WBCS — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for West Bengal Civil Service (Exec) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (16)
Following the WBCS Prelims exam conducted on 14 June 2026, WBPSC has made the question paper available for download on the official website, helping future aspirants understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Aug 2026
The West Bengal Public Service Commission officially announced that the WBCS (Executive) Preliminary Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 08/2024 will be conducted on 14 June 2026 from 12:00 noon to 2:30 PM across Kolkata and district centres.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Aug 2026
WBPSC released the e-admit cards for the WBCS Preliminary Examination on 4 June 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official portal using their enrollment number and date of birth.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Aug 2026
WBPSC released the official WBCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 on June 24 at psc.wb.gov.in. Candidates can raise objections from June 30 to July 6, 2026. The final answer key will be published after reviewing all valid challenges.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
The last date for WBCS 2025-26 online application submission was December 17, 2025. An online correction facility was made available until January 5, 2026 for registered candidates to make necessary adjustments to their applications.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The West Bengal Public Service Commission released the detailed WBCS Notification 2025-26 (Advt. No. 08/2024) on November 14, 2025. The notification covers recruitment for various Group A, B, C, and D posts under West Bengal government services.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
WBCS admit cards released on June 4, 2026
21 Jun 2026WBPSC released the admit cards for WBCS Prelims 2026 on June 4, 2026, available for download at psc.wb.gov.in. Candidates were required to enter their Enrollment Number and Date of Birth to access their hall tickets.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The West Bengal Public Service Commission conducted the WBCS Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advt. No. 08/2024) on June 14, 2026. The exam was held in a single shift from 12 noon to 2:30 PM across Kolkata and 25 district centres. Prelims result is expected in August-September 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The West Bengal Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2026 was held on June 14 in offline mode from 12 noon to 2:30 PM across Kolkata and 25 district centres. The paper featured 200 objective-type questions with moderate difficulty level.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
WBPSC released the WBCS Prelims Admit Card on June 4, 2026. Candidates downloaded their hall tickets using Enrollment Number and Date of Birth from the official WBPSC portal.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
On May 14, 2026, WBPSC officially announced the WBCS Preliminary Examination schedule. The exam was confirmed for June 14, 2026 (Sunday) in a single shift for Advt. No. 08/2024.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
The West Bengal Public Service Commission released the official WBCS notification on 14 November 2025 for recruitment to various Group A, B, C and D posts under the West Bengal government. The application window closed on 17 December 2025.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Aug 2026
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has confirmed the preliminary examination dates for the West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) recruitment cycle. The Prelims is scheduled to be conducted in the coming weeks, with detailed admit cards expected to be released shortly.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
WBPSC has issued a reminder that candidates who qualify for the Mains examination will need to submit specific documents during verification. The notice emphasizes the importance of maintaining original certificates including educational qualifications and category certificates.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
WBCS application correction window closes
23 Apr 2026WBPSC closed the application form correction facility for WBCS (Exec) Prelims recently. Candidates were allowed to modify specific fields in their submitted applications during the brief window.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has issued a clarification notice regarding the examination pattern and syllabus for WBCS Prelims. Candidates are advised to review the official notification for updated details on the objective-type question distribution across General Studies papers.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (30)
Interview/Personality Test (tentative)
Thu, 25 Mar, 2027For candidates clearing Mains exam
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Personality Test / Interview
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Final stage; 200 marks for Group A & B, 150 for Group C, 100 for Group D
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Sun, 13 Dec, 2026WBCS Mains exam expected in November-December 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍WBCS Mains Examination expected
Wed, 25 Nov, 2026Expected in November-December 2026
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Next cycle notification expected
Tue, 17 Nov, 2026WBCS 2027 notification typically released in November based on annual pattern
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍Mains Examination expected
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Expected November–December 2026; comprises 8 papers (6 compulsory + 1 optional in 2 parts)
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍WBCS Mains Examination (tentative)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Descriptive papers for candidates who cleared Prelims
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Prelims result expected in August-September 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims result expected
Fri, 11 Sept, 2026Expected in August-September 2026
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Prelims Result expected
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Expected in late July 2026 after final answer key publication
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Prelims result declaration
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026List of qualified candidates for Mains examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍WBCS Preliminary Examination 2026
Tue, 14 Jul, 202614 June 2026, 12:00 noon to 2:30 PM | Single paper on General Studies
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Answer Key objection window closes
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Objections can be raised at psc.wb.gov.in until July 6, 2026
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Prelims admit card release
Sat, 4 Jul, 2026E-admit cards available at psc.wb.gov.in
Archived 20 Aug 2026
📍Prelims Exam conducted
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Held on June 14, 2026, 12 noon to 2:30 PM, 200 MCQs on General Studies
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026WBCS Prelims 2026 held (June 14); single shift 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims answer key release (provisional)
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Candidates can raise objections within specified timeframe
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026Prelims admit cards available on psc.wb.gov.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍WBCS Preliminary Examination
Sun, 31 May, 2026Objective-type exam covering General Studies papers
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release for Prelims
Tue, 19 May, 2026Download hall tickets from WBPSC official portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026Limited period to correct specific fields in submitted applications
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window closes
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026Last date for online application correction facility
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Last date to apply
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026Final deadline for application submission (extended to Dec 17, 2025)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026Online registration begins for WBCS 2025-26 cycle
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification release
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026WBCS 2025-26 detailed notification (Advt. 08/2024) published
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Last date for online application submission
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Final deadline for completing application form and fee payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
WBCS 2025-26 notification released (Advt. 08/2024)
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026Official recruitment notification for Group A, B, C & D posts
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Application window closes
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026Last date: 17 December 2025, 3:00 PM
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Online application correction window ends
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026Final date for corrections: 5 January 2026
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 5 Feb, 2026Online registration begins for WBCS (Exec) recruitment cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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