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WBCS Syllabus 2023 - Section wise Mains & Prelims Syllabus

WBCS Syllabus 2023 - Section wise Mains & Prelims Syllabus

Edited By Devnath Tiwari | Updated on Mar 16, 2023 11:01 AM IST | #WBPCS

WBCS Syllabus 2023 - The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) prescribed the WBCS 2023 syllabus for the prelims and mains examination in the official notification released on February 25 online on the official website at wbpsc.gov.in. The syllabus helps applicants to prepare for the WBCS 2023 exam.

WBCS Syllabus 2023 - Section wise Mains & Prelims Syllabus
WBCS Syllabus 2023 - Section wise Mains & Prelims Syllabus

The WBCS syllabus 2023 helps candidates to make a strategy for the preparation for the exam. Applicants can refer to the previous years WBCS question papers 2023 to get an idea of the exam pattern and difficulty level. Know more about the WBCS syllabus 2023, read the full article.

WBCS Syllabus 2023

The WB Civil Service 2023 examination has three stages - prelims, mains and interview. The WBCS prelims and mains exams are conducted in offline mode by the Commission. The WBCS syllabus for all the posts to be filled through the WBCS exam is common. The syllabus for WBCS 2023 will be prescribed by the WBPSC in the official notification.

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WBCS Syllabus 2023 - WBCS prelims syllabus

In the WBCS prelims exam, questions are asked from subjects like English, general knowledge, general science, current affairs, history and more. The WBCS prelims exam is conducted in offline mode. Along with the WBCS syllabus, applicants must know the prelims exam pattern too. The prelims exam is objective in nature of 200 marks, and there is penalty for wrong answers. Check the table below to know about the WBCS syllabus for prelims exam.

WBCS prelims syllabus

Sections

Topics

English Composition

Synonyms

Antonyms

Idioms

Phrases

Vocabulary Test

Verbs

Same words, different meanings, etc.

General Science

General appreciation

Understanding of science

Matters of everyday observation, etc.

Current Affairs

Knowledge on everyday occurrences in India and around the world

History of India

The social, economic and political aspect of Indian history

Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal

The physical, social and economic geography of India; main features of Indian Agriculture and natural resources with special reference to West Bengal

Indian Polity and Economy

to test knowledge of the country's Political System, Panchayat Raj, Community Development and Planning in India

Indian National Movement

Nature and character of Nineteenth-Century Resurgence

Growth of Nationalism

Attainment of Independence, etc.

General Mental Ability

Logical perception

Understanding

Natural conclusion, etc.

WBCS syllabus 2023 - WBCS mains syllabus

In the WBCS mains exam, questions are asked from subjects like literature, English, general studies, polity and more. The WBCS mains exam is also conducted in offline mode and questions asked are of objective and descriptive type. In the WBCS mains exam two papers are of optional subject as selected by the applicant. Check the tables below to know more about the WBCS mains syllabus and the list of optional subjects for the applicant to choose from.

WBCS mains syllabus

Papers

Subjects

Topics

Paper 1

Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali

Letter writing (within 150 words)

Drafting of Report (within 200 words)

Precise Writing

Composition

Translation from English to Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali

Paper 2

English

Letter writing (within 150 words)

Drafting of Report (within 200 words)

Precise Writing

Composition

Translation from Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali to English

Paper 3

General Studies - I

Indian History with an emphasis on the National Movement

Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal

Paper 4

General Studies - II

Science and Scientific & Technological advancement

Environment

General Knowledge

Current Affairs

Paper 5

The Constitution of India and Indian Economy

Role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Functions of RBI

Paper 6

Arithmetic/ Analytical Reasoning/ Data Sufficiency/ Logical Reasoning/ Series

Mathematics

Logical Reasoning

Logical Deduction

Implication of sentences

Inferring from diagrams

Series:

Letter series

Number series

Inferring from Data

Analogy tests

Symbol Interpretation

Mathematical puzzles

Odd man out

Perception test

Non-verbal reasoning

Selecting the correct sequence, etc.

Paper 7

Optional Papers

In accordance with the subject selected

Paper 8

Optional Papers

List of Optional Subjects

Subjects

Code

Bengali

1

Hindi

2

Sanskrit

3

English

4

Pali

5

Arabic

6

Persian

7

French

8

Urdu

9

Santali

10

Comparative Literature

11

Agriculture

12

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

13

Anthropology

14

Botany

15

Chemistry

16

Civil Engineering

17

Commerce and Accountancy

18

Computer Science

19

Economics

20

Electrical Engineering

21

Geography

22

Geology

23

History

24

Law

25

Mathematics

26

Management

27

Mechanical Engineering

28

Medical Science

29

Philosophy

30

Physiology

31

Physics

32

Political Science

33

Psychology

34

Sociology

35

Statistics

36

Zoology

37

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WBCS Exam Pattern 2023

The West Bengal Public Service Commission prescribes the WBCS 2023 exam pattern in the official notification released on February 25 online on the official website - wbpsc.gov.in. Aspirants wanting to get selected in the WBCS 2023 have to clear all the stages - prelims, mains and interview conducted by the WBPSC. WBCS prelims exam is objective in nature, whereas mains is objective and descriptive in nature. There is negative marking in objective-type papers for every wrong answer. WBPSC also mentions the WBCS syllabus for all the stages in the notification. For more information on the WBCS exam pattern 2023 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

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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 Question Paper

When preparing for the WBCS 2023 exam, students are advised to solve the WBCS question paper for a better understanding of the WBCS syllabus 2023 and exam pattern. The WBCS question paper is based on the exam pattern and covers the WBCS 2023 syllabus. The WBCS question paper will also assist students in determining their level of preparation. Previous year's WBCS question papers are available in an online format. As part of their preparation schedule, students can download the question paper and solve it on a regular basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is there negative marking in the WBCS examination?

Yes, there is negative marking in the WBCS objective papers.

2. What is the registration fee for the WBCS examination?

The WBCS application form fee is Rs. 210 for General/ OBC category applicants.

3. What are the stages of the WBCS examination?

The WBCS exam has three stages. They are as follows:

  • Prelims

  • Mains

  • Interview

4. Is Bengali necessary for the WBCS 2023 exam?

Yes, Bengali is necessary for clearing the WBCS 2023 exam.

5. What are the common subjects asked in the WBCS prelims and mains exam?

Polity, history, geography, current affairs are few of the common subjects asked in the WBCS examination.

6. How many hours should I study for the WBCS exam?

To crack the WBCS exam, one must study at least for 6 to 8 hours daily.

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