West Bengal Civil Services (WBCS)
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 21 to 36 years for general candidates (varies for different categories).
- Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- Nationality: Indian citizenship.
Exam Pattern
- Preliminary Examination: Objective type, 200 marks.
- General Studies: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Current Affairs, and General Mental Ability.
- Main Examination: Descriptive type, six compulsory papers, and one optional subject.
- Compulsory Papers: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali, English, General Studies I & II, Constitution of India and Indian Economy, Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning.
- Optional Subjects: Choose one from a list of subjects.
- Personality Test: 200 marks.
Syllabus Highlights
- General Studies: Indian history, geography, political science, economics, science, and current affairs.
- Optional Subjects: Depends on the chosen subject.
Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level (SSC-CGL)
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18 to 32 years (varies by post and category).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Nationality: Indian citizenship.
Exam Pattern
- Tier I: Objective type, 200 marks.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension.
- Tier II: Objective type, 800 marks.
- Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics, General Studies (Finance and Economics).
- Tier III: Descriptive type, 100 marks.
- Essay, Precis, Letter, Application Writing.
- Tier IV: Computer Proficiency Test/Skill Test.
Syllabus Highlights
- Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry.
- English Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension.
- General Awareness: Current events, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy, and scientific research.
Staff Selection Commission - Multi-Tasking Staff (SSC-MTS)
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18 to 25 years (relaxation for reserved categories).
- Education: Matriculation (10th class) or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Nationality: Indian citizenship.
Exam Pattern
- Paper I: Objective type, 100 marks.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language.
- Paper II: Descriptive type, 50 marks.
- Short essay/letter writing in English or any language included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution.
Syllabus Highlights
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization.
- General Awareness: Current events, history, culture, geography, economic scene.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, whole numbers, decimals, fractions.
Staff Selection Commission - Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC-CHSL)
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18 to 27 years (relaxation for reserved categories).
- Education: 12th class (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Nationality: Indian citizenship.
Exam Pattern
- Tier I: Objective type, 200 marks.
- General Intelligence, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness.
- Tier II: Descriptive type, 100 marks.
- Essay, letter/application writing.
- Tier III: Skill Test/Typing Test.
Syllabus Highlights
- General Intelligence: Analogies, coding-decoding, space visualization.
- English Language: Spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry.
- General Awareness: Current events, history, culture, geography, general policy.
Preparation Tips
- Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the detailed syllabus for each exam.
- Study Material: Use recommended books, online resources, and coaching materials.
- Regular Practice: Solve previous years' question papers and take mock tests.
- Time Management: Develop a study schedule and adhere to it.
- Revision: Regularly revise topics to retain information.
- Stay Updated: Keep abreast of current affairs and general knowledge