The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has already commenced the WBCS 2025 recruitment process with the release of the official notification on 14 November 2025. This marks the beginning of applications for one of West Bengal’s most prestigious civil service examinations, offering aspirants a respected and stable government career.
The online application process is closed now on the official WBPSC portal for various posts. Candidates can submit the online application form from 18 November to 16 December 2025 on the official WBPSC website for Group A, B, C, and D posts. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest and focus on systematic preparation for the upcoming examinations.
The WBPSC has released the WBCS Notification 2025, but the total number of vacancies has not been announced yet. As per the notification, candidates will be recruited for Group A, B, C, and D posts across various West Bengal departments.
WBCS Form Fill Up Last Date Extended
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has extended the last date to apply for the WBCS 2024 exam. As per the official notice, candidates can now submit the online application form till 16 December 2025. The application correction window will be open from 19 to 23 December 2025. Candidates can check the official notice given below for complete details.
WBCS Notification 2025: Application Edit Window Open Till 23rd December
The WBCS Notification 2025 has been released by WBPSC. Although the online application process has ended, candidates can make corrections to their submitted application form during the application editing window from 19th to 23rd December 2025 on the official website psc.wb.gov.in.
WBCS Notification 2025 PDF Out
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has officially published the WBCS 2025 Notification (Advt. No. 08/2024) on its official website, bringing important updates for civil service aspirants across the state. This notification serves as a complete guide for candidates planning to appear for the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) Examination 2025.
The detailed notification includes important details like age limit, eligibility, salary, important dates, application fee, exam pattern, and syllabus. A direct link to download the WBCS 2025 Notification PDF is given in this article. Candidates should read the notification carefully before applying online.
Candidates, please pay attention! The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released a short notice for the WBCS Notification 2025 for civil service posts in various state government departments.
WBCS Form Fill Up Last Date: 16 December 2025 (3 PM).

WBPSC WBCS 2025 Exam: Key Highlights
Eligible candidates who meet the required age limit and educational qualifications can apply online for WBCS 2025 Group A, B, C, and D posts till 16 December 2025 (3 PM) on psc.wb.gov.in. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. Check the table below for important details before applying.
| WBCS Notification 2025 Out: Key Highlights |
Important details
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Important Dates
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Application Fees
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Education Qualification
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Age Limit
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Selection Process
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WBCS 2025 Vacancy Details: Post-wise
However, the WBCS 2025 Vacancy Number has not been announced yet. Once the detailed WBCS 2025 vacancy details are out, for the convenience of candidates, we will provide the details of Group A, B, C and D Posts in the article.
| WBCS Notification 2025 Vacancy Details: Post-wise | |
| GROUP A | Vacancies |
| Executive |
TBA
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Assistant Commissioner of Revenue in the integrated West Bengal Revenue Service
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West Bengal Co-operative Service
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West Bengal Employment Service [Except the post of Employment Officer (Technical)]
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| West Bengal Labour Service | |
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West Bengal Food and Supplies Service
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| GROUP B | |
| West Bengal Police Service |
TBA
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| GROUP C | |
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Superintendent, District Correctional Home / Deputy Superintendent, Central Correctional Home
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TBA
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| Joint Block Development Officer | |
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Deputy Assistant Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices
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West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service
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West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade-I
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| Assistant Commercial Tax Officer | |
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Joint Registrar
(WB State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under the Consumer Affairs Department, Govt of WB) |
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Assistant Canal Revenue Officer (Irrigation)
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Chief Controller of Correctional Services
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Inspector of Co-operative Societies
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TBA
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Panchayat Development Officer under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department
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Rehabilitation Officer under the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department
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WBCS 2025 Application Fee
The WBCS 2025 application fee is non-refundable for all categories. However, SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and Persons with Disabilities (40% or above) are exempt from paying the fee.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 210 + Service Charges / GST |
| SC / ST / PwD (only West Bengal) | No Fees |
| SC / ST / PwD (Other States) | Rs. 210 + Service Charges / GST |
Candidates should check their category properly before making the payment.
