West Bengal PSC Syllabus 2021 - WBPSC Syllabus for Prelims

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal or PSCWB is the state agency authorized to conduct the Civil Services Examination for entry-level appointments to the various Civil Services of state of West Bengal in India. Here is a Detailed Syllabus for WBPSC Prelims.

West Bengal PSC Syllabus

WBPSC Prelims

Paper type – Objective
No. of questions: 200
Marks: 200
Duration: 2½

English Composition - 25 Marks
General Science - 25 Marks
Current events of National & International Importance - 25 Marks
History of India - 25 Marks
Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal - 25 Marks
Indian Polity and Economy - 25 Marks
Indian National Movement – 25 Marks
General Mental Ability - 25 Marks

WBPSC Detailed Syllabus for Prelims:

Questions on English Composition will cover Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Vocabulary test, Phrasal Verbs, the same words bearing more than one meaning, use of appropriate and qualifying words etc.
Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science, including matters of everyday observation and experience as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.
In History, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects.
Questions on the Geography of India will relate to Physical, Social and Economic Geography of the country, including the main features of Indian Agricultural and Natural Resources with special reference to West Bengal.
Questions of Indian Polity and Economy will test the knowledge of the country’s Political System, Panchayatee Raj, Community Development and Planning in India.
Questions on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the Nineteenth Century Resurgence, Growth of Nationalism and Attainment of Independence.
General Mental Ability will relate to Logical perception, understanding and natural conclusion.