WBCS prelims result 2026: The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has declared the West Bengal Civil Services (WBCS) Preliminary examination 2024 result on November 5, 2026. A total of 3,842 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for the next stage of the state civil services recruitment process.Candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination can check their qualifying status through the official WBPSC website, psc.wb.gov.in. The commission has released the result in PDF format, containing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the Main examination. Aspirants can download the document and search for their roll numbers to determine whether they have qualified.The examination was conducted on June 14, 2026, for recruitment to various Group A and Group B administrative posts under the West Bengal government. The declaration of the preliminary result marks the completion of the first stage of the selection process.
WBCS prelims result 2026: Steps to download scorecards
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the WBCS prelims result 2026 on the official website:
- Visit the official website of WBPSC at psc.wb.gov.in.
- Navigate to the ‘What’s New’ section on the homepage.
- Look for the notification titled ‘West Bengal Civil Services (Exe.) etc. (Preliminary) Examination, 2024’.
- Click on the result notification to open the merit list PDF.
- Download the PDF and save it on your device.
- Press Ctrl + F and enter your examination roll number in the search box.
- Check whether your roll number appears in the list of qualified candidates.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the WBCS prelims result 2026.
What happens after the WBCS prelims result 2026?
Candidates who have qualified in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the WBCS Main examination. The preliminary examination serves as the screening stage of the recruitment process, while the Main examination assesses candidates through written papers.The selection process comprises the following stages:
- Preliminary examination: The first stage, conducted to shortlist candidates for the Main examination.
- Main examination: A written examination that evaluates candidates’ subject knowledge, analytical abilities and written communication skills.
- Personality test: Candidates who qualify in the prescribed written examination stages are called for the personality test, as applicable to their respective groups.
- Final merit list: The commission prepares the final selection list based on the prescribed selection criteria and performance in the relevant stages.
