What is the application fee for WBCS 2026?

The application fee for the General category is ₹210. Fees vary by category — see the Fees section.

What is the age limit for WBCS 2026?

Candidates must generally be between 20 and 36 years. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories.

The Prelims Exam Date is scheduled for 14 Jun 2026.

Name: WBCS 2026
Start: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: India

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Event	Date
Notification Release Date	14 Nov 2025
Prelims Exam Date	14 Jun 2026
Application Correction Date — 22 December 2025 to 5 January 2026	—

Category	Fee	Note
General	₹210	₹210 + applicable service charges (Online mode only)
OBC	₹210	₹210 + applicable service charges (No exemption)
SC	Free	Exempted from fee payment
ST	Free	Exempted from fee payment
PwD	Free	Exempted from fee payment

20 to 36 years

Candidates must be between 20 to 36 years for most posts.

Age relaxation: For Group D, the age limit is 21 to 39 years.

Graduation from a recognized university in India.

Must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali.

Age relaxation: Nepali speakers are exempted.

Post	Vacancies	Pay Scale
Group A — Various Group A positions like WB Civil Service (Executive) and related services.	6	₹56,100 - ₹1,44,300
Group B — West Bengal Police Service.	1	₹56,100 - ₹1,44,300
Group C — Various positions under Group C.	8	₹42,600 - ₹1,09,800
Group D — Various positions under Group D.	3	₹32,100 - ₹82,900

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Stage	Released	Link
Prelims	04 Jun 2026	Download ↗

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