WBCS Exam 2024: The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the WBCS (Exe.) Examination 2024 Notification (Advt. No. 08/2024) Course.
This detailed guide covers eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, groups, reservation rules, important dates, fees, documents required, and all key instructions mentioned in the official PDF.
If you’re preparing for the WBCS 2024–26, this article provides a comprehensive and accurate overview, directly from the WBPSC notification.
What Is the WBCS Examination?
The West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) etc. Examination is a combined competitive exam conducted by WBPSC to recruit candidates for various Group A, B, C, and D services and posts.
The exam consists of two major parts:
- Written Examination (Prelims + Mains)
- Personality Test (Interview)
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Prelims serve as a screening test, and marks are not counted in the final merit list.
WBCS Exam 2024 – Important Dates
(All dates are taken directly from the official advertisement) Course
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 18 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 December 2025 (up to 3 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 9 December 2025 |
| Edit Window | 12–18 December 2025 (up to 3 PM) |
| Prelims Exam Date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam | To be announced |
| Personality Test | After Mains |
WBCS Services & Pay Levels (Group-wise)
The WBCS exam recruits for 4 groups of services: A, B, C & D → each with different posts and pay levels.
(All information sourced directly from PDF) Course
⭐ GROUP A (Pay Level – 16: ₹56,100 – ₹1,44,300)
- West Bengal Civil Service (Executive)
- Assistant Commissioner of Revenue
- West Bengal Co-operative Service
- West Bengal Labour Service
- West Bengal Food and Supplies Service
- West Bengal Employment Service (Non-Technical)
⭐ GROUP B (Pay Level – 16)
- West Bengal Police Service (WBPS)
➝ Includes height criteria
➝ Minimum height: 1.65m (male), 1.50m (female)
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⭐ GROUP C (Pay Level – 12 to 15)
Includes:
- Superintendent / Deputy Superintendent of Correctional Homes
- Joint Block Development Officer
- Assistant Director, Consumer Affairs
- Junior Social Welfare Service
- Assistant Commercial Tax Officer
- Subordinate Land Revenue Service Grade I (with training)
- Assistant Canal Revenue Officer
- Chief Controller of Correctional Services
⭐ GROUP D (Pay Level – 10)
- Inspector of Co-operative Societies
- Panchayat Development Officer
- Rehabilitation Officer
📌 WBCS Eligibility Criteria 2024
1️⃣ Nationality
Candidate must be:
✔ A citizen of India
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2️⃣ Educational Qualification
✔ A degree from a recognized University
✔ Ability to read, write & speak Bengali (except Nepali-speaking candidates)
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3️⃣ Age Limit (As on 1 January 2024)
| Group | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| A & C | 21 years | 36 years |
| B (Police) | 20 years | 36 years |
| D | 21 years | 39 years |
Age proof accepted only from Madhyamik/equivalent certificate.
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✔ Relaxations
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD: Up to 45 years
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Special Conditions (Important Points)
Directly from the notification:
Group B – West Bengal Police Service
➝ Mandatory height requirement (relaxation for Gorkhas, Garwalis, etc.) Course
Assistant Canal Revenue Officer
➝ Must work in remote areas; expected to visit multiple villages Course
Junior Social Welfare Service
➝ Special qualifications for Blind/Deaf & Dumb institutions
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Subordinate Land Revenue Service
➝ Mandatory Bengali proficiency + 6-month training
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📌 WBCS Exam Pattern 2024
1️⃣ Preliminary Examination
- Objective (MCQ)
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Screening test only
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Prelims Centres Include:
Kolkata, Howrah, Burdwan, Medinipur, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Darjeeling etc.
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2️⃣ Main Examination
Includes:
- 6 Compulsory Papers
- 1 Optional Subject (2 papers) for Groups A & B
- Objective + Descriptive pattern
3️⃣ Personality Test
Marks:
- Group A & B → 200 marks
- Group C → 150 marks
- Group D → 100 marks
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Reservation Rules (Based on WBPSC PDF)
✔ Reserved categories: SC, ST, OBC (A & B), EWS, PwBD
✔ Reservation valid only for West Bengal candidates
✔ Other-state candidates counted as Unreserved
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Additionally:
✔ Some Group D posts have Meritorious Sportsperson (MSP) reservation
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Application Fee: WBCS Exam 2024
- ₹210 (plus charges)
- Fee exempted for:
✔ SC/ST of West Bengal
✔ PwBD (40%+)
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Documents Required: WBCS Exam 2024
From the advertisement:
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / EPIC / DL)
- SC/ST/OBC Certificates (West Bengal only)
- EWS Certificate
- PwBD Certificate (as per Appendix-I)
- MSP Certificate (Group D only)
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Negative Marking: WBCS Exam 2024
Yes — there will be negative marking for each wrong MCQ answer (as mentioned on the question booklet).
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Tie-Breaking Rules: WBCS Exam 2024
- Higher marks in Personality Test
- Higher marks in compulsory aggregate
- Best-of-three compulsory papers
- Best-of-two compulsory papers
- Higher marks in best paper
- Higher age
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Mode of Application: WBCS Exam 2024
✔ Online only
✔ Multiple applications = automatic cancellation
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Important Exam Instructions: WBCS Exam 2024
- No mobile phones, smartwatches, or Bluetooth devices allowed
- Identity disclosure in answer script → 10% marks penalty
- Knowledge of Bengali will be tested at the interview (if mother tongue is not Bengali/Nepali)
- Admission is purely provisional — eligibility verified later
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Medical Fitness & Background Verification
Selected candidates must:
✔ Pass a medical exam
✔ Clear police verification
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Final Selection Process
Final merit list = Mains Marks + Personality Test Marks
(Not Prelims)
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Conclusion: WBCS Exam 2024
The WBCS 2024 Examination is one of the most prestigious opportunities for aspiring civil servants in West Bengal. With its comprehensive structure, strict eligibility, and multi-stage evaluation, candidates must prepare strategically.
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