The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has announced the vacancy of the police constable for both men and women. There is no official announcement about the admit card or the date of the examination. The total number of vacancies announced for the role of police constable is 11,749, and lakhs of applications have been registered to be a part of the selection process. The exam pattern and different phases of the examination need to be understood by the candidates so they can make good progress when the exam dates are announced. The constable exam dates will be announced soon on the official website of the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board. The phases of the examination and the pattern of the exams are as follows:.
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has announced the vacancy of 11,749 constables as an official announcement. The number of vacancies increased from 10,255 to 11,749. The significant increase in the vacancy will be announced on March 7, 2024. The recruitment board held the application date until April 5, 2024, during which numerous applications were registered for the job. The selection process for the police constable has various stages. Which will be discussed in the progression of the article.
The official announcement of the examination date and certain other details regarding the examination, like time, venue, and date, are not announced as of now. The exam date will be announced to the candidates through an update on the official website of the recruitment board. The candidates should often check the details about the announcements; the admit will be provided with all the information about the exam venue and exam time in the span of one or two weeks before the date of the examination.
Vacancy and Eligibility
The available vacancies for the role of police constable are 11,749 as of the official announcement of the West Bengal Police. The vacancies are available for both men and women; the number of vacancies for male constables is 8212, and the number of vacancies allotted for female constables is 3537. The vacancies are categorized according to reservation methods. The number of vacancies is divided on the basis of community, ex-servicemen, and sports quotas, and to be more precise, the number of vacancies related to the community and other sources is available on the official website of the recruitment board. In case of doubt, visit the website for clarity.
The eligibility criteria should be checked before applying for the job. There are certain things that qualify for the role of a police constable. The candidate should have cleared the Madhyamik examination, which is considered to be secondary education (SSLC). The candidate should be well-versed in the regional language and should be able to read, write, and speak fluently. However, this provision excludes people who are permanently located in the hills, like Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts.
Application Fee
The recruitment board has accepted the online applications from the candidates. They are required to fill in all the necessary information and attach the details that are required in the application. The application fees can also be paid through online modes of payment. The application fee of the candidate is charged category-wise; applicants from the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe are required to pay only the processing fee of Rs 20. Whereas applicants from all other categories are required to pay an amount of Rs. 150 along with the processing fee of Rs. 20 in total, they pay Rs. 170 in the application process for a police constable.
Process of selection
The selection process for the role of constable is carried out in four stages, and in each stage, the candidate’s skills are evaluated. The process begins with the written exam, which is followed by the Physical Measurement Test (PET) and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and the final phase of the selection process is the personal interview held between the shortlisted candidates from the previous modes of selection. The candidates will also be shortlisted after the interview. Based on their overall performance in all phases of the interview, a list of merits will be uploaded.
Written Examination: The written examination is the first phase of the selection process. The candidates are tested in various fields of knowledge to check their capacity. The written examination is in the form of multiple-choice questions. The exam will be conducted for one hour, with a total of 85 questions for 85 marks. Each question carries a mark, and a wrong answer has a negative ¼ mark.
The written exam pattern has four topics, such as the general studies paper, where candidates are required to know about current affairs and general knowledge is tested, and 25 questions will be from this section; the next section is English, where 10 questions will be asked; the third section is the mathematical section, which is at level 10, and 25 questions will be from this section; and the final 25 questions will be asked from the reasoning.
Physical Measurement Test (PMT): The shortlisted candidates from the written test are advanced to the physical measurement test. In this phase, the candidate’s height, weight, and chest measurements are measured. There is an average qualification measurement, and the candidates who surpass those measurements will advance to the next test.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): The third phase is where the efficiency of the candidates is evaluated. Running is the main activity conducted in this test. Male candidates are required to run a distance of 1600 meters within 6 minutes and 30 seconds, and female candidates are required to run a distance of 800 meters within 4 minutes.
Interview: The shortlisted candidates from all three phases will appear in the final interview session. The physical features, posture, gestures, and ability to read and write the regional language will be tested in the interview.
How to download the admission card
1) Browse the official website of the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board.
2) Click the recruitment section on the home page.
3) Click the link regarding the admit card for the examination.
4) Fill out the application details to log in and check the admissions card. If you find any mistakes, mention them to the recruitment board.
5) Download the admission card from the website.
6) Print and have a hard copy along with two photographs while going to the examination center.
Conclusion
The announcement of the police constable vacancy has benefited many people who only have 10th-grade educational qualifications. The minimum age for applying is 18 and the maximum age is 30 years. The salary for the police constable is around Rs. 26,500 per month. The candidates who wish to be selected should have been trained both physically and mentally to clear all phases of the selection process.
