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WBCS Mains syllabus
After clearing the preliminary exams, the candidates have to appear for the mains examination. The following is the syllabus for WBCS Mains Examination.
Title | Mains |
Papers | 6 compulsory and 1 optional (2 papers) – only for Group A and B |
Mode | Written and MCQ
Paper 1 and Paper 2 – Written
Paper 3, 4, 5 and 6 – MCQ |
Medium of exam | English or Bengali or as notified |
Paper marks | 200 marks for each paper – both compulsory and optional
For optional: 2 papers of 200 marks each |
Time limit per paper | 3 hours |
Question type | Written and MCQ |
WBPSC marking scheme | Negative marking for the wrong answer – MCQ |
Negative markings | Yes |
The Mains exam of WBPSC consists of six different papers. Following are the paper wise details regarding the WBPSC Mains syllabus:
Compulsory papers:
Paper I:
Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali – Letter writing (within 150 words) / Drafting of Report (within 200 words), Precis
Writing, Composition and Translation from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
Paper II:
English – Letter writing (within 150 words) / Drafting of Report (within 200 words), Precis Writing, Composition and Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali to English
Paper III:
General Studies-I : (i) Indian History with special emphasis on National Movement and (ii) Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal
Paper IV:
General Studies-II : Science and Scientific & Technological advancement, Environment, General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Paper V:
The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including role and functions of the Reserve Bank of India
Paper VI:
Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning
