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The West Bengal Civil Services (WBCS) exam consists of two phases: the Preliminary Exam and the Main Exam.
Preliminary Exam: The Preliminary Exam assesses basic knowledge across various subjects. It comprises one objective type paper and lasts for two-and-a-half hours. Here’s the breakdown:
| Sl. No | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Composition | 25 |
| 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 |
Main Exam: The Main Exam is a crucial phase and consists of six compulsory objective type papers and two optional papers chosen from a provided list. Each compulsory paper carries 200 marks, with three hours allocated for each paper. The Main Exam syllabus is as follows:
Compulsory Papers:
Paper I: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
- Letter writing (within 150 words) / Drafting of Report (within 200 words)
- Précis 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
- Indian History with special emphasis on the National Movement
- Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal
Paper IV: General Studies-II
- Science and Scientific & Technological advancement
- Environment, Biodiversity, and Coastal Regulation Zone
- Global Warming, Industrial and Environmental Pollution, Ozone Layer, and related issues
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Optional Papers:
Two papers of the optional subject chosen from the given list.
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