The WBPSC examination is conducted in three different phases- prelims, mains, and personal interview rounds. In the preliminary test, the candidates need to solve a total of 200 marks within 2 and a half hours. While appearing in the mains, the candidates require solving 8 compulsory papers and 3 optional papers, each holding 100 marks (3 hours per paper). After cracking both the prelims and mains, the aspirants would appear in the interview round.