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West Bengal Police Department has invited a total of 11749 vacancies for Constables posts as per the notification released on the official website. This is a great opportunity for male and female candidates with such a huge number of vacancies. The online application process is now over and the exam date will be soon announced on wbpolice.gov.in. The candidates who have applied for the recruitment must start their preparations soon as the exam date can be announced anytime now. This is a golden chance for 18+ years candidates to secure a Government Job by registering for the WBP Constable Recruitment 2024.
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024
West Bengal has announced 11749 vacancies for the recruitment of Constable at wbpolice.gov.in. The total number of vacancies i.e. 11749 which includes 8212 vacancies for Male Constables and 3537 vacancies for Female Constables have been announced by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board. Interested candidates can check the detailed notification pdf for a better understanding of the official portal.
| WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Overview | |
| Name of Recruitment | WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 |
| Post Name | Constable and Lady Constable |
| No. of Vacancies | 11749 [Male: 8212, Female: 3537] (Increased) |
| Category | Govt Jobs 2024 |
| Exam Date | To be Announced |
| Mode of Applying | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Interview |
| Age Limit | 18 years to 30 years |
| Official Website | wbpolice.gov.in. |
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has released the West Bengal Police Constable 2024 Notification PDF for Male Constable and Lady Constable. The notification PDF by WBPRB gives detailed information about the vacancies, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, application process, fees, etc. For the ease of the candidates, we have attached the direct links to the West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification PDFs below.
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Notice PDF – Click here to download
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Information to Applicants PDF – Click here to Download
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Last Date
The eligible and interested candidates who have applied for the WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 should be looking forward to the release of admit cards and the conduction of the exam. After the application window was over, the candidates were provided the option to edit the information submitted in the application form. The candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the latest updates regarding the WBP Constable Recruitment 2024.
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
Applicants for the WB Police Constable 2024 Exam were provided the link to submit their applications through the online portal. The application window opened on 07 March 2024, at 12:01 AM, and closed on 05 April 2024, at 11:59 PM. The Written exam dates will be updated here after the official announcement. All the details regarding the WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 are tabulated below.
| WB Police Constable 2024 Recruitment: Important Dates | |
| Notification release | 05 March 2024 |
| Registration begins | 07 March 2024, at 12:01 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 April 2024, at 11:59 PM |
| Application Editing Date | 08 April 2024 to 14 April 2024 |
| WB Police Written Exam Date | To be Announced |
WBP Constable Apply Online 2024
Candidates were able to fill out the application form till April 5, 2024, on the official portal. Candidates who filled out the registration form needed their username and password to log in to the account. The candidates were to apply online before the last date to avoid last-minute disturbances. The direct link to apply had been attached below as it is activated on the official website.
WBP Constable Apply Online 2024 Link – Click to Apply (Link Inactive)
How to apply online for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024?
The link to apply online for the WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 had been activated on the official website. The eligible candidates willing to apply could also apply by clicking on the link provided above. Candidates should also be aware of the steps to apply for the Constable Recruitment. In the points below, we have summarised the step-by-step process of the online application.
Step 1: Visit the official website wbpolice.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Get Details’ tab in front of the ‘Recruitment to the post of Constables in West Bengal Police 2024’.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Get Details’ tab in front of the ‘Fill up the application form online’.
Step 4: Select ‘The Post of Constables in WBP 2024’ and click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab.
Step 5: Click on the ‘Sign Up’ link and fill in the required details.
Step 6: Log in using the username and password and finish the application by uploading the required document.
Step 7: Pay the application fee and take a printout of the application for future reference.
