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📝 PRELIMS HELD 14 JUNE 2026 · OFFICIAL ANSWER KEY AWAITED
The WBPSC conducted the WBCS Preliminary 2026 on Sunday, 14 June. The official answer key is expected soon at psc.wb.gov.in; unofficial keys from coaching platforms are already out, so you can estimate your score now and wait for the official version to confirm it.
The West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) examination, conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC), is the state's premier administrative recruitment — the route to Group A, B, C and D posts including WBCS (Exe.), the state police service and other cadres. With the prelims done, the focus now is the answer key. This page explains the status, how to estimate your marks, and what comes next.
WBCS Prelims 2026 answer key — at a glance
| Conducting body | WBPSC, West Bengal |
|---|---|
| Exam | WBCS Preliminary 2026 |
| Exam date | 14 June 2026 (12:00–2:30 PM) |
| Mode | Offline (OMR), single shift |
| Official answer key | Awaited — expected at psc.wb.gov.in |
| Next stage | Prelims result → Mains |
How to check the WBCS 2026 answer key
- Open the WBPSC portal (the official link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page).
- Once released, click the WBCS Preliminary 2026 Answer Key link.
- Download the key for your question series.
- Match it question-by-question against your recorded answers.
- Apply the marking scheme to estimate your score, and note the objection window if WBPSC opens one.
How to estimate your WBCS prelims score
The WBCS preliminary paper is a single objective paper of 200 marks (200 questions) covering general studies. WBPSC applies negative marking for wrong answers in the prelims, so when you estimate your score, deduct the penalty for each incorrect response rather than just counting correct ones. Remember the prelims is only a screening test — the marks do not count towards the final merit; they decide who qualifies for the Mains. Treat the official answer key as final over any coaching key, since one or two answers can change after objections.
What happens after the answer key
After the official answer key (and any objection window), WBPSC declares the Prelims result — the list of candidates who qualify for the Mains examination. The Mains is descriptive and far more decisive, followed by the Personality Test (interview) for the final merit. If your estimated score is comfortably above the expected cut-off, it is worth starting Mains preparation now rather than waiting for the result.
Related West Bengal pages
For another live West Bengal milestone, see the WBJEE 2026 result update, and browse more state openings on the West Bengal hub or the graduate jobs hub.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit Card | |
| Prelims Exam |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of WBPSC (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with West Bengal Public Service Commission. The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WBCS prelims answer key 2026 kab aayega?WBCS प्रीलिम्स आंसर की 2026 कब आएगी?
WBCS answer key kaise download kare?WBCS आंसर की कैसे डाउनलोड करें?
WBCS prelims mein negative marking hai kya?WBCS प्रीलिम्स में नेगेटिव मार्किंग है क्या?
When was the WBCS Prelims 2026 exam held?
What is the next step after the WBCS prelims?
Do WBCS prelims marks count in the final selection?
WBCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 — WBPSC Exam Held 14 June, Key Awaited — Analysis & Trends
A note on what to do now.
Estimate honestly, then commit to a decision — do not drift for a month waiting on the result. Score yourself strictly against an unofficial key now, applying the negative marking, and compare with the previous year's category cut-off. If you are clearly above it, the rational move is to begin Mains preparation immediately, because the gap between prelims and mains is the most valuable preparation time you will get and the syllabus is large. If you are on the borderline, prepare anyway — the cost of preparing and not qualifying is far smaller than qualifying and being unprepared. Either way, wait for the official WBPSC answer key before treating your score as final, since a revised key after objections can move a borderline candidate either side of the line. Use the official key, not a coaching key, as the last word.