WB Police Exam Guide 2026
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📊 West Bengal Police Recruitment 2022 Overview
| Name of Appointing Authority | West Bengal Police | |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | http://wbpolice.gov.in/ | |
| Name of the Posts | Sub-Inspector, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Constable | |
| Notification | As per the 2020 Notification | As per the 2022 Notification |
| Application Start Date | To be updated | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be updated | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be updated | To be announced |
| Total Vacancy | 139 | To be announced |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Test Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Final Written Exam Interview/Document Verification | Preliminary Test Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Final Written Exam Interview/Document Verification |
| State | West Bengal Government Jobs | |
| Qualification | Graduates Government Jobs |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC-A | OBC-B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Crew Comprising Master) | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (Crew Engine Driver) | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Constable (Crew) | 50 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 92 |
| Total | 74 | 33 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 139 |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| Post | Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Crew Comprising Master) | All categories except SC & ST | Rs. 300 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 325 |
| SC | Nil | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 | |
| ST | Nil | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 | |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (Crew Engine Driver) | All categories except SC & ST | Rs, 250 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 275 |
| SC | Nil | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 | |
| ST | Nil | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 | |
| Constable (Crew) | All categories except SC & ST | Rs. 200 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 225 |
| SC | Nil | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 | |
| ST | Nil | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Post | Age limit | Educational qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Crew Comprising Master) | 45 years as of 01.01.20. SC/ST- 5years OBC (A & B) - 3years | Must have served in the Navy, Seaman Branch (various departments) as a Chief Petty Officer/Petty Officer. OR Must have served as an Adhiari/Pradhan Navik in the Coast Guard, General Duty Branch. OR Must have served 2 years as a Sub-inspector in the BSF (Water Wing) OR Indo Tibetan Border Police (Water Wing). |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (Crew Engine Driver) | 45 years as of 1.1.20. SC/ST - 5 years OBC (A & B) - 3 years | Must have served in the Navy, Seaman Branch (various departments) as a Chief Petty Officer/Petty Officer. OR Must have served in the Navy Technical Branch as an Artificer III/IV, Mechanic III/IV, Mechanic (Power/Radio), Petty Officer Electrical (Power/Radio). OR Must have served as a Pradhan Navik in the Coast Guard, General Duty Branch. OR Must have served 3 years as an Assistant Sub-inspector in the BSF (Water Wing) OR Indo Tibetan Border Police (Water Wing). |
| Constable (Crew) | 45 years as of 1.1.20. SC/ST - 5 years OBC (A & B) - 3 years | Must have served in the Navy as a Leading Seaman/Seaman I/Seaman II rank. OR Must have served as an Uttam Navik/Navik in the Coast Guard in the General Duty/Technical Branch. OR Must have completed 3 years as a Constable in the BSF (Water Wing) OR Indo Tibetan Border Police (Water Wing). |
| Constable and SI | Constable- 18-27 years SI- 20-27 years | Constable: Candidates must have completed Secondary education or equivalent. SI: Candidates must have completed the Graduation or equivalent to be eligible for the recruitment. |
📊 Application Fee
| Sl. No. | Posts | Category | Height (Barefoot) (in cm.) | Weight (in kg.) | Chest (in cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Constable (Male) | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 167 | 57 | 78 cms. (without expansion) 83 cm. (with expansion - 5 cm.) |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 160 | 53 | 76 cms. (without expansion) 81 cm. (with expansion - 5 cm.) | ||
| 2. | Lady Constable | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 160 | 49 | Not Applicable |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 152 | 45 |
📊 Exam Information 6
| 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 West Bengal 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-Inspector of Police [Armed Branch (AB) in West Bengal Police] [Male candidates only] | 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. | ||
| 3 | Lady Sub-Inspector Police (UB) in West Bengal Police | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis, and Scheduled Tribes) | 160 cm | - | 48 kg. |
| Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis, and Scheduled Tribes | 155 cm | - | 45 kg. |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Subjects | Sub-Inspector (Crew Comprising Master) | Assistant Sub-Inspector (Crew Engine Driver) | Constable (Crew) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamanship | Types of boats and vessels; Berthing Hawser The function of Rudder Tiller and Propeller Fire Fighting Safety Equipment | Types of boats and vessels; Berthing Hawser; The function of Rudder, Tiller, and Propeller; Fire Fighting Safety Equipment. | Types of boats and vessels Berthing and Unberthing procedure Fire Fighting Safety Equipment |
| Navigation | General Navigation; Basic ROR Latitude & Longitude Tide and Current Wind. | General Navigation; Basic ROR Latitude & Longitude Tide and Current Wind. | General Navigation Tide and Current Wind. |
