West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) will recruit eligible candidates for Constable and Lady Constable posts through an examination. Candidates who had successfully submitted their application forms for 3734 police constable posts are now eager to know the exam date. The authorities will announce Kolkata Police Constable Exam Date 2024 shortly at www.prb.wb.gov.in or www.wbpolice.gov.in or www.kolkatapolice.gov.in. Candidates must remain active on our website and official portal to get latest updates about date for written examination. Moreover, candidates are advised to begin their exam preparation for achieving a better score in Constable written exam.
Kolkata Police Constable 2024- Exam Highlights
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has released the official notification to recruit 3734 vacancies for Constable and Lady Constable in Kolkata Police. The selection of the candidates will be done through 5 stage recruitment process. For your convenience, we are providing you with a complete overview of Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024.
| Kolkata Police Recruitment 2024- Overview | |
| Organization | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Vacancies | 3734 |
| Post Name | Constable and Lady Constable |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Kolkata Police Exam Date 2024 | To be notified |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Exam, Interview |
| Salary | Rs. 23700/- |
| Job Location | Kolkata |
| Official Website | www.prb.wb.gov.in/www.wbpolice.gov.in/www.kolkatapolice.gov.in |
Kolkata Police Exam Date 2024
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) will release the Kolkata Police Constable written exam date on the official website www.prb.wb.gov.in/www.wbpolice.gov.in/www.kolkatapolice.gov.in. Admit Cards for the same will be released 07 to 10 days before the exam date along with the exam-related information. Candidates who cleared the written exam will be called to appear for the physical measurement test (PMT), physical efficiency test (PET), final written exam, and interview.
Important Dates for Kolkata Police Recruitment 2024
The Kolkata Police Recruitment 2024 notification for Constable and Lady Constable posts has been released announcing that the online application window was opened at www.prb.wb.gov.in/www.wbpolice.gov.in/ and www.kolkatapolice.gov.in. The Kolkata Police Constable prelims written exam date will be released in due course on the official website of the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB).
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 27th February 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 29th March 2024 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to pay fee | 29th March 2024 |
| Kolkata Police Admit Card 2024 | To be notified |
| Kolkata Police Prelims Written Exam Date 2024 | To be notified |
Kolkata Police Constable Notification 2024 Out
The detailed notification pdf for Kolkata Police Constable posts has been released on the official website www.prb.wb.gov.in. Interested applicants can download the official notification either from the official website or by downloading the Kolkata Police Constable Notification PDF from the provided direct link. It is recommended that candidates carefully review the entire notification before applying for the Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable Recruitment 2024.
Kolkata Police Constable Vacancy 2024
This year, the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is going to recruit eligible candidates for 3464 Constable posts and 270 Lady Constable posts in Kolkata Police. The detailed category-wise breakdown of the Kolkata Police Vacancy 2024 for both Constable and Lady Constable posts has been tabulated below as mentioned in the Kolkata Police Constable Notification 2024.
| Kolkata Police Constable & Lady Constable Vacancy 2024 | ||
| Category | Constable | Lady Constable |
| Unreserved (UR) | 519 | 35 |
| Unreserved (E.C) | 449 | 37 |
| Unreserved (HG) | 244 | 21 |
| Unreserved (Civic Volunteer) | 278 | 21 |
| Unreserved (Sports quota) | 69 | 06 |
| EWS | 242 | 20 |
| EWS (E.C) | 105 | 07 |
| Scheduled Caste | 311 | 26 |
| Scheduled Caste(E.C) | 243 | 18 |
| Scheduled Caste (HG) | 104 | 08 |
| Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteer) | 104 | 08 |
| ST | 69 | 05 |
| ST (E.C) | 70 | 05 |
| ST (HG) | 34 | 03 |
| ST (Civic Volunteer) | 35 | 03 |
| OBC-A | 104 | 07 |
| OBC-A (E.C) | 104 | 09 |
| OBC-A (HG) | 69 | 05 |
| OBC-A (Civic Volunteer) | 69 | 06 |
| OBC-B | 104 | 08 |
| OBC-B (E.C) | 69 | 06 |
| OBC-B (HG) | 35 | 03 |
| OBC-B (Civic Volunteer) | 34 | 03 |
| Total Vacancies | 3464 | 270 |
Note- The vacancies for Home Guards (HG) and Civic Volunteers are only for the serving Home Guards and Civic Volunteers in Kolkata Police subject to completion of 3 years of service (as on 01/01/2024).
