WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024: The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has released the WB Police Constable Notification 2024 for Constables vacancies in West Bengal on 5th March 2024. It is a great opportunity for aspiring candidates as this year, WBPRB has notified a bumper vacancy of 10,255 (Male-7288, Female-3027). The online application for the same will begin on 7th March 2024 and it will continue till 5th April 2024 (11:59 PM). Interested candidates can read more about the Selection process, Eligibility Criteria and vacancy details in this article below and bookmark for latest updates.
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification Out
The WBPRB is going to organize the WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 (2024/13 (CONS._WBP_24)) process for the post of Constable in the WB Police Department. The selection for 10,255 vacancies will be done based on the Written Exam, PMT, PET, Interview, and Medical Examination. To announce the recruitment cycle, WBPRB has released the official notification and invited online applications from 7th March 2024 on the official websites at www.prb.wb.gov.in or www.wbpolice.gov.in. The direct WBP Constable Apply Online link will be activated below.
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024- Overview
Now, that the WBPRB has published the official WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification, candidates must make sure that they follow all the directions correctly to avoid any issues. It is important to know about each detail regarding the recruitment process. Check the overview of the WBP Constable Examination 2024 here.
| WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 | |
| Organization | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Post Name | Constable |
| Vacancy | 10,255 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Advt. No. | 2024/13 (CONS._WBP_24) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 7th March to 5th April 2024 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, PMT, PET, Interview, Medical Exam |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
| Official website | www.prb.wb.gov.in or www.wbpolice.gov.in |
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF
The official WBP Constable Notification 2024 PDF contains details related to the entire recruitment process. The document carries details like the selection process, how to apply, application fee, exam pattern, vacancy, etc. Click on the link below to download the WB Constable Notification 2024 PDF.
Download WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF
WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
The online application process for the WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 starts on 7th March 2024 on the official website at www.prb.wb.gov.in or www.wbpolice.gov.in. The dates for the Written Exam, PET, PMT, and Interview will be notified in due course of time.
| WB Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release | 5th March 2024 |
| Apply Online Starts | 7th March 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5th April 2024 |
WB Police Constable Vacancy 2024
A total of 10,255 vacancies have been notified out of which 7228 is for male candidates and 3027 is for female candidates. The various category-wise vacancy distribution is mentioned in the table below. Candidates can check the availability of vacancy for their particular category below.
| WB Police Constable Vacancy 2024 | ||||
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Male | Female | Total |
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | 1224 | 510 | 1734 |
| 2 | Unreserved (E.C.) | 851 | 362 | 1213 |
| 3 | Unreserved (NVF & HG) | 576 | 240 | 816 |
| 4 | Unreserved (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | 576 | 240 | 816 |
| 5 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 576 | 240 | 816 |
| 6 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) (E.C.) | 197 | 83 | 280 |
| 7 | Scheduled Caste | 720 | 300 | 1020 |
| 8 | Scheduled Caste (E.C.) | 463 | 196 | 659 |
| 9 | Scheduled Caste (NVF & HG) | 216 | 90 | 306 |
| 10 | Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | 216 | 90 | 306 |
| 11 | Scheduled Tribe | 144 | 60 | 204 |
| 12 | Scheduled Tribe (E.C.) | 133 | 56 | 189 |
| 13 | Scheduled Tribe (NVF & HG) | 72 | 30 | 102 |
| 14 | Scheduled Tribe (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | 72 | 30 | 102 |
| 15 | OBC-A | 216 | 90 | 306 |
| 16 | OBC-A (E.C.) | 197 | 84 | 281 |
| 17 | OBC-A (NVF & HG) | 144 | 60 | 204 |
| 18 | OBC-A (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | 144 | 60 | 204 |
| 19 | OBC-B | 216 | 90 | 306 |
| 20 | OBC-B (E.C.) | 131 | 56 | 187 |
| 21 | OBC-B (NVF & HG) | 72 | 30 | 102 |
| 22 | OBC-B (Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers) | 72 | 30 | 102 |
| Total | 7228 | 3027 | 10255 | |
WB Police Constable Apply Online 2024
The WBPRB is the conducting body for the WB Police Constable Online Application process which will commence on 7th March 2024 onwards. The applications can be submitted on the portal of WBPRB at www.prb.wb.gov.in or on the WB Police portal at www.wbpolice.gov.in. The direct link to apply online will be shared here once it gets activated.
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Apply Online- Link Inactive
WB Police Constable Application Fee
The application fee to be paid online for the application form is 170/- and reserved category candidates have to pay Rs. 20/-. This fee is non-refundable and it is notable that no exemption is provided to e SC/ST candidates of other States.
| Sl. No. | Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Amount Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All categories except SC/ST (West Bengal) | Rs. 150 | Rs. 20 | Rs. 170 |
| 2 | Scheduled Caste (West Bengal only) | Nil | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
| 3 | Scheduled Tribe (West Bengal only) | Nil | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the WBP Constable Recruitment 2024, candidates must go through the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification. The age limit, educational qualification, and physical measurement details are as follows:
WBP Constable Age Limit (As on 01/01/2024)
The minimum age limit is 18 years as of 1/1/2024 and the maximum age limit for all the categories is mentioned in the table below.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General | 30 years old |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | Up to 35 years old |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | |
| Other Backward Classes-A (OBC-A) | Up to 33 years old |
| Other Backward Classes-B (OBC-B) | |
| Third Gender | |
| Civic Volunteers/Village Police Volunteers | |
| NVF/Home Guards Personnel (West Bengal Police) | As per existing Government Rules |
| Ex-servicemen | Total years of completed service, maximum 40 years |
WBP Constable Qualification
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must have completed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
- Language Requirement: The applicant should possess proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the Bengali language. However, this requirement is waived for individuals who are 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 regulations specified in the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 shall apply.
WBP Constable Physical Meaurements
The physical measurement requirements for Male and Female candidates is shown in the table below. It includes height, chest, and weight measurement.
| Gender | Category | Height (Barefoot) (in cm.) | Weight (in kg.) | Chest (in cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Candidates of all categories (other than Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi and Scheduled Tribes) | 167 | 57 | 78 cms. (without expansion) 83 cms. (with expansion – 5 cms.) |
| Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi, and Scheduled Tribes | 160 | 53 | 76 cms. (without expansion) 81 cms. (with expansion – 5 cms.) | |
| Female | Candidates of all categories (other than Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi, and Scheduled Tribes) |
160 | 49 | Not Applicable |
| Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi and Scheduled Tribes | 152 | 45 | ||
| Third Gender | Candidates of all categories (other than Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi, and Scheduled Tribes) |
163 | 52 | Not Applicable |
| Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi, and Scheduled Tribes | 155 | 48 |
