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📚 WEST BENGAL EXAM INFORMATION 2026

Welcome to your complete destination for West Bengal competitive examination information. This page provides detailed insights into 10 major state-level exams including WBCS, WBPSC Clerkship, WB Miscellaneous, WB TET, WBSSC SLST, WBSSC Group C, WBSSC Group D, WB Police Constable, WB Police SI, and Food SI. Each section contains essential details about notification dates, eligibility criteria, exam patterns, syllabus, and selection process. Whether you are a first-time applicant or a seasoned aspirant, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate your preparation journey for a successful government career in West Bengal.

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

Date	Exam / Post Name	Qualification	Advt No.	Last Date	Details Link	Apply Link
21/02/26	Assistant Commandants – 349 Posts	Any Bachelor Degree	08/2026-CAPF	~~12-03-2026~~ DATE OVER	Details	Apply
14/02/26	Civil Services (CSE) 2026 – 933 Posts	Any Graduate	05/2026-CSE	27-02-2026 (Extended)	Details	Apply
12/02/26	IES/ISS – 44 Posts	B.Sc, M.A, M.Sc	07/2026-IES/ISS	03-03-2026	Details	Apply
05/02/26	Forest Service Officer – 80 Posts	B.Sc	—	24-02-2026	Details	Apply

BANKING (PNB · RBI · SBI)

Date	Board	Post Name	Qualification	Advt No.	Last Date	Details Link	Apply Link
23/02/26	PNB	Bank Apprentices – 5138 Posts	Any Graduate	HRD/APPRE/2025-26	24-02-26	Details	Apply
16/02/26	RBI	Assistant – 650 Posts	Any Graduate	—	08-03-26	Details	Apply
11/02/26	SBI	CBO – 2273 Posts	Any Graduate	CRPD/CBO/025-26/18	25-02-26	Details	Apply

RAIL / PSU (RRC · RRB · RITES)

Date	Board	Post Name	Qualification	Advt No.	Last Date	Details Link	Apply Link
23/02/26	RRC Western Railway	Apprentice – 5349 Posts	ITI, 10TH	RRC/WR/04/2025	16-03-26	Details	Apply
21/02/26	RRB	Group D – 22195 Posts	ITI, 10TH	CEN 09/2025	09-03-26	Details	Apply
21/02/26	RITES	Engineering Professionals – 5 Posts	B.Arch, B.Tech, M.E	—	16-03-26	Details	Apply

DEFENCE / PSU (Navy · YIL)

Date	Board	Post Name	Qualification	Advt No.	Last Date	Details Link	Apply Link
20/02/26	Indian Navy	SSC Officer – 260 Posts	B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech, MBA	—	24-02-26	Details	Apply
14/02/26	YIL	Trade Apprentices – 3979 Posts	ITI, 10TH	YIL/1457	03-03-26	Details	Apply

State Jobs

Date	Post Name	Qualification	Advt No.	Last Date	Details Link	Apply Link
21/02/26	Constable, Matron & Other – 722 Posts	Any Graduate, 10TH	2/2026	13-03-26	Details	Apply

WEST BENGAL GOVERNMENT JOBS

1. WBCS

Welcome to the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) Examination 2026, conducted by WBPSC for Group A, B, C, and D posts. The exam consists of Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. Notification is expected in April 2026. Candidates must be Graduate with age between 21 to 36 years.

2. WBPSC Clerkship

The WBPSC Clerkship Examination 2026 is for Clerk posts in various government departments. The exam is scheduled for September 2026 and includes a Typing Test. Eligible candidates must be Graduate from a recognized university.

3. WB Miscellaneous

The WBPSC Miscellaneous Services 2026 recruits for Group C posts across departments. Selection includes Prelims, Mains, and a 100-mark Interview. Candidates must be Graduate with age as per government norms.

4. WB TET

The West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 is for Primary Teacher posts (Classes I-V). Required qualification is HSC with D.El.Ed. The qualifying marks are 60% and there is no negative marking in this exam.

