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WB Police Constable Recruitment 2026

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Exam: 1 Aug 2026
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
Last Updated: 1 May 2026

WB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 — Complete Guide

WB Police 2026 Latest Update

Update (April 2026): No official WB Police Constable 2026 notification has been released by WBPRB yet. Based on historical cycles, the notification is expected in May–June 2026 at prb.wb.gov.in. Candidates need only Madhyamik Pass (Class 10) and must be 18–27 years of age. Physical preparation should begin immediately.

The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) conducts recruitment for Constable posts in West Bengal Police. With typically 8,000–10,000+ vacancies per cycle, it is one of the largest state police recruitments in Eastern India, drawing candidates from across West Bengal and neighboring states.


1. WB Police Constable 2026 — Overview

ParameterDetails
OrganisationWest Bengal Police
Conducting BodyWest Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
Post NameConstable (Unarmed Branch / GD)
StateWest Bengal
Official Websiteprb.wb.gov.in
Application ModeOnline at prb.wb.gov.in
Selection ProcessPMT → PET → Written Exam → Medical

2. WB Police 2026 Important Dates

EventExpected Date
WBP Constable 2026 NotificationMay – June 2026
Online Application OpensMay – June 2026
Last Date to Apply30–45 days after notification
Admit Card (Preliminary Written)2 weeks before exam
Preliminary Written Examination (WBP Pre)August – September 2026
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)October – November 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)October – November 2026
Final Merit / Result2026–2027

Check prb.wb.gov.in for official notification. Dates above are based on WBPRB historical patterns.


3. WB Police Constable 2026 Eligibility

3.1 Educational Qualification

  • Minimum: Madhyamik (Class 10) from WBBSE or equivalent recognized Board
  • No minimum percentage required (Pass certificate sufficient)
  • No 10+2 or graduation required — only Class 10 pass

3.2 Age Limit (as on January 1, 2026)

CategoryMinimum AgeMaximum Age
General / Unreserved18 years27 years
OBC-A / OBC-B (WB)18 years30 years (+3 years)
SC / ST (WB)18 years32 years (+5 years)
Ex-Servicemen18 yearsAs per WB rules

3.3 Physical Standards (PMT)

StandardMaleFemale (General)Female (Gorkha/ST)
Height167 cm160 cm152 cm
Chest (Unexpanded)78 cmN/AN/A
Chest (Expanded)83 cmN/AN/A
WeightProportionate47 kg45 kg

4. WB Police Constable 2026 Selection Process

Stage 1: Preliminary Written Exam (85 Marks — MCQ)
         ↓
Stage 2: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Height, Chest, Weight
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Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Run, Jump
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Stage 4: Final Written Exam (for qualified candidates)
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Stage 5: Medical Examination
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Stage 6: Document Verification

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

TestMaleFemale
1600m RunUnder 6 min 30 secN/A
800m RunN/AUnder 4 min
Long Jump12 feet9 feet
High Jump3 feet 9 inches3 feet
Shot Put (16 lbs)16 feetN/A

5. Written Exam Syllabus — WB Police Constable 2026

Preliminary Written Exam Pattern

SectionMarks
General Awareness (India + West Bengal GK)40
Elementary Mathematics (Class 8–10 level)20
English Language15
Reasoning & Logical Ability10
Total85 marks
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • No Negative Marking (unlike Haryana/HP Police)
  • Mode: OMR-based (Offline)
  • Language: Bengali and English

West Bengal-Specific GK (Critical — 15–20 questions in General Awareness)

TopicKey Areas
WB HistoryBengal Renaissance, Partition of Bengal, freedom fighters from WB
WB GeographyDistricts (23), rivers (Hooghly, Damodar, Teesta), Sundarbans
WB GovernmentCM, Governor, Cabinet, WB Police hierarchy
WB EconomyJute, tea, fisheries, Kolkata Port
WB SchemesLakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree, Rupashree
WB CultureDurga Puja, Baul music, Rabindranath Tagore

6. Salary & Career Growth — WB Police Constable

ComponentAmount
Basic Pay (Approx.)₹22,700 – ₹58,500
Dearness Allowance (DA)~50% of Basic
HRA8–24% of Basic (Kolkata vs districts)
Approx. Gross Monthly (Kolkata posting)₹38,000 – ₹48,000
Approx. Gross Monthly (District posting)₹32,000 – ₹40,000

Career Progression:

Constable → Head Constable (HC) → ASI → SI → Inspector → DSP → SP → DIG → IG → ADG → DGP

7. How to Apply for WB Police Constable 2026

  1. Visit prb.wb.gov.in
  2. Click on "WB Police Constable 2026 Recruitment"
  3. Register with mobile number and email
  4. Fill the application form: Personal details, Madhyamik details, category, district
  5. Upload: Photograph (JPG), Signature (JPG)
  6. Pay Application Fee:
    • General/OBC: ₹200–₹250
    • SC/ST (WB domicile): ₹50
    • Female (WB domicile): ₹50–₹100
  7. Submit and download confirmation page

8. Previous WB Police Constable Data

YearVacanciesApplicants (Approx.)Prelims Date
WBP 20198,41915 lakh+2019–20
WBP 20219,72018 lakh+2021–22
WBP 20233,95610 lakh+2023–24

Approx. Prelims Cut-offs (Previous Years):

  • General Male: 50–58/85
  • OBC Male: 46–54/85
  • SC/ST Male: 40–48/85
  • Female (General): 44–52/85

Source: West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) | Official Website: https://prb.wb.gov.in

Important Dates

Exam Timeline

Notification Released1 May 2026
Application Starts15 May 2026
Application Ends20 June 2026
Exam Date1 August 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit
Age Criteria

18 to 27 Years (General) | OBC +3 | SC/ST +5

Qualification
Education

Madhyamik (Class 10) Pass from WBBSE or equivalent

Attempts
Limits

N/A

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the WB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 application form correctly.

Documents Required

  • Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
  • Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
  • Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)

Syllabus & Pattern

Download Official Syllabus

The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Official Links & Resources

Official Website

https://prb.wb.gov.in

Apply Online / Registration

https://prb.wb.gov.in

Notification / Brochure

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Detailed Syllabus

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Past Papers / Mock Tests

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