What details are mentioned in WBCS Result PDF?

The WBCS Result PDF will contain the following details: Name of the candidate Roll number Marks obtained in each section Total marks obtained Category-wise marks Cut-off marks Qualifying status for the next stage of the selection process Candidates can download the WBCS Result PDF from the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) once it is released. The result will be available in PDF format, and candidates will need to search for their roll number and name in the list of shortlisted candidates. It is essential to check the details mentioned in the result carefully and contact the WBPSC office if there are any discrepancies

What minimum score is required to clear the WBPSC WBCS prelims exam?

The WBCS Prelims exam is an objective exam which is conducted to recruit candidates for the State civil service exam. WBCS is considered one of the toughest exams in the state because of the expansion of its syllabus. There are no minimum marks required to clear the WBCS prelims exam. The passing of the candidate depends on the category cutoff of the prelim exam. The WBCS cutoff depends on the number of vacancies and the difficulty level of the question paper. Both of these components are different each year and hence the passing marks of the WBCS prelims exam are different. WBPSC released the category-wise cutoff with the result. The Commission has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in the WBCS prelims and main exam. These qualifying marks can be equal to or less than the cutoff marks arrived by the Commission. WBCS prelims 2021 cutoff for the general category was 121.67 marks.

When did the WBCS 2022 result release?

WBCS 2023 result for the 2022 session was released online on August 10, 2023. The West Bengal Public Service Commission also released the WBCS 2023 Cutoff for the prelims exam of 2022 session. The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the WBCS main 2022 exam dates. The Commmission will conduct the WBCS main exam 2022 from September 29 to October 3, 2023. The WBCS prelims exam was conducted on June 19, 2022, and the final answer key was released online on August 4, 2022. The Commission dropped one question from the prelims exam and awarded one mark to all the candidates who appeared in the exam. The Commission is yet to release the WBCS prelims result but the candidates can calculate their marks with the final answer key (released by the Commission). After calculating their final marks, the candidates should compare their marks with the average of the last five years' cutoff and ascertain their chances of selection in the exam. The West Bengal Public Service Commission will release the roll number of the qualified candidates in the result pdf. The candidates will be required to search for their roll number in the result pdf.

How to prepare for WBPSC exam?

Some important points to keep in mind regarding WBCS Exam Preparation: 1. Practice previous years' question papers. 2. Do MCQ solving practice for Prelims. 3. Do answer writing practice for Mains. The important topics given in WBCS Syllabus are History, Geography, Polity, Economics, and Current Affairs. WBCS Preparation books for Mains are: History- Bipin Chandra Polity- Laxmikant Geography- Lexicon or Majid Hussain or G. c. Long Economy- School Textbooks or Ramesh Singh Current Affairs- The Hindu/ Monthly Compilation of any good magazine.

Is WBPSC Exam very tough?

WBCS is one of the toughest exams conducted in the state. West Bengal Civil Service Exam WBCS has three stages and the candidates are required to appear and clear all the stages of the exam. The final WBCS merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the WBCS main exam written and interview. The WBCS prelims is a qualifying exam only and the marks secured in the prelim's exam are not considered for the final merit. But it is the first stage of the exam, and it is mandatory to qualify the exam. There are two papers in the WBCS prelims exam, and the candidates are required to appear and qualify in both papers. But the candidates should understand that the WBCS can be cleared with the right strategy and resources. The candidates should see the previous year's question papers to know the importance of the topics and the preparation required for the exam.

When was the WBCS 2020 final result released?

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) released the West Bengal Civil Service WBCS 2020 final result on February 2, 2023. The Commission took around three years to complete the exam process. The candidates. The Commission released the roll number, names, category and rank of the qualified candidates. The Commission released two WBCS result pdfs mentioning the details of WBCS Group A and Group B selected candidates. WBPSC selected 30 candidates for the WBCS Group A (Executive) post and 24 candidates for the WBCS Group B (West Bengal Police Service) in the result. The Commission also released the category-wise cutoff for all the service groups.

What is the total marks in WBCS prelims exam?

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.