5. WBSSC SLST

The WBSSC SLST 2026 recruits Assistant Teachers for Classes IX to XII. With 35,726 vacancies announced, eligible candidates must be Graduate with B.Ed. Posts are available for both Secondary and Higher Secondary levels.

6. WBSSC Group C

The WBSSC Group C Examination 2026 is for Clerk (Non-Teaching Staff) posts. The exam is scheduled for 1st March 2026 with 2989 vacancies. Candidates must be Graduate from a recognized university.

7. WBSSC Group D

The WBSSC Group D Examination 2026 recruits for Peon, Lab Attendant, and Support Staff. The exam is expected in January 2027 with 5488 vacancies. Minimum qualification is Class 10 pass.

8. WB Police Constable

The WB Police Constable 2026 recruitment is for Constable and Lady Constable posts. Candidates must be 10+2 pass with physical standards: 167cm height for male, and must qualify 800m run. Age limit is 18 to 27 years.

9. WB Police SI

The WB Police Sub-Inspector 2026 exam recruits SI and Sub-Inspectress. Required qualification is Graduate with physical standards: 167cm height for male, 155cm for female, and 800m run in 3 minutes. Age limit is 20 to 27 years.

10. Food SI

The Food Sub-Inspector Examination 2026 is conducted by WBPSC for the Food & Supplies Department. Selection includes a 100-mark Written Exam and 20-mark Interview. Candidates must be Graduate with age between 18 to 40 years.

📌 Quick Navigation

Exam	Category	Conducting Body	Qualification
WBCS	Civil Services	WBPSC	Graduate
Clerkship	Clerical	WBPSC	Graduate
Miscellaneous	Group C	WBPSC	Graduate
WB TET	Teaching	WBBPE	HSC + D.El.Ed
WBSSC SLST	Teaching	WBSSC	Graduate + B.Ed
Group C	Non-Teaching	WBSSC	Graduate
Group D	Support Staff	WBSSC	Class 10
Police Constable	Police	WBPRB	10+2
Police SI	Police	WBPRB	Graduate
Food SI	Food & Supply	WBPSC	Graduate

WEST BENGAL COMPETITIVE EXAMS

EXAM 01: WBCS (West Bengal Civil Service)

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	West Bengal Civil Service Examination
Conducting Body	West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Official Website	pscwb.gov.in
Exam Level	State Level
Posts Offered	WBCS (Exe.), WBPS, WBCo-op, WBCS (Judicial), etc.
Frequency	Annual
Category	Group A, B, C, D Services

📅 IMPORTANT DATES (2026 – Tentative)

Event	Expected Date
Notification Release	April 2026
Application Start	April 2026
Application End	May 2026
Prelims Exam Date	August 2026
Mains Exam Date	November 2026
Interview Dates	January-February 2027

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC	₹210 + Fees
SC / ST	₹110 + Fees
PWD	No Fee

🎯 AGE LIMIT (as on 01.01.2026)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General	21 years	36 years
OBC	21 years	39 years
SC / ST	21 years	41 years
PWD	21 years	46 years

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Post	Required Qualification
WBCS (All Groups)	Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (Objective Type – MCQ)

Paper I: General Studies (200 Marks, 2.5 Hours)

Subject	Marks
English Composition	25
General Science	25
Current events of National & 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

MAINS EXAMINATION

Compulsory Papers (All Groups)

Paper	Subject	Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D
Paper I	Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali	200	200	200	200
Paper II	English	200	200	200	200
Paper III	General Studies-I: Indian History & Geography	200	200	200	200
Paper IV	General Studies-II: Science, Tech, Environment, Current Affairs	200	200	200	200
Paper V	Constitution of India & Indian Economy	200	200	200	200
Paper VI	Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning	200	200	200	200
Paper VII	Optional Subject Paper I	200	200	–	–
Paper VIII	Optional Subject Paper II	200	200	–	–
Total Mains Marks		1600	1600	1200	1200

