WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Notification Out for 10255 Vacancies


Last date for applying: 05-04-24 ,  Published On: 06-03-2024

WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Notification Out for 10255 Vacancies

West Bengal Police has unveiled 10255 Constable positions through WBP Constable Recruitment 2024. The application process for WB Police Constable Recruitment will commence on 07th March 2024.

WBP Constable Notification 2024: Overview

The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has officially announced 10255 vacancies for male and female constables who have completed their 10th education and are seeking police jobs. Out of these vacancies, 7228 are for males and 3027 are for females. The online application window will be open from 7th March 2024 onwards on the official websites of West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (https://prb.wb.gov.in) and West Bengal Police (wbpolice.gov.in). Eligible candidates can apply through the official website or via the provided direct link.

WBP Constable Notification 2024: Click to Download PDF

A detailed notification for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 has been officially released on 5th March 2024. The detailed notification is available on the official websites https://prb.wb.gov.in and https://wbpolice.gov.in. Interested candidates are advised to review the notification to ensure eligibility and to check other relevant details such as syllabus, exam pattern, and important dates.

WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Overview

The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has released the official notification to fill 10255 Constable vacancies (7228 for males and 3027 for females). If interested in WB Constable Vacancy 2024, its essential to go through the complete overview of WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 to understand the recruitment process.

WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Important Dates

Candidates are urged to bookmark this article as all the latest and important dates related to WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 have been updated here. The WB Police Form Fill Up 2024 link will be activated on 7th March 2024 (midnight) and will remain available until 5th April 2024 (11:59 pm).

WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Important Dates

EventsDates
Official Notification Release Date5th March 2024
Form Fill-Up starts7th March 2024
Last Date to Apply Online5th April 2024 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to pay application fee5th April 2024

WB Police Constable Vacancy 2024

This year, West Bengal Police has released a total of 10255 vacancies, presenting a significant opportunity for 10th pass candidates awaiting job vacancies. The category-wise distribution of vacancies for WB Police Constable Vacancy 2024 is as follows:

WB Police Constable Vacancy 2024

CategoryMalesFemalesTotal Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)12245101734
Unreserved (E.C)8513621213
Unreserved (HG/NVF)576240816
Unreserved (Civic Volunteer/Village Police Volunteer)576240816
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)576240816
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) E.C.19783280
Scheduled Caste7203001020
Scheduled Caste (E.C)463196659
Scheduled Caste (HG/NVF)21690306
Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteer/Village Police Volunteer)21690306
Scheduled Tribe14460204
Scheduled Tribe (E.C)13356189
Scheduled Tribe (HG/NVF)7230102
Scheduled Tribe (Civic Volunteer/Village Police Volunteer)7230102
OBC-A21690306
OBC-A (E.C)19784281
OBC-A (HG/NVF)14460204
OBC-A (Civic Volunteer/Village Police Volunteer)14460204
OBC-B21690306
OBC-B (E.C)13156187
OBC-B (HG/NVF)7230102
OBC-B (Civic Volunteer)7230102
Total7228302710255

WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Online Form

The direct link for applying online for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 will become active once the official application process starts. Starting from midnight on 7th March 2024, the application process will run until 5th April 2024. You can either apply for the recruitment from the official website once its officially released or use the direct link provided here.

WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Application Fee

Applicants from the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) category are required to pay a processing fee of Rs. 20/- (Rupees Twenty) only as they are exempted from paying any application fees. Below is the category-wise list of application fees along with the processing fee and total fee which candidates need to pay online.

CategoryApplication FeeProcessing FeeTotal Fee
All Other Categories (from West Bengal only)Rs. 150Rs. 20Rs. 170
SC (from West Bengal only)-Rs. 20Rs. 20
ST (from West Bengal only)-Rs. 20Rs. 20

WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Eligibility

Before applying, candidates need to ensure they meet certain eligibility criteria. Below is a brief overview of the WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria. Please refer to the detailed notification provided in the article for more information.

WBP Constable Education Qualification

  • Passed Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
  • Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the Bengali language. However, this requirement does not apply to permanent residents of the hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts.
  • For applicants from the hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts, the provisions of the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 will apply.

WBP Constable Age Limit (as on 01/01/2024)

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Maximum age: 30 years

WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Selection Process

The selection process for Constable posts in West Bengal Police consists of a Written Examination followed by a Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Interviews conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB). Candidates need to participate in each stage to be considered for the WB Police Constable vacancies.

Written Examination

  • General Awareness and General Knowledge
  • English
  • Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard)
  • Reasoning and Logical Analysis

Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

  • Height, weight, and chest (for male candidates) will be tested.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Interviews

WBP Constable Exam Pattern 2024

The Written Examination will be OMR based and in MCQ pattern. The question paper will be set in two languages (Bengali & Nepali) with a duration of 1 hour. It will consist of 85 objective-type questions carrying 01 mark each. Negative marking of ¼th of the total marks will be applicable for each incorrect answer. Marks obtained in the Written Examination will be considered for preparing the merit list.

WB Police Constable Physical Measurement Test

Candidates qualifying in the written examination will undergo the physical measurement test (PMT) to test their physical standards.

WB Police Constable Physical Efficiency Test

Candidates who qualify in the PMT will proceed to the physical efficiency test (PET) based on their performances.

Candidates who qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be called for an Interview exam.

WBP Constable Recruitment 2024: Salary Details

Candidates who successfully clear all stages of the WB Police Constable Recruitment exam and are appointed for the constable post will be offered a monthly salary of Rs. 23,700. In addition to the monthly stipend, candidates will also receive perks and allowances including dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical allowance, ration allowance, traveling allowance, etc.

Salary Components

  • Basic Pay: Rs. 23,700
  • Dearness Allowance: Rs. 681
  • House Rent Allowance: Rs. 2,724
  • Medical Allowance: Rs. 500

Monthly Gross Salary: Rs. 26,605

Candidates are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to secure a rewarding career with West Bengal Police.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024

What is the eligibility criteria for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024?

  • The eligibility criteria include educational qualifications, age limits, and language proficiency. Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. The minimum age to apply is 18 years, and the maximum age is 30 years as of 01/01/2024. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the Bengali language, except for those residing in specific hill sub-divisions.

What is the application fee for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024?

  • The application fee varies depending on the category of the applicant. For all other categories (from West Bengal only), the fee is Rs. 150, along with a processing fee of Rs. 20, making the total fee Rs. 170. However, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) are exempted from the application fee and only need to pay the processing fee of Rs. 20.

What is the selection process for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024?

  • The selection process includes a Written Examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Interviews. Candidates need to clear each stage to be considered for the WB Police Constable vacancies.

What is the salary offered to WB Police Constables recruited in 2024?

  • Candidates appointed as constables after successfully clearing all stages of the recruitment process will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 23,700. Additionally, they will be entitled to perks and allowances such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical allowance, ration allowance, traveling allowance, etc.

How can I apply for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024?

  • The application process for WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 is online. The direct link to apply online will be active once the application process starts officially. Candidates can apply through the official website or using the provided direct link. The application window will be open from 7th March 2024 to 5th April 2024.

What is the exam pattern for the Written Examination in WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024?

  • The Written Examination will be OMR based and in MCQ pattern. It will consist of sections such as General Awareness and General Knowledge, English, Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard), and Reasoning and Logical Analysis. The duration of the exam will be 1 hour, and there will be 85 objective-type questions carrying 01 mark each.

What are the physical standards required for candidates in WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024?

  • The physical standards including height, weight, and chest measurements vary depending on the gender and category of the candidate. Candidates need to meet the specified standards to qualify for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
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