WBPSC ICDS Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Pattern
The WBPSC ICDS syllabus 2026 lists the exam topics for the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Supervisor (Female only), Worker and Helper posts in West Bengal. The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) is the conducting body. Reading the syllabus together with the exam pattern shows how many marks each subject carries, so you can split your study time sensibly. This page covers the stage-wise pattern, subject-wise marks and topic-wise syllabus for every post.
WBPSC ICDS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Programme | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) |
| Posts Covered | ICDS Supervisor (Female only), ICDS Worker, ICDS Helper |
| Supervisor Stages | Prelims and Mains |
| Supervisor Prelims | 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, objective type, OMR-based |
| Supervisor Mains | 4 papers of 100 marks each (400 marks), 90 minutes per paper |
| Worker Exam | 100 marks across 4 subjects, 90 minutes to 2 hours |
| Helper Exam | 100 marks across 3 subjects, 90 minutes |
| Official Website | https://psc.wb.gov.in/ |
WBPSC ICDS Selection Process 2026
For the Supervisor post, the pattern available points to a two-stage exam. Candidates first appear for the Prelims and then for the Mains.
- Prelims: A 100-question objective test conducted on OMR sheets, covering General Knowledge, Arithmetic and Reasoning.
- Mains: Four papers of 100 marks each, covering English, Bengali/Other Language, General Studies and Arithmetic.
WBPSC ICDS Exam Pattern 2026
ICDS Supervisor Prelims Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Objective |
| Mode | OMR-Based |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Reasoning |
The subject-wise split of questions and marks for the Prelims, the negative marking rule and the qualifying marks are Not Specified in the Official Notification.
ICDS Supervisor Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper II | Bengali/Other Language | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper III | General Studies | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper IV | Arithmetic | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Total | 400 |
ICDS Worker Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bengali Language | 30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 20 |
| Child Development & Nutrition Awareness | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
The duration for the Worker exam is given as 90 minutes to 2 hours for all subjects together. The exact duration and the number of questions are Not Specified in the Official Notification.
ICDS Helper Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bengali Language | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30 |
| Basic Arithmetic | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
The Helper exam duration is 90 minutes for all subjects together. The number of questions, negative marking and category-wise qualifying marks (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) are Not Specified in the Official Notification.
WBPSC ICDS Syllabus 2026
The topic lists below are given post-wise and stage-wise. Study only the list that applies to the post you are applying for, since the topics overlap but are not identical.
ICDS Supervisor Prelims Syllabus
1. General Knowledge
- (A) History and Polity: Indian History, Indian Freedom Movement, Indian Constitution, Indian Polity
- (B) Geography: Indian Geography, West Bengal Geography
- (C) Economy and Science: Indian Economy, General Science, Environmental Studies
- (D) Current Affairs: Current Affairs, National and International Events
2. Arithmetic
- (A) Basics: Number System, Simplification, HCF and LCM
- (B) Ratios and Percentages: Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Profit and Loss
- (C) Interest, Work, Motion and Geometry: Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Mensuration
3. Reasoning
- (A) Verbal and Logical: Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Blood Relations, Logical Sequence, Verbal Reasoning
- (B) Visual and Analytical: Venn Diagrams, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning
ICDS Supervisor Mains Syllabus
1. Paper I: English
- (A) Writing: Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Report Writing, Letter Writing
- (B) Language Skills: Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Translation, Sentence Correction
2. Paper II: Bengali/Other Language
- (A) Language Skills: Grammar, Translation, Comprehension
- (B) Writing: Composition, Precis Writing, Summary Writing, Report Drafting
3. Paper III: General Studies
- (A) History, Geography, Polity and Economy: Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy
- (B) Science and Environment: General Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Environmental Studies
