WBCS Exam – West Bengal Civil Services Examination Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Updated 2026
| Parameter | Prelims | Mains |
|---|
| No. of Papers | 1 | 8 |
| Marks | 200 | 1600 (200 per paper) |
| Question Type | Objective | Objective + Descriptive |
| Subjects | General Studies, English, General Mental Ability | Compulsory: GS-I, GS-II, Constitution of India & Indian Economy, Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning. Descriptive: English Language, Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali Language. Optional: Two papers in the chosen subject. |
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