Optional Subjects (Group A & B)

Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Santali, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Economics, Commerce, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Anthropology, Computer Science, Agriculture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Law

INTERVIEW / PERSONALITY TEST

Group	Marks
Group A	200
Group B	200
Group C	150
Group D	100

📊 EXAM PATTERN – KEY POINTS

Aspect	Details
Negative Marking	1/4 mark deduction for wrong answers in both Prelims and Mains
Prelims Nature	Screening only – marks NOT counted for final merit
Exam Medium	English or Bengali (except language papers)

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EXAM 02: WBPSC Clerkship

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	WBPSC Clerkship Examination
Conducting Body	West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Official Website	wbpsc.gov.in
Exam Level	State Level
Posts Offered	Clerk
Frequency	As per requirement

📅 IMPORTANT DATES (2026 – Tentative)

Event	Expected Date
Notification Release	May-June 2026
Application Start	June 2026
Application End	July 2026
Part I Exam Date	September 2026
Part II Exam Date	November 2026

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC	₹210 + Fees
SC / ST	₹110 + Fees
PWD	No Fee

🎯 AGE LIMIT

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	40 years (as per govt norms)

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Requirement	Details
Minimum Education	Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university
Language Proficiency	Knowledge of Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN

SELECTION PROCESS – 3 STAGES

Stage	Exam	Purpose
Stage 1	Part I (Objective)	Screening
Stage 2	Part II (Conventional Written)	Merit
Stage 3	Computer Knowledge & Typing Test	Qualifying

PART I EXAM PATTERN (Objective)

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	90 minutes
Arithmetic	30	30
General Studies	40	40
Total	100	100	90 minutes

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

PART I SYLLABUS

English Language

Antonyms
Synonyms and their correct usage
Grammar
Sentence structure
Vocabulary

Arithmetic

Ratio and Proportions
Percentage
Profit and loss
Simple interest
Simplification
Decimals and Recurring Decimals
Divisibility
Fractions
LCM and HCF
Partnership
Average
Time and work, time and distance
Area of rectangles and squares

General Studies

Geography of India
National News (Current Affairs)
Indian culture
Scientific observation
History of India
International problems
Economic problems in India
Political science
Famous places in India
About India and its neighbouring countries
World Organization

PART II EXAM PATTERN (Conventional Written)

Group	Subject	Marks	Duration
Group A	English	50	60 minutes
Group B	Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali	50
Total		100	60 minutes

PART II SYLLABUS

Group-A: English

Condensing of a prose passage (Summary/Precis)
Drafting of a report in English from points or materials supplied
Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali into English

Group-B: Regional Language

Drafting of a report from points or materials supplied
Condensing of a prose passage (Summary/Precis)
Translation from English into chosen regional language

STAGE 3: Computer Knowledge & Typing Test

Test	Qualifying Nature
Computer Knowledge	Mandatory Qualifying
Typing Proficiency	Mandatory Qualifying

📊 PREVIOUS YEAR CUTOFF (Reference)

Category	Part I Cutoff (Out of 100)
General	65-70
OBC	58-63
SC	48-53
ST	40-45

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EXAM 03: WBPSC Miscellaneous Services

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	WBPSC Miscellaneous Services Examination
Conducting Body	West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Official Website	pscwb.gov.in
Posts Offered	Various Group C posts under state government
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Event	Tentative Dates
Notification Release	As per WBPSC calendar
Prelims Exam	As announced
Mains Exam	As announced

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC	As per notification
SC / ST	As per notification
PWD	No Fee

🎯 AGE LIMIT

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	40 years (with relaxations)

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Requirement	Details
Minimum Education	Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PATTERN

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge	75	150	90 minutes
Arithmetic	25	50
Total	100	200	90 minutes

Nature: Qualifying
Question Type: Objective (MCQ)

