WBP Constable 2026 – Latest Update (8 August 2026)
WBP Constable 2026 Overview
| Organisation | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Post Name | Constable (various wings) |
| Expected Vacancies | 12,000+ (official count to be confirmed in notification) |
| Notification Status | Not released — expected soon |
| Educational Qualification | Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years (Constable post) |
| Level | State — West Bengal |
| Mode | Written exam (OMR-based), followed by physical tests |
| Official Website | wbpolice.gov.in / prb.wb.gov.in |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking (verify from official notification) |
WBP Constable 2026 Important Dates
The official notification has not been released yet. All dates below are to be announced by WBPRB. Check wbpolice.gov.in regularly for updates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | To be announced |
| Online Application Opens | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Written Examination | To be announced |
| Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | To be announced |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | To be announced |
| Result / Merit List | To be announced |
WBP Constable 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for WBP Constable 2026 must have passed Madhyamik (Class 10) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. No higher qualification is required for the Constable post. (For the Sub-Inspector post in the same expected recruitment, a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university is required.)
Age Limit
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Constable | 18 years | 30 years |
| Sub-Inspector (same recruitment cycle) | 20 years | 30 years |
Age Relaxation (expected — verify from official notification)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST (West Bengal) | 5 years |
| OBC-A / OBC-B (West Bengal) | 3 years |
| PwD | As per government norms |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per West Bengal government rules |
Nationality
- Must be a citizen of India
- Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan with appropriate eligibility may also apply — verify from official notification
- Candidates domiciled in West Bengal are preferred — verify domicile requirements from official notification
Physical Standards
Candidates must meet the prescribed physical measurements to qualify for the WBP Constable recruitment process:
| Gender | Category | Height (cm) | Chest — Unexpanded (cm) | Chest — Expanded (cm) | Min. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates | |||||
| Male | General / SC / OBC-A / OBC-B | 167 | 78 | 83 | — |
| Male | Gorkha / Garhwali / Rajbanshi / ST | 160 | 76 | 81 | — |
| Female Candidates (Lady Constable) | |||||
| Female | General / SC / OBC-A / OBC-B | 160 | — | — | 49 kg |
| Female | Gorkha / Garhwali / Rajbanshi / ST | 152 | — | — | 45 kg |
Physical standards are based on previous WBP Constable recruitment. Confirm from the official 2026 notification before applying.
WBP Constable 2026 Selection Process
The WBP Constable selection is multi-stage. Candidates must qualify at each stage to proceed to the next. Based on previous recruitment cycles, the selection process is expected to include:
- 1Written Examination — An OMR-based written test covering General Awareness, English, Bengali, Arithmetic, and Reasoning. This is the first qualifying stage. Only candidates who clear the written exam cutoff are called for the physical tests.
- 2Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Verification of height, chest (males), and weight (females) as per the prescribed physical standards. Candidates not meeting the physical standards are eliminated at this stage.
- 3Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Events such as running, long jump, or high jump to assess physical fitness. Standards may differ for male and female candidates.
- 4Interview — Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personality interview or viva-voce round. This stage may not apply to all posts — verify from official notification.
- 5Document Verification — Original documents for educational qualification, age proof, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), domicile, and physical standards are verified.
- 6Medical Examination — Final medical fitness check as per prescribed WBP medical standards before appointment.
WBP Constable 2026 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali (Language) | 20 | 20 |
| English (Language) | 10 | 10 |
| Arithmetic & General Science | 15 | 15 |
| History & Geography of India & West Bengal | 15 | 15 |
| Current Events & Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 15 | 15 |
| Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
Duration: 90 minutes (previous cycle) | Mode: OMR-based offline | Negative marking: None (previous cycle) | Language: Bengali and English. All details subject to change — confirm from 2026 official notification.
WBP Constable 2026 Syllabus
The following syllabus is based on previous WBP Constable recruitment. Confirm topics from the official 2026 notification when released.
Bengali & English (Language)
- Comprehension and reading ability
- Grammar and usage — nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, tenses
- Sentence correction and fill in the blanks
- Vocabulary — synonyms, antonyms, word meanings
- Letter writing and composition (Bengali)
Arithmetic & General Science
- Number systems, simplification, fractions and decimals
- Percentage, profit and loss, ratio and proportion
- Time and work, time, speed and distance
- Simple and compound interest
- Basic science — Physics and Chemistry (Class 10 level)
- Life sciences / Biology basics
History & Geography of India & West Bengal
- Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History
- History of West Bengal — key events, freedom struggle, partition
- Physical geography of India and West Bengal
- Rivers, climate, soil, agriculture, natural resources of West Bengal
- Indian Constitution and polity basics
Current Events & General Knowledge
- National and international current affairs (last 6–12 months)
- Sports — major tournaments, Indian and West Bengal sports achievements
- Science and technology news
- Awards, prizes, appointments — national and state level
- Important days, summits, schemes launched by India and West Bengal government
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
- Series — number and letter series completion
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relations
- Direction sense and ranking
- Syllogisms and logical deductions
- Analogy and odd one out
WBP Constable 2026 Free Mock Tests
Start preparing now with PrepResults WBP Constable mock tests based on the official exam pattern. Covers all sections — Bengali, English, GK, Reasoning, and Arithmetic.
WBP Constable Full Mock 1
100 questions · 90 min · All sections
WBP Constable Full Mock 2
100 questions · 90 min · 2026 Pattern
WBP Constable PYQ 2021
Previous year paper · 100 questions
Sectional — GK & Current Affairs
25 questions · 25 minutes
WBP Constable 2026 Salary
West Bengal Police Constable salary is governed by the West Bengal Government Pay Scale. Based on previous recruitment, the expected salary structure is:
Exact salary and pay scale for WBP Constable 2026 will be specified in the official notification. The above figures are indicative based on previous recruitment cycles and West Bengal government pay revisions.
How to Prepare for WBP Constable 2026
- 1Master Bengali and GK first — These two sections together carry 45 marks in the written exam. Bengali is a must-qualify section for most candidates. Focus on WB-specific history, geography, and current affairs alongside national GK.
- 2Solve previous year WBP Constable papers — Papers from 2019 and 2021 cycles are your best guide to question types, topic distribution, and difficulty. Identify which topics repeat most frequently.
- 3Attempt 20+ full mock tests — The written exam requires speed within 90 minutes for 100 questions. Regular mock tests build the pace and accuracy needed to score well. Review every wrong answer after each test.
- 4Prepare for physical fitness in parallel — The PMT and PET stages eliminate many candidates even after clearing the written exam. Start running, stamina-building, and practice the specific physical events from now.
- 5Keep documents ready — Madhyamik marksheet, age proof, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and recent photographs. Having all documents ready avoids last-minute rush after the notification is released.
