WBPSC WBCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 is available in an unofficial format for candidates who appeared in the West Bengal Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
The answer key was compiled from memory-based questions from the 14th June 2026 exam. West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) is the listed official body, and wbpsc.gov.in is the official website.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | West Bengal Civil Services (WBCS) Examination 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released (Unofficial) |
| Exam Date | 14th June 2026 |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Paper Type | Single General Studies paper |
| Subjects Covered | GS, Aptitude, Reasoning |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark per wrong answer |
| Official Website | wbpsc.gov.in |
WBPSC WBCS Prelims Answer Key 2026
The unofficial answer key is based on the official question paper PDF and memory-based inputs. It is available for candidates to estimate scores, analyze performance, and assess their chances of qualifying for the Mains examination.
The official provisional answer key is expected to be released by WBPSC on its website. Candidates can download the official answer key PDF and raise objections if discrepancies are found after the release.
- The unofficial answer key is available now.
- It was prepared by analyzing the official question paper PDF.
- The answer key covers the single General Studies paper.
- The paper includes GS, Aptitude, and Reasoning.
- The exam had a duration of 2.5 hours, or 150 minutes.
- Total questions were 200 across Group A and Group B combined.
- Correct answers carry 1 mark each.
- Wrong answers carry a deduction of 1/3rd mark, or 0.33.
Score calculation details
- Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) – (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.33)
- An example score in the text shows 90 correct, 60 wrong, and 50 unattempted as 70.2 marks.
| Link Name | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | wbpsc.gov.in |
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