Calling all passionate individuals with a desire to serve and uphold the law! The West Bengal Police are seeking dedicated men, women, and third-gender candidates to fill Constable vacancies across the state. This comprehensive guide details everything you need to know about the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, and crucial dates.
Announcement and Post Details
- Post: Constable (Male & Female)
- Notification Date: March 6, 2024
- Latest Update: March 11, 2024
- Total Vacancies: 11,749 (7,228 Male + 3,027 Female + Additional Vacancies for Ex-servicemen & Others)
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
- Domicile: Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent, indicating residency in the state.
- Age Limit: As of January 1, 2024, the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable for certain categories as per government rules.
- Language: Must be able to speak, read, and write Bengali fluently.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
Physical Requirements
The recruitment process emphasizes physical fitness to ensure efficient performance of duties. Here’s a breakdown of the required physical measurements and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Height:
- Male (General): Minimum 167 cm (without shoes)
- Male (Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, Scheduled Tribes): Minimum 160 cm (without shoes)
- Female (General): Minimum 160 cm (without shoes)
- Female (Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, Scheduled Tribes): Minimum 152 cm (without shoes)
- Third Gender (General): Minimum 163 cm (without shoes)
- Third Gender (Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, Scheduled Tribes): Minimum 155 cm (without shoes)
- Weight:
- Male (General): Minimum 57 kg
- Male (Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, Scheduled Tribes): Minimum 53 kg
- Female (General): Minimum 49 kg
- Female (Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, Scheduled Tribes): Minimum 45 kg
- Third Gender (General): Minimum 52 kg
- Third Gender (Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, Scheduled Tribes): Minimum 48 kg
- Chest (Male):
- Without Expansion: Minimum 78 cm
- With Expansion: Minimum 83 cm (5 cm increase)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male Candidates (General): 1600 meters run within 6 minutes 30 seconds
- Female Candidates (General): 800 meters run within 4 minutes
- Third Gender Candidates (General): 800 meters run within 3 minutes 30 seconds
- Ex-servicemen (Above 35 years): 800 meters run within 3 minutes 30 seconds (both Female & Third Gender)
Selection Process
The selection process is multi-layered and comprises the following stages:
- Online Application: The application form will be available online on the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board’s website (https://prb.wb.gov.in/).
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Candidates will undergo physical measurements as per the specified requirements.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates will have to complete the PET within the stipulated time frame.
- Medical Examination: Medically fit candidates will proceed to the next stage.
- Written Examination (if applicable): The Board may conduct a written exam to assess knowledge and aptitude.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a selection committee.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: March 7, 2024 (00:01 hrs)
- Application Last Date: April 5, 2024 (23:59 hrs)