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WBCS Previous Year Question Papers
West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) etc. Examination
Public Service Commission, West BengalWest Bengal16 papers · 2015–2024Verified 4 Oct 2026
Papers by year
About WBCS
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal holds the W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. Examination to fill Group A, B, C and D state services and posts, including the West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) and the West Bengal Police Service. A General Studies preliminary paper screens candidates for the Main Examination, which has six compulsory papers plus, for Group A and B, one optional subject of two papers. The final merit list combines Main Examination and Personality Test marks; the 2024 cycle runs under Advt. No. 08/2024.
Eligibility (summary)
Under Advt. No. 01/2023 (WBCS 2023), candidates needed a degree of a recognised university and the ability to read, write and speak Bengali (not required where the mother tongue is Nepali); age 21 to 36 years on 1 January of the examination year for Group A and C, 20 to 36 for Group B (West Bengal Police Service) and 21 to 39 for Group D, with relaxation for reserved categories. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
One objective General Studies paper of 200 questions; a screening test whose marks do not count for final selection
- 2
Main Examination
Six compulsory papers (two conventional language papers and four MCQ papers) and, for Group A and B, an optional subject of two papers
- 3
Personality Test
Personality test of 200 marks for Group A and B, 150 for Group C and 100 for Group D
English CompositionGeneral ScienceCurrent Events of National & International ImportanceHistory of IndiaGeography of India with special reference to West BengalIndian Polity and EconomyIndian National MovementGeneral Mental AbilityBengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali language paperEnglish language paperThe Constitution of India and Indian Economy including role and functions of the Reserve Bank of IndiaArithmetic and Test of ReasoningOptional subject (Group A and B)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | One objective General Studies paper of 200 multiple-choice questions, 200 marks, 2½ hours; eight fields of 25 marks each (English Composition, General Science, Current Events, History of India, Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal, Indian Polity and Economy, Indian National Movement, General Mental Ability). The 2024 test booklet states negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer.Scheme and Syllabus, W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. Examination 2024 (Advt. No. 08/2024, published 14-11-2025) · source |
| Main Examination | Six compulsory papers of 200 marks and 3 hours each: Paper I Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali and Paper II English (conventional), Paper III General Studies-I, Paper IV General Studies-II, Paper V The Constitution of India and Indian Economy, Paper VI Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning (MCQ on OMR sheets, with negative marking for each wrong answer). Group A and B also take one optional subject of two papers of 200 marks each.Scheme and Syllabus, W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. Examination 2024 (Advt. No. 08/2024) · source |
| Personality Test | Personality Test of 200 marks for Group A and B, 150 marks for Group C and 100 marks for Group D; totals 1800 (A, B), 1350 (C) and 1300 (D) marks with the Main ExaminationScheme and Syllabus, W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. Examination 2024 (Advt. No. 08/2024) · source |
Preparing with WBCS papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2024) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download WBCS previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 16 WBCS papers from 2015 to 2024, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts WBCS?
WBCS is conducted by the Public Service Commission, West Bengal. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Public Service Commission, West Bengal — official website
- PSC WB Scheme and Syllabus for W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. Examination 2024 (Advt. No. 08/2024)
- PSC WB Advt. No. 01/2023, W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. Examination 2023
- PSC WB Previous Years Question Paper page
- PSC WB final answer keys, W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. (Preli) Examination 2024
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