West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has released the WB Police Constable Recruitment notification and invites candidates to apply for this process. Candidates who want to apply for constable posts in the Police department can take part in this recruitment drive. According to the Police Constable Recruitment notification, there are 10255 vacancies out for constable posts. Out of the total vacancies, there are 7228 vacancies released for male candidates, and 3027 vacancies are released for female candidates.
The application process for this recruitment starts on 7 March and ends on 5 April 2024. It means the application window is already open from 7 March. The application form is available on the website for candidates to apply for this vacancy. Interested candidates are suggested to first read the notification pdf, meet their eligibility, and then fill out their applications for Police Constable Recruitment 2024.
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024
The West Bengal police recruitment board has released the notification and started the recruitment process. The WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 are starts for constable posts. Candidates who want to get constable posts in West Bengal police can apply for this recruitment and get a chance to recruited for vacant posts. The applications for this vacancy are starts from 7 March to 5 April 2024.
There are a total of 10255 vacancies released under this recruitment, out of which 7228 vacancies are for male candidates and 3027 vacancies are released for female candidates. Moreover, here is the information regarding recruitment that candidates should know
| Organization | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Post Name | Police Constable |
| Total Posts | 10255 |
| Starting Date to Apply | 07 March, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 April, 2024 |
| Official Website | https://prb.wb.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
Here are the important dates regarding WB Police constable recruitment 2024 that candidates should know
| Notification Release Date | 05 March 2024 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 07 March 2024 |
| Last Date to Register Online | 05 April 2024 |
| Last Date to Pay Online Registration Fee | 05 April 2024 |
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Vacancy
| Category | Males | Females | Total Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 840 | 360 | 1200 |
| Unreserved (EC) | 1007 | 440 | 1447 |
| Unreserved (HG/NVF) | 672 | 288 | 960 |
| Unreserved (Ex-Servicemen) | 336 | 144 | 480 |
| Unreserved (Civic Volunteer/Village Police Volunteer) | 672 | 288 | 960 |
| Unreserved (Sports Quota) | 168 | 72 | 240 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 588 | 252 | 840 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) EC. | 233 | 101 | 334 |
| Scheduled Caste | 672 | 288 | 960 |
| Scheduled Caste (EC) | 547 | 238 | 785 |
| Scheduled Caste (HG/NVF) | 252 | 108 | 360 |
| Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteer/Village Police Volunteer) | 252 | 108 | 360 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 168 | 72 | 240 |
| Scheduled Tribe (EC) | 157 | 68 | 225 |
| Scheduled Tribe (HG/NVF) | 84 | 36 | 120 |
| Scheduled Tribe (Civic Volunteer/Village Police Volunteer) | 84 | 36 | 120 |
| OBC-A | 252 | 108 | 360 |
| OBC-A (EC) | 233 | 102 | 335 |
| OBC-A (HG/NVF) | 168 | 72 | 240 |
| OBC-A (Civic Volunteer/Village Police Volunteer) | 168 | 72 | 240 |
| OBC-B | 252 | 108 | 360 |
| OBC-B (EC) | 155 | 68 | 223 |
| OBC-B (HG/NVF) | 84 | 36 | 120 |
| OBC-B (Civic Volunteer) | 84 | 36 | 120 |
| Total | 7228 | 3027 | 10255 |
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Eligibility
Before applying for the WB Police Constable 2024 vacancy, the candidates are suggested to meet the eligibility criteria. Here are the age limit and educational qualifications in eligibility, that candidates should meet
Age limit
The age of candidates applying for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 must be a minimum of 18 years old and a maximum of 30 years old. Any candidate who does not lie in this age group is not eligible for a constable vacancy.
Age proof
The date of birth mentioned in Madhyamilk or equivalent certificate is considered as the age proof of candidates at the time when they applied for West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment 2024
Age relaxation
The candidates of reserved categories can also get age relaxation according to government rules. The upper age limit relaxation given to candidates is home guards/NVF in West Bengal police. Here are the category-wise age relaxation given to candidates
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
| Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes-A (OBC-A) | 3 years |
| Other Backward Classes-B (OBC-B) | 3 years |
| Third Gender persons | 3 years |
| Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Relaxation by the total years of completed service, with a maximum age of 40 years |
Educational Qualification
Candidates who want to apply for West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment 2024 should also meet the educational qualifications given below.
- The applicants must have passed the Madhyamik exam from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or equivalent.
Language requirements
- The candidates must meet the Bengali language requirements. The candidate must be able to read, speak, and write the Bengali language.
- This provision does not apply to those who are permanent residents of the hill sub-divisions of Kalimpong and Darjeeling districts.
- Exceptions for hill subdivisions- The candidates from hill sub divisions areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts should meet the language provisions mentioned in the WB official language act
How to apply for WB Police Constable Vacancy 2024
The candidates who want to take part in the WB Police Constable recruitment drive 2024 should follow the given steps and submit their applications online.
- First, you should visit the official website, https://prb.wb.gov.in/
- Next, you should find the WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 application link and tap on it
- Now, it is suggested that candidates read the instructions in the notification and understand all the details about this vacancy
- Then, candidates need to register themselves on the website by entering their basic information and creating a new account
- Then, they need to use their login details and log into the website
- After login, application forms are available on the website, which candidates need to access
- Now, candidates are required to enter their essential details in the application form
- It is also important for applicants to attach their required documents to the application form
- Then, cross-check the information in the application form
- Now, they need to pay the application fees via online payment mode
- Then, they should submit their application form online
- In last, it is suggested that you take print of the application form for future use
Application Fees
The candidates are need to pay some application fees to submit their applications for west bengal Police Constable recruitment. Without paying fees, no applications are submitted on the portal, and candidates are not allowed to take part in the recruitment drive.
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
| All Other Categories (from West Bengal only) | Rs. 150 | Rs. 20 | Rs. 170 |
| SC (from West Bengal only) | – | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
| ST (from West Bengal only) | – | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
Selection Process
The selection process of West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment 2024 includes 4 phases. To finally be posted at constable posts, candidates need to go through all phases. Here is the complete selection process
Written test
This phase of the selection process conducts the written test for candidates. It focuses on checking the general awareness of candidates. This phase will also act as a cut-off for the next phase of the recruitment process.
Physical measurement test
This phase will check the candidate’s qualification for physical measurement tests and evaluate whether the physical stats of the candidate fit for the constable job or not.
Physical efficiency test
The physical efficiency test evaluates the efficiency of candidates for this recruitment. This phase involves the jumping, running, and physical activity test to check the stamina of the candidate.
Interviews
Interview is final phase of selection process. On the basis of the interview, the final selection of candidates has been done for constable posts.
