Six stages stand between applicants and a Kolkata Police Constable or Lady Constable post. The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has 3,624 Constable and 345 Lady Constable vacancies in this recruitment.
This page sets out the written syllabus, marking pattern and physical standards. More syllabus updates are on our Syllabus page, and readers following this recruitment can also see our Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 update.
Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board |
| Posts | Constable and Lady Constable |
| Vacancies | 3,624 and 345 |
| Exam Type | Multiple choice questions, offline |
| Website | kolkatapolice.gov.in |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Written Exam
- Interview
- Document Verification
The weightage of each stage in the final merit list is not specified in the details available.
Exam Pattern
| Exam | Questions and Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 100 questions, 100 marks | 1 hour | 0.25 |
| Final Written | 85 marks | 1 hour | Not specified here |
PET Standards
| Candidate | Event | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1600 m run | 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female | 800 m run | 4 minutes |
| Third Gender | 800 m run | 3 minutes 30 seconds |
PMT Standards
| Candidate | General | Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis, ST |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 167 cm, 57 kg, chest 78/83 cm | 160 cm, 53 kg, chest 76/81 cm |
| Female | 160 cm, 49 kg | 152 cm, 45 kg |
| Third Gender | 163 cm, 62 kg | 155 cm, 48 kg |
Complete Subject-wise Syllabus
Prelims
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Ancient and modern Indian history, Indian geography, polity, current affairs, sports, awards, important days, science and technology, art and culture |
| Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik level) | Number systems, simplification, percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, ratio, average, time and work, mensuration, algebra, geometry, data interpretation |
| Reasoning | Analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, non-verbal reasoning, syllogism, puzzles, statement and conclusion, order and ranking |
Final Written Exam
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | National movement, government schemes, social and economic development, state GK, environment, science discoveries, polity and geography |
| Elementary Mathematics | Number systems, percentage and partnership, time and distance, probability and mensuration, data interpretation |
| Reasoning | Verbal reasoning, analogy and series, mirror and water images, statement and assumption, input-output |
| English | Idioms and phrases, active and passive voice, sentence improvement, direct and indirect speech, basic grammar |
Important Topics to Prepare
The following is general guidance and not an official list. English appears only in the final exam, while Mathematics and Reasoning appear in both papers. Percentage, mensuration and data interpretation show up across the syllabus, so they are worth early attention.
How to Prepare Using the Syllabus
Prelims asks 100 questions in one hour, which leaves roughly 36 seconds per question. The 0.25 penalty also means careless guessing can reduce your score.
Begin running practice early, as PET comes before the final written exam. Measure your height and weight against the table too, since these standards are fixed.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Police Official Website | Click Here |
Related: Latest Sarkari Results and our Latest Sarkari Naukri page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in the Prelims?
There are 100 questions for 100 marks, in one hour.
Is there negative marking in the Prelims?
Yes, 0.25 marks for a wrong answer.
Is English part of the Prelims?
No. English appears in the Final Written Exam.
What is the male PET standard?
A 1600 m run in 6 minutes 30 seconds.
How many marks does the final paper carry?
It carries 85 marks.