- (C) Health, Welfare and Current Affairs: Food and Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Women and Child Development, Government Welfare Schemes, Current Affairs
4. Paper IV: Arithmetic
- (A) Basics: Number System, Simplification, HCF and LCM
- (B) Ratios and Percentages: Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Profit and Loss
- (C) Interest, Work, Motion and Geometry: Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Mensuration
ICDS Worker Syllabus
1. Bengali Language (30 Marks)
- (A) Grammar: Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Tense, Sentence Correction
- (B) Comprehension and Vocabulary: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary
- (C) Writing: Essay Writing, Letter Writing
2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (30 Marks)
- History of West Bengal and India
- Geography of West Bengal
- Indian Constitution
- Current Affairs
- Government Schemes
- Basic Science
- Important Personalities
3. Arithmetic & Numerical Ability (20 Marks)
- Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion
- Average, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Time and Work
- Data Interpretation
4. Child Development & Nutrition Awareness (20 Marks)
- Child Growth and Development
- Nutrition for Mothers and Children
- Anganwadi Centres, ICDS and POSHAN Abhiyaan
- Immunization, Health and Hygiene
ICDS Helper Syllabus
1. Bengali Language (40 Marks)
- Reading Comprehension
- Basic Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Fill in the Blanks
2. General Knowledge (30 Marks)
- West Bengal GK and India GK
- National Days
- Important Personalities
- Government Welfare Schemes
- Basic Science
3. Basic Arithmetic (30 Marks)
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Fractions, Percentages
- Simple Measurement, Time and Distance
How to Prepare for WBPSC ICDS Exam 2026
- Pick your post's syllabus first. The Supervisor, Worker and Helper lists differ. For example, compound interest and mensuration appear in the Supervisor lists but not in the Worker or Helper lists, so avoid spending time on topics outside your list.
- Give Bengali enough hours for Worker and Helper. Bengali carries 30 marks for Worker and 40 marks for Helper, the largest single share for Helper. Practise grammar, comprehension and letter or essay writing regularly.
- Treat Child Development & Nutrition as a scoring section for Worker. It carries 20 marks. Cover ICDS, POSHAN Abhiyaan, Anganwadi Centres, immunization and health topics, and link them with current government schemes.
- Train for speed in the Supervisor Prelims. With 100 questions in 60 minutes, you have roughly 36 seconds per question. Practise timed sectional sets for General Knowledge, Arithmetic and Reasoning and get used to marking answers on an OMR sheet.
- Practise writing for the Supervisor Mains. Each of the four papers is 100 marks in 90 minutes. For English and Bengali, time yourself on essays, precis, letters and reports, and revise formulas and shortcuts for the Arithmetic paper.
- Use mock tests and previous papers to find weak areas. After each test, list the topics where you lost marks and revise them first in the following week.
WBPSC ICDS Syllabus 2026 - Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WBPSC ICDS syllabus 2026?
The syllabus is post-wise. The Supervisor Prelims covers General Knowledge, Arithmetic and Reasoning, and the Supervisor Mains has four papers: English, Bengali/Other Language, General Studies and Arithmetic. The Worker syllabus covers Bengali Language, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability and Child Development & Nutrition Awareness. The Helper syllabus covers Bengali Language, General Knowledge and Basic Arithmetic.
What is the exam pattern for WBPSC ICDS Supervisor?
The Prelims is an objective, OMR-based test of 100 questions and 100 marks in 60 minutes. The Mains has four papers of 100 marks each, with 90 minutes per paper, making 400 marks in total.
How many questions are asked in the WBPSC ICDS exam?
The Supervisor Prelims has 100 questions. The number of questions for the Worker and Helper exams, and for the Mains papers, is Not Specified in the Official Notification. Worker and Helper exams are each worth 100 marks.
What is the difference between the ICDS Worker and Helper exam pattern?
Both exams carry 100 marks. The Worker exam has four subjects: Bengali (30), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (30), Arithmetic (20) and Child Development & Nutrition Awareness (20), with a duration of 90 minutes to 2 hours. The Helper exam has three subjects: Bengali (40), General Knowledge (30) and Basic Arithmetic (30), with a duration of 90 minutes.
What are the subjects in the WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Mains?
The Mains has Paper I English, Paper II Bengali/Other Language, Paper III General Studies and Paper IV Arithmetic, each carrying 100 marks.