Previous Year Papers

WBCS (Executive) Previous Year Question Papers

West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) Examination

Conducted by: West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)

⚠️Exam patterns change every year. Always verify section marks, negative marking and eligibility from the official notification on West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) before the exam. Last verified: April 2026.
1

Preliminary (Objective)

Total Marks

200

Duration

2h 30m

Negative Marking

None

📌 200 questions × 1 mark each = 200 marks. No negative marking. Topics: English Composition, General Studies (History, Polity, Geography, Science, Current Affairs, WB-specific), and Arithmetic & Reasoning. WB-specific topics carry significant weight.

2

Main (Descriptive — 6 compulsory papers)

Total Marks

1200

Negative Marking

None

SectionQuestionsMarksTime (min)
Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali200180
English200180
General Studies I200180
General Studies II200180
Constitution of India & Indian Economy200180
Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning200180
Total1200

📌 Optional subject papers applicable for Group A posts. Personality test: 200 marks. Verify paper structure from current WBPSC notification.

Important Topics (based on past papers)

West Bengal History, Culture & GeographyWest Bengal Economy & AgricultureIndian History (Modern focus)Indian & WB PolityEnvironment & EcologyScience & TechnologyCurrent Affairs (WB + National)

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