West Bengal Police Constable Syllabus
The West Bengal Police Constable recruitment exam is conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) to select candidates for the post of Police Constable and Lady Constable in the West Bengal Police. The selection process consists of several stages:
- Preliminary Written Test
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Written Examination
- Interview
- Medical Examination
1. Preliminary Written Test Syllabus
The Preliminary Written Test is a screening test with an objective-type format, conducted to shortlist candidates for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The test carries 100 marks, with a duration of 1 hour. The questions are set in both Bengali and Nepali languages, except for questions on the English language.
The syllabus for the Preliminary Written Test includes:
General Awareness and General Knowledge (50 Marks)
- Indian History, Geography, and Polity
- Indian Constitution, Economy, and Current Affairs
- General Science and Scientific Research
- Environment, Sports, and Literature
- Basic knowledge related to West Bengal
Elementary Mathematics (30 Marks)
- Number System, Simplification
- Decimals and Fractions, HCF and LCM
- Ratio and Proportion, Percentage
- Average, Profit and Loss, Discount
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Distance, Time and Work
- Mensuration (Area, Volume, Perimeter)
Reasoning (20 Marks)
- Analogies, Similarities, and Differences
- Spatial Visualization and Spatial Orientation
- Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment
- Decision Making, Visual Memory
- Non-Verbal Series, Coding-Decoding
- Syllogistic Reasoning
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Written Test are called for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
For Male Candidates:
- Height: 167 cm (160 cm for Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and Scheduled Tribes)
- Chest: 78 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm (76 cm for Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and Scheduled Tribes)
For Female Candidates:
- Height: 160 cm (152 cm for Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and Scheduled Tribes)
- There is no chest measurement for female candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male Candidates:
- 1600 meters run within 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
For Female Candidates:
- 800 meters run within 4 minutes.
3. Final Written Examination Syllabus
The Final Written Examination is conducted for candidates who qualify in the PMT and PET. The exam is of descriptive type and consists of one paper of 85 marks, with a duration of 1 hour.
The syllabus for the Final Written Examination includes:
General Awareness and General Knowledge (25 Marks)
- Current events of national and international importance
- Indian history, culture, geography, and economy
- Polity and constitution of India, scientific research
- Knowledge related to West Bengal
English (10 Marks)
- Grammar, Vocabulary, and Sentence Correction
- Comprehension and Composition
- Paragraph Writing, Synonyms and Antonyms
Elementary Mathematics (25 Marks)
- Number System, Fractions, and Decimals
- Ratio and Proportion, Percentage
- Profit and Loss, Discount, Simple Interest
- Time and Distance, Time and Work
- Average, Mensuration
Reasoning and Logical Analysis (25 Marks)
- Series, Analogy, Classification
- Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding
- Puzzle and Pattern-based questions
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
4. Interview
Candidates who qualify in the Final Written Examination are called for an Interview, which carries 15 marks. The interview assesses the candidate’s general awareness, communication skills, suitability for public service, and overall personality.
5. Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify in the interview undergo a Medical Examination to check their fitness and overall health. The medical standards are prescribed by the recruitment board and include tests for vision, hearing, and general health.
Conclusion
The WB Police Constable Exam has a well-structured syllabus that covers general awareness, elementary mathematics, logical reasoning, and language proficiency. Candidates need to prepare thoroughly for each stage of the exam, including physical tests, to secure a position in the West Bengal Police.
