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WBCS Previous Year Question Papers, Download Free PDFs

WBCS Previous Year Question Papers: WBCS Previous Year Question Papers are essential for understanding the pattern, difficulty level, and trend of questions asked in the West Bengal Civil Service Exam.

These papers help candidates analyse the weightage of topics across Prelims and Mains, identify important areas, and improve accuracy through practice. Solving PYQs also builds time-management skills and boosts confidence for the final exam.

WBCS Previous Year Question Papers: Overview

The West Bengal Public Service Commission conducts the WBCS exam for Group A, B, C, and D administrative posts. The selection process includes:

  • Preliminary Exam (Objective type)
  • Mains Exam (Conventional and objective)
  • Personality Test

The difficulty level ranges from moderate to tough, depending on the group and competition.

WBCS Previous Year Question Papers:  Overview
Name of Exam WBCS
Category Previous Year Question Papers
Type of Post Group A, Group B, Group C
Selection Process For WBCS Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview
Official Website https://psc.wb.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria Graduation
Mode of Application Form Submission Online

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WBCS Prelims Previous Year Question Paper: Question Paper PDF

To score well in the upcoming WBCS Prelims exam, solving previous years’ question papers is very helpful. While practicing, you might find some questions difficult or feel unsure about the correct answers, but this practice will strengthen your preparation.

Year Paper Question Paper
2023 WBCS Prelims Question Paper Download Question Paper In Bengali

Download Question Paper In English

2022 WBCS Prelims Question Paper Download
2021 WBCS Prelims Question Paper Download
2020 WBCS Prelims Question Paper Download
2019 WBCS Prelims Question Paper Download
2018 WBCS Prelims Question Paper Download
2017 WBCS Prelims Question Paper Download
2016 WBCS Prelims Question Paper Download
2015 WBCS Prelims Question Paper Download

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2023

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2023 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2023 PDF.

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Paper 1 (Bengali) Click Here To Download Question Paper PDF
Paper 2 (English) Click Here To Download Question Paper PDF
Paper 3 Click Here To Download Question Paper PDF
Paper 4 Click Here To Download Question Paper PDF

WBCS Mains Optional Question Papers 2023

Subject Paper 1 Paper 2
Sociology Download PDF Download PDF
History Download PDF Download PDF
Geography Download PDF Download PDF
Anthropology Download PDF Download PDF

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2022

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2022 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2022 PDF.

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2022
Optional Subject Name Paper 1 Paper 2
Sociology Download Link Download Link
Geography Download Link Download Link
Anthropology Download Link Download Link
Bengali Download Link

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2021

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2021 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2021 PDF.

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2021
Optional Subject Name Paper 1 Paper 2
Sociology Download Link Download Link
History Download Link Download Link
Geography Download Link Download Link
Anthropology Download Link Download Link
Bengali Download Link

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2020

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2020 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2020 PDF.

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2020
Optional Subject Name Paper 1 Paper 2
Sociology Download Link Download Link
History Download Link Download Link
Geography Download Link Download Link
Anthropology Download Link Download Link
Bengali Download Link

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2019

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2019 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2019 PDF.

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2019
Optional Subject Name Paper 1 Paper 2
Sociology Download Link Download Link
History Download Link Download Link
Geography Download Link Download Link
Anthropology Download Link Download Link
Bengali Download Link

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2018

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2018 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2018 PDF.

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2018
Optional Subject Name Paper 1 Paper 2
Sociology Download Link Download Link
History Download Link Download Link
Geography Download Link Download Link
Anthropology Download Link Download Link
Bengali Download Link

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2017

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2017 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2017 PDF.

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2017
Optional Subject Name Paper 1 Paper 2
Sociology Download Link Download Link
Geography Download Link Download Link
Bengali Download Link

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2016

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2016 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2016 PDF.

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2016
Optional Subject Name Paper 1 Paper 2
Sociology Download Link Download Link
Geography Download Link Download Link
Bengali Download Link

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2015

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2015 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2015 PDF.

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2015
Optional Subject Name Paper 1
Bengali Download Link

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2014

The WBCS Mains Question Paper 2014 PDF is provided in the table below. Candidates can click on the link given below to download the WBCS Mains Question Paper 2014 PDF.

WBCS Mains Question Paper 2014
Optional Subject Name Paper 1
Bengali Download Link

WBCS Previous Year Question Papers: Question Pattern

Topics Marks
English Composition 25 marks
General Science 25 marks
Current events of National & International Importance 25 marks
History of India 25 marks
Geography of India (special reference to West Bengal) 25 marks
Indian Polity and Economy 25 marks
Indian National Movement 25 marks
General Mental Ability 25 marks

How to Use These Papers Effectively

  • Start with one paper daily and simulate real exam conditions.
  • After solving, analyze your mistakes instead of just checking scores.
  • Revise concepts from NCERTs, standard books, or notes where you went wrong.
  • Repeat the same paper after a few weeks to track your improvement.

WBCS Previous Year Question Papers

If you are planning to appear for the WBCS Preliminary Examination, these WBCS Previous Year Question Papers will help you understand the question pattern, syllabus, and other important details. After completing the syllabus, you should practise the previous 10 years’ WBCS Preliminary question papers to complete your preparation.

The WBCS Previous Year Question Papers are among the best resources for the upcoming preliminary exam. Candidates preparing for the West Bengal Civil Service Exam must download and solve these question papers. The direct link to download the WBCS question paper PDFs is provided above.

Every year, a large number of candidates appear for the prelims examination. After the prelims are over, candidates eagerly wait for the WBCS prelims answer key and start preparing for the mains exam.

Also check
WBCS Notification 2025
WBCS Syllabus 2025

FAQs

Where can I download WBCS previous year question papers?

You can download year-wise WBCS Prelims and Mains papers in PDF format from this article.

How many years of WBCS question papers should I practice?

Ideally, you should solve at least the last 5 years or 5 terms of papers. This helps you identify recurring topics and understand the evolving exam trend.

Are WBCS Prelims and Mains question papers available in Bengali and English?

Yes, the question papers are available in both Bengali and English, so candidates can choose their preferred language.

Can I use WBCS previous year papers as mock tests?

Absolutely. You should attempt them in a time-bound manner to simulate the real exam experience.

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