The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has declared the result of the West Bengal Civil Services (Exe.) etc. (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 on 5 November 2026. A total of 3,842 candidates have been provisionally qualified for the next stage — the final written (Main) examination. The result has been published in PDF format on the official website, containing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the Main examination. Candidates who appeared in the preliminary examination can check their qualifying status through the official WBPSC website. Read the notification for the cut-off marks, selection process and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 08/2024 |
| Preliminary Examination | 14 June 2026 |
| Prelims Result | 5 November 2026 |
| Final Written (Main) Examination | To be announced |
The result was announced through official Notice No. 399-PSC/CON dated 5 November 2026. The qualification of all 3,842 candidates is provisional, and the commission has not announced the date of the final written examination in the result notice.
Result Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | West Bengal Civil Services (Exe.) etc. (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2024 |
| Result Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Candidates Qualified for Mains | 3,842 (Provisional) |
| Result Format | Roll number-wise PDF with category-wise cut-off marks |
| Next Stage | Final Written (Main) Examination, then Personality Test |
| Posts | Group A and Group B administrative posts under the West Bengal government |
The preliminary examination serves as the screening stage, while candidates who qualify become eligible to appear for the final written examination. The reservation provisions have been implemented in accordance with the Backward Classes Welfare Department notifications dated 18 May 2026.
WBCS Prelims Cut-off Marks 2026
| Category | Cut-off Marks (out of 200) |
|---|---|
| UR | 128 |
| EWS | 106.5 |
| OBC | 121 |
| SC | 112 |
| ST | 95.25 |
| PwBD-UR | 89 |
| PwBD-SC | 84 |
| MSP | 108.5 |
Candidates obtaining marks equal to or exceeding the cut-off proceed to the Main examination. Qualifying in the prelims does not guarantee selection.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (screening stage)
- Final Written (Main) Examination
- Personality Test
Qualified candidates should regularly visit the WBPSC website for further announcements regarding the examination schedule, instructions and other requirements.
How to Check WBCS Prelims Result 2026
- Visit the official website of WBPSC at psc.wb.gov.in.
- Find the link for “West Bengal Civil Services (Exe.) etc. (Preliminary) Examination, 2024” result.
- Open the result PDF and search for your roll number.
- If your roll number appears in the list, you have provisionally qualified for the final written examination.
- Check the category-wise cut-off marks in the same notice and save a copy of the PDF for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The official notification / result document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.
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FAQs
Q1. Is the WBCS Prelims Result 2026 out?
Yes. The West Bengal Public Service Commission declared the WBCS Preliminary Examination 2024 result on 5 November 2026 through Notice No. 399-PSC/CON.
Q2. How many candidates qualified in WBCS Prelims 2026?
A total of 3,842 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for the final written (Main) examination.
Q3. What is the WBCS Prelims cut-off for UR category?
The UR cut-off is 128 marks out of 200. The EWS cut-off is 106.5, OBC 121, SC 112 and ST 95.25.
Q4. When will the WBCS Main examination be held?
The commission has not announced the date of the final written examination in the result notice. Qualified candidates should regularly visit the WBPSC website for the schedule.
Q5. Where can I download the WBCS Prelims result PDF?
Candidates can download the merit list PDF from the official website of WBPSC at psc.wb.gov.in and search for their roll number.
Q6. Is the WBCS Prelims qualification final?
No. The qualification of all 3,842 candidates is provisional and subject to the conditions specified by the commission.
Sources: West Bengal Public Service Commission, Notice No. 399-PSC/CON dated 5 November 2026 (WBCS Preliminary Examination, 2024, Advt. No. 08/2024)
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When was the result declared?
The result was declared on 5 November 2026, as stated in this post. Check the result link given in this post for the list of qualified candidates, and match your roll number or registration number exactly, because a single digit difference can change the result.
How to check the result?
Open the official result link given in this post, enter the details asked for in this post, such as your roll number or registration number, and search for your number in the list. Download the result from psc.wb.gov.in and keep a printout for the next stage.
What about the cutoff / merit list?
The cutoff and merit list details are given in the result notice linked in this post, where this post states them. Check the official list and the notice from psc.wb.gov.in for the category-wise cutoff and the next stage, because those figures differ by post and by category.
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