The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) conducts Constable & Lady Constable recruitment through a streamlined selection procedure comprising:
1. Written Examination (85 Marks)
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Qualifying)
3. Interview (15 Marks)
4. Medical Examination & Police Verification
Written Examination Pattern & Subject-Wise Marks Distribution:
The written examination consists of 85 Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each, with a total duration of 60 minutes (1 hour).
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Standard |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :--- |
| General Awareness & General Knowledge | 25 | 25 Marks | 10th Standard / Current Affairs |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 Marks | Madhyamik (10th) Level |
| Reasoning & Logical Analysis | 25 | 25 Marks | Non-Verbal & Analytical |
| English Language | 10 | 10 Marks | Basic Grammar & Vocabulary |
| Total | 85 Questions | 85 Marks | Duration: 1 Hour |
Key Exam Rules & Negative Marking:
- Negative Marking: There is 1/4th (0.25 marks) negative marking for each incorrect answer.
- Medium of Paper: Bilingual in Bengali and Nepali (except the English language portion).
- PMT/PET Requirements:
- Male Constables: 1600 meters run in maximum 6 minutes 30 seconds.
- Lady Constables: 800 meters run in maximum 4 minutes.
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