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Fee Payment
The candidates were given multiple options for application fee payment for the WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024. The payment can be done through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, e-wallet and UPI. The table below had been provided for the reference of the candidates
| Payment Mode | Service Charge |
| Credit Cards Transaction processing Fee – (Visa/Master) | 1.00% of Transaction Value subject to a minimum of Rs. 5/- plus GST as applicable |
| Wallets and Cash Cards Transaction Processing Fee | 1.00% of Transaction Value subject to a minimum of Rs. 5/- plus GST as applicable |
| Net banking Transaction Processing Fee | Rs. 5/- Per Transaction plus GST as applicable |
| Debit Cards Transaction Processing Fee – (Visa/Master) | Nil |
| Debit Cards Transaction Processing Fee -(RuPay) | Nil |
| UPI Transaction Processing Fee | Nil |
West Bengal Police Vacancy 2024
The candidates who have applied for the recruitment should be aware of the details regarding the vacancy announced by the WB police. The total number of vacancies released is 10255 for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024. The vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Posts | Vacancy |
| Female Constable | 8212 |
| Male Constable | 3537 |
| Total | 11749 |
Here we have tabulated the detailed male and female vacancies for a particular category. Candidates can check category-wise vacancy distribution below:
| Sl. No. | Category | Number of Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | (Male: 840, Female: 360) | 1200 |
| 2 | Unreserved (E.C.) | (Male: 1007, Female: 440) | 1447 |
| 3 | Unreserved (NVF & HG) | (Male: 672, Female: 288) | 960 |
| 4 | Unreserved (Ex-Servicemen) | (Male: 336, Female: 144) | 480 |
| 5 | Unreserved (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | (Male: 672, Female: 288) | 960 |
| 6 | Unreserved (Sports Quota) | (Male: 168, Female: 72) | 240 |
| 7 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | (Male: 588, Female: 252) | 840 |
| 8 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) (E.C.) | (Male: 233, Female: 101) | 334 |
| 9 | Scheduled Caste | (Male: 672, Female: 288) | 960 |
| 10 | Scheduled Caste (E.C.) | (Male: 547, Female: 238) | 785 |
| 11 | Scheduled Caste (NVF & HG) | (Male: 252, Female: 108) | 360 |
| 12 | Scheduled Caste (Ex-Servicemen) | (Male: 84, Female: 36) | 120 |
| 13 | Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | (Male: 252, Female: 108) | 360 |
| 14 | Scheduled Tribe | (Male: 168, Female: 72) | 240 |
| 15 | Scheduled Tribe (E.C.) | (Male: 157, Female: 68) | 225 |
| 16 | Scheduled Tribe (NVF & HG) | (Male: 84, Female: 36) | 120 |
| 17 | Scheduled Tribe (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | (Male: 84, Female: 36) | 120 |
| 18 | OBC-A | (Male: 252, Female: 108) | 360 |
| 19 | OBC-A (E.C.) | (Male: 233, Female: 102) | 335 |
| 20 | OBC-A (NVF & HG) | (Male: 168, Female: 72) | 240 |
| 21 | OBC-A (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | (Male: 168, Female: 72) | 240 |
| 22 | OBC-B | (Male: 252, Female: 108) | 360 |
| 23 | OBC-B (E.C) | (Male: 155, Female: 68) | 223 |
| 24 | OBC-B (NVF & HG) | (Male: 84, Female: 36) | 120 |
| 25 | OBC-B (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | (Male: 84, Female: 36) | 120 |
| Total | (Male: 8212, Female: 3537) | 11749 |
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria is one of the most important aspects of the recruitment process. The candidates should ensure that they satisfy all the components of this criteria. Candidates must check and satisfy the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the notification pdf. The educational qualification and age criteria are as follows:
Educational Qualification
The candidates should possess the following educational qualifications in order to be eligible for the WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024.
- Candidates should have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent
- The applicant must be able to speak, read, and write the Bengali language.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2024)
Apart from the educational qualification, the candidates should also make sure that they fall in the age bracket prescribed in the official notification. The candidates can refer to the points below to get an idea regarding the same.
