Three ICDS posts in West Bengal have three different exam patterns. Supervisor (Female only) candidates face Prelims and Mains, while Worker and Helper candidates each take a single 100-mark exam.
The West Bengal Public Service Commission is the conducting body. Candidates should study only the list for their own post, as the topics overlap but are not identical. More updates are on our Syllabus page.
WBPSC ICDS Syllabus 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Programme | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) |
| Posts | Supervisor (Female only), Worker, Helper |
| Supervisor Stages | Prelims and Mains |
| Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Exam Pattern
Supervisor Prelims
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions and Marks | 100 questions, 100 marks |
| Time | 60 minutes |
| Type | Objective, OMR-based |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Reasoning |
Supervisor Mains
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English | 100 | 90 minutes |
| II | Bengali or Other Language | 100 | 90 minutes |
| III | General Studies | 100 | 90 minutes |
| IV | Arithmetic | 100 | 90 minutes |
Worker and Helper
| Post | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Worker | Bengali Language | 30 |
| Worker | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 30 |
| Worker | Arithmetic and Numerical Ability | 20 |
| Worker | Child Development and Nutrition Awareness | 20 |
| Helper | Bengali Language | 40 |
| Helper | General Knowledge | 30 |
| Helper | Basic Arithmetic | 30 |
Worker duration is given as 90 minutes to 2 hours, and Helper as 90 minutes. Negative marking and qualifying marks are Not Specified in the details available.
Complete Subject-wise Syllabus
Supervisor Prelims
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Indian history and freedom movement, Constitution, polity, Indian and West Bengal geography, economy, general science, environment, current affairs |
| Arithmetic | Number system, HCF and LCM, percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time and distance, mensuration |
| Reasoning | Analogy, classification, coding-decoding, number series, blood relations, Venn diagrams, non-verbal and analytical reasoning |
Supervisor Mains
| Paper | Topics |
|---|---|
| English | Essay, precis, report and letter writing, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, translation |
| Bengali or Other Language | Grammar, translation, comprehension, composition, precis, summary, report drafting |
| General Studies | History, geography, polity, economy, science, environment, food and nutrition, health and hygiene, women and child development, welfare schemes, current affairs |
Worker
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Bengali | Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, essay and letter writing |
| General Knowledge | West Bengal and Indian history, West Bengal geography, Constitution, current affairs, schemes, basic science |
| Arithmetic | Number system, percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, simple interest, time and work, data interpretation |
| Child Development | Child growth, nutrition for mothers and children, Anganwadi centres, POSHAN Abhiyaan, immunisation, health and hygiene |
Helper
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Bengali | Comprehension, basic grammar, vocabulary, fill in the blanks |
| General Knowledge | West Bengal and India GK, national days, welfare schemes |
| Basic Arithmetic | Four operations, fractions, percentages, measurement, time and distance |
How to Prepare Using the Syllabus
This section is general guidance. Bengali carries the largest share for Helper and matches the highest for Worker, so regular practice pays off. Topics like compound interest and mensuration appear in the Supervisor lists but not in the Worker or Helper lists, so skip them if they are not on yours.
How to Find the Official Syllabus
Visit psc.wb.gov.in and look for the ICDS notice. Download the document that applies to your post.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| WBPSC Official Website | Click Here |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Supervisor?
The Supervisor post is listed as Female only.
How many marks are in Supervisor Mains?
It has four papers of 100 marks each, or 400 in total.
Is the Helper exam 100 marks?
Yes, across Bengali, General Knowledge and Basic Arithmetic.
Is negative marking confirmed?
No. It is not specified in the details available.