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WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXE)
EXAM NAME: WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE (EXE)
ABOUT EXAM:
In accordance with the State Services Recruitment Rules, the Public Service Commission, West Bengal will hold the West Bengal Civil Service (Exe), etc. examination.
REGION: WEST BENGAL
MODE: Applications can be submitted online only through www.pscwbapplication.in.
Submission of more than one application by the same candidate is strictly forbidden and such applications are liable to cancellation.
HOW MANY TIMES IN A YEAR: One
WHICH MONTH: The Preliminary Examination – January (tentatively).
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
A candidate must have the following qualifications which should be clearly stated in the application. The qualifications prescribed are as per the notified recruitment rules issued by Govt. Candidates must fulfill the essential qualifications by the closing date.
(i) A degree from a recognized University.
(ii) Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali (not required for those candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali).
NATIONALITY:
(a) A citizen of India (either natural or by registration), or
(b) Such other nationals as declared eligible by the Govt. of India.
AGE: Not below 21 years but not more than 36 years on the 1st January of the year of examination for services and posts included in Group ‘A’ & ’C’.
For the West Bengal Police Service only (i.e. Group ‘B’ Service) age not below 20 years but not more than 36 years on the 1st January of the year of examination.
For services and posts included in group ‘D’ the age should not be below 21 years and not more than 39 years on the 1st day of January of the year of the examination.
Concession in age:
> The upper age limit is relaxable for S.C., S.T. & O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of West Bengal, by 5 years for S.C. & S.T. candidates and by 3 years for O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
> In the case of Persons with Disabilities (PWD), the upper age limit is relaxable up to 45 years.
> S.C./S.T./O.B.C. candidates of other States shall be treated as general candidates.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Exam Pattern:
The W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. examination consists of two parts –
(1) Written Examination and
(2) Personality Test.
Written Examination will be held in two successive stages, viz.,
(i) Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) and
(ii) Main Examination (Both Objective and Conventional Type).
A number of candidates to be selected on the results of the Preliminary Examination will be allowed admission to the Main Examination and a number of candidates to be selected on the results of the Main Examination will be called to appear at the Personality Test.
SYLLABUS:
1. Scheme of the Preliminary Examination:
> The Preliminary Examination will consist of only one paper, viz., a paper on “General Studies”.
> The paper will be of an objective type consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions.
> The paper will carry 200 marks and will be of 2½ hours duration.
> The standard of the paper will be of the level of knowledge as expected of a graduate of any faculty of a recognized University.
The paper will include questions covering the following fields of knowledge:
(i) English Composition 25 Marks
(ii) General Science 25 Marks
(iii) Current events of National & International Importance 25 Marks
(iv) History of India 25 Marks
(v) Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal 25 Marks
(vi) Indian Polity and Economy 25 Marks
(vii) Indian National Movement 25 Marks
(viii) General Mental Ability 25 Marks
> The Preliminary Examination is meant to serve as a Screening Test only for the purpose of selection of candidates for the Main Examination.
> The marks obtained in this examination by the candidates will not be considered for final selection.
> Only those candidates who will be declared qualified at the Preliminary Examination in a year shall be eligible for admission to the W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc. (Main) Examination of that year.
2. Scheme of the Main Examination:
> The Main Examination shall consist of six compulsory papers and one optional subject consisting of two papers (Only for candidates applying for group A and/or B) to be chosen by the candidates from the list of optional subjects given below.
> There will be two papers on the optional subject of 200 marks each. Each paper, Compulsory or Optional, will carry 200 marks and will be of 3 hours duration.
Out of six compulsory papers four papers i.e.
(i) General Studies- I,
(ii) General Studies- II,
(iii) The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including role and functions of Reserve Bank of India and
(iv) Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning will be of MCQ Type to be answered in OMR answer sheets and the remaining two compulsory papers i.e. Paper - I and Paper - II will be of conventional type written examination.
Compulsory Papers: Six compulsory papers are as follows:
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: (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 the Reserve Bank of India.
Paper VI:
Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning.
