The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has officially announced the exam date and centre details for the WBPSC Clerkship Mains Exam 2025. The commission released a formal notification on its official website, www.pcs.wb.gov.in, confirming that the mains examination is scheduled to be held on 28th December 2025 (Sunday). This exam is the next crucial stage for the 89,821 candidates who successfully qualified the preliminary examination for 676 vacancies of Lower Division Assistant or Clerk.
WBPSC Clerkship Mains Exam Date & Centre 2025 Official Notice
The official notice published by the West Bengal Public Service Commission outlines the complete schedule and the list of examination centres for the upcoming mains exam. Candidates are strongly advised to review this notification carefully to note their assigned exam centre and date. The exam will be conducted in a single shift from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
WBPSC Clerkship Mains Exam Centre List 2025
To facilitate the large number of candidates, the WBPSC Clerkship Mains Exam 2025 will be conducted across numerous centres located throughout West Bengal. The commission has released the detailed centre list to help aspirants plan their travel and accommodation well in advance. The table below provides the complete list of exam centres:
| Centre Code | Centre Name (Allotted for Part–I) | Centre Name (Allotted for Part–II) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Kolkata | Kolkata |
| 12 | Baruipur | |
| 13 | Diamond Harbour | |
| 16 | Howrah | |
| 14 | Barrackpore | Barrackpore |
| 15 | Barasat | |
| 17 | Chinsurah | Burdwan |
| 18 | Burdwan | |
| 19 | Durgapur | |
| 20 | Medinipur | Medinipur & Kharagpur |
| 21 | Tamluk | |
| 22 | Bankura | |
| 23 | Purulia | |
| 24 | Jhargram | |
| 25 | Suri | Berhampore |
| 26 | Krishnanagar | |
| 27 | Berhampore | |
| 28 | Malda | Raiganj |
| 29 | Balurghat | |
| 30 | Raiganj | |
| 31 | Jalpaiguri | Siliguri |
| 32 | Alipurduar | |
| 33 | Coochbehar | |
| 34 | Siliguri | |
| 35 | Kalimpong | |
| 36 | Darjeeling |
WBPSC Clerkship Mains Exam 2025 Shift Timing
Candidates must report to their respective exam centres as per the timings mentioned on their admit cards. The exam will be held for a duration of one hour.
| Exam Date | Shift Timing |
|---|---|
| 28th December 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
WBPSC Clerkship Mains Exam Pattern
The Part-II (Mains) examination is a descriptive-type test divided into two groups. The total marks for the exam are 100, with a duration of 1 hour.
WBPSC Clerkship Part 2 Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Group A- English | 50 | 1 hour (60 minutes) |
| Group B- Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
WBPSC Clerkship Part 2 (Mains) Syllabus
Group-A: English
- Condensing of a prose passage (Summary/Precis)
- Drafting of a report in English from points or materials supplied
- Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali into English
Group-B: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
- Drafting of a report in the chosen language from points or materials supplied
- Condensing of a prose passage (Summary/Precis)
- Translation from English into Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
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FAQs
Q1. When is the WBPSC Clerkship Mains Exam 2025?
A1. The WBPSC Clerkship Mains Exam 2025 is scheduled for 28th December 2025 (Sunday).
Q2. Where can I check the official notice for the exam date and centre?
A2. The official notice is available on the West Bengal Public Service Commission’s website at www.pcs.wb.gov.in.
Q3. What is the exam timing for the Clerkship Mains?
A3. The exam will be held in a single shift from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Q4. When will the WBPSC Clerkship Mains Admit Card be released?
A4. The admit card is expected to be released a few weeks before the examination on the official WBPSC portal.