Build a strong base in Indian History, Polity, Geography (especially West Bengal), and select an Optional Subject.

• Read standard books like Laxmikanth for Polity and Spectrum for Modern History.
• Study the Geography of West Bengal thoroughly from a state-specific guide (e.g., Kartik Chandra Mandal).
• Start fundamental preparation for your chosen Optional Subject (if aiming for Group A/B).
• Maintain a daily habit of reading an English newspaper and a Bengali newspaper.

Extensive answer writing for languages, deep dive into GS-II (Science/Environment), and Optional completion.

• Practice writing reports, letters, and precise in both English and Bengali (Paper I & II) weekly.
• Cover Mains Paper IV topics (Technology, Environment, CRZ guidelines, Global Warming).
• Practice objective Mathematics and Reasoning targeting the Madhyamik level.
• Complete both papers of the Optional Subject and make short revision notes.

Shift strictly to objective MCQ solving, mock tests, and Current Affairs.

• Solve previous 10 years WBCS Prelims question papers to understand WBPSC patterns.
• Take full-length mock tests for Prelims to master time management (200 questions in 2.5 hours).
• Revise the last 1 year of Current Affairs, with special emphasis on West Bengal state schemes.