West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is soon going to announce a huge number of vacancies for Constable posts for the State Police Department. Candidates who have completed their 10th grade and wish to appear for the exam must go through the article to understand the complete recruitment process.
WBP Constable Notification 2026
As of now, there is no update on the release date for the detailed WB Police Constable Notification pdf, but it can be expected anytime soon at https://prb.wb.gov.in and https://wbpolice.gov.in. The candidates
WBP Constable Recruitment 2026- Overview
| WB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview | |
| Organisation | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Posts | Constable |
| Vacancies | 1000+ (expected) |
| Advt No. | To be notified |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be notified |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Interview |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
| Official website | https://prb.wb.gov.in and https://wbpolice.gov.in |
Selection Process for WBP Constable
The selection of Constable posts in West Bengal Police will be done based on a Written Examination followed by a Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Interviews, which will be conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB). The candidates have appeared in each stage to get shortlisted for the released vacancies of WB Police Constable.
- Stage 1: Written Examination: Applicants provisionally considered eligible for constable posts will be called for the Written Examination, which consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions. In the written exam, a total of 85 questions for 85 marks will be asked.
- Stage 2: Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Qualified candidates in the written exam will be called for the Physical Measurement Test. In the PMT test, the height, weight, and chest measurement (only for Male candidates) will be tested by using Electronic Machines.
- Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who qualify in PMT will be allowed to take part in the Physical Efficiency Test. PET is also qualifying in nature and includes the running event.
- Stage 4: Interviews: In the interview, candidates' general awareness and suitability for public service will be assessed, and candidates’ ability to speak, read, and write in the Bengali/Nepali language will be tested in the interview.
WB Police Constable Physical Measurement Test
Qualified candidates in the written examination will be called to appear for the physical measurement test (PMT). The PMT candidate's Physical standards (height, weight, chest (for male candidates)) will be tested. PMT is qualifying in nature no marks will be awarded for the PMT exam.
| WB Police Constable Physical Measurement Test | ||||
| Gender | Category | Height (Barefoot) (in cm.) | Weight (in kg.) | Chest (in cm) |
| Male | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 167 cm | 57 kg | Without Expansion - 78 cms. Expansion - 83 cms. |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 160 cm | 53 kg | Without Expansion - 76 cms. Expansion - 81 cms. | |
| Female | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 160 cm | 49 kg | NA |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 152 cm | 45 kg | NA | |
| Transgender | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 163 cm | 52 kg | NA |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 155 cm | 48 kg | NA | |
WBP Constable Physical Efficiency Test
Candidates who qualify for PMT will be allowed to take part in the physical efficiency test. PMT will be done through their performances as per the following parameters. PET is also qualifying in nature. All those candidates who qualified for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be called for an Interview exam.
| WBP Constable Physical Efficiency Test | ||
| Gender | Events | Duration |
| Male | 1600 meters run | 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female | 800 meters run | 4 minute |
| Third Gender | 800 meters run | 3 minutes 30 seconds |
| Male- Ex Servicemen | 800 meters run | 3 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female/Third Gender ExServicemen | 800 meters run | 4 minutes 30 seconds |
WB Police Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern - Click to Check