PRELIMINARY SYLLABUS

General Studies

Questions to test General Knowledge in various spheres

Arithmetic

Based on Madhyamik Examination syllabus of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education

MAINS EXAMINATION PATTERN

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	English	150	90 minutes
Paper 2	Indian Languages (Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali)	150	90 minutes
Paper 3	General Studies (100) + Arithmetic (50)	150	150 minutes
Total		450

Nature: Qualifying
Question Type: Conventional (Descriptive)
Difficulty Level: Higher Secondary (10+2) standard

MAINS SYLLABUS

Paper I: English

Drafting of a report from points or materials supplied
Translation from regional language to English
Condensing of a prose passage (Summary/Precis)
Correct use of words, correction of sentences
Use of common phrases, synonyms and antonyms

Paper II: Regional Language

Drafting of a report from points or materials supplied
Translation from English to regional language
Condensing of a prose passage
Grammar

Paper III: General Studies & Arithmetic

General Studies: Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, general science
Arithmetic: Based on Madhyamik standard

PERSONALITY TEST

Component	Marks
Interview	100

Final merit based on Mains + Interview marks combined
Tests soft skills and Bengali language proficiency

📊 IMPORTANT NOTES

Aspect	Details
Negative Marking	Yes, in Prelims
Language of Exam	English/Bengali/Nepali (Paper 3 answers must be in same language for each group)
Identity Disclosure	10% mark deduction if candidate writes name/roll number inside answer script

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EXAM 04: WB TET (Primary)

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	West Bengal Teachers’ Eligibility Test (Primary)
Conducting Body	West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE)
Official Website	wbbpe.org
Exam Level	State Level
Posts Offered	Primary Teacher (Classes I-V)
Frequency	Annual

📅 IMPORTANT DATES (2025-26)

Event	Tentative Dates
Notification Release	As per WBBPE calendar
Application Start	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC	As per notification
SC / ST	As per notification
PWD	As per notification

🎯 AGE LIMIT

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	As per govt norms

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Requirement	Details
Minimum Education	Higher Secondary (10+2) + D.El.Ed / B.Ed as per NCTE norms

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN

EXAM PATTERN (Paper I – Classes I to V)

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30	2.5 hours
Language-I: English	30	30
Language-II: Bengali	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150	2.5 hours

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Negative Marking: NO negative marking
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen & Paper)

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Child Development and Pedagogy (30 MCQs)

Child Development and Learning:

Concept of development and its relationship with learning
Principles of child development
Influence of Heredity & Environment
Socialization processes
Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and perspectives
Child-centred and progressive education
Intelligence: concepts and perspectives
Language & Thought
Gender as a social construct
Individual differences among learners
Assessment for learning vs assessment of learning
Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation

Inclusive Education:

Concept of exceptional children and children with special needs (CWSN)
Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds
Children with learning difficulties

Learning and Pedagogy:

Cognition and emotions
Motivation and learning
Classroom management
Guidance and counselling
How children think and learn
Children’s strategies of learning
Understanding children’s ‘errors’

Language-I: English (30 MCQs)

Language Comprehension:

Two passages (prose and poetry) with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar, vocabulary
Determiners
Subject-verb Concord
Interrogatives
Framing Yes/No & ‘WH’ questions
Question tags
Prepositions
Tense and time
Phrasal verbs
Gerunds & Participle
Auxiliary verbs

Pedagogy of Language Development:

Challenges of teaching language in diverse classrooms
Introduction to English Phonology
Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency (LSRW)
Teaching-learning materials
Strategies for teaching children with special needs
Remedial teaching
Learning and acquisition
Principles of language Teaching

Language-II: Bengali (30 MCQs)

Language Comprehension:

Two unseen prose passages with questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability
Similar pedagogical topics as Language-I (adapted for Bengali)

Mathematics (30 MCQs)