3. List of Optional Subjects:
Subject Code
> Bengali 01
> Hindi 02
> Sanskrit 03
> English 04
> Pali 05
> Arabic 06
> Persian 07
> French 08
> Urdu 09
> Santali 10
> Comparative Literature 11
> Agriculture 12
> Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science 13
> Anthropology 14
> Botany 15
> Chemistry 16
> Civil Engineering 17
> Commerce and Accountancy 18
> Computer Science 19
> Economics 20
> Electrical Engineering 21
> Geography 22
> Geology 23
> History 24
> Law 25
> Mathematics 26
> Management 27
> Mechanical Engineering 28
> Medical Science 29
> Philosophy 30
> Physiology 31
> Physics 32
> Political Science 33
> Psychology 34
> Sociology 35
> Statistics 36
> Zoology 37
PERSONALITY TEST:
> A number of candidates selected in order of merit on the results of the Main Examination for all the services and posts included in Groups A, B, C, and D shall have to appear at a Personality Test.
> Each candidate will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the test will be to assess the candidate’s personal qualities e.g., alertness of mind, power of clear and logical exposition, intellectual and moral integrity, leadership, and also the candidate’s range of interests.
> Candidates for Group ‘B’ Service (West Bengal Police Service) will be specially tested at the interviews with regard to their suitability for the service.
Marks for the Personality Test
(i) Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ 200 Marks
(ii) Group ‘C’ 150 Marks
(iii) Group ‘D’ 100 Marks
GROUPING OF SERVICES:
The services and posts to which recruitment is made on the results of the W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc.
The examination is divided into groups: A, B, C, and D with a graduated syllabus.
A candidate may compete for one or more groups but is required to submit one application only indicating the choice of group(s).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR:
West Bengal Police Service (Group ‘B’ Service) - The minimum height requirement is 1.65 metres for male candidates and 1.50 metres for female candidates.
GROUP – A
(i) West Bengal Civil Service (Executive): (PB-4A) Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(ii) Assistant Commissioner of Revenue in the integrated West Bengal Revenue Service: (PB-4A) Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(iii) West Bengal Co-operative Service: (PB-4A) Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level : Rs.21,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(iv) West Bengal Labour Service: (PB-4A) Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(v) West Bengal Food and Supplies Service: (PB-4A) Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(vi) West Bengal Employment Service [Except the post of Employment Officer (Technical)]: (PB-4A) Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules
GROUP – B
West Bengal Police Service: (PB-4A) Rs.15,600/- to 42,000/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.21,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
GROUP – C
(i) Superintendent, District Correctional Home / Deputy Superintendent, Central Correctional Home: (PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,800/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.15,960/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(ii) Joint Block Development Officer: (PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(iii) Deputy Assistant Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices: (PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(iv) West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service: (PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(v) West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade-I: (PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(vi) Assistant Commercial Tax Officer: (PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(vii) Joint Registrar (West Bengal State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal): (PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.14,930/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(viii) Assistant Canal Revenue Officer (Irrigation): (PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.13,400/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(ix) Chief Controller of Correctional Services: (PB-4) Rs.9,000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.13,400/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
GROUP – D
(i) Inspector of Co-operative Societies: (PB-3) Rs.7,100/- to 37,600/- + G.P. Rs. 3,900/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.12,270/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(ii) Panchayat Development Officer under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department: (PB-3) Rs.7,100/- to 37,600/- + G.P. Rs. 3,900/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.12,270/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
(iii) Rehabilitation Officer under the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department: (PB-3) Rs.7,100/- to 37,600/- + G.P. Rs. 3,900/- Gross emoluments at the entry-level: Rs.12,270/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A. admissible as per rules.
Cutoff Marks: For prelims 110-120 (approx)
APPLICATION FEES:
Rs.210/- (Rupees two hundred ten) only + Service Charge 1% of Examination Fee subject to a minimum of Rs.5/- (Rupees Five) only for online payment through debit/credit card plus service charge/GST as applicable as Govt. Duty or Service Charge of Rs.5/- (Rupees Five) only for Net Banking or Service Charge of Rs.20/- (Rupees Twenty) only for payment through Bank Counter (offline payment).
SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and Persons with disabilities (PWD) having physical disabilities of 40% and above are not required to pay any fee.
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