The West Bengal recruitment board will be conducting an exam to get police constables for the city of Kolkata. Both male and female constables will be selected through the recruitment process. The official notification has been released with 3743 vacancies. This is an amazing opportunity for young candidates who have been looking to work under the Kolkata police department. Keep reading this article to learn about all the important information regarding the city recruitment.
Overview Table
The West Bengal police recruitment board is all set to start their new recruitment drive for police constables. In the table given below, all the important aspects of the recruitment in a brief manner. Interested candidates should thoroughly go through the stable and the whole article before starting the application process.
- Position Title: Police constable
- Department/Agency: West Bengal police recruitment board
- Location: Kolkata
- Type of Employment: Full-time
- Salary:
Basic Pay – ₹23700
Dearness allowance – ₹681
House rent allowance – ₹2724
Medical Allowance – ₹500
Monthly gross salary – ₹26605
How to Apply:-
All interested candidates will have to go through the application process as the first step to qualify for the new West Bengal police constable recruitment. Given below are the steps to apply for the police constable vacancies released by the West Bengal police recruitment board.
- Application Process: The online portal for filling application forms is now closed. This article will provide all the information regarding syllabus and exam pattern for candidates who have already filled the application form. The basic application process was to register online on the official website by providing your personal details, educational qualifications, photo ID, and a photo of your signature. An application fee was to be paid for the submission of the application.
- Application Deadline: 29th March 2024
- Documents Required: List any documents applicants need to submit (e.g., resume, cover letter, certificates).
Important Dates
The West Bengal recruitment board application start date and application deadline have both been released. Applications are now closed. Other important dates such as the exam date, result date and others have not been released yet. Candidates who have applied should regularly check the official website to stay updated on all the important details.
- Application Start Date: 27 February 2024
- Application Deadline: 29 March 2024
- Exam Date (if applicable): To be notified
Vacancy Distribution Table
The West Bengal police recruitment board has released more than 3740 vacancies for the position of police constable. This vacancy is open for both male and female candidates. Given below is a tabular representation of all the vacancies in terms of gender and category.
- Unreserved (UR) Male – 519, Female – 35
- Unreserved (E.C.) Male – 449, Female – 37
- Unreserved (HG) Male – 244, Female – 21
- Unreserved (Civic Volunteers) Male – 278, Female – 21
- Unreserved (Sports Quota) Male – 69, Female – 6
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) Male – 242, Female – 20
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) (E.C.) Male – 105, Female – 7
- Scheduled Caste Male – 311, Female – 26
- Scheduled Caste (E.C.) Male – 243, Female – 18
- Scheduled Caste (HG) Male – 104, Female – 8
- Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteers) Male – 104, Female – 8
- Scheduled Tribe Male – 69, Female – 5
- Scheduled Tribe (E.C.) Male – 70, Female – 5
- Scheduled Tribe (HG) Male – 34, Female – 3
- Scheduled Tribe (Civic Volunteers) Male – 35, Female – 3
- OBC-A Male – 104, Female – 7
- OBC-A (E.C.) Male – 104, Female – 9
- OBC-A (HG) Male – 69, Female – 5
- OBC-A (Civic Volunteers) Male – 69, Female – 6
- OBC-B Male – 104, Female – 8
- OBC-B (E.C) Male – 69, Female – 6
- OBC-B (HG) Male – 35, Female – 3
- OBC-B (Civic Volunteers) Male – 34, Female – 3
Eligibility Criteria
All candidates will have to meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the West Bengal police recruitment board. People who don’t meet the given requirement will not be able to apply and qualify for the recruitment. Make sure to properly read the eligibility criteria before starting your application process.
- Age Limit: Minimum age of candidates should be 18 years while maximum age should be 30 years. Upper age relaxation for certain categories is as follows- 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 3 years for Transgender and 5 years for Civic Volunteer.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates need to pass the Madhyamik Examination which is a part of the West Bengal board or equivalent.
- Experience: No particular experience is required for recruitment.
- Language: Candidates must be well versed in Bengali language in terms of speaking, listening and writing.
