The Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024 notification announces 3954 vacancies for Constable and Lab Constable positions. Interested candidates can apply online through prb.wb.gov.in from March 1st to March 29th, 2024. The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) in Kolkata has officially published the notification for Constable and Lady Constable recruitment in the Kolkata Police Department. Male and female candidates from West Bengal who have passed the minimum Madhyamik Exam and are physically fit can apply for the Kolkata Police Constable Vacancy 2024 online on or before the closing date, March 29th, 2024.
KOLKATA POLICE RECRUITMENT 2024 – 3954 CONSTABLE POSTS
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Name of the Post |
Police Constable |
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Total Vacancies |
3954 |
| Job Type | West Bengal Govt Jobs, Kolkata Police, Police Jobs |
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Monthly Salary |
Level 7, ₹ 44,900/- |
|
Qualification |
Madhyamik Exam Passed |
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Selection Process |
Exam, PET, PST, Documents Verification |
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Last Date to Apply |
27/03/2024 |
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Organization |
Kolkata Police |
✅ Kolkata Police Constable Vacancy 2024:
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Name of the Post |
No of Posts |
Revised Posts |
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Constables (Male & Transgender) |
3464 |
3624 |
|
Lady Constables |
270 |
330 |
✅ Kolkata Police Constable Age Limit: (As of 01/01/2024)
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Category |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
|
General (UR) |
18 years |
30 years |
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OBC / Transgender |
18 years |
33 years |
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SC / ST / Civic Volunteers |
18 years |
35 years |
✅ Kolkata Police Constable Salary:
✔️ ₹ 18730—68040 + Grade Pay ₹ 4400 + other admissible allowances.
✅ Kolkata Police Constable Eligibility Criteria:
(1) Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination (Matriculation or 10th class equivalent) from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or equivalent.
(2) Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak the Bengali language. However, this provision will not apply to permanent residents of the hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts. For applicants from hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts, the requirements laid down in the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961, shall apply.
(3) Female candidates are eligible to apply for the post of Lady Constable in Kolkata Police.
(4) Male and third gender/transgender candidates are eligible to apply for the posts of Constable in Kolkata Police.
✅ Kolkata Police Constable Sports Quota Disciplines 2024:
- Athletics (including Track and Field events)
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
- Boxing
- Cycling
- Gymnastics
- Judo
- Rifle Shooting
- Kabaddi
- Kho-kho
✅ Kolkata Police Constable Selection Process:
The Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable 2024 recruitment will be selected based on qualifying the Preliminary Written Test, which will act as a screening examination, followed by the Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Examination, and Interview to be conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board.
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Preliminary Written Test (100 Marks) |
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Physical Measurement Test (PMT) |
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
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Final Written Examination (85 Marks) |
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Interview (15 Marks) |
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Medical Examination |
✅ Kolkata Police Constable Exam 2024 Details:
Eligible candidates will have to appear for an MCQ-based preliminary written test for Kolkata Police Constable 2024, which is qualifying in nature. The test will consist of 100 objective-type questions, each with multiple choices (four options) of answers, carrying 01 mark each. The duration of this test will be 01 hour. The question paper will be set in two languages, Bengali and Nepali. Questions in the Preliminary Written Test shall cover the following subjects:-
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Category |
No of Marks |
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General Awareness and General Knowledge |
40 Marks |
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Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) |
30 Marks |
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Reasoning |
30 Marks |
✅ Kolkata Police Constable Application Fee:
|
General / OBC |
₹ 170/- |
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SC / ST (West Bengal Only) |
₹ 20/- |
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Payment Method |
Debit Cards/ Credit Cards/ Net-Banking/ e-wallets/ UPI App |
✅ How to Apply Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024:
Eligible and interested candidates willing to apply for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024 should submit their online applications through the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (prb.wb.gov.in), West Bengal Police (wbpolice.gov.in), or Kolkata Police (kolkatapolice.gov.in) starting from 1st March 2024.
The Candidates are required to upload their recent passport-size colour photograph and full signature. Upon successful application submission, applicants will receive an SMS on their registered mobile number. Each applicant must have an individual mobile number and email ID.
The last date for online application registration is 29/03/2024 (Friday) until 23:59 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many vacancies are available for the Kolkata Police Constable position?
- Constables (Male & Transgender) – 3464 Posts
- Lady Constables – 270 Posts
What is the minimum qualification required for the Kolkata Police Constable?
The minimum qualification is passing the Madhyamik Exam.
What is the selection process for Kolkata Police Constable 2024?
The selection for Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable 2024 recruitment is based on qualifying for the Preliminary Written Test, which serves as a screening examination. This is followed by the Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Examination, and an Interview, all to be conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board.
- Preliminary Written Test (100 Marks)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Written Examination (85 Marks)
- Interview (15 Marks)
- Medical Examination
How can one contact Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment?
Suppose there are any difficulties in submitting the application form for Kolkata Police Constable 2024. In that case, prospective applicants are advised to communicate either through telephone (Contact No. 7044108689 & 7044109346) during office hours (10 AM to 05:30 PM) from Monday to Friday and 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM on Saturdays (except Govt. Holidays) or through e-mail ([email protected]).