The West Bengal Police recruitment board is going to fill a total of 11,749 vacancies very soon. The written exam will be conducted as a first elimination stage. As per the official sources, the admit card will be released very soon. The candidates will be able to download their admit card from the official website of WBPRB.
Once the admit card is released, candidates must check their basic details and exam center carefully. If there are any incorrect details filled in, candidates must contact the board by the phone number given on their official website.
West Bengal Police Admit Card: Vacancy Details
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has announced a total number of 11,749 vacancies for Constable and Lady Constable posts.
| West Bengal police constable 2024 vacancy details | |
|---|---|
| Category | Vacancy |
| Constable | 8212 |
| Lady constable | 3537 |
| Total | 11749 |
West Bengal police: Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the West Bengal Police 2024 recruitment, candidates must meet these requirements:
1. Age Limit:
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum is 27 years. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories.
2. Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed the 10th, 12th, or graduation (depending on the post) from a recognized board or university.
3. Citizenship:
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
4. Physical measurement:
To be eligible for this recruitment, candidates must have specific height, weight, and chest requirements that are given in the official notification. Details of these are also explained in this article.
West Bengal Police: Selection Process
The selection process for the West Bengal Police includes multiple stages:
1. Preliminary Written Exam:
This is the first stage to shortlist candidates for further rounds.
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT):
Candidates must meet the required height, weight, and chest measurements.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
This involves running and other physical activities.
4. Interview:
This step involves a personal interview.
5. Document Verification:
Successful candidates need to provide valid documents to confirm their eligibility.
6. Medical test
As with other recruitments, there is a medical test in this recruitment also. After this stage, the final panel for appointment will be published.
West Bengal Police: Written Exam Details
The written exam is just a first elimination stage. The basic details of it are,
- 1) There will be a total 85 questions.
- 2) Each question carries 1 mark.
- 3) 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- 4) A total of 60 minutes will be given to answer all the questions.
| Topics | No. of questions | Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness and General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| English language | 10 | 10 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning and Logical Analysis | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 85 | 85 |
West Bengal Police: Physical Measurement Criteria
The physical measurement test (PMT) is mandatory for candidates. The criteria include:
Height, weight, and chest requirement: There are specific height requirements based on the category of the candidate. Details of the height, weight, and chest requirement are given below:
| Category | Height(in cm) | Weight(in kg) | Chest(in cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male candidates who do not belong to Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST | 167 cm | 57 kg | Without expansion 78cm, With expansion 83cm |
| Male candidates who belong to Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST | 160cm | 53kg | Without expansion 76cm, with the expansion 81cm |
| Female candidates who do not belong to Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST | 160cm | 49kg | N/A |
| Female candidates who belong to Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST | 152cm | 45kg | N/A |
| Third gender candidates who do not belong to Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST | 163cm | 52kg | N/A |
| Third gender candidates who belong to Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST | 155cm | 48kg | N/A |
West Bengal police: physical efficiency test
| Category | Distance | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1600 meter | 6 min 30 sec |
| Female | 800 meter | 4 minutes |
| Third gender | 800 meter | 3 min 30 sec |
| Male Ex-servicemen | 800 meter | 3 min 30 sec |
| Female/third gender Ex-Servicemen | 800 meter | 4 min 30 sec |
West Bengal Police 2024 Written Exam Syllabus
The written exam syllabus includes the following subjects:
1. General Awareness and Knowledge : Current events, history, geography, and socio-economic developments.
2. English Language : Grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary.
3. Elementary Mathematics : Arithmetic, algebra, and basic numeracy.
4. Reasoning Ability : Logical reasoning and analytical ability.Candidates should follow the detailed syllabus provided in the official notification to prepare effectively.
Follow these steps to download the West Bengal Police admit card:
1. Visit the Official Website of West Bengal police.
2. Search for the Admit card section.
3. Then find the “ West Bengal police constable admit card” and tap on it.
4. Enter your details such as your date of birth, registration number and submit.
5. Your admit card will be generated.
6. Download and print your admit card for future reference.Candidates should double-check all details on the admit card. In case of any discrepancy, contact the authorities immediately.
FAQs of West Bengal police recruitment 2024-25
Ans: The admit card for west bengal police constable is not released yet. But as per the official sources, it will be released very soon. Candidates can download their admit card 4 to 7 days before the exam date.
Ans: Candidates can download their admit card from the official website of West Bengal police recruitment Board.
Ans: No, the exam center cannot be changed after the admit card is issued.
Ans: Carry the admit card, a valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID), and passport-size photographs. Read the instructions given on the admit card carefully.
Ans: Candidates who fail the physical tests are disqualified and cannot proceed to the next stage.
Ans: Yes, there is negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in the written exam.