The wait’s still on for the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) Food Sub-Inspector (SI) exam results. These tests, held to fill 480 Grade III Sub-Inspector spots in the Subordinate Food and Supplies Service under West Bengal’s Food and Supply Department, took place back on March 16 and 17, 2024. Loads of hopefuls showed up at exam centers all over the state, and now everyone’s just twiddling their thumbs, waiting for the big reveal. The folks at WBPSC have promised the results are coming “soon”—whatever that means—so keep your eyes peeled on their official site, psc.wb.gov.in.
Quick Rundown on the Food SI Written Exam
Here’s the basic scoop:
- State: West Bengal
- Who’s Running It: West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
- Job Title: Food Sub-Inspector (SI)
- Open Slots: 480
- Exam Dates: March 16 & 17, 2024
- Results: Still waiting
- Website: psc.wb.gov.in
If you’re one of the thousands gunning to join this government gig, passing the written exam is your ticket to the next step: interviews. So, don’t slack off—check the WBPSC website regularly for any news.
What Was the Exam Like?
The Food SI test was split into two parts, with 100 questions total. Each one’s worth a point, but watch out—mess up an answer, and you’re losing 0.33 marks thanks to negative marking. You had 90 minutes to tackle it all, so it was a bit of a race against the clock. Pretty straightforward, but definitely not a walk in the park!
How They’re Cooking Up the Results
Before the results drop, WBPSC has some hoops to jump through. First, they’ll post provisional answer keys on their site for everyone to grab. You can check those against your answers to get a rough idea of how you did. Spot something off in the key? You’ve got a chance to call it out—send your feedback to the board. They’ll dig into it, and if you’re right, they’ll tweak the key and put out a final version. Only then will the official scores roll out. It’s a process, but it keeps things fair.
What About the Cut-Off Marks?
The cut-off—the magic number you need to hit to move forward—depends on a bunch of stuff: how many people took the test, what category you’re in (like General, SC, ST, etc.), how tough the paper was, and how many jobs are up for grabs. They’ll set this year’s cut-off right before the results drop, but here’s a peek at last year’s numbers to give you a sense:
| Category | Last Year’s Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| General | 91.1 |
| SC | 88.6 |
| ST | 78.8 |
| OBC A | 88.6 |
| OBC B | 89.1 |
No guarantees this year’s will match, but it’s a decent starting point to guess where you stand.
How to Check Your Results
Once they’re ready, you’ll find the results on psc.wb.gov.in. Just head there, look for the Food SI result link, and see if your roll number’s on the list. It’ll probably be a PDF you can download—super simple. If you make the cut, congrats! You’re off to the interview round. If not, well, there’s always next time.