WBPSC Miscellaneous Syllabus 2026 (West Bengal Public Service Commission Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination) provides a detailed roadmap for aspirants preparing for Group B and C posts like Block Welfare Officer, Revenue Inspector, and others. It covers the official scheme, Prelims topics (General Studies + Arithmetic), and Mains descriptive papers.
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WBPSC Miscellaneous Syllabus 2026 Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Exam Name | Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination 2024 (often referred as 2026 cycle) |
| Advertisement No. | 13/2024 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam (Objective) → Main Exam (Conventional) → Personality Test |
| Prelims Marks | 200 Marks (Screening) |
| Mains Marks | 450 Marks |
| Prelims Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.5 marks (or 1/4th) per wrong answer |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
WBPSC Miscellaneous Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims Exam Pattern (Objective Type – Screening)
Total Questions: 100 | Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 90 minutes | Each correct answer: 2 marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 75 | 150 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 90 Minutes |
Note: Prelims is qualifying in nature. Only marks of qualified candidates are considered for shortlisting to Mains.
Mains Exam Pattern (Conventional/Descriptive Type)
Total Marks: 450 | Three Papers
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English | 150 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Paper II | Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali | 150 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Paper III | General Studies & Arithmetic | 150 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Total | - | 450 | - |
WBPSC Miscellaneous Prelims Syllabus 2026
General Studies (150 Marks)
- Current Affairs of National and International importance
- History of India with special emphasis on West Bengal
- Geography of India and West Bengal (Physical, Social, Economic)
- Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
- Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to 10th standard)
- Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
- Static GK – Important days, books & authors, awards, sports, etc., with focus on West Bengal-specific facts
Arithmetic (50 Marks)
- Number System, Simplification, LCM & HCF
- Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Average
- Profit and Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Time and Work, Time and Distance, Boat and Stream
- Mensuration, Data Interpretation
- Mixture and Alligation
WBPSC Miscellaneous Mains Syllabus 2026
Paper I: English (150 Marks)
- Drafting of a report from given points or materials
- Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali to English
- Precis / Summary writing (Condensing a prose passage)
- Correct use of words, correction of sentences, idioms & phrases, synonyms, antonyms, grammar usage
Paper II: Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali (150 Marks)
- Drafting of a report from given points or materials
- Translation from English to the chosen language
- Precis / Summary writing
- Grammar and usage at Higher Secondary (10+2) standard
Paper III: General Studies and Arithmetic (150 Marks)
- General Studies: Deeper and more analytical questions than Prelims on History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, and West Bengal-specific topics.
- Arithmetic: Same standard as Prelims but descriptive/problem-solving format.
Preparation Strategy for WBPSC Miscellaneous 2026
- Start with NCERT books (Class 6–10) for basics.
- Read standard GK books and daily current affairs (focus on West Bengal news).
- Practice previous year papers and mock tests for speed and accuracy.
- For Mains, develop answer-writing and translation skills.
- Revise Arithmetic formulas and solve numerical problems regularly.
- Make short notes for quick revision, especially WB-specific facts.
