WB Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Official Status, 2024 Cycle Final Result, PMT & PET Standards & Complete Guide

The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) conducts recruitment for the post of Constable (Male, Female and Third Gender) in West Bengal Police. WBPRB uses the term "Constables" for both male and female posts in West Bengal Police; the separate "Constables/Lady Constables" drive is for Kolkata Police. All notices, admit cards and results are published on prb.wb.gov.in and wbpolice.gov.in.

Which cycle the dates on this page describe: the timeline at the top of this page is the live Constables in West Bengal Police - 2024 recruitment (11,749 posts), which is still active on prb.wb.gov.in: final merit list on 24.09.2026, cut-off corrigendum on 09.10.2026 and a Calcutta High Court-related notice on 14.10.2026. No new (2025 or 2026) WBP Constable advertisement exists as of 16 October 2026.

Most searches for this page ask one of three things: the apply online / form fill-up date, the last date, and the exam date (2026 or 2027). The official answers as of 16 October 2026 are below.

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1. Current Official Status (16 October 2026)

Quick answers

Question	Official position as of 16 October 2026
WBP Constable 2026 notification released?	No. No new Constable advertisement is listed on prb.wb.gov.in
WBP form fill-up date 2026 (apply online start)	Not announced
WBP form fill-up last date 2026	Not announced. No application window is open
WBP new vacancy 2026 (number of posts)	Not announced
WBP Constable exam date 2026 / 2027	Not announced. No written exam can be scheduled before a notification is issued
Current live cycle	Constables in West Bengal Police - 2024 (11,749 posts). Final merit list published 24.09.2026 (Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/13); appointments in horizontal reservation categories remain subject to pending High Court cases
Official tentative dates for a new cycle	None. The "Tentative Dates" page on prb.wb.gov.in lists no WBP Constable dates as of 16.10.2026
Latest WBP Constable notice	Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/19 dated 14.10.2026 (issued in compliance with the Calcutta High Court order of 12.10.2026 in WPA 6594, 9537, 9538 and 9541 of 2026): all appointments in horizontal reservation categories will abide by the outcome of these writ petitions

What this means for "WBP from flip / form fill-up 2026 last date" searches: There is no live application form for WB Police Constable. Any website showing a 2026 apply-online date or last date without a WBPRB notice number is not quoting an official source. When WBPRB issues a new advertisement it will appear under "Recruitments" on prb.wb.gov.in, and applications will be online only (in the 2024 cycle, through prb.wb.gov.in or wbpolice.gov.in, or through Sahaj Retail Limited outlets).

Other WBPRB constable activity right now (not WBP)

• Kolkata Police Constables/Lady Constables - 2024 (a separate drive; 3,624 Constable and 345 Lady Constable posts as per the revised vacancy notice dated 14.09.2026): the Preliminary Written Test result was announced on 12.10.2026, PMT & PET admit cards are available from 15.10.2026 at wbprb.applythrunet.co.in, and PMT & PET begin on 28.10.2026. This is not the West Bengal Police Constable recruitment.

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2. Overview of West Bengal Police Constable Service

Parameter	Official Specification
Recruitment Authority	West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB), Araksha Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata
Parent Department	Department of Home & Hill Affairs, Government of West Bengal
Designation	Constable in West Bengal Police (Male, Female and Third Gender)
Cadre Classification	Non-Gazetted State Police post
Minimum Educational Criteria	Madhyamik (Class 10th Pass) from WBBSE or equivalent
Pay Scale	"As per existing rules" (2024 Information to Applicants). See Section 9
Appointing Authority	Assistant Inspector General of Police, Superintendent of Police or Commandant
Selection Framework	Written Exam (85 M) $\to$ PMT $\to$ PET $\to$ Interview (15 M)
Official Root Domains	prb.wb.gov.in & wbpolice.gov.in

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3. Strict Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility below is from the official 2024 notice and Information to Applicants. A new notification may revise it.