Geometry (Shapes, spatial understanding, solids, perimeter, area)
Measurement
Numbers
Arithmetic
Fractions
Weight
Time
Data handling
Patterns
Money
Pedagogical issues in Mathematics
Language of Mathematics
Community Mathematics
Nature of mathematics
Methods of teaching mathematics
Instructional material
Evaluation and CCE
Error analysis and remedial teaching

Environmental Studies (30 MCQs)

Knowledge of EVS:

Concept and scope of environmental studies
Significance of environmental studies
Integrated approach
Health and Hygiene
Shelters: Types and characteristics
Types of vehicles and transport
Water: resources, conservation, pollution
Air: composition, pollution, greenhouse effect
Soil: types, erosion, pollution

Pedagogical Issues:

Concept and scope of EVS
Significance of integrated EVS
Environmental Studies & Environmental Education
Learning Principles
Scope & relation to Science & Social Science
Approaches to presenting concepts
Activities

📊 QUALIFYING CRITERIA

Category	Minimum Marks Required
General	60% (90 marks out of 150)
OBC/SC/ST	55% (82.5 marks out of 150)
PWD	50% (75 marks out of 150)

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EXAM 05: WBSSC SLST (Assistant Teacher)

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	West Bengal School Service Commission State Level Selection Test
Conducting Body	West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC)
Official Website	westbengalssc.com
Posts Offered	Assistant Teacher (Classes IX-XII)
Exam Level	State Level

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Event	Details
Notification Release	As per WBSSC calendar
Exam Date	As announced
Latest Vacancy (2025)	35,726 vacancies (Secondary & Senior Secondary)

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC	As per notification
SC / ST	As per notification

🎯 AGE LIMIT

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	As per govt norms (with relaxations)

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Level	Required Qualification
Classes IX-X	Bachelor’s Degree with relevant subjects + B.Ed
Classes XI-XII	Postgraduate Degree in relevant subject + B.Ed

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN

EXAM PATTERN (Written Examination)

Aspect	Details
Mode of Exam	Offline (OMR based)
Number of Questions	60
Total Marks	60
Duration	1 Hour
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Negative Marking	NO negative marking

SELECTION PROCESS – WEIGHTAGE DISTRIBUTION

Selection Parameter	Marks Allocation
Written Examination (OMR Based)	60 Marks
Educational Qualification	10 Marks (60% and above)
	8 Marks (60% to 50%)
	6 Marks (Below 50%)
Teaching Experience	10 Marks
Oral Interview	10 Marks
Lecture Demonstration	10 Marks
Total	100 Marks

SYLLABUS FOR SECONDARY (Classes IX-X)

Mathematics

Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Statistics
Arithmetic

Science

Physics: Motion, Light, Sound
Chemistry: Atoms, Reactions
Biology: Life Processes

Social Science

History: Nationalism, Revolutions
Geography: Resources, Climate
Civics: Constitution

English

Grammar: Tenses, Modals
Literature: Prose, Poetry
Writing Skills: Essays, Letters

Bengali/Hindi

Grammar (Tenses, Number, Gender)
Literature (Stories, Poetry)
Composition (Essays, Letters)

SYLLABUS FOR HIGHER SECONDARY (Classes XI-XII)

Physics

Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Electromagnetism
Optics

Chemistry

Organic Reactions
Chemical Bonding
Electrochemistry
Polymers

Mathematics

Calculus
Linear Algebra
Probability
Number Theory

Biology

Genetics
Ecology
Human Physiology
Biotechnology

English

Literary Analysis
Linguistics
Composition
Grammar

History

Modern Indian History
World Wars
Historiography

Political Science

Indian Constitution
International Relations
Political Theories

Commerce

Accountancy
Business Studies
Economics

MAINS EXAMINATION STRUCTURE

Sl.No.	Papers/Event	Group-wise Marks Allotment
		Group 2 (IX-X)
1	Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET)/Preliminary Test (PT)	PT of 150 marks MCQ
2	Mains Examination:
	(i) English Composition and Comprehension	50 marks
	(ii) Language on the medium of instruction	50 marks
	Knowledge of subject/Group	100 marks

