WBPSC Clerkship Examination Syllabus
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.