Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024: 3954 Vacancies!

Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024

The West Bengal Police Department has released the notification for the constable post under the Kolkata Police. A total number of 3524 vacancies have been released for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024. However, later the vacancies were increased to 3954. The application process started on 1st March 2024 and the last date to apply is 29th March 2024. 

  • Candidates must be between 18 – 30 years to attend the recruitment.
  • Selection of the candidates is based on the performance in Prelims, Physical Test, Final Written Test and Interview.
Kolkata Police Constable Overview
Recruiting BodyKolkata Police 
PostConstable
Number of Vacancies3954
Application Start Date1st March 2024
Last date to Apply29th March 2024
Exam DateWill be Notified

Kolkata Police Constable Notification PDF

The Kolkata Police has released the details of Application Dates, Vacancies, Selection Process, Eligibility Criteria along with the detailed notification. Below is the direct link to download the notification.

Direct Link to Download Kolkata Police Constable Notification PDF

Kolkata Police Constable Vacancy 2024

A total number of 3524 vacancies have been released for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024. However, later the vacancies were increased to 3954. Check the category wise vacancy details.

CategoryWB Police Constable Vacancies
ConstableLady Constable
Unreserved (UR)54444
Unreserved (E.C.)47043
Unreserved (HG)25427
Unreserved (Civic Volunteers)29127
Unreserved (Sports Quota)727
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)25323
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) (E.C.)11010
Scheduled Caste32530
Scheduled Caste (E.C.)25523
Scheduled Caste (HG)10811
Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteers)10910
Scheduled Tribe736
Scheduled Tribe (E.C.)736
Scheduled Tribe (HG)363
Scheduled Tribe (Civic Volunteers)364
OBC-A1109
OBC-A (E.C.)10810
OBC-A (HG)727
OBC-A (Civic Volunteers)726
OBC-B10910
OBC-B (E.C)727
OBC-B (HG)364
OBC-B (Civic Volunteers)363
Total3624330

Kolkata Police Constable Application Steps 2024

The application process started on 1st March 2024 and the last date to apply is 29th March 2024. Follow the steps which are mentioned below to attend the recruitment process.

Step 1: Visit West Bengal Police Recruitment Board website (https://prb.wb.gov.in/).

Step 2: Check notification & eligibility details for Kolkata Police Constable 2024 recruitment.

Step 3: Register (if new user) with phone number, email, username & password.

Step 4: Find & click the link for “Recruitment to the Posts of Constable and Lady Constable…”.

Step 5: Fill the online application with personal details, education & other relevant information.

Step 6: Upload scanned passport photo (recent), signature & other required documents.

Step 7: Pay the application fee online using the available payment options.

Kolkata Police Constable Eligibility 2024

Checking the Kolkata Police Constable eligibility criteria for 2024 is crucial before applying. It ensures you don’t waste time and effort on an application you might not be qualified for. The notification details factors like age limit, educational qualifications, and even residency requirements. 

Age Limit

The candidates must be between 18 – 30 years to attend the recruitment process.

Educational Qualification

The candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from West Bengal of Secondary Education or its equivalent are eligible.

Kolkata Police Constable Preliminary Exam Pattern

SubjectsTotal No. of QuestionsTotal Marks
General awareness & Knowledge4040
Elementary Mathematics3030
Reasoning3030
Total100100
  • A total number of 100 questions are asked.
  • The exam will be held for 100 marks.
  • The duration of the examination is 60 minutes.
  • ¼th of the allotted marks for a particular question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.