WBCS (Exe) Preliminary Exam Final Answer Key 2026

Overview

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has published the Final Answer Key for the MCQ paper of the WBCS (Exe) Preliminary Examination 2026. This follows the review of objections submitted by candidates between June 30 and July 6, 2026.

Important Dates

• Preliminary Exam Date: 14 June 2026
• Provisional Key Release: 24 June 2026
• Objection Window: 30 June 2026 to 06 July 2026
• Final Answer Key Release: 27 August 2026

Exam Pattern (Prelims)

• Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Type: Objective (MCQ)
• Total Questions: 200
• Duration: 2.5 Hours
• Note: Prelims is a screening stage; marks are not added to the final merit list.

How to Download the Final Answer Key

1. Visit the official WBPSC portal.
2. Navigate to the 'What's New' or 'Answer Key' section.
3. Locate the notification: 'Final Answer Keys to the MCQ Paper of the W.B.C.S. (Exe) etc. (Preli) Examination, 2024' (Memo No. 1104-PSC/CON(Q)).
4. Open the PDF and verify your OMR responses.

Key Highlights

• Officiality: Only the final answer key is used for preparing the official result.
• Marking Scheme: One mark is awarded for each question marked with an asterisk (*), regardless of the attempted option.