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Wednesday, 23 August 2017

Recommended Books For WBCS 2017 Exam Preparation

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Books For WBCS Exam Preparation: As the notification for the West Bengal Civil Service Examination (WBCS) 2017 is just being published, aspirants are quite busy in giving their preparation the final touch. Working as a Top career counsellor since last 8 years, students generally ask us questions like how to prepare for WBCS. They often ask which book one should prefer to do great in the prestigious exams like WBCS and Civil services. People say that it’s too hard to clear the exam for the very first time and aspirants generally take multiple attempts to clear it. But if your preparation is effective and your determination is strong like concrete, then you can easily clear the cut-off in your very first attempt.

The Preliminary Examination will consist of only one paper, viz., a paper on General Studies. The paper will be objective in nature and based on the level of knowledge as expected of a graduate of any faculty of a recognised University. This article will help you to choose the best books with perhaps the most accurate contents material for the WBCS preliminary exam. The paper will include questions covering the following fields of knowledge.

Exam Pattern for WBCS 2017

SUBJECTMARKS
English Composition25
General Science25
Current events of National & International Importance25
History of India25
Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal25
Indian Polity and Economy25
Indian National Movement25
General Mental Ability25
Total200

Books For WBCS 2017 Exam Preparation (Books for WBCS exam preparation):

1. General English (25 marks) 

The best Book for Objective General English asked in preliminary for the new aspirants is the one by S.P Bakshi (Arihant publication). For Comprehension, you may take the help from K De Sarkar. It is the best book on comprehension one can ever get for WBCS and other exams like Civil Services or other State level Services.
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2. Current affairs (25 marks)

If you want to do great in the preliminary exam then no doubt current affairs can really help you to score good marks in short interval of time. You need not have to be a geek to mug up all the latest news and affairs, just keep updating yourself. Magazines like ‘Pratiyogita Darpan’, ‘competition success review (CSR)’, ‘Yojna’ etc will help you to understand latest buzz in most lucid manner. Apart from that reading newspaper like ‘The Hindu’, Telegraph etc will help you in English vocabulary and will also improve your general awareness.

3. General Mental ability (25 marks)

To get the best score in Quantitative aptitude and Reasoning you can take the help from books by R.S Agarwal.

4. Indian Polity & Economy (25 marks)

If you want to score great in Indian Polity and Economic then you must have to go through your NCERT. Apart from that Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth and Indian Economics by Ramesh Singh (Indian Economy) can be a great option for you guys.
👉Buy From Flipkart Only at ₹675 ₹357 47% off Indian Polity  (English, Paperback, M. Laxmikanth)

5. General Science (25 marks)

for general science, you don’t have to go anywhere just revise your basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from the NCERT books. Apart from that, you may also take help from magazines like Chronicle science book and books by Tara Chand or, Jigeeshas Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations General Science.
👉Buy From Flipkart Only at ₹650 ₹618 4% off Jigeeshas Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations General Science

6. Indian History (25 marks)

Candidate appearing for the preliminary exam, Indian history, and struggle movement can be best explained by the books written by Bipin Chandra.You can also take help from your class VI to class XII NCERT textbooks for in-depth knowledge. Books by Arihant publication can give you the best results.
👉 Buy From Flipkart Only at ₹375 ₹244 34% off History of Modern India 1st Edition  (English, Paperback, Bipan Chandra)

7. Indian National Movement (25 marks)

To understand Indian national movement and contribution of our great freedom fighters, I would personally suggest you go through your NCERT textbooks. You can take reference from India’s Struggle for Independence and History of Modern India by Bipin Chandra.

8. Geography (25 marks)

For geography go back to your class VI to class XII NCERT textbooks to build basic concept. Reading Geography of India by Majid Husain is strongly recommended. For special attention on Bengal Geography, you can read any reference book of west Bengal secondary standard. A good command over atlas like by Orient Longman /Oxford can help you to fetch some extra marks.
👉Buy From Flipkart Only at ₹595 ₹285 52% off Geography of India 6 Edition  (English, Paperback, Majid Husain)

Online Test Series for WBCS Preliminary Examination

If you have been through the top recommended books for WBCS Exams. it’sn its time to check the level of your knowledge with these specially designed test series on General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and other High Valued Subjects. Aspirants preparing for Different state and central level Competitive examination are advised to solve Online test series to gain Speed and Accuracy required for the prestigious Examination.
Best of Luck Aspirants!

