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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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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.
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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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
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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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.
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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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.
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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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 determine
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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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 ApplicantsVacanciesDifficulty Level of Question PapersCandidates' Performance in the examThe West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) considers these factors, among others, to determine the WBCS cutoff marks for all categories.
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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The WBCS selection process is not going to change because the West Bengal Public Service Commission is required to take approval from the state government before applying any change in the WBCS exam process. As per the latest media reports, no such approval was asked by the Commission from the state government.The WBCS exam is expected to remain the same as previous years, consisting of three stages:PrelimsMainsPersonality Test
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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The number of vacancies in the WBCS (West Bengal Civil Services) exam for the year 2023 was not explicitly mentioned. The official notifications and sources indicate that the vacancies for various posts under Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D will be announced by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) after the completion of the recruitment process.Therefore, as of now, the exact number of vacancies for the WBCS exam has not been disclosed. Candidates interested in applying for the exam should stay updated with the official WBPSC website and notifications for the latest information on vacancies and the application proce
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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The WBCS vacancies are not explicitly mentioned in the official notification provided in the search results. The vacancies for various posts under the West Bengal Civil Services Examination 2024 are yet to be officially disclosed by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC). The notification outlines the different posts under Group A, B, C, and D, but the specific number of vacancies for each post is not mentioned.Candidates eagerly awaiting the recruitment notification need to stay updated with the official website of WBPSC, as the vacancies will be announced after the completion of the recruitment process. Once the vacancies
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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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.
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