The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) is going to take the WBPSC Clerkship Examination 2023 which is probbably to be held in July-August. According to sources, the WBPSC is considering conducting the Clerkship Examination from August 7 to August 19, with various phases.
The number of applicants for the Clerkship position in 2023 has reached nearly 8.4 lakh, indicating a significant increase since 2019. Any changes in the examination schedule often generate interest and prompt candidates to prepare diligently for the tests.
WBPSC Clerkship 2023 Exam Pattern
The WBPSC Clerkship Exam 2023 consists of two parts: Part-I (Objective Type) and Part-II (Conventional Type – Written). In Part-I, candidates answer objective questions, while Part-II involves written responses. Successful candidates in the written exam demonstrate basic computer skills and typing proficiency.
| Exam Part | Description |
|---|---|
| Part-I (Objective Type) | Answering objective questions |
| Part-II (Conventional Type) | Writing responses |
| Computer Skills | Demonstrating basic computer skills |
| Typing Proficiency | Typing at a specified speed (20 words per minute in English or 10 words per minute in Bengali) |
Syllabus of Clerkship 2023
The WBPSC Clerkship 2023 syllabus includes two main parts. Part I, which is objective type, covers English, General Studies, and Arithmetic. English focuses on vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms and antonyms, and correct usage. General Studies includes current events, everyday science, problems with special reference to India, and elementary knowledge of Indian history and geography.
Arithmetic covers topics like divisibility, fractions and decimals, simplification, HCF and LCM, partnership, average, ratio and proportions, percentage, simple interest, profit & loss, time & distance, and area of rectangles and squares. Part II, which is conventional typewritten, involves English and another language, including drafting reports, condensing prose passages, and translation.
Selection Process for WBPSC Clerkship Examination 2024
The selection process for WBPSC Clerkship 2023 involves two main stages. Firstly, candidates must pass Part-I, which comprises answering objective-type questions. Following this, successful candidates move to Part-II, where they write conventional responses. Additionally, candidates need to demonstrate basic computer skills and typing proficiency. Successful completion of these stages determines the selection for the Clerkship position.
WBPSC Clerkship Dates 2024
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notification | 14-10-2023 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 08-12-2023 |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 29-12-2023 |
| Closing date for submission of fees online | 29-12-2023 |
| Closing date for submission of fees offline | 30-12-2023 |
| Expected Exam Date | August 7 to August 19, 2024 |
Official website of West Bengal Public Service Commission — WBPSC
Clerkship Examination 2023 Notification– CLERKSHIP 2023
