WBCS Preliminary Assessment
The first examination is an analytical examination, consisting of one paper on General Studies. The syllabus covers topics such as Indian history, geography, politics, economics, science and technology, and current events of national and international importance. A special section is devoted to the history of India, focusing on socio-economic and political aspects. Geography is also an important field of study of the physical, social, and economic geography of India and West Bengal. Constitution, governance, and state policy are discussed under Indian politics. Cognitive ability questions about current issues are also frequently asked.