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    WBCS 2021 - Final Answer Key, Result, Cut Off, Selection Process

    WBCS 2021 - Final Answer Key, Result, Cut Off, Selection Process

    Updated on 12 Oct 2021, 05:48 PM IST

    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

    1. WBCS 2021 Overview
    2. WBCS Exam Dates 2021
    3. WBCS exam dates 2020 (Mains)
    4. WBCS Answer Key 2021
    5. WBCS Result 2021
    6. WBCS Cut Off 2021
    7. WBCS Exam Analysis 2021
    8. WBCS Admit Card 2021
    9. WBCS Exam Pattern 2021
    10. WBCS Syllabus 2021
    11. WBCS Question Paper 2021
    12. WBCS Eligibility Criteria 2021
    13. WBCS Application Form 2021
    14. WBCS Exam Centres 2021
    15. WBCS Selection Process 2021
    16. WBCS Preparation Tips 2021
    WBCS 2021 - Final Answer Key, Result, Cut Off, Selection Process
    WBCS

    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 2021August 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)

    Q: Is the WB Civil Service exam conducted online or offline?
    A:

    The WBCS 2021 exam is conducted in offline mode for prelims and mains.

    Q: What is the WBCS 2021 prelims exam date?
    A:

    The WBCS 2021 prelims exam was conducted on August 22, 2021.

    Q: What is the frequency of the WBCS exam?
    A:

    West Bengal Public Service Commission holds the WBCS exam once every year.

    Q: What is the WBCS application fee for general candidates?
    A:

    The WBCS application fee is Rs 210 for general category aspirants.

    Q: What are the stages of the WBCS selection process?
    A:

    WBCS selection process 2021 has three stages. They are as follows:

    • Prelims

    • Mains

    • Interview

    Q: When is the WBCS notification 2021 going to be released?
    A:

    WBCS notification 2021 was released on December 20, 2020, by WBPSC.

    Q: Does WBPSC release the answer key for the WBCS prelims exam?
    A:

    Yes, WBPS releases the WBCS answer key 2021 prelims exam.

    Q: What is the minimum age to apply for the West Bengal Civil Service exam?
    A:

    The minimum age to apply for the WBCS 2021 is 21 years.

    Q: Is there negative marking in the WBCS exam?
    A:

    Yes, there is negative marking in the WBCS preliminary exam.

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