WBPSC WBCS Previous Year Papers — Prelims & Mains Optional PDFs
Last updated: 5 June 2026
West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) Examination
Conducted by West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC). Last verified: 2026-06-05. PDFs open directly from psc.wb.gov.in.
WBCS 2026
Download Official Previous Year Papers
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Preliminary Exam Papers
| Year | Paper Type | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Preliminary | Download PDF |
| 2019 | Preliminary | Download PDF |
| 2018 | Preliminary | Download PDF |
| 2017 | Preliminary | Download PDF |
| 2016 | Preliminary | Download PDF |
| 2015 | Preliminary | Download PDF |
Mains Exam Papers (Optional Subjects Bundle)
| Year | Paper Type | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mains (Optional Bundle) | Download PDF |
| 2021 | Mains (Optional Bundle) | Download PDF |
| 2019 | Mains (Optional Bundle) | Download PDF |
| 2018 | Mains (Optional Bundle) | Download PDF |
Preliminary (Screening — Objective MCQ)
Marks
200
Time
150 min
Negative
Yes (1/3 mark per wrong answer)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Current Events | 25 | 25 |
| History of India | 25 | 25 |
| Geography of India (WB reference) | 25 | 25 |
| Indian Polity and Economy | 25 | 25 |
| Indian National Movement | 25 | 25 |
| General Mental Ability | 25 | 25 |
Screening test only — Prelims marks do not count toward final selection. Exam date: 14 June 2026, 12 noon – 2:30 pm.
Main (6 Compulsory Papers)
Marks
1200
Time
As notified
Negative
As per notification (objective papers III–VI)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I — Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali | - | 200 |
| Paper II — English | - | 200 |
| Paper III — General Studies I | - | 200 |
| Paper IV — General Studies II | - | 200 |
| Paper V — Constitution & Indian Economy | - | 200 |
| Paper VI — Arithmetic & Reasoning | - | 200 |
Papers I–II descriptive; III–VI objective MCQ. Group A/B: +2 optional papers (200 marks each). Personality Test: 200 (A/B), 150 (C), 100 (D) marks.
Important Topics
West Bengal History, Culture & GeographyWest Bengal Economy & AgricultureIndian History (Modern focus)Indian & WB PolityEnvironment & EcologyScience & TechnologyCurrent Affairs (WB + National)