West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has released the notification pdf for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector posts in the Unarmed Branch and Armed Branch of West Bengal Police. The WBPRB aims to fill a total of 464 vacancies for SI posts through the recruitment drive. The WBP SI Prelims Exam Date 2024 will be released in due course on the official website of and West Bengal Police (wbpolice.gov.in). Scroll down the article to learn more details regarding the WB Police SI exam, exam pattern etc.
WB Police SI Recruitment 2024- Exam Highlights
The WBP SI Recruitment 2024 has been initiated for 464 vacancies for the Sub-Inspector posts. It is a golden chance for the candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria for SI posts to become a part of Kolkata Police. Have a quick glance at the overview details from the below table.
| WBP SI Recruitment 2024- Exam Highlights | |
| Organisation | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Posts | Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch and Armed Branch) |
| Vacancies | 464 |
| Category | Govt. Job |
| WBP SI Exam Date 2024 | To be notified |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Combined Competitive Examination, and Personality Test |
| Salary | Rs.32,100/- 82, 900/- |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
| Official website | and |
WBP SI Exam Date 2024
Officials have not yet notified WB Police SI Prelims Exam Date 2024 for 464 Sub-Inspector posts. The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) will release the exam date shortly on the official website and . All exam-related details for the WBP SI exam will be released along with the WBP SI Admit Card. Candidates who qualify for the prelims exam will be called to appear for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Combined Competitive Examination, and Personality Test.
WBP SI Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
The registration schedule for WB Police SI Recruitment 2024 has been released along with the detailed notification pdf. Candidates must note the important dates to avoid missing out on any deadline. The WBP SI Prelims Exam Date 2024 will be notified soon by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB).
| Events | Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | 5th March 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7th April 2024 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to pay application fee | 7th April 2024 |
| WB Police SI Admit Card 2024 | To be notified |
| WBP SI Prelims Exam | To be notified |
WBP SI Notification PDF 2024
The WBPRB has uploaded the WB Police SI Notification PDF on its official website to recruit 464 vacancies for the Sub-Inspector posts. Details including vacancy details, important dates, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern and etc have been released along with the details notification. Before submitting online application forms candidates must go through the detailed notification PDF to ensure their eligibility to apply online for SI posts.
WB Police Sub-Inspector Vacancy 2024
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) aims to fill 464 vacancies for Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch and Armed Branch) posts. Among these 100 vacancies are reserved for the female category and 364 vacancies are released for male candidates. Candidates can check category-wise and branch-wise vacancy details from the below table.
| WB Police Sub Inspector Vacancy 2024 | ||||
| Category | Unarmed Branch | Armed Branch | Total Vacancy | |
| Unreserved (UR) | 74 | 45 | 90 | 209 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 16 | 10 | 20 | 46 |
| Scheduled Caste | 36 | 22 | 44 | 102 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 10 | 06 | 12 | 28 |
| OBC – A | 16 | 10 | 20 | 46 |
| OBC – B | 12 | 07 | 14 | 33 |
| Total | 164 | 100 | 200 | 464 |
WBP SI Recruitment 2024 Apply Online
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has completed the online application forms for WBP Sub Inspector Recruitment 2024 at and . The direct link to apply online for the WB Police SI vacancy 2024 was provided here for the ease of candidates, which was active till 07th April 2024. Candidates had to submit their application forms without waiting last closing date to avoid any kind of inconvenience at the last minute.
Steps to Apply Online for WBP SI Recruitment 2024
Candidates aspiring to apply online for West Bengal Police SI Vacancy 2024 can submit their application forms from the official website of the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board by following the below steps.
Step 1: Visit the official website of the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board at and
Step 2: On the home page click on the Recruitment section.
Step 3: Click on the link that reads “Recruitment to the post of Sub-Inspector(Unarmed Branch) and Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch) in West Bengal Police 2024”.
Step 4: A new page appears on the screen. Click on the ‘Get Details’ text mentioned in the next column of Fill-up the application form online.
Step 5: Fill out the application form and submit your required details such as your name, valid email ID, mobile number, educational background etc.
Step 6: Upload a recent photograph and scanned signature in the specified format.
Step 7: Process the payment of your application fee through online mode.
Step 8: Save and download the WBP SI Application form for future records.
WBP SI Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
Cadidates are required to pay an application fee while submitting the WBP SI application form. The online application fee for the general category is Rs. 270/-. Applicants belonging to the SC/ ST category (of West Bengal only) have to pay the processing fees of Rs. 20/- (Rupees Twenty) as they are exempted from paying any application fees.
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
| All categories except Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) | Rs. 250 | Rs. 20 | Rs. 270 |
| Scheduled Caste (West Bengal only) | – | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
| Scheduled Tribe (West Bengal only | – | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
WB Police SI Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply online for WBP SI Recruitment 2024 candidates must be required to fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the notification pdf. The eligibility parameters in terms of education qualification and age limit are as follows:
WBP SI Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Language: (i) The candidates should be able to speak, read, and write Bengali Language.
