WBCS Eligibility Criteria 2023 - Age, Education

What is the educational requirement for WBCS exam 2023?

Candidates should clearly state the following qualifications in their application to be eligible for the WBCS exam 2023:

• You must hold a degree from a recognised university.
• Furthermore, you must possess the ability to read, write, and communicate either in Bengali or in Nepali. Nevertheless, if Nepali is your mother tongue, you are exempted from this requirement, in accordance with Finance Department Notification No. 1243-F(P) dated February 23, 2016.

What is the last date to apply for WBCS 2023?

The last date to apply for the WBCS exam 2023 is 21 March 2023.

Are there any additional requirements to be eligible for WBCS exam 2023?

The candidate should be in excellent health, possess a good character, and demonstrate suitability in all aspects for appointment to Government Service.

Will there be any penalty imposed in the WBCS exam 2023?

Certainly, there is a penalty for the WBCS exam in 2023. To elaborate, a 10% reduction from the total marks earned in a specific paper will occur if a candidate reveals their identity by including their name, roll number, or any identifying marks on the answer script for that paper. Moreover, this penalty is in accordance with Notification No. 437-PAR(WBCS-) dated 27th February 2014.

What is the age relaxation provided for the WBCS exam 2023?

Please go through the following pointers to understand the age relaxation for the WBCS exam 2023:

• SC and ST candidates may receive up to 5 years of age relaxation
• Furthermore, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible for a 3-year relaxation.
• Additionally, individuals with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) possessing a disability level of 40% or more can have their upper age limit extended by up to 45 years.
• Lastly, It's worth noting that SC, ST, and O.B.C. candidates from other states will be considered for unreserved posts exclusively.