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EXAM 06: WBSSC Group C

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	WBSSC Group C Examination
Conducting Body	West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC)
Official Website	westbengalssc.com
Posts Offered	Clerk (Non-Teaching Staff)
Total Vacancies (2026)	2989
Exam Date 2026	1st March 2026

📅 IMPORTANT DATES (2026)

Event	Date
Exam Date	1st March 2026
Notification Release	Already released for 2026 cycle
Application Period	Closed

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC	As per notification
SC / ST	As per notification

🎯 AGE LIMIT

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	40 years (with relaxations)

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Requirement	Details
Minimum Education	Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN

EXAM PATTERN

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	20	20	1 Hour
Logical Reasoning	10	10
General English	10	10
Arithmetic	20	20
Total	60	60	1 Hour

Mode of Exam: Offline
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Negative Marking: NO negative marking

SELECTION PROCESS

Stage	Component
Stage 1	Written Examination
Stage 2	Interview

DETAILED SYLLABUS

General Awareness (20 Marks)

Indian History and Geography
Sports
Innovations and inventions in Science
Basic Computer Knowledge
Environment awareness
Current economic affairs
Knowledge of the Indian Constitution
NEP at the school level and school-level education in West Bengal
Gender awareness – Rules and Regulations
Elementary knowledge about traditional and contemporary popular culture of India

Logical Reasoning (10 Marks)

Pictorial Series and Sequences
Classifications of similar words (odd one out)
Proposition – True and False
Matching
Puzzle

General English (10 Marks)

Spelling check
Sentence Structure
Grammar (Prepositions, singular and plural)
Synonyms and Antonyms
Vocabulary development

Arithmetic (20 Marks)

Average
Fractions
Profit and Loss
Simplifications
LCM, HCF
Ratio and Proportion
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Percentage
Simple Interest

📊 VACANCY DETAILS (2026)

Post	Number of Vacancies
Group C (Clerk)	2989

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EXAM 07: WBSSC Group D

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	WBSSC Group D Examination
Conducting Body	West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC)
Official Website	westbengalssc.com
Posts Offered	Peon, Laboratory Attendant, Support Staff
Total Vacancies (2026)	5488 (Indicative)

📅 IMPORTANT DATES (Tentative 2026-27)

Event	Tentative Date
Official Notification Release	October 2026
Online Application Start	November 2026
Application End	December 2026
Admit Card Release	January 2027
Written Exam Date	January 2027
Result Declaration	February/March 2027

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	₹400
SC / ST / PH	₹150

🎯 AGE LIMIT

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General	18 years	40 years
OBC	18 years	43 years (3 years relaxation)
SC/ST	18 years	45 years (5 years relaxation)
PWD	18 years	50 years (10 years relaxation)

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Requirement	Details
Minimum Education	Passed Class 10 (Matric) or equivalent from recognized board

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN

EXAM PATTERN

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge	20	20	1 Hour
Arithmetic	15	15
Reasoning	15	15
Total	40	40	1 Hour

Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR based)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Medium of Exam: English and Bengali (and Nepali for specific regions)
Negative Marking: NO negative marking

DETAILED SYLLABUS

General Knowledge (15 Marks)

Current Affairs:

National & International events
Important dates
Awards
Sports
Books & authors
Government schemes
Summits & conferences

Static GK:

Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History, West Bengal history, freedom struggle
Geography: Indian Geography (physical, political, economic), West Bengal Geography, world geography basics
Indian Polity: Preamble, fundamental rights & duties, DPSP, Parliament, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj
Indian Economy: Basic concepts, economic system, budgeting, Five-Year Plans, banking
General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (basic concepts up to Class 10 level)
Culture & Heritage: Art forms, dance, music, festivals of India and West Bengal

Arithmetic (15 Marks)

Number System (Simplification, fractions, decimals, LCM, HCF)
Percentage
Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Time & Work
Time & Distance
Simple & Compound Interest
Average
Area and Volume basics

