WBP Constable Syllabus 2026
West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment Examination
Conducted By
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
Eligibility
Passed Madhyamik Examination (Class 10) of WBBSE or equivalent; speak, read, and write Bengali/Nepali language
Age Limit
18 to 30 years (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Civic Volunteers of WB)
Exam Pattern
Single Written Exam | 85 Questions | 85 Marks | 1 Hour | -0.25 Negative Marking
The West Bengal Police Constable exam is conducted to recruit constables in the state police force. The selection involves a Preliminary written test, physical standards check, a Final written exam, and an interview. The written syllabus covers General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, and English. Candidates must score well in the written tests to clear the competitive cut-offs. Preparing for this role takes three to six months of regular study alongside physical fitness training. Use our checklist below to track your written syllabus topics and monitor your daily progress offline.
Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus (32 topics)
Written Examination
MCQ | 85 Questions | 85 Marks | 1 Hour | +1 mark for correct answer, -0.25 (1/4th) marks for incorrect answer. Followed by Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Interview (15 Marks).
General Awareness and General Knowledge 25 Marks
- History of India and national freedom movement
- Geography: Indian Geography with special focus on West Bengal
- Polity: Basic structure of Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary
- Indian Economy, banking, agriculture, poverty metrics
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Science in daily life
- Static GK: Indian Culture, Dance, Music, Arts, Books, Authors
- Current Affairs: National news, summits, government schemes
- Sports news, National/International Awards, and appointments
Elementary Mathematics (Class 10 level) 25 Marks
- Number System, Decimals, Fractions, and Indices
- Simplification, LCM, and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Profit, Loss, and Discount
- Simple Interest
- Average
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed, and Distance (Trains, Boats & Streams)
- Partnership Business
- Mensuration: Area of triangles, rectangles; volume of spheres, cylinders
Reasoning and Logical Analysis 25 Marks
- Analogy and Classification (Word, Letter, Number)
- Coding and Decoding
- Series Completion: Letter, Number, and Symbol series
- Blood Relations and Family relationship trees
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear and Circular Sitting Arrangements
- Venn Diagrams and syllogism basics
- Non-verbal: Figure completion, mirror images, paper folding
English 10 Marks
- Grammar: Correct use of Articles and Prepositions
- Tense and Subject-Verb Agreement
- Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
- One Word Substitution and Idioms
- Spelling Correction, Phrasal Verbs, and Group Verbs
Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Book Title | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| All Subjects | WBP Constable Practice Guide (Bengali Version) | Roy & Chowdhury / Santra |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic for Competitive Exams | Subir Das |
| Reasoning | Reasoning Test (Bengali) | Chhaya Prakashani |
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