The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (PSCWB) has released the programme for the West Bengal Judicial Service (Final) Examination, 2023 (Advertisement No. 19/2023). The final written examination will be held from 8 September 2026 to 19 September 2026, covering both compulsory and optional law subjects. This article gives you the complete, official date-wise and subject-wise schedule exactly as published by PSCWB, along with the exam timings, official notification link, and answers to common candidate questions.
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Quick Overview - WBJS Final Examination 2023 Programme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | West Bengal Judicial Service (Final) Examination, 2023 |
| Advertisement Number | 19/2023 |
| Conducting Body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (161-A, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata – 700 026) |
| Document Type | Programme of Final Written Examination |
| Compulsory Subject Exam Dates | 8, 9, 10, 11 September 2026 |
| Optional Subject Exam Dates | 15, 16, 18, 19 September 2026 |
| Forenoon Session Timing | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Afternoon Session Timing | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Notice Issue Date | 08.08.2026, Kolkata |
| Issued By | Deputy Secretary, by order of the Commission |
Important Dates: WBJS Final Written Exam 2023
The written examination is split into two parts Compulsory Subjects (8–11 September 2026) and Optional Subjects (15–19 September 2026). Each exam day has a forenoon session (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon) and an afternoon session (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.), with a different subject in each session.
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Compulsory Subjects: Date-Wise and Session-Wise Schedule
| Date | Forenoon Session (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon) | Afternoon Session (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) |
|---|---|---|
| 08.09.2026 (Tuesday) | English Composition, Essay & Precis Writing | Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali Composition, Essay & Translation from English into Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali |
| 09.09.2026 (Wednesday) | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | Civil Procedure Code |
| 10.09.2026 (Thursday) | Criminal Procedure Code & Indian Penal Code | Indian Evidence Act |
| 11.09.2026 (Friday) | Law of Contracts & Torts | Transfer of Property Act |
Optional Subjects: Date-Wise and Session-Wise Schedule
| Date | Forenoon Session (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon) | Afternoon Session (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) |
|---|---|---|
| 15.09.2026 (Tuesday) | Hindu Law | Indian Law relating to Companies & Insurance |
| 16.09.2026 (Wednesday) | Muhammadan Law | Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts & Specific Relief |
| 18.09.2026 (Friday) | Law of Limitation & Law of Prescription | Jurisprudence & Principles of Legislation |
| 19.09.2026 (Saturday) | Partnership Act | The Indian Constitution & Constitutional Law |
Important Instructions
- The written examination has two subject categories: Compulsory and Optional.
- Each exam day has one subject in the forenoon session and one subject in the afternoon session.
- Forenoon session timing: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
- Afternoon session timing: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m..
- Compulsory subject exams are held on 8, 9, 10, and 11 September 2026.
- Optional subject exams are held on 15, 16, 18, and 19 September 2026.
- The notice was issued from Kolkata on 08.08.2026 by order of the Commission, signed by the Deputy Secretary.
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