A. Nationality & Domicile

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Candidates from any state may apply. Reservation, fee concessions and EWS benefits apply only to candidates holding certificates issued in West Bengal. SC/ST candidates of other states get no fee exemption, and EWS candidates of other states are treated as Unreserved.

B. Language Proficiency

• Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write the Bengali language.
• Exemption: This condition does not apply to permanent residents of the hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts, for whom the provisions of the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 apply.
• Bengali/Nepali language ability is tested specifically during the Interview.

C. Educational Qualification

• Must have passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE), or its equivalent, on or before the date of online application (05.04.2024 was the cut-off in the 2024 cycle).

D. Age Limits & Relaxations (2024 cycle: age as on 01.01.2024)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Upper Age Relaxations (official):
  • SC & ST: 5 years.
  • OBC: 3 years (the 2024 notice said OBC-A/OBC-B; the August 2026 revised vacancy notice uses a single OBC list following the Backward Classes Welfare Department notifications of 18 May 2026).
  • Third Gender persons: 3 years.
  • Civic Volunteers / Village Police Volunteers (serving in WB Police only): 5 years, with at least 3 years of service as on 01.01.2024.
  • NVF / Home Guards (serving in WB Police only): As per existing Government rules, with at least 3 years of service as on 01.01.2024.
  • Ex-Servicemen: By the total years of completed service, subject to a maximum age of 40 years.
• Date of birth is accepted only as recorded in the Madhyamik (or equivalent) admit card/certificate.

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4. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Standards

Height and weight are measured with electronic machines; chest (male only) is measured with a measuring tape. PMT is qualifying.

OFFICIAL WB POLICE PMT STANDARDS

Category / Post	Candidate Community / Class	Height (Minimum)	Chest (Expanded)	Minimum Weight
Male Constable	Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis & ST)	167 cm	78 cm (83 cm exp)	57 kg
Male Constable	Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes (ST)	160 cm	76 cm (81 cm exp)	53 kg
Female Constable	Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis & ST)	160 cm	Not Applicable	49 kg
Female Constable	Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes (ST)	152 cm	Not Applicable	45 kg
Third Gender Constable	Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis & ST)	163 cm	Not Applicable	52 kg
Third Gender Constable	Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes (ST)	155 cm	Not Applicable	48 kg

Mandatory Chest Expansion: Male candidates must show a minimum expansion of 5 cm (78 cm to 83 cm, or 76 cm to 81 cm for Gorkha/Garhwali/Rajbanshi/ST). Height is measured barefoot. Community certificates for Gorkha, Garhwali and Rajbanshi candidates are needed to claim the relaxed standards.

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5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Benchmarks

Candidates who qualify in the PMT take the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a timed run recorded with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Only one chance is given.

Category of Candidate	Prescribed Running Distance	Maximum Qualifying Time Allowed
Male Candidates	1,600 Metres Run	6 Minutes 30 Seconds (Single Chance)
Female Candidates	800 Metres Run	4 Minutes 00 Seconds (Single Chance)
Third Gender Candidates	800 Metres Run	3 Minutes 30 Seconds (Single Chance)
Ex-Servicemen (Male - Above 35 Yrs)	800 Metres Run	3 Minutes 30 Seconds
Ex-Servicemen (Female/Third Gender - Above 35 Yrs)	800 Metres Run	4 Minutes 30 Seconds

• PET is qualifying in nature. No marks are awarded; failing to finish within the time limit ends the candidature.
• The 2024 notice prescribes only the run for PET. There are no jumping or shot-put events.

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6. Selection Process

The 2024 cycle used a single written examination followed by physical tests and an interview:

1. Stage 1: Written Examination (85 Marks) — 85 MCQs: GK, English, Maths, Reasoning · OMR-based, 1 Hour

2. Stage 2: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Height, Weight & Chest Measurement · Qualifying

3. Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 1600m / 800m Timed Run (RFID) · Qualifying

4. Stage 4: Interview (15 Marks) — General awareness, suitability, · Bengali/Nepali language ability

5. Final Merit List (100 Marks) — 85 Written + 15 Interview · Character Verification & Medical Exam

6. Written Examination (85 Marks): A limited number of candidates are shortlisted for PMT on the basis of written marks; the Board may fix qualifying marks. The exact shortlisting ratio is not published in the notice.

