Kolkata Police SI Exam Guide 2026
Kolkata Police SI 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Kolkata Police SI Recruitment: Important Details
| Exam Conducting Body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board | |
|---|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Kolkata Police SI | |
| Post | Sub Inspector & Sub Inspectress & Sergeant | |
| Cycle | 2023 | 2026 |
| Vacancy | 309 | TBA |
| Starting for online applications | 1st September 2023 (00:01 hrs) | TBA |
| Deadline for online applications | 21st September 2023 (till 23:59 hrs) | TBA |
| Exam Date | Prelims: 28th January 2024 Final Combined Competitive Examination: 30th December 2025 | TBA |
| State | West Bengal Government Jobs | |
| Qualification | Graduates Government Jobs |
📊 Kolkata Police SI Vacancy (2023 cycle)
| Category | Unarmed Branch | Armed Branch (for male only) | Sergeant (for male only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector | Sub-Inspectress | Sub-Inspector | ||
| UR | 92 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| SC | 47 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| ST | 13 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| OBC-A | 22 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| OBC-B | 15 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| EWS | 23 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 212 | 27 | 34 | 36 |
| Grand Total | 309 |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Amount Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| All categories except Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 20 | Rs.270 |
| SC/ST (of West Bengal Only) | NIL | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
📊 Application Fee
- SC/ST
- 5 years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- Transgender
- 3 years
- Candidates of Kolkata Police
- upto 35 years
- Departmental candidates (OBC)
- 3 years
- Departmental candidates (SC/ST)
- 5 years
- OBC (candidates from West Bengal only)
- 3 years
📊 Exam Information 5
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | Class | Height (in cm) | Chest (in cm) | Weight (in kg.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sub-Inspector of Police [Unarmed Branch (UB ) in Kolkata Police] | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes) | 167 cm | 79 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm | 56 kg. |
| Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes | 160 cm | 76 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm | 52 kg. | ||
| 2 | Sub-Inspectress of Police [Unarmed Branch (UB) in Kolkata Police] | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes) | 160 cm | - | 49 kg. |
| Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes | 155 cm | - | 45 kg. | ||
| 3 | Sub-Inspector of Police [Armed Branch (AB) in Kolkata Police] & Sergeant in Kolkata Police | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes) | 173 cm | 86 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm | 60 kg |
| Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes | 163 cm | 81 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm | 54 kg | ||
| 4 | Sub-Inspector of Police [Unarmed Branch (UB ) in Kolkata Police] for Transgender persons | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes) | 162 cm | - | 51 kg |
| Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes | 157 cm | - | 47 kg |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 50 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Logical & Analytical reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
📊 Exam Information 7
| Post | Test |
|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Unarmed & Armed) | 800 meters run within 3 minutes. |
| Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed) | 400 meters run within 2 minutes |
| Sub-Inspector - Unarmed (Transgender) | 400 meters run within 1 minute 40 seconds |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 50 | 2 hours |
| Logical & Analytical | 25 | ||
| Arithmetic | 25 | ||
| Paper II | English | 50 | 1 hour |
| Paper III | Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali | 50 | 1 hour |
| Total | 200 | 4 hours |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How many vacancies have been released for the Kolkata Police SI recruitment?
A total of 309 vacancies are released for Kolkata Police SI recruitment across various posts of Sub Inspector/Inspectress in Armed & Unarmed branch as well as for Sergeant.
Q2.How can I apply for the Kolkata Police SI Recruitment?
Candidates need to apply through the official website in online mode only using the direct link given in this aritcle.
Q3.What will be the Kolkata Police SI selection process?
The candidates will be selected on the basis of Preliminary Examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Combined Competitive Examination and Personality Test
Q4.Is there an application fee to be paid for the Kolkata Police SI Recruitment?
Yes, general candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 270/- while SC/ST candidates just need to pay INR 20/-
Q5.What is the Kolkata Police SI Recruitment Exam age limit?
Candidates between the age of 20 - 27 years are only eligible to apply.
Q6.Can freshers apply for the Kolkata Police SI Recruitment?
Yes, freshers can apply for the post.
Q7.Where can I get the Kolkata Police SI question paper PDF of previous years?
You can download the papers from the official website of West Bengal Police or through the CurrentAffairs360 App.
Q8.What is the salary of Kolkata Police Sub Inspector/ Sub Inscpectress posts?
They receive a salary in the range of INR 32100 - 82900 per month.
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