WBPSC Clerkship Syllabus 2026 - Summary
WBPSC Clerkship syllabus is the official examination scheme and curriculum issued by West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) for the Clerkship Examination. Candidates preparing for the selection test can review the test pattern and subject topics prescribed by the commission on psc.wb.gov.in.
The recruitment process consists of two successive written stages followed by a practical computer test. Part 1 is an objective multiple-choice test, and Part 2 is a conventional written examination. Detailed eligibility rules and vacancy information are available in the WBPSC Clerkship notification.
WBPSC Clerkship exam pattern for Part 1 and Part 2
The examination evaluates candidates through two written stages before the practical typing test:
| Stage | Exam Type | Subjects | Questions / Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Objective (MCQ) | English (30), General Studies (40), Arithmetic (30) | 100 Questions / 100 Marks | 90 minutes |
| Part 2 | Conventional (Written) | Group A: English (50), Group B: Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali (50) | 2 Groups / 100 Marks | 60 minutes |
In Part 1, each question carries 1 mark. A negative marking deduction of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect response. Candidates qualifying Part 1 are shortlisted to sit for Part 2.
WBPSC Clerkship syllabus for Part 1
Part 1 questions follow the standard of the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education:
| Subject | Marks | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | Fundamentals of English grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and correct usage |
| General Studies | 40 | Matters of everyday observation, general science, current affairs, Indian history, and Indian geography with focus on West Bengal |
| Arithmetic | 30 | Divisibility, fractions, decimals, recurring decimals, simplification, HCF, LCM, partnership, average, ratio and proportion, percentages, simple interest, profit and loss, time and distance, and area of rectangles and squares |
WBPSC Clerkship syllabus for Part 2
Part 2 tests descriptive language ability across English and the selected regional language:
| Group | Marks | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Group A (English) | 50 | Drafting a report from supplied points, précis writing from a prose passage, and translation from Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, or Santali into English |
| Group B (Regional Language) | 50 | Drafting a report from supplied points, précis writing from a prose passage, and translation from English into Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, or Santali |
Computer operation and typing test
Candidates who obtain the qualifying marks in both Part 1 and Part 2 are called for the computer evaluation. This stage tests basic computer operation skills and typing speed. Candidates must maintain a typing speed of 20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali on a computer.