Selection Process
Usually, most government recruitment have a selection process. Candidates need to clear all the stages of the selection process to finally be recruited. The West Bengal police recruitment board has a selection process of five stages that candidates need to go through to be recruited for the position of police constable. Given below are the stages of the selection process. More information on the selection process will be available on the official website
- Written examination
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Final Written Exam
- Interview
Exam Pattern
The exam for the West Bengal police recruitment board for police constables will have a specific structure. The structure of the exam is given below in brief detail. it is important that applicants go through this exam pattern before sitting for the actual exam as it will give you an idea of what to expect.
- Type of Exam: MCQ type
- Subjects/Sections: General awareness and general knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning, English
- Duration: 1 hour
- Marking Scheme: For every right answer, candidates will get one mark and for every wrong answer. One fourth mark will be deducted as per negative marking.
Exam Syllabus
Candidates who have applied for the West Bengal police recruitment board vacancy for police constable will have to prepare for the exam properly. Given below is the detailed syllabus of the exam. If you have applied for the recruitment, make sure to refer to this syllabus for your preparation.
- Detailed Syllabus
Reasoning
Statement &
Condition
Statements & Conclusions
Calendars
Quant-Based
Reasoning etc
Linear Sequencing
Selections
Directions
Ordering & Sequencing
Routes & Networks
Blood Relations
Cubes
Binary Logic
Seating
Arrangement
- General awareness and general knowledge
Science
Economics
Current Events
Inventions and
Discoveries
Economics
History
Culture and Art
- English
Verb
Tenses
Adverb
Comprehension
Antonyms/ Synonyms
Vocabulary
Error Correction
Unseen Passages
Idioms & Phrases
Sentence
Rearrangement
Fill in the Blanks
Sentence
Rearrangement
Subject-Verb
Agreement
Articles
- Elementary mathematics
Number Systems
Interest
Discount
Ratio and
Proportion
Averages
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Ratio and Time
Mensuration
Fundamental
arithmetical
operations
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Relationship
Between Numbers
Decimals and
Fractions
Use of Tables and
Graphs
Computation of
Whole Numbers
Admit Card/Call Letter
- Admit Card Release: Information regarding the admit cards of candidates is yet to be revealed. Admit cards are usually released a few days or weeks before the exam. Keep checking the official website of the West Bengal police recruitment board to stay updated on your admit card.
Result Declaration
- Result Announcement Date: Information regarding the declaration of results is yet to be released. Results are usually declared after the exam has been conducted and the selection process is completed. Information regarding the declaration of results will be released on the official website of the West Bengal police recruitment board.
Benefits and Perks
- Government Benefits: The government provides a lot of allowances such as dearness allowance, home allowance, medical allowance and many more that make working easy and flexible. Government jobs provide a handsome salary and they are very well respected.
About West Bengal police recruitment board
- Mission and Vision: The West Bengal police recruitment board releases various vacancies for different posts annually. They wish to hire young and educated youth for these prestigious jobs.
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available for the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024?
There are 3743 vacancies available for both male and female candidates in the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024.
2. What is the eligibility criteria for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024?
Candidates must be between 18-30 years old, have passed the Madhyamik Examination or equivalent, and be proficient in Bengali.
3. What is the application deadline for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024?
The application deadline was 29th March 2024.
4. What is the selection process for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024?
The selection process includes a written examination, Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Final Written Exam, and an interview.
5. What subjects are included in the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment exam?
Subjects include General Awareness and General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning, and English.
6. What is the exam pattern for the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024?
The exam is MCQ type, covering subjects like General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, and English. The duration is 1 hour with negative marking for wrong answers.
7. When will the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment exam be held?
The exam date is yet to be notified. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.
8. How can I download the admit card for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024?
Admit cards will be available on the official website. Candidates must download and print the admit card before the exam.
9. What are the benefits and perks of the Kolkata Police Constable position?
Benefits include a basic pay of ₹23700, dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical allowance, and other government-provided perks.
10. Where can I find updates about the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024?
Updates about the recruitment, including exam dates and results, will be posted on the official website of the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board.