West Bengal Police Sub Inspector/Lady Sub Inspector Syllabus
The West Bengal Police Sub Inspector/Lady Sub Inspector (Unarmed Branch) and Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch) exam is conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB). The selection process involves multiple stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Combined Competitive Examination
- Personality Test
1. Preliminary Examination Syllabus
The Preliminary Examination is an objective-type screening test. It carries 200 marks and has a duration of 90 minutes. This test serves as a qualifying round for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The questions are set in multiple languages, including Bengali and Nepali.
The syllabus for the Preliminary Examination includes:
General Studies (100 Marks)
- Indian History, Geography, and Polity
- Indian Constitution and Economy
- General Science and Environment
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Basic knowledge related to West Bengal
Logical and Analytical Reasoning (50 Marks)
- Series, Analogy, Classification
- Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding
- Puzzles and Pattern Recognition
- Non-Verbal Series, Visual Memory
- Problem-Solving, Judgment, Decision-Making
Arithmetic (50 Marks)
- Number System, HCF, LCM
- Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion
- Profit and Loss, Discount, Average
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Time and Distance, Time and Work
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- Mensuration (Area, Volume, Perimeter)
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination 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: 79 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)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male Candidates:
- 800 meters run within 3 minutes.
For Female Candidates:
- 400 meters run within 2 minutes.
3. Final Combined Competitive Examination Syllabus
The Final Combined Competitive Examination is descriptive in nature and comprises three papers. Each paper is of 200 marks with a duration of 2 hours. The total marks for this stage are 200.
Paper I: General Studies and Arithmetic (100 Marks)
General Studies (50 Marks):
- Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science and Technology, Environment, Current Affairs with special reference to West Bengal.
Arithmetic (50 Marks):
- Number System, HCF, LCM, Simplification, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Mensuration, Data Interpretation, etc.
Paper II: English (50 Marks)
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- Report Writing
- Précis Writing
- Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali to English
- Grammar and Comprehension
Paper III: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali (50 Marks)
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- Report Writing
- Précis Writing
- Translation from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali
- Grammar and Comprehension
4. Personality Test
The Personality Test is conducted for candidates who qualify in the Final Combined Competitive Examination. It carries 30 marks and assesses the following:
- Communication skills
- General awareness and knowledge of current events
- Critical thinking and decision-making abilities
- General personality traits and suitability for the role of a Sub-Inspector
5. Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify in the Personality Test undergo a Medical Examination to assess their fitness and overall health.
Conclusion
The WB Police Sub Inspector/Lady Sub Inspector exam is designed to evaluate candidates across multiple dimensions, including knowledge, physical fitness, logical reasoning, and personality. Proper preparation for each section, including understanding the syllabus and practicing according to the exam pattern, is crucial for success.