WBCS Form Fill Up 2025 – Online Application Form Link
The WBCS Form Fill Up 2025 process has officially commenced from 18 November 2025, inviting eligible candidates to apply for Group A, B, C, and D posts under the West Bengal Civil Service examination. The WBCS Form Fill-up Last Date window will remain open until 16 December 2025 (3:00 PM), after which no applications will be accepted.
Before applying, candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria in the official notification. While filling the form, ensure all details and documents are correct. For easy access, the direct WBCS Apply Online link is provided below.
WBCS Online Registration 2025 Link (Active) – Click to Apply
Steps To Submit The WBCS 2025 Online Application Form
Candidates interested in applying for WBCS 2025 Recruitment should submit their online application from the official website using the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website: psc.wb.gov.in
- Go to Candidate Login / Apply Online section.
- New users must register by entering personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents such as photo, signature, thumb impression, and Madhyamik admit card.
- Already registered candidates can simply log in and continue the form.
- Select the relevant notification and click Apply Online.
- Fill in the details carefully and make the application fee payment.
- Download and print the submitted form for future reference.
All candidates who will apply for the Civil Services Group A to D posts must follow all the steps carefully. If any step is missed then candidates can never fill and submit the online application form for these posts.
WBCS Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates interested in applying for the West Bengal Civil Services Examination should meet the required educational qualifications and age limit.
Educational Qualification:
To apply for WBCS 2025, candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university and be able to read, write, and speak Bengali. This language rule is not applicable to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. These criteria ensure applicants meet the essential educational and linguistic requirements for West Bengal Civil Services.
Age Limit
WBPSC has announced the age limit for the WBCS 2025 exam for all groups. Different services have different age ranges, and candidates must fall within the specified dates of birth. Below is the detailed age limit:
| WBCS 2025 Services | WBCS Age Limit |
|---|---|
| For Group A and C Posts | 21 – 36 years( Born between 02 Jan 1988 and 01 Jan 2003) |
| West Bengal Police Service only (Group ‘B’ Service) | 20 – 36 years( Born Between 02 Jan 1988 and 01 Jan 2004) |
| For services and posts included in Group ‘D’ | 21 – 39 years( Born Between 02 Jan 1985 and 01 Jan 2003) |
WBCS Age Relaxation
As per the WBPSC Notification 2025, candidates from reserved categories are given age relaxation in the upper age limit. The details of WBCS age relaxation for different categories are as follows:
| Category | WBCS Age Relaxation |
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| SC / ST / BC of West Bengal | 5 years |
| SC / ST of Other States | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | Up to 45 years |
These relaxations apply as per government rules and must be supported with valid documents during verification.
WBCS Nationality
According to the WBCS 2025 eligibility criteria, a candidate must be:
(a) A citizen of India (either by birth or by registration), or
(b) Any other national declared eligible by the Government of India.
WBCS Exam Date 2025
The WBCS will conduct the Written Preliminary exam for Group A , B , C and D posts, tentatively expected to be held between 1st March to 8th March 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the WBPSC portal for official updates on the exam schedule and start preparing according to the latest syllabus and exam pattern.
WBCS Exam Pattern 2025
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the complete WBCS 2025 exam pattern for both Preliminary and Main examinations. Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks/cut-off to advance to the next stage. The detailed exam pattern is given below:
WBCS Prelims Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the latest WBCS Prelims Exam Pattern from the table below:
- The duration of the exam is 2.5 hours
- Each question carries 1 mark
- The exam will be at a Graduate level
- A total of 200 questions for 200 marks will be asked
- There is negative marking for incorrect answer
| WBCS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 | ||
| Subject | Marks | No. of Questions |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Current events of National & International Importance | 25 | 25 |
| History of India | 25 | 25 |
| Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal | 25 | 25 |
| Indian Polity and Economy | 25 | 25 |
| Indian National Movement | 25 | 25 |
| General Mental Ability | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
WBCS Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The WBCS Mains includes 6 compulsory papers and 1 optional subject. For Groups A & B, Optional Papers 1 and 2 carry 200 marks each. Marks vary by group; see detailed pattern below.
