Recruitment for 11,749+ Male and Female Constable posts in West Bengal Police. Selected candidates serve across district police forces, commissionerates, and armed police battalions.
Recruitment for 11,749+ Male and Female Constable posts in West Bengal Police. Selected candidates serve across district police forces, commissionerates, and armed police battalions.
| Exam Name | West Bengal Police Constable |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR |
| Language of Exam | English, Bengali, Hindi (State-specific) |
| Official Website | https://prb.wb.gov.in |
All dates are based on the latest recruitment notifications released by West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB).
| Event / Milestone | Important Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 11,749 Posts (8,212 Male + 3,537 Female) |
| Written Examination | Upcoming 2026 |
| PMT / PET | Following Written Results |
Written Exam: 85 MCQs (85 Marks, 60 mins). General Awareness (25), English (10), Elementary Math (25), Reasoning (25). Negative: 0.25 marks. Followed by PMT/PET and 15-mark Interview.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies / GK | 40 MCQs | 40 Marks | 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours) |
-0.25 Mark per incorrect |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Aptitude | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | ||
| English Language | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | ||
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes | 1/4th Penalty |
100 MCQs screening test covering General Studies, Arithmetic and English.
Descriptive written test in English & Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali (Report, Summary & Translation).
Computer typing speed (20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali) qualifying in nature.
Passed Madhyamik Examination from WBBSE or equivalent. Ability to speak, read and write Bengali (except hill subdivisions of Darjeeling & Kalimpong). Age: 18-30 years with statutory relaxations.
| Parameter | Eligibility Condition | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (as on Jan 1 of exam year) | SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC: +3 yrs, PwD: +5 yrs |
| Educational Qualification | Madhyamik (10th Standard) Pass from WBBSE or recognized Board | Equivalent recognized boards accepted |
| Technical Qualification | Basic Computer Operation & Typing Knowledge | Qualifying test conducted post Part-II |
| Nationality | Citizen of India | Standard GoI & State residency rules apply |
General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard), Reasoning & Logical Analysis, General English.
Official category-wise cut-off scores from recent exam cycles (out of 100 in Part-I):
| Category | 2024 Cut-Off | 2023 Cut-Off | 2020 Cut-Off | Expected 2026 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 68.50 | 65.00 | 65.00 | 72+ |
| OBC-A | 62.00 | 58.50 | 58.00 | 65+ |
| OBC-B | 64.50 | 61.00 | 60.50 | 68+ |
| SC | 56.00 | 52.00 | 48.50 | 60+ |
| ST | 44.50 | 40.00 | 32.00 | 48+ |
| EWS | 59.00 | 55.50 | - | 62+ |
Practice full-length tests matching the exact exam pattern with bilingual questions and instant rank analysis.
12 Total Tests • 2 Free Tests • Bengali, English
| Year & Paper Title | Stage | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal Police Constable 2019 Written Solved Paper | Final Written | Bengali | \n Practice CBT PDF ⬇ |
| West Bengal Police Constable 2013 Official Question Paper (Series C) | Prelims Written Exam | Bengali & English | \n Practice CBT |
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