WBPSC Clerkship Exam Pattern: The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has opened online applications for the Clerkship Examination 2024 under Advertisement No. 12/2024.
This piece walks through the exam pattern, the subject-wise syllabus, and which topics carry the heaviest marks, step by step.
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Application Window and Key Dates
Online applications went live from 6 October 2026.
The deadline to apply is set at 26 October 2026, up to 3:30 PM, as per the available information.
The Part-I objective exam is likely to be held around December 2026, though this date remains tentative for now.
Specifics on vacancy numbers, application fees, and age limits aren’t available yet. Candidates would do well to check the official notification on the website for these particulars.
Exam Pattern: Breaking Down the Stages
Based on current reports, the selection process runs through three stages — Part-I (Objective), Part-II (Conventional/Descriptive), and a Computer Operation and Typing Ability Test.
Here’s a quick look at the subjects, marks, and time allotted.
| Stage | Subject/Group | Marks | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I (Objective) | English | 30 | – |
| Part-I (Objective) | General Studies | 40 | – |
| Part-I (Objective) | Arithmetic | 30 | – |
| Part-I Total | 100 Questions | 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Part-II (Descriptive) | Group A: English | 50 | – |
| Part-II (Descriptive) | Group B: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali | 50 | – |
| Part-II Total | 2 Groups | 100 | 1 hour |
In Part-I, 0.25 marks will reportedly be deducted for every wrong answer.
This breakdown of marks and timing draws on multiple sources, so it’s worth cross-checking once against the official notification before finalizing your prep.
Syllabus: A Subject-by-Subject Look
Part-I’s Three Subjects
Part-I is built around three subjects.
- English: 30 marks
- General Studies: 40 marks — the single heaviest subject in the whole exam
- Arithmetic: 30 marks
Arithmetic and General Studies questions are reportedly pegged to the Madhyamik level set by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Part-II’s Two Groups
Part-II is a written, descriptive paper split into two groups.
- Group A: English, 50 marks
- Group B: pick one from Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali or Santali, 50 marks
Candidates get to choose whichever regional language suits them for Group B.
Computer Operation and Typing Test
Only those who clear both written stages, Part-I and Part-II, move on to the computer operation and typing skills test.
The required typing speed, as reported, is 20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali.
This stage is largely qualifying in nature — whether its marks factor into the final merit list is something candidates should confirm from the official notification.
Where to Put the Most Effort
A look at the overall distribution makes it clear where the preparation should be heaviest.
- In Part-I, General Studies, with its 40 marks, is the biggest chunk, so it deserves top priority.
- In Part-II, both groups carry an equal 50 marks, though language skills need dedicated attention.
- The combined written total, Part-I plus Part-II, comes to 200 marks, meaning both stages demand equal preparation.
Sticking to Madhyamik-level textbooks could help, since Arithmetic and General Studies are set to that standard.
Keep an eye on the official website regularly for updates and the complete notification.
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