7. PMT & PET (Qualifying): Physical standards and timed run.

8. Interview (15 Marks): General awareness, suitability for public service, and Bengali/Nepali speaking, reading and writing ability.

9. Final Merit List: Written + Interview marks (out of 100). Ties are broken by written marks, then by age (older first).

10. Verification Roll & Medical Examination at State Government designated hospitals before appointment.

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7. Written Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme

As per the 2024 Information to Applicants, the written exam is OMR-based, with 85 objective questions (four options each), 1 mark per question and a duration of 1 hour:

Subject / Component	Questions	Maximum Marks	Standard / Level	Negative Marking
General Awareness and General Knowledge	25 MCQs	25 Marks	Not specified in notice	0.25 Mark deduction
English	10 MCQs	10 Marks	Not specified in notice	0.25 Mark deduction
Elementary Mathematics	25 MCQs	25 Marks	Madhyamik standard	0.25 Mark deduction
Reasoning and Logical Analysis	25 MCQs	25 Marks	Not specified in notice	0.25 Mark deduction
Total	85 MCQs	85 Marks	Duration: 1 Hour	¼ of marks per question

• Language of Question Paper: Set in two languages, Bengali and Nepali.
• Negative Marking: ¼ (0.25 mark) is deducted for each incorrect answer.

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8. Detailed Syllabus Breakdown

The notice lists only the four subjects and their marks. The topic lists below reflect the usual Madhyamik-level coverage of these subjects and are a preparation guide, not an official WBPRB syllabus.

1. General Awareness & General Knowledge (25 Marks)

• West Bengal State Special GK: History of Bengal, cultural renaissance, rivers of West Bengal (Ganges, Teesta, Torsa, Damodar, Rupnarayan), national parks and sanctuaries (Sundarbans, Jaldapara, Gorumara, Singalila, Buxa), state symbols, administrative districts, and major state government welfare schemes (Kanyashree, Lakshmir Bhandar, Rupashree, Sabooj Sathi).
• Indian History & Freedom Struggle: Ancient civilizations, medieval rulers, British East India Company, 1857 rebellion, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, and the Indian National Movement.
• Geography of India: Physical divisions, climatic patterns, natural resources, agriculture, major ports, and border nations.
• Indian Polity & Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, President, Governor, High Courts, and Panchayati Raj institutions.
• Everyday Science & Technology: Basic physics, chemistry, human biology, vitamins, diseases, and environmental science.
• Current Affairs & Sports: National awards, global summits, Nobel prizes, Olympic and cricket tournaments, appointments, and defence exercises.

2. English (10 Marks)

• Correct spelling and common grammatical errors.
• Synonyms and Antonyms.
• Idioms and Phrases.
• Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions and articles.
• One-word substitution and sentence rearrangement.

3. Elementary Mathematics (25 Marks - Madhyamik Standard)

• Number system, natural numbers, fractions, decimals, and divisibility rules.
• HCF and LCM.
• Simplification (BODMAS rule).
• Percentage and Ratio & Proportion.
• Average, Partnership, and Mixtures & Alligation.
• Profit and Loss, Discount.
• Simple Interest and Compound Interest.
• Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns.
• Time, Speed, and Distance (Trains, Boats & Streams).
• Mensuration: Perimeter and area of triangles, rectangles, squares, circles; volume and surface area of cylinders and spheres.

4. Reasoning and Logical Analysis (25 Marks)

• Analogies and classification.
• Number series, letter series, and alphanumeric series.
• Coding and decoding.
• Blood relations and family trees.
• Direction and distance test.
• Seating arrangements (linear and circular).
• Venn diagrams and syllogisms.
• Non-verbal reasoning: Mirror images, water images, paper folding, hidden figures.

