Preparing for an ICDS job in West Bengal? First, pick your post. Supervisor, Worker and Helper candidates all have different papers, so there is no point in studying someone else’s list.
Find your post below, and you will see what is asked and how many marks it carries. See more on our Syllabus page.
Quick Comparison
| Point | Supervisor | Worker | Helper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open To | Women only | Not limited in our details | Not limited in our details |
| Exams | Prelims and Mains | One exam | One exam |
| Marks | 100, then 400 | 100 | 100 |
| Time | 60 minutes, then 90 per paper | 90 minutes to 2 hours | 90 minutes |
If You Are Applying for Helper
| Subject | Marks | Study This |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali | 40 | Reading passages, basic grammar, vocabulary, fill in the blanks |
| General Knowledge | 30 | West Bengal and India GK, national days, schemes |
| Basic Arithmetic | 30 | Add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages, measurement |
Bengali is your biggest subject, at 40 marks. Reading a few pages daily can help you a lot.
If You Are Applying for Worker
| Subject | Marks | Study This |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali | 30 | Grammar, passages, essays, letters |
| GK and Current Affairs | 30 | History and geography of West Bengal, Constitution, schemes, basic science |
| Arithmetic | 20 | Percentage, ratio, average, interest, time and work, data |
| Child Development | 20 | Child growth, nutrition, Anganwadi, POSHAN Abhiyaan, immunisation, hygiene |
The Child Development part relates directly to your daily work in the job. So understand it, and do not just memorise it.
If You Are Applying for Supervisor
Stage 1: Prelims
| Subject | Study This |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | History, polity, geography, economy, science, current affairs |
| Arithmetic | Percentage, ratio, interest, time and work, mensuration |
| Reasoning | Analogy, coding, series, blood relations, Venn diagrams |
You get 100 questions in 60 minutes on an OMR sheet.
Stage 2: Mains
| Paper | Study This |
|---|---|
| English | Essay, precis, report, letter, grammar, translation |
| Bengali or Other Language | Grammar, translation, composition, summary |
| General Studies | General topics, plus nutrition, health, women and child development, schemes |
| Arithmetic | 100 marks, 90 minutes |
Each Mains paper carries 100 marks, so you have 400 marks in all.
What We Could Not Confirm
Please note that negative marking and qualifying marks are not specified in the details we have. Check the official notice before you decide whether to guess on a question.
Tips for Beginners
These tips are ours and are not from the commission.
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Study only your own list | Topics differ by post |
| Practise maths daily | Speed comes slowly |
| Read schemes news | Welfare schemes come up across posts |
| Use a timer | It makes the real exam feel less scary |
Compound interest and mensuration are on the Supervisor list, but not on the Worker or Helper lists. So if you are not a Supervisor candidate, you can skip them.
Where to Find the Official Syllabus
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open psc.wb.gov.in |
| 2 | Look for the ICDS notice |
| 3 | Save the document for your post |
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| WBPSC Website | Click Here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can men apply for ICDS Supervisor?
The post is listed as Female only.
Is there Mains for Helper?
No. The Helper pattern here has a single 100-mark exam.
How long is the Mains paper?
Each paper is 90 minutes.
Which subject should a Helper candidate start with?
Bengali, as it carries the most marks.