The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Clerkship Examination is divided into two parts: Part I and Part II. Below is the detailed syllabus for each part.

Part I - Preliminary Examination

Total Marks Duration Number of Questions Negative Marking
100 90 minutes 100 0.25

The preliminary examination consists of objective-type questions from the following subjects:

1. English

  • Fundamentals of English language: Vocabulary, Grammar
  • Sentence Structure
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Comprehension
  • Correct Usage

2. General Studies

  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Indian History and Geography
  • Important Government Schemes
  • Social, Economic, and Political Developments

3. Arithmetic

  • Basic Arithmetic Operations
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work
  • Profit and Loss
  • Number Systems
Subjects Number of Questions Marks
English 30 30
General Studies 40 40
Arithmetic 30 30
Total 100 100

Part II - Main Examination

Total Marks Duration
100 60 minutes

The main examination is descriptive and consists of two papers:

1. Paper I: English

  • Drafting a Report or Letter
  • Writing a Precis
  • Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali to English

2. Paper II: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali

  • Drafting a Report or Letter in Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
  • Translation from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
Subjects Marks
Paper 1: English 50
Paper 2: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali 50
Total 100

For more information about the examination pattern, eligibility criteria, and important dates, visit the official WBPSC website.