The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has officially announced the timeline and schedules for upcoming police recruitment stages. Aspirants preparing for law enforcement careers can now review details regarding the 2025 Constable written examination and Sub-Inspector (SI) physical testing rounds. Official notifications were made public on 6th November 2025 via https://prb.wb.gov.in and https://wbpolice.gov.in.
Overview of WBP Vacancies and Exam Schedule
The recruitment cycle covers a substantial number of openings across various designations, featuring 464 vacancies for Sub-Inspector (Armed & Unarmed) positions alongside a massive 11,749 Constable vacancies announced. The physical testing phase for Sub-Inspectors (Armed & Unarmed) commenced on 17th November 2025. Meanwhile, candidates appearing for the Constable post accessed their hall tickets starting 9th November 2025 in anticipation of the written test conducted on 30th November 2025.
WB Police Constable Written Exam Pattern
The WBP Constable written exam carries a total of 85 marks and is conducted in Bengali and Nepali languages. Each correct attempt awards 1 mark, while a penalty of 0.25 mark is subtracted for each wrong answer. The total duration of the exam is restricted to 1 hour.
- English: 10 questions, 10 marks
- General Awareness & General Knowledge: 25 questions, 25 marks
- Reasoning & Logical Analysis: 25 questions, 25 marks
- Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik Standard): 25 questions, 25 marks
- Total: 85 questions, 85 marks, 1 hour duration
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 10 | 10 | 1 hours |
| General Awareness & General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 1 hours |
| Reasoning & Logical Analysis | 25 | 25 | 1 hours |
| Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik Standard) | 25 | 25 | 1 hours |
| Total | 85 | 85 | 1 hours |
Sub-Inspector Physical Standards (PMT & PET)
Candidates shortlisted for the Sub-Inspector positions must meet strict physical criteria during the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Specifications
| Gender | Class | Weight | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male (Unarmed) | Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis, Scheduled Tribes | 52 kg | 160 cm | 76 cm (min. expansion of 5 cm) |
| Male (Unarmed) | Other categories | 56 kg | 167 cm | 79 cm (min. expansion of 5 cm) |
| Male (Armed) | Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis, Scheduled Tribes | 54 kg | 163 cm | 81 cm (min. expansion of 5 cm) |
| Male (Armed) | Other categories | 60 kg | 173 cm | 86 cm (min. expansion of 5 cm) |
| Female (Unarmed) | Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis, Scheduled Tribes | 47 kg | 155 cm | – |
| Female (Unarmed) | Other categories | 51 kg | 160 cm | – |
| Transgender | Gorkhas, Rajbanshis, Garwalis, Scheduled Tribes | 50 kg | 160 cm | – |
| Transgender | Other categories | 54 kg | 166 cm | – |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Requirements
| Gender | WB Police SI PET |
|---|---|
| Male (Unarmed & Armed Branch) | 800 meters run within 3 minutes |
| Female (Unarmed Branch) | 400 meters run within 2 minutes |
| Transgender (Unarmed & Armed Branch) | 400 meters run within 1 minute 40 seconds |
Next Steps for Candidates
Following the completion of these exam phases, candidates should regularly track evaluation outcomes and cut-off marks. Make sure to review your scores, consult official updates, and prepare for subsequent stages. For direct tracking links, check out the resources below:
- Download WBP SI Physical Admit Card 2025 – Click Here
- Check WBP Constable Result 2025 – Direct Link
- View WBP Constable Cut Off 2025 – Click Here
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