West Bengal Public Service Commission is initiating a recruitment for various Group A, B, C & D Posts included in the Civil Services of the state. For the selection of deserving candidates for WBPSC WBCS Vacancies, the commission is going to organize the preliminary examination. Previously, the exam was scheduled for 05 November 2023 but now the officials have announced that this examination will be conducted on 16 December 2023
Applicants can download the WBPSC WBCS Admit Card at least 10 days before the prelims exam date. The commission has issued the call letters only through the official webpage at wbpsc.gov.in Candidates need to enter their application ID and password to access their admit cards. If any of the candidates have forgotten these details, they can retrieve the same with the help of a registered email ID or mobile number.
wbpsc.gov.in Civil Services Prelims Exam Date
| Recruitment Organization | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
| Name of Posts | Civil Services & Audit Services |
| Examination Name | WBCS (Exe.) etc. Examination 2023 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 16 December 2023 |
| WBCS Prelims Admit Card | Released |
| Official Site | wbpsc.gov.in |
For the West Bengal Civil Services (Executive) Examination 2023, the official notification was released in the month of February. More than 3 Lakhs of candidates registered themselves between 28 February to 21 March 2023. Now all the eligible applicants will participate in the prelims examination.
West Bengal Civil Services Selection Process
The WBCS (Executive) Examination is a combined competitive examination for four groups of services. Candidates will be selected through various phases mainly including Written Test & Personality Test. The officials will conduct written tests in two parts i.e. Preliminary Examination and Mains Exam.
The Prelims Exam is only qualifying in nature and the qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the Main Exam. The exams scored by the candidate in prelims will not be considered for the final merit list. The following selection phases will be scheduled.
- Prelims Examination
- Mains Exam
- Personality Test
- Final Merit List
Candidates who will be selected for appointment will be required to appear before a Medical Board for certificates of their fitness for Government Services in the form prescribed for the purpose.
WBCS Prelims Examination Schedule
Previously, the commission released that the prelims examination for the civil services would be conducted on 05 November 2023 but the exam was postponed. Now this examination is scheduled to be conducted on 16 December 2023 and WBPSC WBCS Admit Card is released a few days before the examination date. We will inform you as soon as the officials make any new announcements.
WBPSC Civil Services (Exe.) Paper Pattern
- The Prelims Exam will consist of only one paper.
- Questions will be asked on General Studies.
- The exam will include a total of 200 multiple-choice questions.
- Each question will carry one mark.
- There will be a negative marking for each incorrect answer, to be announced later.
- Candidates will be given 2 Hours & 30 Minutes to complete the exam.
| Subject | Questions/ Marks |
|---|---|
| English Comprehension | 25 |
| General Science | 25 |
| Current Events of National & International Importance | 25 |
| History of India | 25 |
| Geography of India with reference to West Bengal | 25 |
| Indian Polity & Economy | 25 |
| Indian National Movement | 25 |
| General Ability | 25 |
| Total | 200 |
WBPSC WBCS Admit Card Details
WBCS Prelims Admit Card is an essential document to carry at the examination venue. Candidates must note that it is mandatory to take a hard copy of this admit card along with an original identity proof bearing a recent passport-size photograph of the individual. Without these essentials, they will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Candidates must check the following details to be printed on the WBPSC WBCS Admit Card before appearing for the examination.
- Applicant’s Name
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Signature & Passport-size Photograph
- Gender & Category
- Date & Timing of Exam
- Address of Examination Center
- General Instructions
How to Download the WBPSC Civil Services Prelims Admit Card?
Here we have mentioned all the steps an individual needs to follow to download the WBPSC WBCS Admit Card 2023. You may also use the direct links given below.
- Navigate to the official web portal of the commission at wbpsc.gov.in
- Look in the Candidates Corner and select the option of Download Admit Cards For Written/ Screening Test.
- Select the link to download the Prelims Admit Card For Civil Services (Executive) Examination 2023.
- Here you have to enter an Enrollment Number with Date of Birth or First Name with Date of Birth to access your admit card.
- Take a printout of the call letter for further reference.
| Official Website | wbpsc.gov.in |
| WBPSC WBCS Prelims Admit Card | Download Here |