Tuesday, 22 August 2017

WBCS 2017 Syllabus, Examination Details, Application From

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Every year lacs of young aspirant from across the country, especially from Bengal, eagerly waits for the notification of their dream job. Oh yes, we are talking about the dream prestigious job of West Bengal civil service (WBCS).
In accordance with the State Services Recruitment Rules, the Public Service Commission, West Bengal will hold the West Bengal Civil Service (Exe) etc. Examination, 2017 on the results of which recruitment to the West Bengal Civil Service (Exe.) and certain other services and posts will be made. The rules of the examination and other particulars are stated in the following Article.

WBCS 2017 Eligibility Criteria

To appear for the West Bengal civil service examination one should have all these important eligibility criteria. A candidate should verify from the notified rules that he/she is eligible for admission to the examination. Keep in mind that the conditions prescribed cannot be relaxed.
  • A degree from a recognized University.
  • Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali (not required for those candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali).
  • Not below 21 years but not more than 32 years on the 1st January of the year of examination for services and posts.
  • For the West Bengal Police Service only (i.e. Group “B” Service) age not below 20 years but not more than 32 years on the 1st January of the year of examination.
  • The candidate must have good health and character and suitability in all respects for appointment to Government service.
  • Concession in age: – The upper age relaxation for S.C., S.T. candidates of West Bengal is of 5 years and by 3 years for O.B.C. candidates. In the case of Persons with Disabilities (PWD), the age relaxation is up to 45 years. Do keep in mind that the S.C./S.T./O.B.C. candidates of other States shall be treated as general candidates.
  • The candidate must be

Nationality:

  • Citizen of India, or
  • A subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
  • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

WBCS 2017 Exam Pattern 

The West Bengal Civil Service (Exe.) etc Examination will be held in some successive stages, viz., Preliminary examination, Main Examination, Personality Test and Medical Fitness.

(A) Preliminary examination (Objective Type)

The Preliminary Examination will consist of only one paper, viz., a paper on General Studies. The paper will be of an objective type consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. The total time duration will be of 2½ hours. The standard of the paper will be of the level of knowledge as expected of a graduate of any faculty of a recognized University. The paper will include questions covering the following fields of knowledge.
Subject Marks
English Composition 25
 General Science 25
 Current events of National & International Importance 2 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

(B) Main Examination (Conventional Type-Written)

The Main Examination will consist of six Compulsory papers and one optional subject to be chosen by the candidates from the list of optional subjects given below. There will be two papers of the optional subject of 200 marks each. Each paper, Compulsory or Optional, will carry 200 marks and will be of 3 hours duration.
Out of six compulsory papers four papers i.e. (I) General Studies- I, (ii) General Studies- II, (iii) The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including role and functions of Reserve Bank of India and (iv) arithmetic and Test of Reasoning will be of MCQ Type to be answered in OMR answer sheets. Remaining two compulsory papers i.e. Paper– I and Paper – II will be of conventional typewritten examinations.

List of Compulsory Papers

Now let us check the List of Compulsory papers for WBCS 2017 Mains.
  • The Paper I: – Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali – Letter writing (within 150 words) / Drafting of Report (within 200 words), Précis Writing, Composition and Translation from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
  • Paper II: English – Letter writing (within 150 words) / Drafting of Report (within 200 words), Précis Writing, Composition and Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali to English
  • In Paper III: General Studies-I: Indian History with special emphasis on National Movement and (ii) Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal.
  • Paper IV: General Studies-II: Science and Scientific & Technological advancement, Environment, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
  • In Paper V: The Constitution of India and Indian Economy including role and functions of Reserve Bank of India.
  • Paper VI: Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning.

 (C)  Personality Test

Candidates on the basis of their results in the Preliminary Examination will be allowed admission to the Main Examination and based on the marks you scored in Main Exam, you will be allowed to the personality test. Every year a number of candidates selected in order of merit on the results of the Main Examination for all the services and posts included in Groups A, B, C and D will have to appear for a Personality Test. Each candidate will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the test will be to assess the candidate‘s personal qualities e.g., alertness of mind, the power of clear and logical exposition, intellectual and moral integrity, leadership and also the candidate‘s range of interests.

(D) Medical Examination

Candidates who will be selected for appointment will be required to appear before a Medical Board for certificates of their fitness for Government service in the form prescribed for the purpose.

