WBCS Exam Syllabus 2020 – WBCS 2020 Syllabus & Exam Pattern: West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) will conduct Civil Service Exam 2020 for the candidate on West Bengal Civil Service post. The examination will consist two parts i.e Written Examination (Preliminary & Mains) and Personality Test. In this Web Page, We will discuss complete details about WBCS 2020 Syllabus, WBCS 2020 Exam Date & Exam Pattern….
WBCS Exam Syllabus 2020 – WBCS 2020 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Name of the Organization: West Bengal Public Service Commission
Organization Website: http://www.pscwbonline.gov.in
Exam Location: West Bengal, India
Post Category: Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Major Topics of WBCS Exam 2020
Depending upon services, the WBCS Exam Pattern for preliminary and main examination varies.
WBCS Preliminary Exam: Single Paper
WBCS Main Exam of Group A and Group B Services: 6 compulsory papers and one optional subject
WBCS Main Exam of Group C and Group D Services: 6 compulsory papers only
West Bengal Civil Service Exam Pattern 2020
WB Public Service Commission Civil Services Preliminary Exam Pattern
♦ WBCS is an Objective type Examination.
♦ The Papers Consists of 200 multiple-choice questions.
♦ Each question carries one mark.
♦ The Exam duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.
S.No | Name of the Subjects | Marks | Exam Duration |
1 | English Composition | 25 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
2 | General Science | 25 | |
3 | Current Events of National & International Importance | 25 | |
4 | History of India | 25 | |
5 | Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal | 25 | |
6 | Indian Polity and Economy | 25 | |
7 | Indian National Movement | 25 | |
8 | General Mental Ability | 25 | |
Total | 200 Marks |
WBCS Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern 2020
♦ The West Bengal Civil Services Main Exam consists of 6 Compulsory papers and 1 optional Subject of 2 paper (Only for Group A & B applied candidates).
♦ PSC West Bengal Civil Services Mains Exam consists of 8 Papers.
♦ Each paper contains 200 questions and carries 200 marks each.
♦ The time duration for each Paper is 3 hours.
S.No | Type of Exam | Paper No | Name of the Subject | Total Marks | Duration of the test |
1 | Written Test | I | Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali/ Santali | 200 | 3 hours |
II | English | 200 | 3 hours | ||
III | General Studies – I | 200 | 3 hours | ||
IV | General Studies – II | 200 | 3 hours | ||
V | Indian Constitution & Indian Economy | 200 | 3 hours | ||
VI | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning | 200 | 3 hours | ||
VII | Optional Subject (Paper – I) For Group A & B Only | 200 | 3 hours | ||
VIII | Optional Subject (Paper – II) For Group A & B Only | 200 | 3 hours | ||
Total | 1600 Marks | ||||
2 | Personality Test | 200 Marks | |||
Total | 1800 Marks |
WBPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam Syllabus 2020
English Composition:
• Idioms and Phrases
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• The same words are bearing more than one meaning.
• Vocabulary test
• Phrasal Verbs
• Use of appropriate and qualifying words etc
General Science:
• General appreciation and understanding of science.
• Including matters of everyday observation and experience.
History:
• Emphasis will be on the broad general understanding of the subject in its social.
• Economic and political aspects.
Geography of India:
• Physical.
• Social and Economic Geography of the country.
• Including the main features of Indian Agricultural and Natural Resources with special reference to West Bengal.
Indian Polity and Economy:
• Panchayati Raj
• Knowledge of the country‘s Political System.
• Community Development and Planning in India.
Indian National Movement:
• Nature and character of the Nineteenth Century Resurgence.
• The Growth of Nationalism and Attainment of Independence.
General Mental Ability:
• Understanding
• Logical perception
• Natural conclusion.
WBCS 2020 Main Examination Syllabus wise Subjects wise and Paper wise Details is Below
♦ 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), Précis 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 Reserve Bank of India.
♦ Paper VI: Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning.
The West Bengal Civil Service Syllabus 2019 enclosed here is only for the reference. Applicants can refer the official website for clear details of the WBPSC Civil Services Exam Syllabus and Exam pattern. We will change the syllabus here if there were any modifications. So, Stay tuned to our site Sarkari Result for more latest updates on the Job notifications, syllabus, previous papers, admit cards, results.