West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has conducted the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) 2020 exam today, on 9th Feb. Now after the exam the WBCS 2020 question paper is available. You can download PDF here.
The whole purpose of sharing the question paper of WBCS 2020 here is twofold. First of all, if you appeared in exam and misplaced your paper, then you can use this to check against the answer key. And secondly, if you are future WBCS aspirant, then you can use it for preparation.
So without further ado, here is the question paper!
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WBCS 2020 Question Paper
The WBCS prelims was conducted from 12 pm to 2:30 pm. It was a 2.5 hour long paper.
With the question paper you should also go through the answer key.
Click here for the WBCS 2020 answer key of exam held on 9th Feb
Please note that the question paper of WBCS 2020 exam is available in an unofficial capacity. The question paper was scanned by candidates and shared on social media.
Therefore please exercise best judgement while taking any decision on basis of it.
WBCS 2020 Question Paper: Exam Pattern
Duration: 2.5 hours
Total number of questions: 200
Maximum marks: 200
| Name of topic | Marks of topic |
| English composition | 25 |
| General science | 25 |
| Current events of national and international importance | 25 |
| History of India | 25 |
| Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal | 25 |
| Indian polity and economy | 25 |
| Indian national movement | 25 |
| General mental ability | 25 |
| Total | 200 |
Important Tips To Use Question Paper of WBCS Exam 2020
Hi! If you are here to use the question paper for your preparation, then you should keep in mind the follow.
- Always attempt a complete question paper after completing your syllabus.
- When you are solving the paper, stay away from distractions like mobile phone, TV.
- Do not refer a book while solving the paper. Always try to solve the complete paper yourself once.
- When attempting it, sit in a simulated exam environment. Pretend that you are in a exam center!
- After you solve the paper, analyse where you fall short and where you are strong.
- Try to develop strategies to solve more in less time.
Significant Points for WBCS 2020 Candidates!
If you are here on this page after taking your exam, then congratulations on finally getting over with the big day! You can sit and relax for some time, but you are strongly recommended to start preparing for the mains in a day or two.
You should go through the answer key and estimate your score. But do not decide your success or failure on the basis of it. Wait for the results!
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