Kolkata Police Constable Online Form 2024
The online application portal for accepting the application forms of the eligible candidates has been made inactive now. For the reference of the candidates, direct link to apply online for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024 was also provided below which has been inactivated now. Interested candidates have successfully registered themselves for Constable & Lady Constable posts.
Application Fee for Kolkata Police Constable 2024
As per the Kolkata Police Recruitment 2024 official notification, the candidates are required to pay a certain amount of the application fee to complete the Kolkata Police Application Form, Without fee payment candidates’ application forms will be rejected and the nonrefundable application fee has to be paid online mode. Applicants belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) shall pay processing fees of Rs. 20/- (Rupees Twenty) only.
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
| All Other Categories (from West Bengal only) | Rs. 150 | Rs. 20 | Rs. 170 |
| SC (from West Bengal only) | – | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
| ST (from West Bengal only) | – | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
Steps to Apply for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024
Candidates are required to follow the below steps to fill out their Kolkata Police Constable Online Form 2024.
1. Visit the official website of the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board at www.prb.wb.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the apply online section.
3. A new page appears displaying “Recruitment to the posts of Constable and Lady Constable in Kolkata Police – 2024”.
4. The login portal page appears on the screen after clicking the link.
5. Complete the form with your name, contact information, education, and job history.
6. Send in a picture of yourself and a scanned copy of your signature in the format specified.
7. Submit your application fee through online mode.
8. Look through the application one more time before hitting the “Submit” button.
9. Get a copy of the application to keep on file.
Eligibility for Kolkata Police Recruitment 2024
Before applying, candidates must ensure that they meet the specific eligibility criteria. We are providing you with the brief of Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria. Please ensure that you carefully read the official notification provided in the article.
Education Qualification- The candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent are eligible to apply for Kolkata Police Constable Vacancies.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2024)- The applicant must fall in the age group of 18 years to 30 years. Upper age relaxation is also provided and the same is mentioned below.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-A/OBC-B | 3 years |
| Transgender | 3 years |
| Civic Volunteers | 5 years |
Language- The candidate must be able to speak, read, and write in Bengali language. Cadidates from sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts, the provisions laid down in the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 (West Ben. Act XXIV of 1961) shall be applicable.
Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Selection Process
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is held responsible for conducting the recruitment process for shortlisting eligible candidates for 3734 constable and lady constable posts. For selecting the candidates, 5 stages of the selection process are decided to be conducted which are enlisted below in sequence.
1. Written Examination: A screening examination is conducted to shortlist candidates for the next stage of the selection process and the marks obtained by a candidate in this exam will not be considered for preparing the final merit list. There would be 100 objective-type questions with 1 mark for correct answer and a negative marking of 1/4th mark for incorrect answer.
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT): The physical standards i.e. height, weight, and chest (only for males) will be carried under the Physical Measurement Test (PMT).
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who are qualified in Physical Measurement Test (PMT) will be shortlisted to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test which includes a running event.
4. Final Written Exam: All the candidates who qualify in the PMT and PET will be called to appear in the Final Written Examination which will be conducted by WBPRB. The board will fix the qualifying marks in this test to appear for the next stage. There would be 85 objective-type questions with 1 mark for correct answer and a negative marking of 1/4th for incorrect answer.
