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The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board(WBPRB) completed the online application to recruit 3734 Constable and Lady Constables. Those who applied are now waiting for the Exam date for the Preliminary Exam. The Kolkata Police Constable Exam Date 2024 will be announced soon by WBPRB on its official website at www.prb.wb.gov.in/www.wbpolice.gov.in and the Hall Ticket will be released a few days before the exam. Bookmark this page to get the latest updates about exam dates and admit cards.

Kolkata Police Constable Exam Date 2024

The selection of the candidates for the Constable post in the Kolkata Police Department will be done through a Preliminary Exam, PMT, PET, Final Written Test, and Interview. The Kolkata Police Constable Exam Date 2024 will be notified for the candidates who applied for the post and it will be updated here.

Kolkata Police Constable Exam Date 2024
Event Dates
Notification Release 27th February 2024
Apply Online Dates 27th February to 29th March 2024
Exam Date Releasing Soon
Admit Card a few days before the exam

KP Constable Notification 2024

The KP Constable notification 2024 was released on the official website of WBPRB. Interested candidates must go through the detailed Kolkata Police Constable Notification 2024 PDF and read more about the selection process, exam pattern and syllabus. Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Notification details about eligibility, selection process, and others are in the notification. Click on the below link to download the notification PDF

Kolkata Police Constable Notification 2024 PDF – Download Now

KP Constable Recruitment 2024

The selection process for the Kolkata Police Constable 2024 includes 5 stages- Preliminary, PMT, PET, Final Written Test, and Interview. Candidates need to clear each stage to move to the next stage and then finally get selected for the KP Police Constable 2024. Check the details of the KP Constable Recruitment 2024 in the table below.

KP Constable Recruitment 2024
Organization Name West Bengal Police Recruitment Board
Post Constable and Lady Constable
Vacancy 3734
Application Mode Online
Exam Date To be Notified
Selection Process Preliminary, PMT, PET, Final Written Test, and Interview
Job Location Kolkata
Official Site http://www.wbpolice.gov.in/

KP Police Constable Vacancy 2024

WBPRB has announced 3734 vacancies for Constable posts. Out of the total vacancies, 3464 posts are for the constables and 270 vacancies are for the lady constable post. The detailed vacancies have been tabulated below.

Sl. No. Category Constable Lady Constable
1. Unreserved (UR) 519 35
2. Unreserved (E.C.) 449 37
3. Unreserved (HG) 244 21
4. Unreserved (Civic Volunteers) 278 21
5. Unreserved (Sports Quota) 69 6
6. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 242 20
7. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) (E.C.) 105 7
8. Scheduled Caste 311 26
9. Scheduled Caste (E.C.) 243 18
10. Scheduled Caste (HG) 104 8
11. Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteers) 104 8
12. Scheduled Tribe 69 5
13. Scheduled Tribe (E.C.) 70 5
14. Scheduled Tribe (HG) 34 3
15. Scheduled Tribe (Civic Volunteers) 35 3
16. OBC-A 104 7
17. OBC-A (E.C.) 104 9
18. OBC-A (HG) 69 5
19. OBC-A (Civic Volunteers) 69 6
20. OBC-B 104 8
21. OBC-B (E.C) 69 6
22. OBC-B (HG) 35 3
23. OBC-B (Civic Volunteers) 34 3
Total 3464 270
Grand Total 3734

Kolkata Police Constable Form Fill Up 2024

The online application process for the Kolkata Police Constable has now ended at the official website www.prb.wb.gov.in/www.wbpolice.gov.in/.

Kolkata Police Constable Apply Online 2024- (Portal Closed)

Kolkata Police Constable Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to make sure that they fulfil the Kolkata Police Constable Eligibility Criteria before they fill out the application forms. The details of the KP Police Constable and Lady Constable Eligibility Criteria 2024 have been tabulated below.

Criteria Description
Citizenship The applicant must be a Citizen of India.
Age Limit
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years (as of 01/01/2024)
Age Relaxation
  • Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes: 5 years
  • Other Backward Classes-A and Other Backward Classes-B: 3 years
  • Third Gender/Transgender persons: 3 years
  • Civic Volunteers: 5 years
  • Ex-servicemen: Upper age limit relaxable by total years of completed service, up to 40 years maximum.
Educational Qualification The applicant must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
Language Proficiency
  • Bengali Language Requirement: Must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali.
  • Exception: Permanent residents of hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts.
  • For Hill Sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts: Provisions of the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 apply.
Gender Eligibility Female candidates are eligible to apply for the post of Lady Constable in Kolkata Police.

Kolkata Police Constable Selection Process

There are 5 stages in the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024 such as Written Exam, PMT, PET, Final Written Exam and interview. Candidates have to qualify each stage in order to get selected for the post.

Kolkata Police Constable Selection Process
Stage Number Stage Name Description
I Written Examination The written exam has 100 objective-type questions. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while incorrect answers result in a negative marking of 1/4th mark. Marks obtained in this exam are not considered for the final merit list. This is qualifying in nature.
II Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Conducted to assess physical standards such as height, weight, and chest (for males).
III Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Candidates who qualify in the PMT proceed to the PET, which includes a running event.
IV Final Written Exam Candidates who clear the PMT and PET are eligible for the Final Written Examination conducted by WBPRB. The exam consists of 85 objective-type questions. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, with a negative marking of 1/4th mark for incorrect answers. The qualifying marks for this test determine eligibility for the next stage.
V Interview Those who qualify Final written exam will be called for the final stage which is the interview. Candidates’ performance in the Final Written Examination and Interview are considered to prepare the merit list. Additionally, candidates’ proficiency in speaking Bengali is assessed during the Interview.