| Engineering | Basic knowledge of good engineering practice Maintenance of Engine/LOG Books Fuelling/Defueling | Basic knowledge of good engineering practice Maintenance of Engine/LOG Books Fuelling/Defueling | Maintenance of Engine/LOG Books Fuelling/Defueling |
| Electrical | Basic knowledge of Electrical Equipment along with the basics of Maintenance | Basic knowledge of Electrical Equipment along with the basics of Maintenance | Basic knowledge of Electrical Equipment along with the basics of Maintenance |
| Types of communication system General Communication | Types of communication system General Communication | General Communication |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General awareness & Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
📊 Exam Information 9
| Post | Event | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Constable | 1600m run | 6 mins 30 secs |
| Lady Constable | 800m run | 4 min |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General awareness & Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| English | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning & Logical Analysis | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 85 | 85 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 50 | 100 | 90 Minutes | English and Bengali |
| Logical & Analytical reasoning | 25 | 50 | ||
| Arithmetic | 25 | 50 | ||
| Total | 100 | 200 | 90 Minutes | English and Bengali |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Name | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies and Arithmetic | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | English | 50 | 1 Hour |
| Paper III | Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali | 50 | 1 Hour |
📊 Minimum Physical Standard
| Sl. No. | Category | Height (Barefoot) (in cm.) | Weight (in kg.) | Chest (in cm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female | ||
| 1. | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 167 cm. | 160 cm. | 56 kg. (Minimum) | 48 kg. (Minimum) | 78 cm. (without expansion) 83 cm. (with expansion - 5 cm.) | Not Applicable |
| 2. | Candidates of Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 160 cm. | 155 cm. | 52 kg. (Minimum) | 45 kg. (Minimum) | 76 cm. (without expansion) 81 cm. (with expansion - 5 cm.) | Not Applicable |
📊 Application Fee
| No. | Category | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Male candidates | 800 meter run within 3 minutes |
| 2. | Female candidate | 400 meter run within 2 minute |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Events
- Important Dates
- Exam Date
- To be announced
- Result Date
- To be announced
- Last Date to Apply
- To be announced
- Admit Card Release Date
- To be announced
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Matrix | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| SI | Level 10 | Rs. 32,100 - Rs. 82,900 |
| Constable | Level 6 | Rs. 22,700 - Rs. 58,500 |
| Sub-Inspector (Crew Comprising Master) | Level 10 | Rs. 32,100 - Rs. 82,900 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (Crew Engine Driver) | Level 8 | Rs. 27,000 - Rs. 69,800 |
| Constable (Crew) | Level 6 | Rs. 22,700 - Rs. 58,500 |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Sr.No. | Book | Topic | Author/Publication House |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bengal Police Sub Inspectors, Sub Inspectress, Sergeant Recruitment exam 2022 | General Studies, Arithmetic, Reasoning, English, Bengali | Heed Publication |
| 2 | A complete Guidebook of West Bengal Police Sub Inspector and Sergeant | General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Reasoning | Binoy Publishers |
| 3 | West Bengal Police Constable (Male) Recruitment Exam | General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, English | Arihant |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | Mathematics | RS Aggarwal |
| 5 | NCERT Physics Textbooks for Class 11 & 12 | Physics | NCERT |
| 6 | Descriptive English | English | SP Bakshi |
| 7 | Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning | Reasoning | RS Aggarwal |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Are the notifications released for the post of Driver and Forest Guard for the West Bengal Police Recruitment 2022?
No, the notifications are not yet to be announced by the WB authorities.
Q2.What will be the selection process for the WB Police Recruitment 2022 for the post of Warder?
The selection process is divided into five stages - Preliminary Test, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Exam, and Interview/Document Verification.
Q3.How can I download the WB Police Admit Card 2022?
Candidates can download the WB Police Admit Card 2022 from the official website.
Q4.Is there any application fee for the post of Warder, Forest Guard, and Driver in the WB Police Recruitment 2022?
Yes, the candidates will have to pay for the WB Police application process which will be updated on our page soon after the notification is released for the post of Driver, Forest Guard, and Warder.
Q5.Will the WB Police Recruitment Board announce the results?
The WB Police result date is yet to be announced. We will update this page once the results are out.
Q6.Is the salary for each post is same for WB Police Recruitment 2022?
No, the WB Police Salary 2022 is different for different posts.
Q7.Is it necessary to fulfill all the eligibility criteria for the West Bengal Police Recruitment 2022?
You have to fulfill the eligibility criteria like nationality, age limit, and essential qualifications, or else you cannot apply for these posts.
Q8.What is the WB Police exam date?
The WB Police Exam Date is yet to be announced by the WB Board.
Q9.What is the last date to pay the WB Police Application Fee?
The last date to pay the WB Police application fee is yet to be announced.
Q10.From which site can I download the WB Police Admit Card 2022?
Candidates can download the WB Admit Card 2022 from the official website.
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