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WB Police Constable (Male / Female / Lady) 2026

West Bengal Police Recruitment Board

WB Police Constable 2026 by WBPRB — 1000+ posts expected. Eligibility: Madhyamik (10th), age 18–30. Written 85 MCQs (GK, Maths, Reasoning, English), PMT, PET, Interview. Salary ₹22,700–₹58,500. Syllabus, admit card & previous papers.

Total Vacancies

To be notified

Department

West Bengal Police Recruitment Board

Age Limit

18-30 years

Qualification

10th Pass (Madhyamik) from WBBSE or equivalent board

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Last updated: 5 June 2026

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WBP Constable Notification 2026 expected soon — around 1000+ vacancies anticipated. Bookmark for syllabus, admit card and apply link.

Official Note

WBPRB Constable 2026 — Male, Female & Lady Constable posts. Written (85 marks) → PMT → PET → Interview (15 marks) → DV. Paper in Bengali/Nepali.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Admit Card

2026 Highlights

Feature Details
Recruiting Body West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
Post Name Constable (Male), Lady Constable (Female), Third Gender Constable
Total Vacancies To be notified (1000+ expected for Constable; ~12,000 incl. SI)
Educational Qualification Madhyamik (10th Pass) from WBBSE or recognised board
Age Limit 18–30 years (relaxation for SC/ST, OBC as per WBPRB rules)
Written Exam 85 MCQs · 85 marks · 1 hour · Bengali/Nepali bilingual
Negative Marking −0.25 marks per wrong answer
Interview 15 marks — Bengali/Nepali language proficiency assessed
Pay Scale ₹22,700 – ₹58,500 (Pay Level 3) + DA, HRA and allowances
Selection Process Written → PMT → PET → Interview → DV & Medical
Official Website prb.wb.gov.in · wbpolice.gov.in

Important Dates

Application Start
1 April 2026
Last Date to Apply
25 May 2026
Exam Date
24 August 2026
Age Cut-off Date
1 January 2027
Event Date
Notification Release Expected soon (2026)
Online Application Starts To be announced
Last Date to Apply To be announced
Written Examination (85 MCQs) To be announced
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) After written exam
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) After PMT
Interview (15 marks) After PET
Document Verification & Medical To be announced

Exam Pattern 2026

WB Police Constable written exam is a single-stage objective test of 85 questions for 85 marks in 1 hour. The paper is set in Bengali and Nepali. Each correct answer carries 1 mark; wrong answers deduct 0.25 marks. PMT and PET are qualifying; Interview carries 15 marks.

  • Total: 85 MCQs · 85 marks · 60 minutes · Offline OMR/CBT as per notification
  • Bilingual paper — Bengali and Nepali
  • +1 mark per correct answer · −0.25 per wrong answer
  • PMT and PET are qualifying only — no marks added to written score
  • Interview: 15 marks · Total selection score: Written (85) + Interview (15) = 100
  • Must read, write and speak Bengali or Nepali — tested in interview

Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)

Subject Questions Marks
General Awareness & General Knowledge 25 25
Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik Standard) 25 25
Reasoning & Logical Analysis 25 25
English 10 10
Total Written 85 85

Subject-Wise Syllabus

General Awareness & General Knowledge (25 Questions) (25 Marks)

  • Indian history and national movement
  • Geography of India and West Bengal — rivers, districts, natural resources
  • Indian polity, Constitution and five-year plans
  • General science, biodiversity, climate change, ozone layer
  • West Bengal agriculture, economy and government schemes
  • Current affairs — national, international and WB state (last 12 months)
  • Sports, awards, books and important days

Elementary Mathematics — Madhyamik Standard (25 Questions) (25 Marks)

  • Number system, simplification, HCF/LCM
  • Percentage, ratio and proportion, profit & loss
  • Simple and compound interest, partnership
  • Time & work, time-speed-distance, averages
  • Mensuration, geometry, algebra basics

Reasoning & Logical Analysis (25 Questions) (25 Marks)

  • Analogy, classification, number and alphabet series
  • Coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense
  • Logical puzzles, Venn diagrams, cubes and dice
  • Statement and conclusion, figure arithmetical series
  • Paper folding/cutting and arithmetical reasoning

English (10 Questions) (10 Marks)

  • Synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary and phrasal verbs
  • Idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions
  • Voice change, narration, sentence correction
  • Fill in the blanks and appropriate word usage

Selection Process

  1. Written Examination — 85 MCQs (GK 25 + English 10 + Maths 25 + Reasoning 25), 85 marks, 1 hour
  2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — height, weight, chest (male) — qualifying
  3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 1600 m run (male, 6 min 30 sec) / 800 m run (female, 4 min) — qualifying
  4. Interview — 15 marks (general awareness, Bengali/Nepali read-write-speak ability)
  5. Document Verification & Medical Examination

Physical Standards (PST / PET)

Qualifying standards — category-wise relaxations apply as per official notification.