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9. Salary Structure & Allowances (ROPA 2019)

The official 2024 Information to Applicants states the pay scale only as "As per existing rules"; it does not print a pay level or basic pay figure. Constables are paid under the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowances) Rules, 2019 (ROPA 2019):

Salary Component	Position
Pay Scale (official notice)	As per existing rules
Pay Matrix Level / Basic Pay	Not stated in the WBPRB notice; check the new notification or appointment letter
Dearness Allowance (DA)	As per periodically revised state govt orders
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	As per state govt HRA rules at place of post
Medical Allowance	As per state govt orders
Ration Money Allowance	As per state police orders
Gross / In-Hand Salary	Not published by WBPRB; depends on posting, DA rate and allowances in force

Additional Perks & Retirement Benefits:

• Dress & Kit Allowance: Annual uniform maintenance allowance.
• Risk & Extra Duty Allowance: Special allowance during festival duty (Durga Puja, state elections, disaster rescue operations).
• GPF & Pension: General Provident Fund and West Bengal state death-cum-retirement gratuity benefits.
• Swasthya Sathi / Medical Scheme: Healthcare coverage for self and dependent family members.

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10. Previous Cycle Reference: Constables in West Bengal Police - 2024

A. Application details

Parameter	Official Data (2024 Cycle)
Advertisement	Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE-2024/13 (CONS._WBP_24), revised by Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE-2024/16
Total Vacancies	11,749 (Male 8,212; Female 3,537), provisional
Online Application Window	07.03.2024 (00:01 hrs) to 05.04.2024 (23:59 hrs)
Editing / Correction Window	08.04.2024 to 14.04.2024
Application Fee (all except SC/ST of WB)	₹170 (Application Fee ₹150 + Processing Fee ₹20)
Application Fee (SC / ST of West Bengal)	₹20 (Processing Fee only)
Through Sahaj Retail Limited outlets	₹193 (General etc.) / ₹43 (SC/ST of WB), including ₹23 service charge
Examination Mode	Offline OMR, MCQ
Selection Framework	Written Exam (85 M) $\to$ PMT $\to$ PET $\to$ Interview (15 M)

B. 2024 cycle timeline (from official WBPRB notices)

Stage	Official Date
Notification / Information to Applicants	05.03.2024 / 06.03.2024
Applications	07.03.2024 to 05.04.2024
Written exam notice	06.11.2025
Written exam admit card	Available by 10.11.2025
Written Examination	30.11.2025 (Sunday)
Provisional answer key notice	05.12.2025
Final answer key notice	27.12.2025
Written result	29.12.2025 (revised result 31.12.2025)
PMT & PET admit card	From 02.01.2026
PMT & PET	Commenced 08.01.2026 (tentative date in notice)
Interview call letters	From 24.01.2026
Interview	Commenced 29.01.2026
Additional PMT & PET shortlist (Calcutta High Court direction of 10.03.2026)	12.03.2026
Revised vacancy position (revised OBC list)	12.08.2026
Notice: recruitment steps to abide by WPA 2877 of 2026 (High Court direction of 19.08.2026)	10.09.2026
Final merit list (provisionally selected)	24.09.2026 (Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/13)
Cut-off corrigendum (Male UR NVF & HG and UR Ex-Servicemen cut-off: 61.5)	09.10.2026 (Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/17)
Notice on pending writ petitions (horizontal reservation)	14.10.2026 (Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/19)

The 2024 cycle took about 20 months from application close to written exam, and about 30 months from notification to final result.

