The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has published the Clerkship Part I cut off marks for 2025, along with the result and scorecard. Aspirants who appeared for Part I of the Clerkship examination can now check whether they have qualified for Part II. The cut off is released category-wise, indicating the minimum marks needed to advance to the next stage.
This blog will guide you on how to check/download the cut off, present the category-wise marks, compare with previous years, explain key factors influencing cut offs, and answer frequently asked questions.
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Key Details: Exam Pattern & Cut Off Basis
Before seeing the cut off, it’s useful to recap the Clerkship exam structure.
The Clerkship exam consists of Part I (Objective) and Part II (Conventional / Descriptive).
Part I is of 100 marks with objective questions in General Studies, Arithmetic, English.
Part II involves conventional-type written papers (English + regional language) of 50 + 50 marks.
Typing / computer proficiency tests may also be required after Part I and Part II selection.
The cut off for Part I is the threshold to qualify for Part II. The final merit is based on combined marks of Part I + Part II for those who clear the typing / computer test.
Category-Wise Cut Off Marks 2025 (Part I)
Below is the official / widely reported Part I cut off for 2025, by category:
| Category | Cut Off Marks / Percentage* | Notes / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (UR) | ~ 40% | WBPSC has specified 40% as the qualifying fraction for UR in Part I. |
| OBC A & B | ~ 38% | Combined OBC (A & B) share the 38% qualifying benchmark. |
| SC | ~ 35% | SC candidates need about 35% in Part I. |
| ST | ~ 30% | ST threshold is 30%. |
| PwBD / Disabled | ~ 30% | Disabled (PwBD) also have a 30% qualifying mark. |
| ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | ~ 30% | Ex-Servicemen category too held to a 30% standard. |
* These are minimum qualifying percentages / cut off criteria for Part I, not necessarily the competitive “merit cut off.”
Moreover, for many general / unreserved category candidates, actual competitive cut off might exceed the basic qualifying percentage, depending on competition.
Also, in previous years (e.g. 2019), the cut off in Part I was as follows:
UR: 65.00 marks
OBC A: 43.00
OBC B: 56.33
SC: 48.67
ST: 29.67
PH categories: very low or minimal thresholds
These historical benchmarks give aspirants an idea of how much higher the competitive score might be beyond the bare minimum.
How to Download the Cut Off / Result PDF
Follow these steps to check and download the cut off (Part I) from the official WBPSC site:
Go to the WBPSC official website — psc.wb.gov.in.
Look under the “Results / What’s New” section for “Clerkship Part I Result / Cut Off 2025”
Click on the relevant link to open the Result PDF. The cut off table by category is included in that PDF.
Download / Save the PDF for your records.
Use Ctrl + F or scroll to the section that lists category-wise cut off marks.
In many reports, the cut off table is part of the same PDF as the result / scorecard.
If a direct link is not working, check the WBPSC archive / result section, as the cut off is generally published alongside results.
Factors Influencing the Cut Off
Here are key factors that impact how high or low the cut off moves:
Number of candidates / competition intensity: More high-scoring participants push the cut off higher.
Difficulty level of Part I paper: Tough questions may reduce the overall marks, causing cut off to dip.
Vacancy count vs applicants: More vacancies may lower the effective cut off, fewer vacancies increase it.
Reservation & relaxations for categories: Different categories have different minimums/relaxations, altering their effective cut off.
Normalization across shifts (if multiple shifts): If the exam is held in different time slots, normalization may affect final cut off.
Performance clustering: If many candidates cluster around certain marks, small differences can shift cut off thresholds sharply.
What Happens After Qualifying Part I?
Candidates who clear the cut off in Part I are eligible to appear in Part II (Conventional / Written Test).
Final merit list is compiled based on combined scores of Part I + Part II (for those who also clear typing/computer tests).
Only candidates who clear each stage (Part I cut off, Part II, and typing/computer test) will be considered for appointment.
FAQs — WBPSC Clerkship Cut Off 2025
Q1. Is the 2025 cut off officially out?
A. Yes, the WBPSC has published the Part I cut off along with results / scorecards, category-wise.
Q2. What is the cut off for General / UR category?
A. The minimum qualifying threshold for UR is 40%.
(Note: competitive merit cut off might be much higher.)
Q3. What about SC, ST, OBC categories?
A. SC: 35% ; ST: 30% ; OBC A & B: 38% (approx)
Q4. Where can I download the cut off / result PDF?
A. From WBPSC’s official portal (psc.wb.gov.in) under the “Results / What’s New” section.
Q5. Are the qualifying marks same as cut off?
A. Qualifying marks are the minimum threshold set by WBPSC (e.g. 30%, 35%, 40%) for Part I. Cut off may reflect higher marks needed to compete.
