WBPSC Clerkship Examination 2024 Overview
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal has officially published the scheme and syllabus for the Clerkship Examination, 2024 under Advertisement No. 12/2024. Aspirants preparing for this recruitment process must understand the exam structure to strategize their study plan effectively.
Examination Scheme
The examination consists of two main parts: Part-I (Objective Type) and Part-II (Conventional Type – Written).
Part-I comprises 100 multiple-choice objective questions carrying 1 mark each. The subjects include English (30 marks), General Studies (40 marks), and Arithmetic (30 marks). The total duration for the Part-I examination is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Part-II consists of conventional type questions divided into Group-A and Group-B, carrying 50 marks each. Group-A focuses on English, while Group-B includes Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, or Santali. The duration of the Part-II examination is 1 hour. Candidates who qualify both Part-I and Part-II will subsequently be judged on their elementary computer operation knowledge and typing ability.
Syllabus Details
For Part-I, the English syllabus covers vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and correct usage. General Studies covers everyday observation, everyday science, current events, problems with special reference to India, and elementary knowledge of Indian History and Indian Geography. Arithmetic includes divisibility, fractions, decimals, recurring decimals, simplification, HCF, LCM, partnership, average, ratio and proportions, percentage, simple interest, profit and loss, time and distance, and the area of rectangles and squares.
For Part-II Group-A (English), topics include drafting a report from points or materials supplied, condensing a prose passage (summary/précis), and translation from regional languages into English. Group-B covers similar topics for regional languages and translation from English into the chosen regional language. The standard of the examination matches the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Eligibility
- Madhyamik Examination standard of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
Selection Process
- Part-I Objective Type Examination
- Part-II Conventional Type Written Examination
- Computer operation and typing test
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the advertisement number for the WBPSC Clerkship Examination 2024?
The advertisement number is 12/2024.
What are the stages in the WBPSC Clerkship Examination 2024 scheme?
The examination consists of Part-I (Objective Type) and Part-II (Conventional Type - Written), followed by an elementary computer operation and typing test.
What is the total marks and duration for the Part-I examination?
Part-I carries 100 marks with 100 objective questions, and the duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Which subjects are included in Part-I of the WBPSC Clerkship Examination?
Part-I includes English (30 marks), General Studies (40 marks), and Arithmetic (30 marks).
What is the educational standard required for the WBPSC Clerkship Examination?
The standard of the examination shall be similar to that of the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
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