WBCS 2026 — West Bengal Public Service Commission
WBCS (West Bengal Civil Service) Examination, conducted by the Public Service Commission West Bengal, recruits for SDM, DSP, and other Group A/B/C/D state civil services. West Bengal Police Constable and SI recruitment is handled separately by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB), and Group C/D state government posts (including teacher recruitment) go through the West Bengal Staff Selection Commission (WBSSC).
WBCS (WBPSC) Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| WBCS Notification | Released annually — check psc.wb.gov.in for the current cycle |
| Prelims Exam | As per WBPSC schedule |
| Mains Exam | Post Prelims result |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Prelims | Single GS paper, 200 objective questions/marks, 2 hours, qualifying only (not counted in final merit) |
| Mains | 8 papers — 6 compulsory (4 objective-type) + 1 optional subject (2 papers), 200 marks each compulsory paper |
| Interview | 200 marks (Group A/B), 150 marks (Group C), 100 marks (Group D) |
Syllabus
General Studies
- History of India & West Bengal
- Geography of India & West Bengal
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Science & Technology
- Current Affairs
- Environment & Ecology
General Studies II (English Composition & Reasoning)
- English Composition
- Logical & Analytical Reasoning
- Arithmetic & Data Interpretation
Frequently Asked Questions — WBCS (WBPSC)
What is WBCS?+
WBCS (West Bengal Civil Service) is West Bengal's flagship state civil services exam, conducted by the Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC), recruiting for SDM, DSP, and other Group A/B/C/D administrative posts through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
Who recruits for West Bengal Police Constable and SI posts?+
West Bengal Police Constable and Sub-Inspector recruitment is conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB), a body separate from WBPSC. Check the official WBPRB portal for active notifications.
Who handles Group C/D and teacher recruitment in West Bengal?+
The West Bengal Staff Selection Commission (WBSSC) recruits for Group C/D non-gazetted state government posts, including the well-known SLST teacher recruitment process, separately from WBPSC's civil services exam.