5. Interview: This will be the final stage of the selection process for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024. Based on the marks scored in the Final Written Examination and Interview, a merit list of the provisionally selected candidates. Candidates’ ability to speak in Bengali will also be tested in his/her Interview.
Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern details for all stages of the Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Exam have been discussed below to help the candidates who are going to plan to apply for the vacancies.
KP Constable Exam Pattern for Preliminary Test
The first stage of the Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable selection process is a preliminary examination which is a screening test. The duration of solving 100 MCQs in the prelims exam is 1 hour (60 minutes). For every wrong answer, a 1/4th mark will be deducted.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness and General Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 1 hour (60 minutes) |
| Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) | 30 | 30 | |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note- Marks scored in the Kolkata Police Constable Preliminary test will not be considered in the final selection.
KP Constable Exam Pattern for PMT
The candidates who qualified for the Kolkata Police Constable Preliminary examination will be screened for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) i.e. Height, Chest, and Weight measurements. The candidates who do not fulfill the laid down physical standard will be eliminated. Qualified candidates in the PMT examination will be eligible to appear in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
| Gender | Category | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | Chest (cm) |
| Male | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 167 cm | 57 kg | 78 cm |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 160 cm | 53 kg | 76 cm | |
| Female | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 160 cm | 49 kg | NA |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 152 cm | 45 kg | NA | |
| Transgender | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 163 cm | 52 kg | NA |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 155 cm | 48 kg | NA |
KP Constable Exam Pattern for PET
Those candidates who qualify for the Physical Measurement Test (PET) will be eligible to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test. The PET test will be done through their performances as per the following parameters.
| Gender | Events & Duration |
| Male | 1600-meter run within 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female | 800-meter run within 4 minutes |
| Transgender | 800-meter run within 3 minutes 30 seconds |
| Male- ExServicemen | 800-meter run within 3 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female/Transgender- ExServicemen | 800-meter run within 4 minutes 30 seconds |
KP Constable Exam Pattern for Final Written Test
The fourth stage of the Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable selection process is a final written examination which is a scoring in nature. The duration of solving 100 MCQs in the prelims exam is 1 hour (60 minutes) and there will be 85 MCQs. For every wrong answer, a 1/4th mark will be deducted. Marks scored in final written exam will be counted for final selection.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness and General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 1 hour (60 minutes) |
| English | 10 | 10 | |
| Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) | 25 | 25 | |
| Reasoning and Logical Analysis | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 85 | 85 |
Salary for Kolkata Police Constable
The selected candidates for the Constable and Lady Constable posts under the Kolkata Police Department will be offered an attractive monthly gross salary of Rs. 26605 along with allowances and perks as mentioned in the notification pdf. The salary structure for Constable and Lady Constable posts is mentioned below in the table.
| Components | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 23700 |
| Dearness Allowance | Rs. 681 |
| House Rent Allowance | Rs. 2724 |
| Medical Allowance | Rs. 500 |
| Monthly Gross Salary | Rs. 26605 |
Kolkata Police Constable Exam Syllabus 2024
The subjects included in Kolkata Police Constable Exam 2024 (both preliminary and final exam) are English, Mathematics, General Knowledge/General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics & Reasoning. Candidates can refer to the table below to get subject-wise topics for their Constable exam preparation.
| Subjects | Topics |
| Reasoning | Statement & Condition Statements & Conclusions Calendars Quant-Based Reasoning etc Linear Sequencing Selections Directions Ordering & Sequencing Routes & Networks Blood Relations Cubes Binary Logic Seating Arrangement |
| General Awareness or General Knowledge | Politics Science Economics Current Events Inventions and Discoveries Economics History Culture and Art |
| 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 |
| Elementary Mathematics | Number Systems Interest Discount Ratio and Proportion Averages Percentages Profit and Loss Ratio and Time Mensuration Fundamental arithmetical operations Time and Work Time and Distance Relationship Between Numbers Decimals and Fractions Use of Tables and Graphs Computation of Whole Numbers |