Is there any normalisation of Marks in the WBCS exam?

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.

What will be the expected cut off for WBCS 2023 Prelims Exam?

The West Bengal Public Service Commission conducted the WBCS 2023 prelims exam on December 16, 2023 across the state. The Commission is yet to release the WBCS prelims result 2023. The WBCS cutoff for prelims exam will be released with the result pdf. The Commission releases the category-wise cutoff with the result pdf. The candidates can see here the expected cutoff for WBCS 2023 Prelims exam. Category Marks Unreserved 120+4 Backward Class (A) 118+4 Backward Class (B) 117+3 SC 112+3 ST 90+4 PWD 98+4

What is the cutoff of WBCS Exam?

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.

Is WBCS Prelims a MCQ based exam?

Yes, the WBCS prelims exam is an objective type exam where the candidates are required to select the correct answers from the given options. The WBCS prelims exam is conducted in offline mode. Mostly all the State PCS prelims exams are MCQ-based exams conducted offline. The WBCS 2023 prelims exam will be conducted in the latter half of June. The candidates are suggested to read all the given answer options because sometimes half information is provided in some answer options. The answer options also confuse the candidates in case of a lack of conceptual clarity on the topic. The candidates can SEE in the official notification and the WBCS exam pattern that prelims and compulsory papers of the WBCS main exam are objective papers where Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) have been asked.

What is the passing percentage in WBCS exam?

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.

How can I check my WBCS prelims score?

The West Bengal Public Service Commission releases the marks and scores of the candidates who appeared in the WBCS exam. But such exam scores are released after the declaration of the final result. The Commission releases the marks and scores on its official website and the candidates will be required to log in with their credentials to download their marks and score. The candidates whose score is less than their category cutoff, will not be declared qualified in the prelims exam. On the contrary, if the candidates secure higher marks and are still not selected, they should immediately contact the Commission.

WBCS Result 2024 (2023 Session) OUT@wbpsc.gov.in: WBPSC Prelims Result Download Link

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Updated on Oct 4, 2024 16:25 IST

The West Bengal Public Service Commission is expected to release the WBCS result 2024 in April 2025. The Commission is expected to conduct the WBCS 2024 exam in February 2025. The Commission is expected to release the WBCS notification 2024 soon on its official website - psc.wb.nic.in. The Commission will mention the roll number of the qualified candidates in the WBCS result pdf. WBCS results will also mention the WBCS cutoff 2024 for all the categories for the prelims exam.

The WBCS exam will be conducted offline in the pen and paper mode. The candidates will be required to check their roll number in the result pdf.

Q: When will WBCS 2024 result be released?

The West Bengal Public Service Commission released the WBCS 2024 result for the 2023 session on July 12, 2024. The Commission selected 4,960 candidates for the main exam. The WBCS main exam 2024 will be conducted from Augsut 16 to 20 except on 19.

The Commission also releasd the category-wise cutoff with the result.

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Q: How many candidates are declared pass in the WBCS prelims result?

In the WBCS Prelims Result 2024 (2023 session), the Commission selected 4,960 candidates for the WBCS main exam 2024 (2023 session). The West Bengal Public Service Commission passed around 10 times the number of candidates to the number of vacancies in the exam. Let us suppose that there are 300 vacancies in the WBCS exam, the West Bengal Public Service Commission will select around 3000 candidates for the main exam. For the interview stage, three times candidates of the number of vacancies are selected. For example, for 300 vacancies, the Commission will select 900 candidates. The number of candidates who pass the WBCS prelims exam will depend on the number of vacancies in the WBCS exam.

The WBCS main exam 2024 will be conducted from August 16 to 20.

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Q: What is the success rate in WBPSC?

West Bengal Civil Service WBCS exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the state civil service. The exam is considered the toughest because of the enormity of the syllabus and the nature of the exam. The candidates need to appear and clear all the stages of the exam. There are four groups of services for which recruitment is made through the exam. The low success rate in the WBCS exam can be attributed to the high number of applications for a meagre number of vacancies in the exam. The total number of candidates who apply for the WBCS exam is around 2 to 3 Lacs and the total number of vacancies in the WBCS exam always remains low. So the success rate in the exam is around 0.5 to 0.7 per cent depending on the number of candidates who applied for.

