WBCS Cut Off 2026 — Expected & Previous Year Prelims Marks
Last updated: 5 June 2026
WBPSC conducted WBCS Prelims 2026 on 14 June 2026. Category-wise cut-off marks decide who qualifies for the Mains written exam. Official cut-off will be released with the prelims result on psc.wb.gov.in — expected July 2026. Expected ranges below are based on exam analysis, paper difficulty and past-year trends.
How WBCS Prelims Cut Off Is Determined
- Total number of vacancies (400 posts across Group A, B, C & D)
- Number of candidates who appeared in Prelims
- Difficulty level of the question paper
- Category-wise reservation norms
- Normalisation (if multiple shifts are held)
WBCS Prelims Cut Off 2026
Expected Prelims cut-off (out of 200) — based on post-exam analysis; official figures with result
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 98–102 |
| Backward Class (A) | 98–102 |
| Backward Class (B) | 98–102 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 92–96 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 74–78 |
| PH-A | 78–82 |
| PH-B | 55–59 |
| PH-C | 65–69 |
| PH-D | 3–5 |
| MSP (Ex-Servicemen) | 76–78 |
WBCS Prelims Cut Off 2024
Released: 12 July 2024
WBCS Prelims 2024 — released with result on psc.wb.gov.in
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 101.25 |
| Backward Class (A) | 101.25 |
| Backward Class (B) | 101.25 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 94.5 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 76.25 |
| PH-A | 80.25 |
| PH-B | 57 |
| PH-C | 68 |
| PH-D | 3.75 |
| MSP (Ex-Servicemen) | 77.75 |
WBCS Prelims Cut Off 2022
Released: With prelims result
Previous cycle reference — helps estimate difficulty trend
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 130.39 |
| Backward Class (A) | 130.39 |
| Backward Class (B) | 130.39 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 124.44 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 104.37 |
| PH — Blindness / Low Vision | 107.79 |
| PH (SC) — Locomotor / Cerebral Palsy etc. | 83.45 |
| PH — Hearing Impaired | 102.15 |
| PH — Intellectual / Learning Disability | 18.98 |
| MSP (Ex-Servicemen) | 108.81 |
FAQs — WBCS Cut Off
When will WBCS Prelims Cut Off 2026 be released? ▼
WBCS Prelims Cut Off 2026 is expected in July 2026 along with the prelims result on the official WBPSC website psc.wb.gov.in.
What is the expected WBCS Prelims Cut Off 2026 for General category? ▼
Based on post-exam analysis and past trends, the expected General category cut-off for WBCS Prelims 2026 is 98–102 marks out of 200. The official figure will be notified with the result.
What was WBCS Prelims Cut Off 2024 for General category? ▼
The General, BC(A) and BC(B) cut-off for WBCS Prelims 2024 was 101.25 marks (out of 200). SC was 94.50 and ST was 76.25.
What factors determine WBCS Cut Off 2026? ▼
Cut-off depends on total vacancies, number of candidates appearing, exam difficulty, category-wise reservation and normalisation (if applicable). Candidates scoring at or above the cut-off qualify for Mains.
Where to check official WBCS Prelims Cut Off 2026? ▼
Download the official category-wise cut-off PDF from West Bengal Public Service Commission at https://psc.wb.gov.in when the prelims result is declared.