The WBCS Prelims Result 2026 has been released by the Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC). According to the published information, the result of the West Bengal Civil Services (Exe.) etc. (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 was declared on 5 November 2026.
A total of 3,842 candidates have qualified provisionally for the Final Written (Main) Examination. Candidates who appeared in the preliminary examination held on 14 June 2026 can check their qualifying status in the roll-number-wise merit list published on the official website.
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Overview
| Conducting Body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Examination | West Bengal Civil Services (Exe.) etc. (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 |
| Advertisement Number | 08/2024 |
| Notice Number | 399-PSC/CON, dated 5 November 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 5 November 2026 |
| Candidates Qualified | 3,842 (provisional) |
| Result Mode | Roll-number-wise PDF |
| Next Stage | Final Written (Main) Examination |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Advertisement | 08/2024 |
| Preliminary Examination | 14 June 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 24 June 2026 |
| Objection Window | 30 June to 6 July 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | 27 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result Declaration | 5 November 2026 |
| Main Examination | To be announced |
How to Check the Result
- Visit the official WBPSC website at psc.wb.gov.in.
- Go to the Notices / Announcements or Results section.
- Click on the link for West Bengal Civil Services (Exe.) etc. (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 – Result.
- Open the result PDF containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates.
- Press Ctrl + F (or use Find in page on mobile) and enter your roll number.
- If your roll number appears in the list, you have qualified provisionally for the Main examination.
- Download and save the PDF for reference.
Cut Off Marks
| Unreserved (UR) | 128 |
| OBC | 121 |
| SC | 112 |
| Meritorious Sports Person (MSP) | 108.5 |
| EWS | 106.5 |
| ST | 95.25 |
| PwBD-UR | 89 |
| PwBD-SC | 84 |
The cut-off marks are out of 200. The preliminary examination is a screening stage only, and the marks scored in the prelims are not counted towards the final merit list. The result is provisional, and qualifying in the prelims does not guarantee final selection.
What Next After the Result
Candidates who have qualified in the preliminary examination will move to the Final Written (Main) Examination, followed by the Personality Test as applicable for their chosen groups. WBPSC will announce the Main examination schedule, the application or form-fill-up process (if any) and the admit card on psc.wb.gov.in.
Qualified candidates should start preparing for the Main examination and keep checking the official website for updates. Candidates following other West Bengal results can check the WBPSC Miscellaneous Result 2026 and the WBPSC WBJS Result 2026. Those tracking school service results may read the WBSSC Assistant Teacher Result 2026.
Details Mentioned in the Result
The result PDF contains the roll numbers of the provisionally qualified candidates, arranged in ascending order from 1100041 to 3601418, along with the category-wise cut-off marks. Candidates should verify the examination name, advertisement number and their qualifying status in the document.
OBC reservation has been applied as per the Backward Classes Welfare Department notifications dated 18 May 2026 and 7 August 2026. PwBD roster points are now generic and not earmarked by type of disability, so PwBD cut-offs are given only for PwBD-UR and PwBD-SC.
Important Links
FAQs
Is the WBCS Prelims Result 2026 released?
Yes. The Public Service Commission, West Bengal released the WBCS (Exe.) etc. Preliminary Examination, 2024 result on 5 November 2026.
How many candidates qualified in the WBCS Prelims Result 2026?
A total of 3,842 candidates have qualified provisionally for the Final Written (Main) Examination.
What is the WBCS Prelims cut off for the General category?
The Unreserved (UR) cut-off is 128 marks out of 200.
What are the WBCS Prelims cut off marks for OBC, SC and ST?
The cut-off marks are 121 for OBC, 112 for SC and 95.25 for ST.
How can I check the WBCS Prelims Result 2026?
Visit psc.wb.gov.in, open the result notice for the West Bengal Civil Services (Exe.) etc. (Preliminary) Examination, 2024, download the PDF and search for your roll number.
What is next after the WBCS Prelims Result 2026?
Qualified candidates will appear for the Final Written (Main) Examination, followed by the Personality Test. The Main examination date has not been announced yet.
Is the WBCS Prelims Result 2026 the final selection list?
No. It is a provisional list of candidates qualified for the Main examination. Final selection depends on the Main examination and the Personality Test.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the published information available at the time of writing. Candidates should verify all details on the official WBPSC website at psc.wb.gov.in before taking any action.
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