The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (PSC WB) has issued an important announcement about the West Bengal Judicial Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2024, under Advertisement No. 9/2024. The WBJS Preliminary 2024 Admit Card notice, dated 28 August 2026, confirms the examination date and tells candidates when the e-Admit Card will become available for download at psc.wb.gov.in. The commission has not yet released the admit card itself — only the date on which it will go live.
The examination will be held on 27 September 2026 (Sunday) from 12:00 Noon to 2:30 p.m., at different venues in Kolkata and Darjeeling. The e-Admit Card can be downloaded from 15 September 2026. The Commission has also stated that it will not issue duplicate admit cards. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Public Service Commission, West Bengal notice dated 28 August 2026. Last verified: 28 August 2026.
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal will release the e-Admit Card for the West Bengal Judicial Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 (Advertisement No. 9/2024) from 15 September 2026 at psc.wb.gov.in. The examination itself will be held on 27 September 2026 (Sunday) from 12:00 Noon to 2:30 p.m., at centres in Kolkata and Darjeeling. As of now, the admit card is not yet available for download.
Quick summary of WBJS Preliminary 2024 Admit Card
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (PSC WB) |
| Exam Name | West Bengal Judicial Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 |
| Notice / Advt No. | 9/2024 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 15 September 2026 (not yet released) |
| Exam Date | 27 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Timing | 12:00 Noon – 2:30 p.m. |
| Number of Sittings | 1 (single sitting) |
| Exam Venues | Kolkata and Darjeeling (different venues at each) |
| Region-wise Release | No — one common download portal for all candidates |
| Official Website | psc.wb.gov.in |
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How to download the WBJS Preliminary 2024 Admit Card
The e-Admit Card for WBJS Preliminary 2024 is not active yet. The steps below apply from 15 September 2026, when the Commission says the link will go live.
- Visit the official website of the Public Service Commission, West Bengal at psc.wb.gov.in.
- Look for the e-Admit Card download link for the West Bengal Judicial Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2024, Advertisement No. 9/2024. This link becomes active from 15 September 2026 — it will not work before this date.
- The notice does not state the login credentials (registration number, roll number, or date of birth) needed to download the card. Candidates should check the website on or after 15 September 2026 to see the exact login process.
Once downloaded, candidates should print a clear copy and keep a spare, since exam centres often do not accept an admit card shown only on a phone screen. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
There will be no arrangements for issuing duplicate admit cards from the Commission’s office, so candidates should save the downloaded copy carefully.
Exam date and timing
| Date | Day | Timing | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 September 2026 | Sunday | 12:00 Noon – 2:30 p.m. | Not mentioned in the official notice | Not mentioned in the official notice |
Details to check on your admit card
Once the e-Admit Card is downloaded, candidates should check the following before the exam day: name, photograph, signature, date of birth, category, exam date, exam timing, and the venue name and address. This checklist is added context, not part of the official notice.
The WBJS Preliminary 2024 Admit Card notice does not mention any correction or grievance process for errors on the admit card, nor an official helpdesk contact. Candidates who spot an error should check the official website closer to the download date for the correct procedure.
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Reaching the examination centre
Exact venue addresses in Kolkata and Darjeeling are not given in this notice — they will appear on the admit card itself once it is issued. In general terms, Darjeeling town is reachable by road from New Jalpaiguri (the nearest major railhead) and from Bagdogra (the nearest airport), while Kolkata’s centres sit within the city’s regular rail, road and air network. Candidates should plan their route once their exact venue is known from the admit card. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm exact travel routes locally once the venue address is known.
Supreme Court direction mentioned in the notice
The notice states that a direction dated 21 August 2026, passed by the Supreme Court of India in WP(C) No. 1110/2025 (Bhumika Trust vs Union of India and others) and WP(C) No. 1022/1989, will be followed by the Commission in this recruitment process. The notice does not explain what this direction covers or how it affects individual candidates.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official admit card notice (PDF) | Full text of the 28 August 2026 announcement |
| PSC West Bengal official website | e-Admit Card download from 15 September 2026 |
| West Bengal Jobs | More West Bengal government job updates |
| Admit Card category | Latest admit card releases on the site |
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FAQs – WBJS Preliminary 2024 Admit Card
When will the WBJS Preliminary 2024 admit card be released?
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal will release the e-Admit Card for the West Bengal Judicial Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 from 15 September 2026, at psc.wb.gov.in. It is not available before this date.
What is the exam date for WBJS Preliminary Examination 2024?
The examination will be held on 27 September 2026, a Sunday, from 12:00 Noon to 2:30 p.m. It will take place at different venues in Kolkata and Darjeeling.
Where can I download the WBJS Prelims admit card?
Candidates can download the e-Admit Card from the Commission’s official website, psc.wb.gov.in. The notice does not mention any separate or region-wise portal for this exam.
Will duplicate admit cards be issued for WBJS Preliminary Exam 2024?
No. The notice states there will be no arrangements for issuing duplicate admit cards from the Commission’s office, so candidates should download and safely keep their copy once it is released.
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