The Public Service Commission, West Bengal has officially announced the West Bengal Judicial Service Exam Date 2026 for the Final Examination, under Advertisement No. 19/2023. This crucial examination is scheduled to take place from September 8 to September 19, 2026, covering both compulsory and optional law subjects. Candidates can find the complete date-wise and subject-wise schedule, including session timings, in the official programme released by the Commission.
Full Details
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (PSCWB) has officially released the detailed examination programme for the West Bengal Judicial Service (Final) Examination, 2023, identified by Advertisement No. 19/2023. This announcement provides crucial information for candidates preparing for the final written examination.
Key Dates for West Bengal Judicial Service Final Examination 2023
The written examination is divided into two main components: Compulsory Subjects and Optional Subjects. The compulsory papers are scheduled to be held from September 8 to 11, 2026, while the optional papers will take place from September 15 to 19, 2026. Each examination day will feature two sessions: a forenoon session and an afternoon session.
Examination Schedule for Compulsory Subjects
The compulsory subject papers for the West Bengal Judicial Service Final Examination 2023 will follow this schedule:
Date
Forenoon Session (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Afternoon Session (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
08 Sep 2026 (Tuesday)
English Composition, Essay & Precis Writing
Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali Composition, Essay & Translation from English into Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
09 Sep 2026 (Wednesday)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Civil Procedure Code
10 Sep 2026 (Thursday)
Criminal Procedure Code & Indian Penal Code
Indian Evidence Act
11 Sep 2026 (Friday)
Law of Contracts & Torts
Transfer of Property Act
Examination Schedule for Optional Subjects
The optional subject papers for the West Bengal Judicial Service Final Examination 2023 are scheduled as follows:
Date
Forenoon Session (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Afternoon Session (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
15 Sep 2026 (Tuesday)
Hindu Law
Indian Law relating to Companies & Insurance
16 Sep 2026 (Wednesday)
Muhammadan Law
Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts & Specific Relief
18 Sep 2026 (Friday)
Law of Limitation & Law of Prescription
Jurisprudence & Principles of Legislation
19 Sep 2026 (Saturday)
Partnership Act
The Indian Constitution & Constitutional Law
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates appearing for the West Bengal Judicial Service Final Examination 2023 should note the following key instructions:
The examination consists of two main categories: Compulsory and Optional subjects.
Each day of the examination will have two sessions: a forenoon session from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and an afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Compulsory subject exams are scheduled from September 8 to 11, 2026.
Optional subject exams are scheduled from September 15 to 19, 2026.
The official programme notice was issued by the Public Service Commission, West Bengal, on August 8, 2026, from its Kolkata office.
Official Links for West Bengal Judicial Service Exam Date 2026
Candidates are advised to refer to the official documents and website for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the examination.
Official WBJS (Final) Examination 2023 Programme PDF:Download PDF
Public Service Commission, West Bengal Official Website:Visit Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
QWhen will the West Bengal Judicial Service Final Examination 2023 written exam be held?
AThe compulsory subject papers will be held from September 8 to 11, 2026, and the optional subject papers from September 15 to 19, 2026, as per the official Public Service Commission, West Bengal notice.
QWhat are the exam session timings for West Bengal Judicial Service Final Examination 2023?
AThe forenoon session runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and the afternoon session runs from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
QWhich subjects are covered in the compulsory papers for the West Bengal Judicial Service exam?
AThe compulsory papers cover English Composition/Essay/Precis Writing, regional language composition and translation, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code & Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, Law of Contracts & Torts, and Transfer of Property Act.
QWhich subjects are covered in the optional papers for the West Bengal Judicial Service exam?
AThe optional papers cover Hindu Law, Indian Law relating to Companies & Insurance, Muhammadan Law, Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts & Specific Relief, Law of Limitation & Law of Prescription, Jurisprudence & Principles of Legislation, Partnership Act, and The Indian Constitution & Constitutional Law.
QWho issued the West Bengal Judicial Service Final Examination 2023 programme notice?
AThe notice was issued by the Public Service Commission, West Bengal, from its office at 161-A, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata – 700 026, on August 8, 2026, by order of the Commission and signed by the Deputy Secretary.
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