WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020: West Bengal Public Service Commission has released the answer key of Assistant Engineer (Civil) recruitment 2020. The answer key is released the official website, wbpsc.gov.in. The exam was held on November 29, 2020 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. WBPSC conducts a written examination for the selection of candidates for Assistant Engineer (Civil) in specified services of the state government. Qualifying candidates are finally selected for appointment through personal interviews and document verification. Read this article to know more about the WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020.
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WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020
The Commission is conducting the WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020 for recruitment into four categories of state government services i.e. West Bengal Service of Engineers under PWD, West Bengal Service of Engineers (Irrigation) under Irrigation and Waterways Department, West Bengal Public Health Engineering Service (Civil) under Public Health Engineering Department and West Bengal Service of Engineers (Civil) under Panchayats and Rural Development Department. The detailed vacancy distribution of available openings is to be communicated in due course of time. Know about the complete schedule of events related to the WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020 here below.
| Important Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of online applications | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Last date to apply online | 06 Aug 2020 |
| Last date to apply and online fee payment | |
| Last date of challan generation for offline payment | |
| Last date of offline fee payment | |
| Release date of admit card | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Date of Examination | 29 Nov 2020 |
| Release of official answer key | 29 Nov 2020 |
| Submit Objections, if any | 07 – 10 Dec 2020 |
| Declaration of Result | To be announced |
| Date of Interviews | To be announced |
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WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020 Answer Key
West Bengal Public Service Commission has uploaded the answer key of Assistant Engineer (Civil) exam held on November 29, 2020. The answer key is released at the official website, wbpsc.gov.in. Candidates are advised to compare the answer keys with the question papers very carefully. They can also raise objections against the answer key between December 07 – 10, 2020.
Answer Key: Click here to download WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020 Answer Key.
WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020 Exam Date
West Bengal Public Service Commission has releases dates of Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment Examination, 2020. The exam is scheduled to take place on November 29, 2020. Candidates can download their admit card from November 13, 2020. Check official notice below.
Admit Card for WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020
Admit cards for the written examination and the interview are released by the WBPSC at the official website before the corresponding stage of selection. Candidates are required to download the admit card as and when released. The admit card is proof of the provisional eligibility of the candidate to appear in the corresponding selection test. As such, possession of the admit card is mandatory to appear in the written exam and the interview. Candidates must note that the admit card is issued only to the eligible and shortlisted candidates. Along with the admit card, candidates are also advised to carry a valid government-issued photo identity card to the examination center. It is generally advisable to preserve the admit card till the entire process of selection and recruitment is completed.
Exam Pattern of WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020
A written exam is conducted by the WBPSC for the initial screening and selection of eligible applicants. The scheme and pattern of the exam is indicated in a detailed document released by the Commission at the official website. Candidates can check the complete exam pattern here in this article.
- Language: English
- Exam Mode: Offline
- Section: There is a single paper
- Type of questions: MCQ type questions
- Number of questions: 100
Check out the duration and marks distribution below
| Duration | No. of questions | Marks per question |
| 2 Hours | 100 | 2 |
Note: The full marks carried by the final interview is 100
Syllabus of WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020
The syllabus of the WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020 is released by the Commission indicating the main topics based on which the question paper of the written exam is set. Candidates can check out the main topics indicated in the syllabus below.
- Theory and design of structures
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
- Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
- Surveying
- Construction materials, practices, planning, and management
- Highway engineering including traffic engineering
- Water resources engineering
- Environmental engineering
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Eligibility Criteria for WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020
The Commission has specified the minimum eligibility conditions to meet with in order to apply for WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020 in the detailed advertisement. Indian candidates are eligible to apply. Candidates can check the complete eligibility conditions below.
Age Limit
- Candidates must not be more than 36 years of age as on 01.01.2020
- The age is considered as recorded on the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering
- Candidates must be able to read, write and speak in Bengali unless the candidate’s mother tongue is Nepali
- Candidates applying for PHE and P&RD Departments must desirably have post graduate practical training, or research or practical engineering experience.
Application Process of WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020
The applications for the WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020 can only be made online and any other form of application is not recognized or accepted by the Commission. Online application form is available at the official website of the Commission and candidates need a valid mobile number and email id to register and apply for the recruitment. Read on to know how to apply and the application fee for WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020.
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How To Apply?
Candidates can apply online by following the simple instructions provided below.
- Go to the official website of WBPSC at wbpsc.gov.in
- Click on One Time Registration
- Register at the website to generate login credentials
- Login to find the relevant application link
- Fill up the application form
- Upload necessary documents including photo and signature
- Make the payment of fees (or generate challan for offline payment of fees)
Application Fee
An application fee of Rs 210 + Service charge of 1% (minimum Rs 5 for payment using Debit/Credit card plus service charge)/GST as applicable or Rs 5 service charge for fee payment using internet banking or Rs 20 service charge for offline fee payment must be paid by Unreserved and BC candidates. Check the category-wise exemptions below.
| Category | Fee |
| UR/BC | Rs 210 |
| SC/ST &PWD | Exempted |
Result of WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020
The final merit lists of the WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2020 are prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in the written exam and the final interview. Separate results of the written exam are released on the official website after the completion of the test. Those who secure the minimum qualifying cut-offs in the written exam are shortlisted for the final interviews. Candidates are shortlisted for final appointment after the completion of the interviews based on the merit lists prepared as per the conditions specified here.
About WBPSC
The West Bengal Public Service Commission is the state-level public service Commission of the Eastern state of West Bengal. Since its formation under the provisions of Article 315 of the Constitution of India, the WBPSC operates from Bhavani Bhawan, Alipore. It was only in 1989, that the entire office of the WBPSC was shifted to 161 SP Mukherjee Road, Kolkata 700026. The roles and responsibilities of the Commission include recruitment to the Civil services and other departments of the state government. More details about the history and composition of the Commission is available at the official website i.e. wbpsc.gov.in.
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