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WBPSC WBCS (Exe) Examination 2026 — West Bengal Civil Service Group A, B, C & D Posts

West Bengal Public Service Commission • 350 Vacancies • West Bengal

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Recruiting Authority

West Bengal Public Service Commission

Advt No: 01/2026

Total Vacancies

350 Posts

West Bengal

Last Date to Apply

21 March 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

Degree of a recognized University and ability to read, write and speak in Bengali

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

21 – 36 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Level 16 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,44,300) for Group A Services

Recruitment Overview

Prestige civil service recruitment in West Bengal for Deputy Magistrate, Deputy Collector, and West Bengal Police Service.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

28 February 2026

Online registration opens

closed

Last Date to Apply

21 March 2026

Closing of online application

closed

Exam Date

14 June 2026

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

closed

Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) Group A 120 Degree of a recognized University + Ability to read/write Bengali
West Bengal Police Service Group B 40 Degree of a recognized University + Physical Standards
West Bengal Revenue & Commercial Taxes Service Group C 110 Degree of a recognized University
Panchayat & Subordinate Executive Services Group D 80 Degree of a recognized University

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • Degree of a recognized University and ability to read, write and speak in Bengali
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range21 to 36 years for Group A/C/D; 20 to 36 years for Group B as on 01 January 2026

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

SC/ST of West Bengal: 5 years | OBC of West Bengal: 3 years | PwD: up to 45 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) Group A120Degree of a recognized University + Ability to read/write Bengali
West Bengal Police Service Group B40Degree of a recognized University + Physical Standards
West Bengal Revenue & Commercial Taxes Service Group C110Degree of a recognized University
Panchayat & Subordinate Executive Services Group D80Degree of a recognized University
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

General / OBC Candidates: ₹210 + Service Charges | SC / ST of West Bengal & PwD (40%+): Exempted (Nil)

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective MCQ - Single Paper, 200 Marks, 2.5 Hours)
  2. 2Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Compulsory 6 Papers + Optional 2 Papers for Group A/B, 1600/1200 Marks)
  3. 3Stage 3: Personality Test (Group A/B 200M, Group C 150M, Group D 100M)
  4. 4Stage 4: Final Selection based on Aggregate Merit
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • Preliminary Examination: 200 MCQs covering English, General Science, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Mental Ability (200 Marks, 2.5 Hours)
  • Negative Marking in Prelims: 10% deduction per incorrect response
  • Mains Compulsory Papers: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali, English, GS-I, GS-II, Constitution & Economy, Arithmetic & Reasoning (200 Marks each)
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.

Official Links

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Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: 01/2026

Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders

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Official Notification Released

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Official recruitment notification (01/2026) published by West Bengal Public Service Commission.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 28 Feb 2026 – 21 Mar 2026

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Completed

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Written / CBT Examination

Completed

Examination successfully concluded.

Timeline: 14 Jun 2026
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Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Awaited

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited

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Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
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