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The WBCS 2025 exam pattern has three stages:
1. Preliminary
2. Mains
3. Interview.
The preliminary exam is a screening test with 200 objective, multiple-choice questions on eight subjects, while the Mains exam consists of six compulsory papers (both descriptive and objective) and two optional papers (both descriptive ), with all papers carrying 200 marks each.
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Preliminary Examination
Format: Objective, multiple-choice questions (MCQ)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Total Marks: 200
Subjects: 8 topics, each worth 25 marks
English
General Science
Current Events of National and International Importance
History of India
Geography of India (with special reference to West Bengal)
Indian Polity and Economy
Indian National Movement
General Mental Ability
Mains Examination
Format: A combination of descriptive and objective papers
Compulsory Papers (6 papers):
1. Paper I: Language (Descriptive)
2. Paper II: English (Descriptive)
3. General Studies - I
4. General Studies - II
5. The Constitution of India and Indian Economy (Objective)
6. Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning (Objective)
7. & 8. Optional Papers (2 papers):
Candidates must choose a optional subject
Both optional papers are Descriptive in nature
Duration: 3 hours for each paper
Total Marks: 200 marks for each paper
Interview
The final stage is an interview,