C. Revised vacancy position (Notice dated 12.08.2026)

Following the Backward Classes Welfare Department notifications of 18 May 2026 (a State List of 66 OBC classes with 7% reservation), WBPRB revised the category-wise split. The total remained 11,749 (8,212 Male + 3,537 Female):

Category	Male	Female
Unreserved (UR)	1,092	468
Unreserved (E.C.)	1,240	542
Unreserved (NVF & HG)	840	360
Unreserved (Ex-Servicemen)	336	144
Unreserved (Civic/Village Police Volunteers)	840	360
Unreserved (Sports Quota)	168	72
EWS	588	252
EWS (E.C.)	233	101
Scheduled Caste	672	288
Scheduled Caste (E.C.)	547	238
Scheduled Caste (NVF & HG)	252	108
Scheduled Caste (Ex-Servicemen)	84	36
Scheduled Caste (Civic/Village Police Volunteers)	252	108
Scheduled Tribe	168	72
Scheduled Tribe (E.C.)	157	68
Scheduled Tribe (NVF & HG)	84	36
Scheduled Tribe (Civic/Village Police Volunteers)	84	36
OBC	252	108
OBC (E.C.)	155	68
OBC (NVF & HG)	84	36
OBC (Civic/Village Police Volunteers)	84	36
Total	8,212	3,537

Historical Reference Note: The 2024 figures above are from the last West Bengal Police Constable recruitment. When WBPRB announces a new cycle, check the newly notified dates, fees, age cut-off date and vacancies.

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11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Has WB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 been announced?

No. As of 16 October 2026, WBPRB has not released a new Constable advertisement. The only WBP Constable drive listed is the 2024 cycle (11,749 posts), whose final merit list was published on 24 September 2026.

Q2: What is the WBP Constable form fill-up date and last date for 2026?

Not announced as of 16 October 2026, and no application window is open. In the 2024 cycle, online applications ran from 07.03.2024 to 05.04.2024.

Q3: When is the WBP Constable exam date 2026 / 2027?

Not officially announced. A written exam date can only follow a new notification. In the last cycle, the written exam (30.11.2025) was held about 20 months after applications closed.

Q4: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ পুলিশ নিয়োগ 2026 অনলাইনে আবেদনের তারিখ কবে?

১৬ অক্টোবর ২০২৬ পর্যন্ত WBPRB কনস্টেবল পদের জন্য কোনো নতুন বিজ্ঞপ্তি প্রকাশ করেনি, তাই আবেদনের শুরু বা শেষ তারিখ ঘোষিত হয়নি। আবেদন শুরু হলে বোর্ডের ওয়েবসাইট prb.wb.gov.in-এ বিস্তারিত জানানো হবে।

Q5: What is the age limit for West Bengal Police Constable?

In the 2024 cycle, 18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2024. Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 3 years for Third Gender, 5 years for Civic/Village Police Volunteers, as per rules for NVF/Home Guards, and by length of service for Ex-Servicemen (maximum 40 years).

Q6: What is the height requirement for WBP Constable?

167 cm for male candidates (160 cm for Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi and ST), 160 cm for female candidates (152 cm for Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi and ST), and 163 cm for Third Gender candidates (155 cm for those communities).

Q7: What is the running time for WB Police Constable PET?

Male candidates must run 1,600 metres in 6 minutes 30 seconds. Female candidates must run 800 metres in 4 minutes. Third Gender candidates must run 800 metres in 3 minutes 30 seconds.

Q8: Is there negative marking in the WBP Constable written exam?

Yes. ¼ mark (0.25) is deducted for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Q9: Can candidates from other states apply for WB Police Constable?

Yes. Indian citizens from other states can apply, but they must be able to speak, read and write Bengali, and they do not get West Bengal caste reservation, EWS benefit or fee concession.

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12. Official Direct Links

Resource	Official Destination
WBPRB Official Portal	prb.wb.gov.in
West Bengal Police Main Portal	wbpolice.gov.in
All Current Recruitments (WBPRB)	prb.wb.gov.in/recruitments
Constables in WB Police - 2024 (all notices & final result)	prb.wb.gov.in/recruitments/12bf94a84e003c37
2024 Information to Applicants (PDF)	Download
Admit Card / Call Letter Portal	wbprb.applythrunet.co.in

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Last Verified: 16 October 2026 | Sourced from WBPRB notices and the Information to Applicants for Constables in West Bengal Police - 2024 published on prb.wb.gov.in.