However, this provision will not apply to permanent residents of the hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts.
(ii) For the applicant of hill subdivisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong District, the provisions laid down in the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 will be applicable.
WBP SI Age Limit (as on 01/01/2024)
Candidate’s ages should be between 20 years to 30 years as on 01.01.2024 to be eligible to apply online for WB Police SI Recruitment 2024. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules.
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes-A and Other Backward Classes-B | 3 years |
| Transgender | 3 years |
WBP SI Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board will conduct the 05 stage of the recruitment process to recruit candidates for Sub-Inspector (UB) and Sub-Inspector (AB) posts in West Bengal Police. The selection process for WBP SI Recruitment 2024 includes the Preliminary Examination which will act as a screening examination followed by the Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Combined Competitive Examination, and Personality Test.
- Preliminary Examination
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test(PET)
- Final Combined Competitive Examination
- Personality Test
WBP SI Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
The WBP SI preliminary exam will be a screening test to shortlist candidates for the next phase of the selection process Physical Exam. The exam will be an OMR-based MCQ-type written examination. The exam consists the topics from General Studies, Logical & analytical reasoning, and Arithmetic. The question paper will be set in two languages (English and Bengal). For each correct answer, 02 marks will be rewarded and there will be a negative marking, a 1/4 mark will be deducted. The time duration will be provided 90 minutes to complete the exam.
| WBI SI Prelims Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
| S.No. | Sections | Total Questions | Marks |
| A | General Studies | 50 Questions | 100 Marks |
| B | Logical & Analytical reasoning | 25 Questions | 50 Marks |
| C | Arithmetic | 25 Questions | 50 Marks |
| Total | 200 Questions | 200 Marks | |
WB Police Constable Physical Measurement Test
Qualified candidates in the preliminary examination will be called to appear for the Physical Measurement Test. The PMT test candidates’ height, weight, and chest will be tested. Qualified candidates in the PMT only will be eligible to appear in the Physical Efficiency Test.
| WB Police Constable Physical Measurement Test | |||||
| Gender | Name of the Post | Class | Height (in cm.) | Weight (in kg.) | Chest (in cm) |
| Male | Sub-Inspector of Police [Unarmed Branch (UB) in West Bengal Police] | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 167 cm | 56 kg | 79 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 160 cm | 52 kg | 76 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm | ||
| Sub-Inspector of Police [Armed Branch (AB) in West Bengal Police] | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 173 cm | 60 kg | 86 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm | |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 163 cm | 54 kg | 81 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm | ||
| Female | Sub-Inspector of Police [Unarmed Branch (UB) in West Bengal Police] | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 160 cm | 48 kg | NA |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 155 cm | 45 kg | NA | ||
| Transgender | Sub-Inspector of Police [Unarmed Branch (UB) in West Bengal Police] | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 162 cm | 51 kg | NA |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 157 cm | 47 kg | NA | ||
| Sub- Inspector of Police [Armed Branch (AB) in West Bengal Police] | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 166 cm | 54 kg | NA | |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 160 cm | 50 kg | NA | ||
WBP Constable Physical Efficiency Test
The Physical Efficiency Test will be done through the candidate’s performance in running. PET is also qualifying in nature. Candidates who qualify for the PMT & PET shall be eligible to appear in the Final Combined Competitive Examination.
| WBP Constable Physical Efficiency Test | ||
| Gender | Events | Duration |
| Male candidates (Both Unarmed & Armed Branch) | 800 meters run | 03 minutes. |
| Female candidates (Unarmed Branch) | 400 meters run | 02 minute |
| Transgender Candidates (Both Unarmed & Armed Branch) | 400 meters run | 01minute 40 seconds |
WBP Constable Final Combined Competitive Exam Pattern 2024
The Final Combined Competitive Exam will consist of three papers of conventional-type questions. The exam will be held for a total of 200 marks. The questions paper will be set in three languages (English, Bengali, and Nepali).
| WBP Constable Final Combined Competitive Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
| Paper | Subjects | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Studies and Arithmetic, Logical & Analytical reasoning | 100 marks | 02 hours |
| Paper 2 | English | 50 marks | 01 hours |
| Paper 3 | Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali | 50 marks | 01 hours |
WB Police SI Recruitment 2024 Salary
All those candidates who clear all stages of the selection process for WB Police Recruitment 2024 will be appointed for Sub-Inspector posts (Unarmed Branch and Armed Branch). As per notification appointed candidates will be paid a monthly salary of Rs.32,100/- 82, 900/- along with the allowance and perks.
| WB Police SI Recruitment 2024 Salary | |
| Post Name | Salary |
| Salary | Rs.32,100/- 82, 900/- |