Reasoning (15 Marks)

Analogy
Classification
Series (Number, Alphabet)
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Venn Diagrams
Syllogism
Logical sequences

SELECTION PROCESS

Stage	Component
Stage 1	Written Examination
Stage 2	Document Verification
Stage 3	Merit List Preparation

📊 IMPORTANT NOTES

Aspect	Details
Language Proficiency	Bengali proficiency expected (Nepali for specific regions)
Domicile	West Bengal domicile preferred
Application Assistance	Sahaj Tathya-Mitra-Kendras available (service charge ₹25)
Help Desk	1860-345-2224

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EXAM 08: WB Police Constable

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	West Bengal Police Constable Examination
Conducting Body	West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
Official Website	wbpolice.gov.in
Posts Offered	Constable, Lady Constable
Pay Level	Level 6

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Event	Tentative Dates
Notification Release	As per WBPRB calendar
Application Start	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC	As per notification
SC / ST	As per notification

🎯 AGE LIMIT

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	27 years (with relaxations)

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Requirement	Details
Minimum Education	Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN

SELECTION PROCESS – 5 PHASES

Phase	Stage
Phase 1	Preliminary Written Exam
Phase 2	Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Phase 3	Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Phase 4	Final Written Exam
Phase 5	Interview
Additional	Document Verification
Additional	Medical Examination

PRELIMINARY EXAM PATTERN

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Elementary Mathematics	To be notified	To be notified	1 Hour
General Awareness & GK	To be notified	To be notified
Reasoning & Logical Analysis	To be notified	To be notified
English	To be notified	To be notified

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deduction

PHYSICAL STANDARDS (PMT)

Gender	Height
Male	167 cm (165 cm for ST)
Female	155 cm (150 cm for ST)

Gender	Chest (Male only)
Male	79-84 cm (minimum expansion)

PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET)

Gender	Running Test
Male	800 meters in 3 minutes
Female	400 meters in 2 minutes

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EXAM 09: WB Police SI

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector Examination
Conducting Body	West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
Official Website	wbpolice.gov.in
Posts Offered	Sub-Inspector (SI), Sub-Inspectress
Pay Level	Level 10

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Event	Tentative Dates
Notification Release	As per WBPRB calendar
Application Start	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC	As per notification
SC / ST	As per notification

🎯 AGE LIMIT

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	20 years
Maximum Age	27 years (with relaxations)

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Requirement	Details
Minimum Education	Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN

PRELIMINARY EXAM PATTERN

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Studies	50	100	90 minutes
Reasoning	25	50
Numerical Aptitude	25	50
Total	100	200	90 minutes

Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer
Medium: Bengali & English

PRELIMINARY SYLLABUS

General Studies (50 Qs – 100 Marks)

Polity
Economy
History
Geography
Current Affairs
Art and Culture
Science and Technology

Reasoning (25 Qs – 50 Marks)

Syllogism
Coding and Decoding
Similarities and Differences
Statements and Conclusions
Network and Directions
Relationship Concepts
Classification
Ordering and Sequencing

Numerical Aptitude (25 Qs – 50 Marks)

Simplification
Number System
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Fractions
Profit and Loss
Trigonometry
Mensuration
Simple and Compound Interest
Linear Equations
Time and Work
Time and Distance

PHYSICAL STANDARDS (PMT)

Category	Male (Gen/OBC/BC)	Female
Height	167 cm	155 cm
Chest	79 cm (minimum)	N/A

PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET)

Gender	Running Test
Male	800 meters in 3 minutes or less
Female	400 meters in 2 minutes or less

FINAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION PATTERN

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Studies and Arithmetic	100	100	120 minutes
English	50	50	60 minutes
Bengali/Hindi/Nepali/Urdu	50	50	60 minutes
Total	200	200	240 minutes

Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer

FINAL EXAM SYLLABUS

General Studies and Arithmetic

All topics from Prelims + advanced arithmetic
Simplification, Number System, Ratio, Percentage
Profit and Loss, Trigonometry, Mensuration
Interest, Linear Equations, Time & Work/Distance
Polity, Economy, History, Geography
Current Affairs, Art & Culture, Science & Tech

English

Vocabulary
Comprehension
Idioms
Sentence Rearrangement
Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases
Error Detection

Regional Language (Bengali/Hindi/Nepali/Urdu)

Similar to English section adapted for regional language

PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Component	Details
Personality Test	Final stage after written exam

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EXAM 10: Food SI (Food Sub-Inspector)

📌 BASIC INFORMATION

Field	Details
Full Exam Name	WBPSC Food Sub-Inspector Examination
Conducting Body	West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Official Website	pscwb.gov.in
Post Name	Sub-Inspector in Subordinate Food & Supplies Service, Grade-III
Department	Food & Supplies Department, Govt of West Bengal

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Event	Tentative Dates
Notification Release	To be announced
Application Start	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced

🧾 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC	As per notification
SC / ST	As per notification
PWD	No Fee

🎯 AGE LIMIT

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	40 years (with relaxations)

📋 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Requirement	Details
Minimum Education	Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university

📚 DETAILED SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN

SELECTION PROCESS

Stage	Component	Marks
Stage I	Written Examination	100 marks
Stage II	Personality Test (Interview)	20 marks

WRITTEN EXAM PATTERN

Aspect	Details
Total Marks	100
Number of Questions	100
Duration	1.5 Hours (90 minutes)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Mode of Exam	Online
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct answer
Negative Marking	1/3 mark deduction for wrong answer

SYLLABUS

General Studies

Topic	Subjects
Indian History	Ancient, Medieval, Modern India
Indian Culture	Nature and Characteristics
Indian Polity	Constitution, Political System, Administrative System
Current Affairs	National and International importance
Geography of India	Physical, Economical, Social features
Indian Economy	Main features
Science & Technology	Role in development of India
Sports	Winners and events
Agriculture	Indian Agriculture and Rural Economy
Environment	Ecosystem of India
Literature	Books and Authors
International Relations	MOUs, Summits, Conferences

Arithmetic

(Based on Madhyamik Examination syllabus of W.B.B.S.E.)

Number System
HCF and LCM
Decimal and Fractions
Simplification
Percentage
Time and Distance
Ratio and Proportion
Average
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Data Interpretation
Pipes and Cisterns
Boats and Streams
Allegation & Mixture
Works and Wages
Speed, Time, and Distance

PERSONALITY TEST (INTERVIEW)

Aspect	Details
Marks	20
Purpose	Assess personality, communication skills, general awareness
Qualifying	Limited candidates called based on written exam merit

📊 FINAL MERIT LIST

Criteria: Written Exam Marks + Interview Marks
Selection: Based on combined scores in descending order

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📋 QUICK REFERENCE TABLE

SL No.	Exam Name	Conducting Body	Qualification	Negative Marking	Stages
01	WBCS	WBPSC	Graduate	Yes (1/4)	Prelim, Mains, Interview
02	Clerkship	WBPSC	Graduate	Yes (0.25)	Part I, Part II, Typing
03	Miscellaneous	WBPSC	Graduate	Yes	Prelim, Mains, Interview
04	WB TET (Primary)	WBBPE	HSC + D.El.Ed	No	Single Paper
05	WBSSC SLST	WBSSC	Graduate + B.Ed	No	Written, Interview
06	WBSSC Group C	WBSSC	Graduate	No	Written, Interview
07	WBSSC Group D	WBSSC	Class 10	No	Written
08	WB Police Constable	WBPRB	HSC	Yes	Prelim, PMT/PET, Mains, Interview
09	WB Police SI	WBPRB	Graduate	Yes	Prelim, PMT/PET, Mains, Interview
10	Food SI	WBPSC	Graduate	Yes (1/3)	Written, Interview

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