WBCS Cut Off

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 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.

The candidates can see below the WBCS Police Service Cutoff as released by the West Bengal Public Service Commission.CategoryMarksUnreserved1113.00Backward Class (A)1144.67Backward Class (B) 1075.34SC1022.33ST946.00

The WBCS cutoff for Group A (Executive Service) is given below:CategoryMarksUnreserved1117.00Backward Class (A)1073.67Backward Class (B) 1082.00SC998.00ST909.67SC (LD&CP)909.33PH (VH)950.00PH (HI)882.33

The candidates can see below the WBCS 2022 Prelims Exam Cutoff for all categories:CategoryWBCS Prelims 2022 Cutoff MarkUnreserved130.39Backward Class (A)130.39Backward Class (B) 130.39SC124.44ST104.37PH – Suffering from Blindness/Low Vision107.79PH (Reserved for SC) - Acid attack victims/Cerebral Palsy/Dwarfism/Leprosy cured/Locomotor disability/Muscular dystrophy83.45PH - Hearing Impaired (Deaf & Hard of hearing) 102.15PH - Autism/Intellectual Disability/Mental illness/Multiple disabilities/Specific learning Disability18.98MSP108.81

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 marksGeneral Science: 25 marksCurrent Events of National and International Importance: 25 marksHistory of India (Ancient, Medieval, Modern): 25 marksGeography of India with special reference to West Bengal: 25 marksIndian Polity and Economy: 25 marksIndian National Movement: 25 marksGeneral Mental Ability: 25 marksSo in summary, the total marks for the WBCS Prelims exam is 200, with each of the 8 sections carrying 25 marks each.

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 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

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.