Kolkata Police Announces 2024 Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern, Highlights Syllabus


Published On: 08-03-2024

Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern Overview:

The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has published the Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2024 in conjunction with the official notification. 10th-pass candidates aspiring for 3734 Constable and Lady Constable positions must adhere to the syllabus and exam pattern to initiate their preparation effectively and achieve high scores in the examination. This article elaborates on the KP Constable Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern, including the marking scheme and expected topics, to assist candidates in preparing thoroughly for the upcoming Kolkata Police exams.

Candidates are advised to review the comprehensive syllabus and develop appropriate study plans for each stage of the selection process. The Kolkata Police Constable preliminary written exam and final written exam will comprise objective-type multiple-choice questions covering various subjects ranging from general awareness and general knowledge to elementary mathematics and reasoning. Refer to the table below for an overview of the Kolkata Police Syllabus 2024.

Kolkata Police Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024:

  • Organization: West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
  • Vacancies: 3734
  • Post Name: Constable and Lady Constable
  • Category: Syllabus
  • Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions
  • Maximum Marks:
    • Prelims Exam: 100 marks
    • Final Written Exam: 85 marks
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 mark
  • Duration of Exam: 01 hour
  • Language of Exam: Bengali & Nepali (except English language exam)

Kolkata Police Constable Selection Process 2024:

The selection process for the Kolkata Police Constable Exam 2024 involves 05 stages:

  • Stage I: Written Examination (Qualifying in nature, 100 objective-type questions, Negative Marking – 1/4 mark)
  • Stage II: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) (Height, Weight, and Chest measurement for Male candidates)
  • Stage III: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Completion of race within a specified time period)
  • Stage IV: Final Written Examination (85 objective-type questions, 1 mark for correct answers, Negative Marking – 0.25 marks)
  • Stage V: Interview (Ability of candidates to speak in Bengali is tested, Total marks: 15)

Kolkata Police Constable Exam Pattern 2024:

Preliminary Written Test:

  • 100 objective-type questions
  • Subjects: General Awareness and General Knowledge (40 questions), Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) (30 questions), Reasoning (30 questions)
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Duration: 01 hour
  • Question Paper Language: Bengali & Nepali

Final Written Test:

  • 85 objective-type questions
  • Subjects: General Awareness and General Knowledge (25 questions), English (10 questions), Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) (25 questions), Reasoning and Logical Analysis (25 questions)
  • Total Marks: 85
  • Duration: 01 hour
  • Question Paper Language: Bengali & Nepali (except questions on the English language)

Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2024:

The first step in preparing for the Kolkata Police Constable Exam 2024 is understanding the syllabus thoroughly. Familiarity with the syllabus enables aspirants to strategize their preparation effectively. Heres an overview of the key topics:

1. General Awareness and General Knowledge:

  • Politics
  • Science
  • Economics
  • Current Events
  • Inventions and Discoveries
  • History
  • Culture and Art

2. Elementary Mathematics:

  • Number Systems
  • Interest
  • Discount
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Averages
  • Percentages
  • Profit and Loss
  • Ratio and Time
  • Mensuration
  • Fundamental arithmetic operations
  • Time and Work
  • Time and Distance
  • Decimals and Fractions
  • Use of Tables and Graphs
  • Computation of Whole Numbers

3. English:

  • Verb
  • Tenses
  • Adverb
  • Comprehension
  • Antonyms/Synonyms
  • Vocabulary
  • Error Correction
  • Unseen Passages
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Articles

4. Reasoning and Logical Analysis:

  • Statement & Condition
  • Statements & Conclusions
  • Calendars
  • Quant-Based Reasoning
  • Linear Sequencing
  • Selections
  • Directions
  • Ordering & Sequencing
  • Routes & Networks
  • Blood Relations
  • Cubes
  • Binary Logic
  • Seating Arrangement

Kolkata Police Constable Physical Measurement Test (PMT):

Candidates who pass the Preliminary written examination will undergo the Physical Measurement Test (PMT). Here are the key parameters:

Gender & Category:

Male Candidates (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and Scheduled Tribes):

  • Height: 167 cm (Unexpanded chest - 78 cm, Expanded chest - 83 cm)
  • Weight: 57 kg

Male Candidates (Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and Scheduled Tribes):

  • Height: 160 cm (Unexpanded chest - 76 cm, Expanded chest - 81 cm)
  • Weight: 53 kg

Female Candidates (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and Scheduled Tribes):

  • Height: 160 cm
  • Weight: 49 kg

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