| WBCS Mains Exam Pattern 2025 | ||||
| Papers | Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| Language Paper (Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali) | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| English Paper | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| General Studies – Paper I | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| General Studies-Paper II | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Constitution of India and Indian Economy | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Optional Subject – (One subject: Two papers of 200 marks each) | 400 | 400 | — | — |
| Personality Test | 200 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
| Total Marks | 1800 | 1800 | 1350 | 1300 |
WBCS Notification 2025: Personality Test
The commission will hold a Personality Test for mains-qualified candidates, with marks varying by group. Strong knowledge and communication skills are key to clearing the WBCS Interview.
| WBCS Notification 2025: Personality Test | |
| Group Name | Marks |
| Group A and B | 200 |
| Group C | 150 |
| Group D | 100 |
WBCS Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks based on their category. These marks are calculated from both the Written Exam + Personality Test.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / MSP | 40% |
| OBC (A & B) | 38% |
| ST / PwBD | 35% |
| SC | 30% |
West Bengal Civil Services Syllabus
The West Bengal Civil Services Syllabus 2025 includes topics for both the Prelims and Mains examinations, covering subjects such as General Studies, English, General Science, Indian Constitution, Reasoning, and Current Affairs. The syllabus helps candidates understand the exam pattern and prepare strategically for Group A, B, C, and D posts.
West Bengal Civil Services Salary
Candidates who clear all stages of the selection process will be appointed to WBCS posts according to their preferences. Along with the basic salary, they will also receive various government allowances such as HRA, TA, DA, Risk Allowance, Uniform Allowance, and other benefits. The complete details of the WBCS Salary structure are provided in the section below.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Executive |
Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
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| Assistant Commissioner of Revenue in the integrated West Bengal Revenue Service |
Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
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| West Bengal Co-operative Service |
Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
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| West Bengal Employment Service [Except the post of Employment Officer (Technical)] |
Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
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| West Bengal Labour Service |
Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
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| West Bengal Food and Supplies Service |
Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
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| West Bengal Police Service |
Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300
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| Superintendent, District Correctional Home / Deputy Superintendent, Central Correctional Home |
Rs. 42,600 – 1,09,800
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| Joint Block Development Officer |
Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
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| Deputy Assistant Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices |
Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
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| West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service |
Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
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| West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade-I |
Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
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| Assistant Commercial Tax Officer |
Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
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| Joint Registrar (WB State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under the Consumer Affairs Department, Govt of WB) |
Rs. 39,900 – 1,02,800
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| Assistant Canal Revenue Officer (Irrigation) |
Rs. 35,800 – 92,100
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| Chief Controller of Correctional Services |
Rs. 35,800 – 92,100
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| Inspector of Co-operative Societies |
Rs. 32,100 – 82,900
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| Panchayat Development Officer under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department |
Rs. 32,100 – 82,900
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| Rehabilitation Officer under the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department |
Rs. 32,100 – 82,900
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WBCS Prelims Exam Centre 2025
The West Bengal Civil Services (WBCS) Preliminary Examination will be held for all candidates who successfully complete the registration process. The exam will take place at various centres across the state. The list of WBCS Prelims Exam Centres 2025 is given below:
| Centre Code | Centre Name |
|---|---|
| 11 | Kolkata |
| 12 | Baruipur |
| 13 | Diamond Harbour |
| 14 | Barrackpore |
| 15 | Barasat |
| 16 | Howrah |
| 17 | Chinsurah |
| 18 | Burdwan |
| 19 | Durgapur |
| 20 | Medinipur |
| 21 | Tamluk |
| 22 | Bankura |
| 23 | Purulia |
| 24 | Jhargram |
| 25 | Suri |
| 26 | Krishnanagar |
| 27 | Berhampore |
| 28 | Malda |
| 29 | Balurghat |
| 30 | Raigunj |
| 31 | Jalpaiguri |
| 32 | Alipurduar |
| 33 | Coochbehar |
| 34 | Siliguri |
| 35 | Kalimpong |
| 36 | Darjeeling |
| Also check |
| WBCS Previous Year Question Papers |



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