The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBCS Result for Group C posts) has officially published the WBCS Cut Off 2026 for the WBCS 2023 recruitment cycle. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now review the detailed category-wise marks required for selection. Achieving these marks provisionally shortlists aspirants for the upcoming Personality Test (Interview).
WBCS 2023 Group C Category-Wise Cut Off Marks
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has outlined specific threshold scores across different reservations. Candidates can evaluate their standing against the official numbers detailed below:
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 787.25 |
| EWS | 726.5 |
| OBC-A | 787 |
| OBC-B | 786.5 |
| SC | 758 |
| ST | 708.25 |
| PwBD-A (Blindness & Low Vision) | 723.75 |
| PwBD-B (Locomotor Disability – Reserved for SC) | 636 |
| PwBD-C (Hearing Impaired) | 597.75 |
Historical Context: WBCS Prelims Cut-off 2020
To better understand how standard benchmarks fluctuate across recruitment cycles, candidates often review previous scoring trends such as the older prelims results.
| Category | WBCS Prelims Cut-off 2020 |
|---|---|
| General | 127 |
| SC | 113.6667 |
| ST | 98.3333 |
| OBC-A | 119 |
| OBC-B | 122 |
| PH (LV) | 96.6667 |
| PH (VH) | – |
| PH (LD & CP) | 107 |
Factors Affecting WBCS Cut Off
Multiple variables dictate how scores shift year on year. Candidates should review these core conditions:
- Difficulty level of the paper
- Number of vacancies
- Number of candidates
- Overall performance of candidates
- Category-wise criteria
- Examination stage (Prelims vs Mains)
How to Check WBCS Cut Off 2026
Follow these steps to access the official announcement directly from the West Bengal Public Service Commission:
- Go to the official website of WBCS at wbpsc.gov.in.
- Look for “WPSC Cut Off 2026” on the homepage or in the Result section.
- Click on the link for WBCS Cut Off 2026 prelims.
- The WBCS Cut Off 2026 PDF will display on the screen.
- Save or download the cut-off PDF for future reference.
Next Steps for Shortlisted Candidates
Candidates who have successfully met or exceeded the designated cut-off marks should immediately prepare for the Personality Test (Interview) stage. Ensure all original documentation, academic certificates, and identification proofs are organized well in advance. Keep track of upcoming interview schedules and notifications published on the official portal.