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West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced the WBCS Exam Date 2026 for the West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) Examination. Those students who are preparing for this highly respected civil service examination can now prepare for the upcoming preliminary examination, which is scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Apart from the date of the exam, WBPSC has also informed that the WBCS Admit Card 2026 will be made available online at www.psc.wb.gov.in starting June 4, 2026.
Check: WBCS Previous Year Question Paper
WBCS Exam Date 2026 Out
WBCS Exam Date 2026 is out as per an official declaration by the West Bengal Public Service Commission. The offline exam of WBCS Prelims will be held on 14 June 2026. The download of the WBCS Admit Card 2026 is available from 4 June onwards at the official website psc.wb.gov.in.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Exam Name | West Bengal Civil Service Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 08/2024 |
| Posts | Group A, B, C & D |
| WBCS Prelims Exam Date 2026 | 14 June 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Timing | 12 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Admit Card Release Date | 4 June 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
WBCS Prelims Exam Date 2026 Officially Announced
Finally, after months of speculation by aspirants, the date for the WBCS Prelims Exam 2026 has been officially released by WBPSC. This exam will take place on 14 June 2026, and many students are likely to appear for this recruitment examination.
The preliminary exam functions as a filtering examination for appearing in the WBCS Mains exam. While the scores in the preliminary exam are not considered in calculating the merit list, one should score more than the minimum cutoff to move to the next round.
As per the scheduled timetable, the exam will take place between 12 noon and 2:30 PM, while the gates to enter the premises will be shut by 11:30 AM.

WBCS Admit Card 2026 Release Date
WBPSC will release the WBCS Admit Card 2026 on 4 June 2026 through the official portal. Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets using their registration credentials.
The admit card will contain important details such as:
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number
- Exam Centre
- Reporting Time
- Photograph and Signature
- Exam Instructions
- Shift Timing
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.
WBCS 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all major events related to the WBCS 2026 recruitment cycle.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| WBCS Notification Release | 14 November 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 18 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 9 December 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 12 to 18 December 2025 |
| WBCS Admit Card 2026 | 4 June 2026 |
| WBCS Prelims Exam Date 2026 | 14 June 2026 |
WBCS Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The WBCS preliminary examination consists of one paper on General Studies.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English Language | 25 |
| General Science | 25 |
| Current Affairs | 25 |
| History of India | 25 |
| Geography | 25 |
| Indian Polity & Economy | 25 |
| Indian National Movement | 25 |
| Mental Ability | 25 |
| Total | 200 |
Key Features
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
- Negative Marking: Applicable
- Question Type: MCQ
The standard of the paper is equivalent to the graduation level.
Check: WBCS Syllabus 2026
WBCS Exam Centres 2026
The preliminary examination will be conducted across various centres in West Bengal, including:
- Kolkata
- Howrah
- Durgapur
- Siliguri
- Jalpaiguri
- Darjeeling
- Bankura
- Malda
- Medinipur
- Krishnanagar
- Coochbehar
Candidates should carefully check their allotted exam centre on the admit card.
WBCS Preparation Tips 2026
With less than a month left for the examination, candidates should adopt a strategic preparation plan.
- Revise NCERTs and short notes regularly.
- Focus on Current Affairs of the last 6–8 months.
- Solve WBCS Previous Year Question Papers daily.
- Attempt full-length mock tests for time management.
- Strengthen Polity, History, Geography, and Economy.
- Practice Mental Ability and reasoning questions.
- Avoid studying new topics at the last moment.
- Revise West Bengal-specific GK thoroughly.
- Improve accuracy to minimize negative marking.
- Maintain a proper sleep schedule and exam routine.

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