Post Offered by WBCS with Pay Scale

As per the notification, The W.B.C.S. (Exe.) etc Examination is to be treated as a combined Competitive Examination for all the four groups of services and posts as detailed below.

Group–A

  • West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) : ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-
  • West Bengal Commercial Tax Service : ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-
  • West Bengal Agricultural Income-tax Service : ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-
  • West Bengal Excise Service: ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-
  • West Bengal Co-operative Service : ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-
  • West Bengal labour Service : ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-
  • West Bengal Food and Supplies Service: ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-
  • West Bengal Employment Service [Except the post of Employment Officer (Technical)]: ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-)
  • West Bengal Registration and Stamp Revenue Service: ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-

Group–B

  • West Bengal Police Service: ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 5,400/-

Group–C

  • Joint Block Development Officer : ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
  • Deputy Assistant Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Business Practices: ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
  • West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service: ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
  • Assistant Canal Revenue Officer (Irrigation) : ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,400/-
  • West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade-I: ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
  • Assistant Commercial Tax Officer : ( PB-4) Rs.9, 000/- to 40,500/- + G.P. Rs. 4,700/-
  • Chief Controller of Correctional Services : ( PB-3) Rs.7, 100/- to 37,600/- + G.P. Rs. 3,900/-

Group–D

  • Inspector of Co-operative Societies : ( PB-3) Rs.7, 100/- to 37,600/- + G.P. Rs. 3,900/-
  • Panchayat Development Officer under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department: ( PB-3) Rs.7, 100/- to 37,600/- + G.P. Rs. 3,900/-
  • Rehabilitation Officer under the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department : (PB-3) Rs.7,100/- to 37,600/- + G.P. Rs. 3,900/-
Note: For all the services and posts included in the above four groups with the Pay Scale as above, allowances will also be admissible as per Government orders in force.

How to Apply for West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) 2017

A candidate whether in Government Service or not must submit his/her application in prescribed form on or before the closing date mentioned in the advertisement. Application received after the closing date shall not be accepted. The application form shall be filled in candidate’s own handwriting and signed by him/her. Should any of the statements made in the application be subsequently found to be false within the knowledge of the candidate, his/her candidature will be liable to cancellation, and even if appointed to a post on the results of this examination his/her service will be liable to be terminated. Applications not duly filled in or found incomplete or without requisite documents or defective in any respect will be liable to rejection.
There are two payment methodologies – Online Payment and Offline Payment.
  • Offline Payment Mode: Candidates will get a Challan of United Bank of India (UBI) on their dashboard. On selecting the Offline Payment mode, candidates will be forwarded to their respective Dashboard from where they have to download the Challan by clicking the Challan button. Candidates can go to nearest UBI next working day 11:00 AM onwards and within closing hours of the bank to deposit the requisite fees. After depositing the fees in the bank, on next working day or two, the candidate will find their application submitted status as Completed.
  • Online Payment mode: there will be three options for payment, viz., Credit Card, Debit Card and Net Banking. Soon after selecting the Online Payment option, candidates will be forwarded to Payment Gateway for making the payment. After successfully making the payment, candidates will be redirected to their respective Dashboard, where they will find their application submission status as Completed.

Fee For WBCS 2017 Exam

A fee of Rs.210/- (Rupees two hundred ten) only + Service Charge 1% of Examination Fee subject to a minimum of Rs.5/-Rupees Five) only for online payment through debit/credit card plus service charge as applicable as Govt. Duty or Service Charge of Rs.5/- (Rupees Five) only for Net Banking or Service Charge of Rs.20/- (Rupees Twenty) only for payment through Bank Counter (offline payment).
SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and Persons with disabilities (PWD) having the physical disability of 40% and above are not required to pay any fee. OBC candidates of West Bengal are, however, required to pay a usual fee as aforesaid.
NO EXEMPTION OF FEE IS AVAILABLE TO SC/ST/BC CANDIDATES OF OTHER STATES.

WBCS Helpline Numbers

For further details and assistance, the candidates may contact the following numbers on any working day from 11-00 a.m. to 4-00 p.m.
  • Related to Offline Payment: (033) 2262-4181
  • For general information: (033) 2419-8185
  • Related to Online Payment: (033) 4003-5104

Contact Address:

Public Service Commission, West Bengal.
161-A, S. P. Mukherjee Road,
Kolkata – 700 026.
Phone No. PBX- 2466-5662 (Ext. 400,452)
Website: http://www.pscwb.org.in/
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