WBPSC WBJS Judge Answer Key 2026 - Download Prelims Answer Key and How to Raise Objection at psc.wb.gov.in

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC), 161-A, S.P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, has officially published the master provisional answer keys for the West Bengal Judicial Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the preliminary screening test for appointment as Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the West Bengal Judicial Service can access the question-wise master answer keys on the commission portal at psc.wb.gov.in. The commission has opened an online objection portal from 03 October 2026 through 09 October 2026 for candidates to challenge disputed answer keys with documentary legal evidence.

WBPSC WBJS Prelims 2026: Key Overview and Objection Timeline

The provisional key covers all test booklets (Series A, B, C, and D) of the objective screening test:

Selection Process and Examination Scheme

The West Bengal Judicial Service recruitment framework comprises three sequential filtration tiers:

• Preliminary Examination (Objective): Consists of a single paper containing 200 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks with a duration of 2.5 hours (150 minutes). The syllabus tests English Composition (30 Marks), General Knowledge and Current Affairs (40 Marks), Civil Procedure Code (20 Marks), Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Penal Code (20 Marks), Law of Evidence (20 Marks), Law of Contracts and Torts (20 Marks), Transfer of Property Act (20 Marks), and Personal Laws (30 Marks). A negative marking penalty of 0.33 marks is deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Final Written Examination (Descriptive): Comprises 8 compulsory papers (English, Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santhali, General Knowledge, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Law of Evidence, Law of Contracts & Torts, Transfer of Property Act) and 3 optional papers totaling 1,100 marks.
• Personality Test / Viva-Voce: Carries 100 marks designed to evaluate legal acumen, administrative readiness, and judicial temperament. Candidates must score a minimum qualifying standard in the interview to be placed in the final merit roster.

Step-by-Step Objection Submission Guidelines

Candidates questioning specific preliminary answers must adhere to the formal procedure notified by the commission:

• Navigate to the official commission web portal at psc.wb.gov.in and click on the Answer Key Response link.
• Log in using your WBPSC Enrolment Number and Password registered during the recruitment cycle.
• Select your Question Booklet Series (Series A, Series B, Series C, or Series D) and locate the disputed question number.
• Enter the suggested correct option along with detailed legal justification citing relevant statutory bare acts, legal commentaries, or Supreme Court decisions with volume and page numbers.
• Review the objection summary and submit the response before the final deadline of 09 October 2026.

Previous Year Cutoff Marks and Category Standards

In the previous WBJS preliminary screening cycle, the qualifying cutoff for Unreserved candidates stood at 118.67 marks out of 200, while OBC-A closed at 104.50 marks, OBC-B at 111.00 marks, SC at 98.25 marks, and ST at 82.00 marks. Candidates securing scores above the declared category cutoffs are granted admit cards for the Final Written Examination.

Aspirant Suggestions and High-Yield Preparation Strategy

• Objection Representation Evidence: Submit challenges online through psc.wb.gov.in by citing authoritative statutory enactments, standard legal commentaries (like Mulla or Ratanlal Dhirajlal), or Supreme Court citations. Bare assertions without reference pages will be rejected.
• Descriptive Mains Transition: Begin drafting civil and criminal judgments immediately; the Final Written examination is scheduled within 75 days of prelims key finalization.
• Time-Barred Notice: Objections submitted via postal speed post, email, or after 09 October 2026 will not be entertained by the commission under any circumstances.

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