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West Bengal PCS (WBPSC / WBCS) — Exam Pattern
Prelims
WBCS Prelims: single objective paper (200 MCQs, 200 marks — English, GK, current affairs, WB-specific, arithmetic & reasoning); negative marking applies.
Mains
WBCS Mains: 6 compulsory papers — Paper I language (Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali) + Paper II English (descriptive) + Papers III-VI GS (MCQ-type) — plus 2 descriptive Optional papers (VII-VIII) for Group A/B; Bengal-heavy; conventional/essay in Bengali or English only.
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