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Table of Contents

How to Check WBCS Results 2024?
WBCS 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
WBCS Result 2024 PDF Download
WBCS Result Cutoff 2024 (2023 Session)
Download Previous Year's WBCS Result PDF
WBCS Result 2024 FAQs

How to Check WBCS Results 2024?

The candidates can check their WBCS Prelims result 2024 in the manner given below:

Go to the official website of WBPSC - psc.wb.gov.in/
Click on the Result tab given at the top navigation Bar
Click on the WBCS Prelims (screening) result 2024
Enter the required credentials
Check the WBCS result
Take a printout of the WBCS result for future reference

WBCS 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of WBCS 2024 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Feb '25	WBCS Prelims Exam Date 2024 TENTATIVE
Dates	Past Exam Dates
16 Dec '23	WBPSC WBCS 2023 Prelims Exam Date

WBCS Result 2024 PDF Download

The candidates can download the WBCS prelims result pdf for future reference because the WBCS result will be available online only and the candidates need to check it online each time they need to check it. The WBCS prelims result pdf will be available here after its official release.

Download Here - WBCS 2024 Prelims Result PDF

West Bengal Public Service Commission releases the result and the cutoff online for the exam. The Commission will release the WBCS 2024 result pdf for the candidates to check their results. The candidates should note that if the desired roll number is not present in the WBCS result 2024 pdf, it implies that such candidates did not clear the WBCS exam. The Commission will release the WBCS cutoff 2024 with the result. WBPSC WBCS mains exam is expected to be conducted within three months from the result.

WBCS Result 2024 - Merit List

The Commission will release the list of roll numbers in the WBCS result 2024. The merit list will be released only in the final result after the main exam and interview. The WBCS merit list will contain the names of the selected candidates and the service name to which they will be selected. The candidates should see the important WBPSC WBCS 2024 exam dates.

WBCS Result Cutoff 2024 (2023 Session)

The candidates should calculate their marks from the final answer key and compare them with the previous years' cutoffs to get a clear idea about their selection. The candidates can see below the WBCS Prelims Cutoff 2023.

Category	Marks
Unreserved	101.25
Backward Class (A)	101.25
Backward Class (B)	101.25
SC	94.50
ST	76.25
PH - A	80.25
PH -B	57.00
PH - C	68.00
PH - D	3.75
MSP	77.75

Download Previous Year's WBCS Result PDF

The candidates can see and download the WBCS result pdf.

WBCS 2022 Result PDF Download

WBCS 2022 result was released on August 10, 2022. The WBCS main exam 2022 was conducted from September 29 to October 3 (except October 2). The candidates were required to keep revising the study material they had and practice the answer writing. WBPSC was proactive while releasing the WBCS answer key. The Commission conducted the WBCS prelims exam on June 19, 2022, and the final answer key was released online on August 4, 2022.

The candidates can download here - WBCS Result 2022 pdf

WBCS 2020 Result PDF Download

The West Bengal Public Service Commission released the WBCS 2020 final result on February 2, 2023. The Commission released the result online only. The Commission released the roll number, names and ranks of the candidates in the WBCS merit list along with their category. The Commission released the category-wise cutoff for each of the post group. WBPSC selected 30 candidates for the WBCS Group A (Executive) post and 24 candidates in the WBCS Group B (West Bengal Police Service) in result.

Download Here: WBCS 2020 Final Result for WBCS Group A (Executive Group)

Download Here: WBCS 2020 Final Result for WBCS Group B (Police Service)

The candidates can download here the WBCS result pdfs of previous years. These are the official pdfs and can be used for reference.

Check and Download Here:WBCS 2021 Prelims Result

Check here: Official WBPSC WBCS Result 2019 - Group A

Check here: Official WBPSC WBCS Result 2019 - Group B

Check here the official WBCS Main Result 2019 - Group A

Check here the official WBCS Main Result 2019 - Group B

Check here WBCS 2020 Result