WBCS Cut Off 2024 OUT(2023 Session): Prelims Cutoff Released, Previous Year Cutoff (Last 3 Years)

WBCS Cutoff 2023 has been released with the result. The West Bengal Public Service Commission selected 4,960 candidates for the WBCS main exam. The Commission will conduct the WBCS main exam 2024 from August 16 to 20. The Commission released the WBCS cutoff for all the categories. The candidates need to compare their marks with their category cutoff.

This year, the WBCS cutoff was dropped further marking that the question paper was difficult to solve.

In case they are not selected even after scoring better marks than their category cutoff, they should immediately report their case to the examination conducting body. The candidates should note that the candidates will be required to score better marks compared to the category cutoff to ensure their chances of getting selected for the exam. The Commission releases the cutoff for each category with the result pdf. The candidates need to score marks equal to or more than their category cutoff to clear the exam.

WBCS cutoff is calculated in a complex manner. The candidates need to understand that the WBCS cutoff is determined for each category separately. The following are the main factors which are considered int he WBCS Cutoff calculations:

• Number of Applicants
• Vacancies
• Difficulty Level of Question Papers
• Candidates' Performance in the exam

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) considers these factors, among others, to determine the WBCS cutoff marks for all categories.

The WBCS vacancies affect the WBCS selection process at every stage. The WBCS vacancies play a crucial role in arriving at the WBCS cutoff. In simple words we can say, higher vacancies implies higher candidates to be selected at each stage which consequently result in low cutoff in each stage.

The number of vacancies are inversely proportional to the WBCS cutoff at each stage.

Yes, the WBCS cutoff marks can vary for different stages of the selection process. The cutoff marks are determined separately for each stage of the WBCS exam, including the Preliminary Examination (Prelims), Main Examination (Mains), and Personality Test (Interview). Here's how the WBCS cutoff can differ for different stages of the selection process based on the provided sources:

The candidates should note that the WBCS cutoff vary from category to category too. Each stage of the WBCS selection process has its own cutoff marks, and candidates need to meet the specified cutoff to progress to the next stage. The cutoff marks are determined based on the performance of candidates in each stage and the overall requirements of the recruitment process

No, there is no provision of normalization of marks in the WBCS (West Bengal Civil Services) exam. Normalization is a method used to adjust scores across different shifts of the exam to account for variations in the difficulty level of the question papers. This normalization process ensures fairness in evaluating candidates' performance across different exam sessions. 

The final merit list is based on the marks scored by the candidates in the main (written) and personality test conducted by the WBPSC.

No, the marks obtained in the WBCS Prelims exam are not considered in the final WBCS cutoff for selection. The WBCS Prelims is a screening test, and candidates need to qualify it to appear for the Mains exam.

The final WBCS selection is based on the combined performance in the Mains exam and Interview round. The marks obtained in the Prelims do not contribute to the final merit list.

The WBCS Prelims exam consists of a single paper called "General Studies" with a total of 200 marks.
The paper is divided into eight sections/topics, each carrying 25 marks:

• English Composition: 25 marks
• General Science: 25 marks
• Current Events of National and International Importance: 25 marks
• History of India (Ancient, Medieval, Modern): 25 marks
• Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal: 25 marks
• Indian Polity and Economy: 25 marks
• Indian National Movement: 25 marks
• General Mental Ability: 25 marks

So in summary, the total marks for the WBCS Prelims exam is 200, with each of the 8 sections carrying 25 marks each.

The West Bengal Public Service Commission releases the category-wise WBCS cutoff with the result. The Commission mention the post-wise cutoff with the result. The candidates can check the WBCS cutoff in the following manner:

• Visit the official WBPSC website at wbpsc.gov.in.
• Navigate to the "What's New" section on the homepage.
• Click on the link for WBCS Prelims Cutoff 2023.
• The category-wise cutoff marks will be displayed on the screen.
• Save or download the cutoff PDF for future reference

The candidates should note that the WBCS Prelims exam is qualifying only and the marks secured in the prelims exam are not considered/added for the final selection. Irrespective of that, the WBCS prelims is the first stage of exam and it is mandatory to clear the prelims exam in order to appear in the main exam.

The WBCS Prelims cutoff serve as a threshold for the candidates to become eligible for the main exam. The WBPSC releases the WBCS cutoff for each category separately depending on the number of vacancies in each category.

The WBCS exam follows a specific marking scheme where each correct answer in the exam is awarded one mark. In the Preliminary Exam, there are 200 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. Additionally, in the Main Exam, there are eight papers with each paper carrying 200 marks, totaling 1600 marks for the entire exam.

The WBCS 2024 notification is expected to release soon by the West Bengal Public Service Commission.

The WBCS prelims exam was conducted on December 16, 2023. The candidates can see below the three main determinants for the WBCS cutoff marks as following:

• number of applicants,  
• vacancies available, and 
• the difficulty level of the exam

These factors play a crucial role in establishing the cutoff marks for the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) exam. A higher number of applicants may lead to increased competition and higher cutoff marks, while more vacancies generally result in lower cutoff marks. Additionally, the difficulty level of the questions directly affects the cutoff marks, with a higher difficulty level potentially raising the cutoff mark.

The WBCS cutoff for Group A (Executive Service) is given below:

The candidates can see below the WBCS Police Service Cutoff as released by the West Bengal Public Service Commission.

The candidates can see below the WBCS 2022 Prelims Exam Cutoff for all categories:

The WBCS 2023 prelims exam had a negative marking of 1/3, which means that 3 incorrect answers will eat up the marks scored by 1 correct answer. This negative marking system can lead to a higher cutoff as candidates need to be more cautious while answering questions to avoid losing marks due to incorrect answers.

Additionally, the negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer implies that each four incorrect answers will result in the loss of one correct answer's marks. This system can significantly affect the cutoff marks as candidates need to balance their speed and accuracy to maximize their scores.

No, there is no relaxation in the WBCS cutoff for the reserved categories. The competition lies within the category and the process of arriving at the cutoff is same for all categories. The Commission calculate the WBCS cutoff for each category separately.

The passing percentage in the WBCS exam is approximately 0.10%. The full marks for the WBCS exam vary based on the category of the candidate and the specific exam cycle. For example, in the WBCS Prelims Exam 2022, the cut-off marks were as follows:

• General: 130.39 Marks
• OBC-A: 130.39 Marks
• OBC-B: 130.39 Marks
• SC: 124.44 Marks
• ST: 104.37 Marks
• PH categories had varying cut-off marks.

The WBCS exam does not have a minimum qualifying mark; instead, the cut-off marks serve as the eligibility criteria for passing the exam. The cut-off marks are determined based on factors like the toughness of the question paper, total number of candidates, category of the candidate, number of vacancies, and average performance of candidates. Candidates who score equal to or higher than the cut-off marks qualify for further stages of the exam.