West Bengal Civil Services pay-scale for officers, exam pattern, eligibility criteria and educational qualification
WBCS(West Bengal civil services) executive is a civil service of west Bengal. This is one of the most sought jobs in India. It offers a lucrative salary and a reputed position in the administrative department. Therefore, a lot of candidates all across the West Bengal apply for this post. Every year, the civil services commission arranges a civil services exam for the post of WBCS. Civil services exam is conducted in three phases- Preliminary, Mains and Personality test.
WBCS (West Bengal Civil Salary) Job Role | Work Nature
After clearing Preliminary and Mains exam, candidates have to go through an interview. After clearing the interview, candidates are selected for the post of west Bengal civil servants. These selected candidates are usually appointed as deputy collector or deputy magistrates. There is a probation period or two years and in those two years candidates have to go through mandatory administrative training at tutelage of Administrative Training Institute. Some of the candidates are also selected for the post of Block Development Officers (B.D.O).
WBCS Salary Slip
These officers pass order in execute some sections of criminal procedure code and executive magistrate court. They also perform key administrative functions in different departments of the state. These officers also have an opportunity to become All India Services (I.A.S) officers.
WBCS Pay Scale
The pay-scale of west Bengal civil service (Executive) is given below:-
There are various posts in WBCS which have different pay-scales, all of them are given below with serial numbers.
West Bengal Commercial Tax Service
Pay-Scale :- Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
West Bengal Civil Service (Executive)
Pay-Scale :- Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
West Bengal Agricultural Income Tax Service
Pay-Scale :- Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
West Bengal Co-operative Service
Pay-Scale :- Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
West Bengal Excise Service
Pay-Scale :- Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
West Bengal Food and Supplies Service
Pay-Scale :- Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
West Bengal Labor Service
Pay-Scale :- Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
West Bengal Registration and Stamp Revenue Service
Pay-Scale :- Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
West Bengal Employment Service (Except the post of Technical)
Pay-Scale :- Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
How to Apply for WBCS
Candidates who wish to join WBCS can fill the application form online. Starting date of filling Application form is somewhere in November, this is for Preliminary exam. Mains exam is conducted in the month of July or August. After passing both Preliminary and Mains exam, candidates are required to appear for personal interview. The whole process from filling the application form to getting final selection takes around 2 years, and candidates have to be patient throughout the whole selection process.
WBCS Eligibility Criteria | Education Qualification
A candidate must have following qualification to apply for WBCS.
A candidate must be
- A citizen of India
- If other nation, a candidate must have a certificate of Indian nationality issued by Govt.
WBCS Age Limit
Minimum Age is 21 and maximum age is 36 as on 1st January of the year of examination. For the post of West Bengal Police Service, minimum age is 20 years and maximum age limit is 36 years as on 1st January of the year of examination. For Group D services and posts, minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 39 years as on 1st January of the year of examination. Candidates whose age lies between 20 and 21 years, as on 1st January of the year of examination, can apply only of Group B only.
WBCS Age Relaxation
5 years age relaxation on upper age limit for S.C., S.T. and B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) for West Bangal candidates. In the case of person with disabilities (PWD), the upper age limit is relaxed upto 45 years. S.C./S.T./B.C candidates of other States shall be treated as general candidates.
Minimum Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university and must have the ability to speak, write and read Bengali; not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali.
Note:
- Candidates must have Good character and health, and must be in good state of mind to be appointed as WBCS servant.
- If a candidate is pursuing graduation and wants to apply for WBCS, he/she can apply for it. But the appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the government.
Starting WBCS Salary Group D officers
West Bengal Civil Services group d offers is one of the most reputed jobs of WBCS. This is a job for those candidates who want to serve their nation and help people by working for their development. Remember, this is a job which comes with great responsibility; as the development of your region rely on you.
Pay-Scale for WBCS Group D Officers
Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 42,000/- besides D.A., M.A. and H.R.A., G.P. Rs. 5,400/- Gross emoluments at the entry level: Rs. 21,000/-
WBCS Exam Pattern 2020
WBCS exam consist three papers Preliminary, Mains and Personality Test.
| Preliminary Exam | General Science, English Composition, History of India, Indian Polity and Economy, General Mental Ability, Indian National Movement, Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal and Current Affairs. |
| Mains Exam | Language Paper (Bengali/ Hindi/ Nepali/ Urdu etc.), English Paper, General Study I (Indian History and Geography), General Study II (Science, Environment and GK & Current Affairs, Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning and Constitution of India and Indian Economy |
| Personality Test | Personal Interview |
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