WBCS Eligibility Criteria 2025 : The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) will release the WBCS Eligibility Criteria 2025 under the detailed notification. The applicants need to carefully review the WBCS Eligibility Criteria and ensure they fulfill them. The eligibility criteria consist of various factors including educational qualification, nationality, age requirements, and physical measurement.
It is expected that the criteria for qualifying for WBCS 2025 will not change from the previous year. Any modifications to this shall be communicated by official notification from the authorities. Candidates will not be allowed to appear in the examination if they do not meet the essential eligibility norms.
WBPSC releases the WBCS Exam Notification annually to select candidates for Group A, B, C, and D services. Aspiring candidates must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria to participate in the recruitment process. A brief overview of the WBCS Eligibility 2025 is outlined in the table below:
WBCS Exam 2025 Overview | |
Exam Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
Name of Exam | West Bengal Civil Services Exam |
Exam Year | 2024-25 |
Advt. No. | 08/2024 |
Vacancies | To Be Notified |
Type of Post/Cadre | Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D |
Online Application dates | 4th April 2025 to 25th April 2025 |
WBCS Preliminary Exam Date | 7th September 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria | Graduation in any stream |
Age Limit | 21 to 36 years |
Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview |
Official Website | wbpsc.gov.in |
The age requirements for various jobs have been specified by the West Bengal Public Service Commission and are broken down into four groups: Groups A, B, C, and D. Also, the WBCS age limit for OBC, general, and other groups is governed by distinct laws.
WBCS Eligibility Criteria Age Limit | |
Groups | WBCS Age Limit |
WBCS Age Limit for Group A | 21-36 years |
WBCS Age Limit for Group B | 20-36 years |
WBCS Age Limit for Group C | 21-36 years |
WBCS Age Limit for Group D | 21-39 years |
The maximum age limitation for candidates from the reserved category who are applying for the next WBCS 2025 exam will be relaxed. The following is the category-specific WBCS age limit relaxation:
WBCS Age Limit Relaxation | |
Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST from West Bengal | 5 years |
OBC (Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (40% or more) | Up to 45 years |
Aspirants must make sure they meet all of the educational requirements listed in the notification in addition to the WBCS age limitation. The WBCS requirements listed below must be met by them by the application's due date.
The nationality of the applicant plays a significant role in the recruiting process, in addition to the WBCS age limit and other requirements. The following requirements must be met by candidates:
Before submitting an online application, candidates must ensure they meet the physical standards and the WBCS age limitation, among other relevant characteristics. Male and female applicants must meet a certain height requirement as part of the WBCS physical standard.
The minimum height requirement for male applicants to the West Bengal Police Service (Group "B") is 1.65 meters, while the minimum height requirement for female applicants is 1.50 meters. Aspirants belonging to ethnic groups like Garwalis, Gorkhas, Assamese Tribals, etc., would be given relaxation. Examine the following table to see the WBCS physical standard requirements:
WBCS Physical Requirements | ||
Post | Gender | Height |
West Bengal Police Service (Group ‘B’ Service) | Male Candidates | 165 cm |
Female Candidates | 150 cm |
Carefully review additional post-specific conditions that may be relevant to you.
WBPSC Post | Special Condition |
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Assistant Canal Revenue Officer | Will have to work in remote areas and their jurisdiction will cover a large number of villages. Will be required to attend Tehsil and Zilla Offices on a bicycle for transport. |
West Bengal Junior Social Welfare Service | In homes of the blind/deaf/dumb- degree or Diploma or Certificate in the training of Blind and / or Deaf and Dumb shall be an essential qualification |
West Bengal Subordinate Land Revenue Service, Grade – I | Has good working knowledge of the Bengali Language, written and spoken. Candidates with Nepali as their mother tongue will need to pass a departmental examination in Bengali in two years. Shall be appointed provisionally and shall undergo a period of six months’ in-service training. The training includes subjects such as cadastral survey, preparation of records-of-rights, revenue laws, elementary instructions in all other laws relevant to the service. Candidates who fail to pass the end of the Training Examination shall be liable to be discharged without notice. |
Important Condition | Male candidates will be unsuitable for the posts meant for institutions for females. Female candidates will be unsuitable for the posts meant for institutions for males. |
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