22, 2021.
3. What is the frequency of the WBCS exam?
West Bengal Public Service Commission holds the WBCS exam once every year.
4. What is the WBCS application fee for general candidates?
The WBCS application fee is Rs 210 for general category aspirants.
5. What are the stages of the WBCS selection process?
WBCS selection process 2021 has three stages. They are as follows:
Prelims
Mains
Interview
6. When is the WBCS notification 2021 going to be released?
WBCS notification 2021 was released on December 20, 2020, by WBPSC.
7. Does WBPSC release the answer key for the WBCS prelims exam?
Yes, WBPS releases the WBCS answer key 2021 prelims exam.
8. What is the minimum age to apply for the West Bengal Civil Service exam?
The minimum age to apply for the WBCS 2021 is 21 years.
9. Is there negative marking in the WBCS exam?
Yes, there is negative marking in the WBCS preliminary exam.
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