WBPSC Miscellaneous Exam Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Master the WBPSC Miscellaneous Exam with our comprehensive guide to the latest syllabus, marking scheme, and preparation strategy. Updated for the 2024-25 cycle.
- WBPSC Miscellaneous Exam Pattern Overview
The WBPSC Miscellaneous Exam is conducted in three successive stages. The Preliminary Examination, The Main Examination and The Interview/Personality Test. Candidates must clear each stage to progress to the next.
Prelims
200 Marks | Objective | 150 Min
Mains
450 Marks | Conventional | 330 Min
Interview
100 Marks | Verbal
- Priiminary Exam Syllabus
Subjects Name
Questions
Marks
General Knowledge
75
150
Arithmetic
25
50
Total
100
200
- Main Examination Details
The Main Exam Consists of 4 Conventional of Total 450 Marks . English, General Studies, Arithmetic, and Regional Languages.
Paper I: English
Questions may be asked on all or any of the following items :–
a) Drafting of a report from points or materials supplied ;
b) Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santhali, as the case may be, to English ;
c) Condensing of a prose passage (Summary/Precis) ;
d) Correct use of words, correction of sentences, use of common phrases, synonyms and antonyms etc.
Paper II: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali / Santhali (Final Examination)
Questions may be asked on all or any of the following items :–
a) Drafting of a report from points or materials supplied ;
b) Translation from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santhali, as the case may be ;
c) Condensing of a prose passage ;
d) Grammar.
Paper III: General Studies and Arithmetic
This paper will cover Arithmetic & Genral Studies in Descriptive or Conventional Type
- Personality Test
A limited number of candidates selected merit-wise on the results of the Final Examination (Written)
will be called to the Personality Test.
Final Merit List will be prepared on the basis of the total marks obtained in all the three papers of the
Final Examination and that obtained in the Personality Test taken together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process?
The selection process has three stages: a Preliminary Examination (objective type), a Main Examination (descriptive type), and a Personality Test/Interview.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, there is negative marking in the objective-type Preliminary Exam. The specific deduction is mentioned in the official notification.
What are the required qualifications?
Candidates must have a degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