- The Minimum Age is 18 Years
- The Maximum Age is 30 Years
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is admissible for different categories as per the rules put in place by the government. The upper age limit is relaxable as follows:-
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-A/OBC-B | 3 years |
| Transgender | 3 years |
| Civic Volunteers | 5 years |
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Application Fees
Candidates had to pay the application fees according to the category to complete the application process successfully. The candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories are exempted from paying the application fees and are only charged the processing fee. All the other categories will have to pay Rs. 150 as an application fee. Processing fees are equal for all the candidates. The candidates can refer to the table below for all the details.
| West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Fees | |||
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
| All Other Categories (from West Bengal only) | 150 | 20 | 170 |
| SC (from West Bengal only) | – | 20 | 20 |
| ST (from West Bengal only) | – | 20 | 20 |
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board is going to recruit Constables and Lady Constables in the West Bengal Police through West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment 2024 through five stages viz., Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Examination and Interview. However, only the scores obtained in the Final Written Examination and Interview will count towards the final merit for selection.
Important points regarding the selection process of West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment 2024 are given below:
- Preliminary Written Test: This is a qualifying Objective test of 85 questions carrying one mark each. There will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark. Candidates will be given 1 hour to complete this test. The exam can be attempted in either Bengali or Nepali.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Those who qualify in the Preliminary Written Test will be tested for physical standards (height, weight, and chest) using Electronic Machines.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): This stage will involve running. The criteria will be different for different groups.
- Final Written Examination: Those qualifying in all the previous stages can appear for the Final Written Examination. This is also an objective exam of 85 questions of 85 marks to be attempted in 1 hour. There will be a negative marking of 1/4th marks. The exam can be attempted in either Bengali or Nepali except for the English section.
- Interview: Candidates qualifying for the Interview will be tested for their skills in communicating in Bengali/Nepali. It will carry 15 marks.
- The candidates provisionally qualifying in both the Final Written Exam and Interview will be subjected to Character Verification and Medical Examination before being finally appointed as Constables or Lady Constables.
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
The initial stage of the recruitment process is the Preliminary Written Test. This is a qualifying Objective test of 85 questions carrying one mark each. Candidates must go through the exam pattern mentioned below.
| S.No. | Sections | Total Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Awareness and General Knowledge | 25 Questions | 25 |
| B | English | 10 Questions | 10 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) | 25 Questions | 25 |
| D | Reasoning and Logical Analysis | 25 Questions | 25 |
| Total | 85 Questions | 85 |
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Physical Measurement Test
The candidates qualifying for the written examination will be eligible for the physical measurement test (PMT). The PMT candidate’s Physical standards (height, weight, chest (for male candidates)) will be tested. PMT is qualifying in nature. Check the details mentioned below.
| Gender | Category | Height (Barefoot) (in cm.) | Weight (in kg.) | Chest (in cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST) | 167 | 57 | Without Expansion – 78 <br> Expansion – 83 |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST | 160 | 53 | Without Expansion – 76 <br> Expansion – 81 | |
| Female | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST) | 160 | 49 | NA |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST | 152 | 45 | NA | |
| Transgender | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST) | 163 | 52 | NA |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and ST | 155 | 48 | NA |
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Physical Efficiency Test
The candidates qualifying for the Physical Measurement Test will be eligible for the Physical Efficiency Test. PET Is qualifying in nature. The candidates qualifying for the PET will be called for the next stage of selection i.e. Interview.
| Gender | Events | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1600 meters run | 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female | 800 meters run | 4 minutes |
| Third Gender | 800 meters run | 3 minutes 30 seconds |
| Male – ExServicemen | 800 meters run | 3 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female/Third Gender ExServicemen | 800 meters run | 4 minutes 30 seconds |
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Salary
Candidates who will qualify for all stages of the West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment exam will be appointed for the constable post. The initial monthly salary will be offered will be Rs. 23700. Along with the monthly salary candidates will be provided perks and allowances like dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical allowance, ration allowance, traveling allowance, etc.
| West Bengal Police Constable Salary 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Components | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 23700 |
| Dearness Allowance | Rs. 681 |
| House Rent Allowance | Rs. 2724 |
| Medical Allowance | Rs. 500 |
| Monthly Gross Salary | Rs. 26605 |
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