The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the Final Answer Key to the MCQ paper of the W.B.C.S. (Exe) etc. Preliminary Examination 2024 on 27 August 2026, vide Memo No. 1104-PSC/CON(Q), signed by the Deputy Secretary of the Commission. The examination under Advertisement No. 08/2024 was conducted on 14 June 2026. This final key follows the provisional answer key published on 24 June 2026 and the objection window that ran from 30 June 2026 to 6 July 2026. The Prelims result – which will shortlist candidates for the WBCS Mains 2026 – will be prepared on the basis of this final answer key. The final key PDF is downloadable directly from psc.wb.gov.in.
Important – Read Before You Check: Two things to note before you calculate your score. First, questions marked with an asterisk (*) in the final answer key carry one mark to all candidates irrespective of the option they attempted – this is confirmed in the official key notation; do not skip these when tallying your score, and do not deduct a mark for them if you marked a different option, as the mark is awarded regardless. Second, the objection window closed on 6 July 2026 and no further challenges are entertained – this is the final key and the Prelims result will be prepared directly on its basis; there is no second objection round.
WBCS Prelims Final Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Exam Name | W.B.C.S. (Exe) etc. Preliminary Examination, 2024 |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2024 |
| Exam Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Exam Time | 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Final Answer Key Memo No. | 1104-PSC/CON(Q) |
| Final Answer Key Released | 27 August 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 24 June 2026 |
| Objection Window | 30 June 2026 to 6 July 2026 (closed) |
| Objections | Not entertained – final key |
| Asterisk-marked Questions | 1 mark awarded to all candidates irrespective of option attempted |
| Prelims Result | To be declared based on this final key – date not yet announced |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| WBCS Preliminary Exam | 14 June 2026 |
| Admit Card released | 4 June 2026 |
| Provisional answer key released | 24 June 2026 |
| Objection window opens | 30 June 2026 |
| Objection window closes | 6 July 2026 |
| Final answer key released | 27 August 2026 |
| WBCS Prelims Result 2026 | To be announced on psc.wb.gov.in |
Exam Pattern – WBCS Preliminary Examination
The WBCS Preliminary Examination is OMR-based and is a qualifying stage only. Marks scored in Prelims are not added to the final merit list.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Question type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Total questions | 200 |
| Number of subjects | 8 |
| Marks per section | 25 marks |
| Total marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2.5 hours (12:00 PM to 2:30 PM) |
| Role in final merit | Qualifying stage only – marks not counted in final merit |
About the Final Answer Key
The final answer key released on 27 August 2026 under Memo No. 1104-PSC/CON(Q) incorporates WBPSC’s review of all objections submitted between 30 June and 6 July 2026. Where the Commission accepted an objection and revised an answer, the revised answer appears in the final key. Where questions were found to be incorrect or unresolvable after review, such questions may be marked with an asterisk (*) – all candidates receive one mark for asterisk-marked questions regardless of the option they attempted.
The final key is the authoritative version. No further objections or representations against it are entertained. The Prelims result and the shortlist for WBCS Mains 2026 will be drawn on the basis of this key.
How to Download the WBCS Final Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official WBPSC website – the direct PDF link is in the Important Links table below.
- The PDF opens without login; no roll number or password is required.
- Download and save the PDF to your device.
- Locate the section for each subject and the answer for each question number.
- Questions marked with an asterisk (*) carry 1 mark to all candidates – include these in your score without deduction regardless of what you marked.
- Tally your score for the remaining questions using the marking scheme from the official notification.
- Compare your probable score against previous year cut-off trends to estimate your chances of qualifying for the Mains.
What Comes Next
The WBCS Preliminary result for the 2024 examination cycle is the next step. WBPSC will use the final answer key to prepare the mark sheet and the merit list, and will shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. The Prelims result date has not been announced. Monitor psc.wb.gov.in for the result notification.
Candidates who qualify the Prelims will proceed to the WBCS Main Examination, which is a full written examination. The final merit list for WBCS is based on the Main Examination and Interview marks only – Prelims marks do not carry over.
Important Instructions
- This is the final answer key. No further objections or representations will be entertained.
- Asterisk-marked questions carry 1 mark to all candidates irrespective of the option attempted. Do not treat these as wrong answers in your self-evaluation.
- Verify your downloaded PDF against the official WBPSC website to ensure it is the correct final key and not an older provisional version or an unofficial third-party copy.
- Keep your roll number and admit card safe for the result checking stage.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Final Answer Key PDF – W.B.C.S. (Exe) etc. Preliminary Examination 2024 | Read Now |
| WBPSC Official Website | Read Now |
Frequently Asked Questions – WBCS Final Answer Key 2026
Q1. When was the WBCS Final Answer Key 2026 released?
✅ 27 August 2026, vide Memo No. 1104-PSC/CON(Q) issued by the Deputy Secretary, West Bengal Public Service Commission, for the W.B.C.S. (Exe) etc. Preliminary Examination 2024 held on 14 June 2026.
Q2. Can I still raise an objection against the WBCS answer key?
✅ No. The objection window closed on 6 July 2026 and no further objections or representations are entertained. The 27 August 2026 key is final and the result will be prepared directly on its basis.
Q3. What are the asterisk-marked questions in the key?
✅ Questions marked with an asterisk (*) carry 1 mark to all candidates, irrespective of which option they attempted. These are questions where the Commission found the original answer to be incorrect or accepted a revision after reviewing objections. Do not deduct marks for these questions when calculating your score.
Q4. Do Prelims marks count in the final WBCS merit list?
✅ No. The WBCS Preliminary Examination is a qualifying stage only. Its marks are used solely to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. Final merit is based on the Main Examination and Interview marks.
Q5. What is the exam pattern for the WBCS Prelims?
✅ 200 objective-type MCQ questions across 8 subjects, with 25 marks per subject, for a total of 200 marks, to be completed in 2.5 hours (12:00 PM to 2:30 PM), in offline OMR-based format.
Q6. When will the WBCS Prelims Result 2026 be declared?
✅ The result date has not been announced. WBPSC will prepare the result on the basis of the final answer key released on 27 August 2026 and publish it on psc.wb.gov.in. Monitor the official website regularly.
Q7. Where can I download the final answer key?
✅ From the official WBPSC website at psc.wb.gov.in – the direct PDF link is in the Important Links table above. No login is required; the PDF is publicly downloadable.
Q8. What is the Advertisement Number for this WBCS cycle?
✅ Advertisement No. 08/2024. The examination is titled W.B.C.S. (Exe) etc. Preliminary Examination, 2024, conducted on 14 June 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the Final Answer Key released by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) on 27 August 2026 under Memo No. 1104-PSC/CON(Q) for the W.B.C.S. (Exe) etc. Preliminary Examination, 2024, Advertisement No. 08/2024, held on 14 June 2026. This is the final answer key; no further objections are entertained. Questions marked with an asterisk carry 1 mark to all candidates irrespective of option attempted. The Prelims result will be declared on the basis of this key; date not yet announced. Candidates must download the key from psc.wb.gov.in. JobShouter.com is not associated with the West Bengal Public Service Commission in any manner.