Kolkata Police Constable Exam Pattern

The Exam Pattern for the Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Exam has been shared below for both the Preliminary Exam and the Final Written exam. Also, candidates can check the PMT and PET criteria given below.

Preliminary Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Exam Pattern consists of Multiple-choice questions and the total mark is 100. There are 3 sections in the exam as mentioned below and the total duration is 1 hour.

Kolkata Police Constable Preliminary Exam Pattern
Subject Questions Marks Remarks
General Awareness and General Knowledge 40 40
  • Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th
  • Qualifying in Nature
  • MCQ-based Questions
Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) 30 30
Reasoning 30 30
Total 100 100

Final Written Exam Pattern

The Final Written Exam will be conducted after the candidates qualify for the PET/PMT stage. Candidates are required to score a good score out of 85 (total marks) to get selected for the interview. The marks of the Final written exam will be added to the merit list.

Kolkata Police Constable Final Written Exam Pattern
Subject Questions Marks Remarks
General Awareness and General Knowledge 25 25
  • Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th
  • MCQ-based Questions
  • Marks will be added to Merit List
English 10 10
Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) 25 25
Reasoning and Logical Analysis 25 25
Total 85 85

Kolkata Police Constable Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

This table provides the height, weight, and chest requirements for male, female, and transgender candidates based on the different categories specified.

Kolkata Police Constable Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Gender Category Height (CM) Weight (Kg) Chest (CM)
Male Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and ST) 167 57 78
Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and ST 160 53 76
Female Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and ST) 160 49 NA
Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and ST 152 45 NA
Transgender Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and ST) 163 52 NA
Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and ST 155 48 NA

Kolkata Police Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates can check the gender-wise standards that have been set by the Department to shortlist candidates. The physical efficiency test includes running within a specified duration. This table provides a clear breakdown of the running event and the corresponding duration requirement for each gender and category.

Kolkata Police Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Category Events Duration
Male 1600-meter run 6 minutes 30 seconds
Female 800-meter run 4 minutes
Transgender 800-meter run 3 minutes 30 seconds
Male- ExServicemen 800-meter run 3 minutes 30 seconds
Female/Transgender- ExServicemen 800-meter run 4 minutes 30 seconds

Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Syllabus

The Kolkata Police Constable syllabus has been discussed here. The syllabus consists of topics related to subjects like General Awareness and General Knowledge, Elementary Maths, English, Reasoning, and Logical Analysis. Candidates can go through the topic-wise syllabus below.

Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2024
Subject Topics to be Covered
General Awareness and General Knowledge – Politics – Science- Economics,- Current Events,- Inventions and Discoveries,- History,- Culture and Art
Elementary Mathematics – Number Systems,- Interest,- Discount,- Ratio and Proportion,- Averages,- Percentages,- Profit and Loss,- Ratio and Time,- Mensuration,- Fundamental arithmetic operations,- Time and Work,- Time and Distance,- The relationship between numbers,- Decimals and Fractions,- Use of Tables and Graphs,- Computation of Whole Numbers
English – Verb,- Tenses,- Adverb,- Comprehension,- Antonyms/ Synonyms,- Vocabulary,- Error Correction,- Unseen Passages,- Idioms & Phrases,- Sentence Rearrangement,- Fill in the Blanks,- Sentence Rearrangement,- Subject-Verb Agreement,- Articles
Reasoning and Logical Analysis – Statement & Condition,- Statements & Conclusions,- Calendars,- Quant-Based Reasoning etc,- Linear Sequencing,- Selections,- Directions,- Ordering & Sequencing,- Routes & Networks,- Blood Relations,- Cubes,- Binary Logic,- Seating Arrangement

Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Admit Card

The WBPRB releases the Kolkata Police Constable Admit Card 2024 for the Preliminary Exam, PMT and PET stages on its official website. The candidates need to download the hall ticket as there will be no entry to the exam hall. Candidates will be able to download their admit card by logging in with their registration credentials provided at the time of the online application process. The direct link to download the Kolkata Police Constable Hall Ticket 2024 will be shared here.

Kolkata Police Constable Salary

Following the implementation of the 6th Pay Commission, the salary for Kolkata Police Constables has seen a significant increase compared to previous years. Let’s explore the current salary details for Kolkata Police Constables.

Component Amount
Basic Pay ₹23,700
Dearness Allowance ₹681
House Rent Allowance ₹2,724 (12% of Basic Pay)
Medical Allowance ₹500
Monthly Gross Salary ₹26,605

KP Police Constable Practice Set Books

Candidates can also use the KP Police Constable MCQ Practice Set Book in English Printed Edition By Adda247, to practice relevant MCQs for the upcoming exam. Topic-wise questions are given in this practice book for beginners to advanced levels with complete updated solutions along with previous year’s questions. Click the link below to download the KP Police Constable Practice Set Books.

Click to Download: KP Police Constable Practice Set Books

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FAQs

How Many Constable Vacancies released in Kolkata Police recruitment?

In Kolkata Police recruitment 3734 constable vacancies has been released.

What is the selection process for the Kolkata Police Recruitment 2024?

For Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Exam, the selection process involves Writen Exam, PET, PMT, Final Written Exam, and Interview.

What is the Salary of Kolkata Police Constable 2024?

Kolkata Police Constable salary range is Rs. 22,700 - Rs. 58,500 .

What is the Kolkata Police Constable Exam Date 2024?

The Kolkata Police Constable Exam Date 2024 will be released by West Bengal Police Recruitment Board on its official website.

Where will WBPRB release the Kolkata Police Constable Hall Ticket?

The Kolkata Police Constable Hall Ticket 2024 will be released a few days before the exam date on the official website of WBPRB and the direct link will be shared here.

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