Parameter Male Female
Height — Male (General/SC/OBC) 167 cm (barefoot) N/A
Height — Male (Gorkha/Garhwali/Rajbanshi/ST) 160 cm N/A
Height — Female (General/SC/OBC) N/A 160 cm
Height — Female (Gorkha/Garhwali/Rajbanshi/ST) N/A 152 cm
Weight — Male (General/SC/OBC) Min 57 kg N/A
Weight — Female (General/SC/OBC) N/A Min 49 kg
Chest — Male (General/SC/OBC) 78 cm normal · 83 cm expanded N/A
PET — 1600 m Run (Male) Within 6 min 30 sec N/A
PET — 800 m Run (Female) N/A Within 4 min
PET — 800 m Run (Third Gender) N/A Within 3 min 30 sec

Previous Year Indicative Cut Off

Figures are indicative based on prior JCCE results. Actual cutoff varies.

Category Cutoff Marks Out of %
General / EWS (Written) 58 85 68.2%
OBC (NCL) 54 85 63.5%
SC 48 85 56.5%
ST 45 85 52.9%

Exam Centres

Major cities / districts where JCCE is typically conducted.

KolkataHowrahSiliguriAsansolDurgapurBurdwanBarasatMaldaKharagpurHaldiaAll districts

Preparation Tips

  • GK carries 25 marks — prioritise West Bengal history, geography and current affairs.
  • Maths is Madhyamik level — revise WBBSE Class 9–10 arithmetic and mensuration.
  • Reasoning has 25 questions — practice series, coding-decoding and puzzles daily.
  • With −0.25 negative marking, avoid blind guessing — attempt only when 70%+ confident.
  • Start PET training early — 1600 m in 6 min 30 sec (male) needs regular running practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: 10th Pass (Madhyamik) from WBBSE or equivalent board

Category Max Age Relaxation
General / EWS 30 years No relaxation
OBC (NCL) 33 years +3 years
SC / ST 35 years +5 years
PwD 40 years +10 years
Ex-Servicemen As per notification 3 yrs after discharge

Always read the official notification PDF: relaxation rules vary by examination. Age cut-off date: 1 January 2027.

Salary & Perks

₹22,700 – ₹58,500 (Pay Level 3, 7th CPC)

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Apply Kaise Karein

  1. Visit prb.wb.gov.in or wbpolice.gov.in when WBP Constable 2026 notification is released.
  2. Click Apply Online and register with mobile number, email and Aadhaar details.
  3. Fill personal, educational (Madhyamik marks), category and post preference (Male/Female/Lady Constable).
  4. Upload passport-size photo and signature as per WBPRB specifications.
  5. Pay application fee online and submit before the last date.
  6. Download confirmation page — note registration number for admit card download.

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Aksar Puche Jaane Wale Sawaal (FAQ)

What is the qualification for WB Police Constable 2026? v

Madhyamik (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognised board. Must read, write and speak Bengali or Nepali.

What is the age limit for WBP Constable? v

Minimum 18 years and maximum 30 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC and other reserved categories as per WBPRB notification.

How many vacancies in WBP Constable 2026? v

Official vacancy count pending. CareerPower estimates 1000+ for Constable; Adda247 reports ~12,000 total including SI posts.

Is there negative marking in WB Police Constable exam? v

Yes. Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks. Each correct answer carries 1 mark.

What is the salary of WB Police Constable? v

Pay scale ₹22,700 to ₹58,500 (Pay Level 3) plus dearness allowance, HRA and other benefits.

What is the age limit for WB Police Constable (Male / Female / Lady) 2026? v

For the General category the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 30 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Friday, 1 January 2027.

How do I apply for WB Police Constable (Male / Female / Lady) 2026? v

Visit the authorised website for West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (https://prb.wb.gov.in), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Monday, 25 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.

What is the last date to apply for WB Police Constable (Male / Female / Lady) 2026? v

The closing date was Monday, 25 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. The examination is tentatively scheduled on Monday, 24 August 2026.

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