WBCS Syllabus 2025 (Updated) – Official Syllabus PDF Included
Published on November 14, 2025
WBCS Syllabus 2025 (Updated) – Official Syllabus PDF Included
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the updated WBCS Syllabus 2025 for Preliminary and Main Examination. Candidates preparing for WBCS (Exe.) & Allied Services must follow the latest syllabus pattern given below.
WBCS Exam Pattern Overview
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | 1 Paper (MCQ), 200 Marks |
| Main Exam | 6 Compulsory Papers + Optional Subject (Only for Group A & B) |
| Personality Test | 100–200 Marks (Based on Group) |
WBCS Preliminary Syllabus 2025
The Preliminary Exam consists of 1 MCQ-type paper carrying 200 Marks.
Prelims Subjects & Marks Distribution
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English Composition | 25 |
| General Science | 25 |
| Current Events (National & International) | 25 |
| History of India | 25 |
| Geography of India (with special reference to West Bengal) | 25 |
| Indian Polity & Economy | 25 |
| Indian National Movement | 25 |
| General Mental Ability | 25 |
Detailed Prelims Syllabus
- English Composition: Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs
- General Science: Basic scientific concepts & everyday science
- Current Affairs: National and international events
- History: Social, political & economic history of India
- Geography: Physical, economic & social geography of India and West Bengal
- Indian Polity & Economy: Panchayati Raj, Planning, Indian governance
- National Movement: 19th-century resurgence to Independence
- Mental Ability: Logical reasoning, perception, analytical skills
WBCS Main Syllabus 2025 (Updated)
The Main Exam includes 6 Compulsory Papers and Optional Papers (Group A & B).
Compulsory Papers
Paper I – Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali
- Letter Writing
- Report Drafting
- Précis Writing
- Composition
- Translation from English
Paper II – English
- Letter Writing
- Report Drafting
- Précis Writing
- Composition
- Translation from Indian Language
Paper III – General Studies I
- Indian History (National Movement emphasis)
- Geography of India (with special reference to WB)
Paper IV – General Studies II
- Science & Technology
- Environment
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
Paper V – Indian Constitution & Economy
- Constitution of India
- Indian Economy
- Finance Commission
- Monetary Policy & Role of RBI
Paper VI – Arithmetic & Reasoning
- Madhyamik-level Arithmetic
- Analytical Reasoning
- Logical Deduction
- Number & Letter Series
- Puzzles and Non-Verbal Reasoning
WBCS Optional Subjects (Group A & B Only)
Candidates must choose one optional subject (Two Papers of 200 marks each).
Updated List of Optional Subjects:
Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Pali, Arabic, Persian, French, Urdu, Santali, Nepali, Comparative Literature, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Mathematics, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Philosophy, Physiology, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology.
WBCS Personality Test (Updated)
| Group | Marks |
|---|---|
| Group A & B | 200 |
| Group C | 150 |
| Group D | 100 |
Official WBCS Syllabus PDF
Download Official Syllabus (PDF)
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Wu2UTbfNY_zeUx_GLRLz_xWLlTNQjEJ/view?usp=drivesdk)
Important Notes (As per WBPSC)
- Negative marking applies in MCQ papers.
- Answers in Main exam may be written in English or Bengali (except language papers).
- Optional papers follow Honours-level difficulty.
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