WB Police Constable Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

From the official West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) documents · last checked 3 October 2026

Written Examination

Offline, OMR sheet, multiple choice · 1 hour

Section	Questions	Marks
General Awareness and General Knowledge	25	25
English	10	10
Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard)	25	25
Reasoning and Logical Analysis	25	25
Total	85	85

Marking: +1 for each correct answer; 1/4 mark cut for each wrong answer

Each question has 4 answer choices.
The notice says the question paper is set in two languages: Bengali and Nepali.
The board sets the qualifying marks used to shortlist candidates for PMT.
Written marks count toward the final merit list.
Carry the printed e-Admit Card and your original Aadhaar card. Your photo and digital attendance are taken at the venue.

On-ground measurement (electronic machines for height and weight; tape for chest) · Not applicable

Section	Questions	Marks

Marking: Qualifying only (no marks)

Male (all categories except Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi and ST): height 167 cm, weight 57 kg, chest 78 cm normal and 83 cm expanded (5 cm expansion).
Male (Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi and ST): height 160 cm, weight 53 kg, chest 76 cm normal and 81 cm expanded.
Female (all categories except Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi and ST): height 160 cm, weight 49 kg. No chest test.
Female (Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi and ST): height 152 cm, weight 45 kg.
Third gender: height 163 cm and weight 52 kg; for Gorkha, Garhwali, Rajbanshi and ST, 155 cm and 48 kg.
Height is measured barefoot. The board may measure height again at any later stage, including the interview.
If you disagree with your PMT result, you can appeal in writing to the Chairperson of the Selection Board/Committee, on the same day of the test only.

Running test (RFID timing) · As per event

Section	Questions	Marks

Marking: Qualifying only (no marks)

Male: 1600 m run in 6 minutes 30 seconds.
Female: 800 m run in 4 minutes.
Third gender: 800 m run in 3 minutes 30 seconds (as stated in the notice).
Ex-servicemen above 35 years: male 800 m in 3 minutes 30 seconds; female/third gender 800 m in 4 minutes 30 seconds.
Only candidates who pass PMT take PET.
Only one chance is given.

In person, with document check · Not stated

Section	Questions	Marks
Interview	—	15
Total	—	15

Marking: Out of 15; added to written marks for a final score out of 100

Everyone who passes PET is called for the interview.
The interview tests general awareness and suitability for public service. It also checks that you can speak, read and write Bengali/Nepali.
If two candidates have the same total, the one with higher written marks ranks higher. If those are also equal, the older candidate ranks higher.
After selection: character and antecedents check, then a medical exam at a state government hospital.

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