The
West bengal Public service Commission (WBPSC) has released the
Judicial service Preliminary Examination Result 2026 for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) recruitment, and along with it,
category‑wise cut‑off marks for candidates who have qualified for the
Main Examination. The prelims exam was held in
December 2025 and results were declared on
12 February 2026.
📌 What Is the WBPSC Judicial service Prelims Cut Off?The
cut‑off marks are the
minimum scores that candidates need to achieve in the Preliminary Examination to be considered eligible for the
Main Examination of the West bengal Judicial service recruitment cycle. WBPSC determines these cut‑offs based on various factors including:
- Number of candidates appearing
- Difficulty level of the question paper
- Total vacancies available
- Reservation norms and category‑wise competition
Cut‑off details help candidates understand their qualifying status and plan mains preparation accordingly.
📊 Official Category‑Wise Cut Off Marks (Prelims 2026)The WBPSC has released the
official category‑wise cut‑off marks along with the result PDF. These marks represent the
minimum qualifying score required in the Prelims to move on to the next stage. Note that these numbers are directly from the Commission’s official result announcement.
CategoryPrelims Cut‑Off Marks (2026)General (UR)[Data published in official PDF]EWS[Data published in official PDF]OBC‑A[Data published in official PDF]OBC‑B[Data published in official PDF]SC[Data published in official PDF]ST[Data published in official PDF]PwBD[Data published in official PDF]📌
Exact verified cut‑off marks are available in the WBPSC Judicial service Prelims Result PDF released on the official website at psc.wb.gov.in. Candidates should check the PDF file to view the specific marks for each category.🔎 How to Check the Official Cut Off and ResultFollow these steps to check your category‑wise cut off and qualifying status:Visit the official WBPSC website:
psc.wb.gov.in.Go to the
“Results” or
Latest Announcements section.Look for the link titled:
“LIST OF CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN QUALIFIED FOR THE WEST bengal JUDICIAL service (PRELI.) EXAMINATION, 2023 (Advt. No. 19/2023)”.Download the PDF and open it to view the
qualified roll numbers.The PDF also contains
cut‑off marks for each category at the bottom or in an accompanying table.📝 Use
Ctrl + F in the PDF to search your roll number or category cut‑off quickly.
📈 Important Points About WBPSC Judicial service Cut Offs🔹 What Influences Cut Off Marks?- Number of applicants vs. available seats.
- Difficulty level of the question paper.
- Performance trends of candidates across categories.
- Reservation norms affecting category‑wise minimum marks.
🔹 Cut Off ≠ Selection ListClearing the prelims cut off only qualifies a candidate for the
Main Examination — it does
not guarantee final selection. The main written examination and interview/personality test follow next.
🔹 Variability Year‑to‑YearThe Judicial service cut offs can vary each year. Trends from previous years show that cut offs fluctuate based on competition and exam difficulty. Candidates should always refer to the
latest official data.
🧠 Next Steps After Clearing PrelimsIf you meet the cut‑off:
✔ Prepare for the
Main Written Examination✔ Gather official study material and previous years’ papers
✔ Keep an eye on the date for Mains admit card release
✔ review personality test requirements after mains
📍 Final TakeawayThe
WBPSC Judicial service Prelims Cut Off 2026 signifies the
minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage of the Civil Judge recruitment process. Candidates should use the Official Result PDF from the
West bengal Public service Commission website to verify exact category‑wise cut‑off scores and confirm their qualification status for the
Main Examination.
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