Planning to try for Kolkata Police Constable or Lady Constable? It helps to know what you are getting into. This is not just one exam. You have to clear six stages, including a running test and an interview.
There are 3,624 Constable and 345 Lady Constable vacancies. Let us go through it step by step. See more on our Syllabus page, or see our Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 update.
Quick Details
| Point | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducted By | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board |
| Jobs | Constable, Lady Constable |
| Paper Type | Multiple choice, on paper |
| Stages | Six |
Your Six Stages
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Prelims | A screening paper of 100 questions |
| 2. PMT | Your height, weight and chest are measured |
| 3. PET | A timed run |
| 4. Final Written | A second paper of 85 marks |
| 5. Interview | Your communication and suitability are checked |
| 6. Document Check | Your papers are verified |
The Two Papers
| Point | Prelims | Final Written |
|---|---|---|
| Marks | 100 | 85 |
| Time | 1 hour | 1 hour |
| Subjects | 3 | 4 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 per wrong answer | Not given in our details |
Are You Physically Ready?
Please check this first, because these rules do not bend.
| You Are | Run | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1600 m | 6 min 30 sec |
| Female | 800 m | 4 min |
| Third Gender | 800 m | 3 min 30 sec |
| You Are | General Standard | 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 |
What to Study for Prelims
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | History, geography, polity, current affairs, sports, awards, science, art and culture |
| Maths (Madhyamik level) | Number system, percentage, interest, ratio, average, time and work, mensuration, algebra, geometry, data charts |
| Reasoning | Analogy, series, coding, blood relations, directions, puzzles, syllogism, ranking |
What to Study for the Final Paper
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | National movement, schemes, state GK, environment, discoveries |
| Maths | Percentage, partnership, time and distance, probability, mensuration, data charts |
| Reasoning | Analogy, series, mirror and water images, statement and assumption, input-output |
| English | Idioms, voice, narration, sentence improvement, basic grammar |
How to Use This Syllabus
These tips are ours, and are not official.
Maths is at Madhyamik level, so open your Class 9 and 10 books first. English comes only in the final paper, so you can begin it a little later.
Now think about time. You get one hour for 100 questions in Prelims, so that is about 36 seconds each. Since wrong answers cost you 0.25 marks, skip what you really do not know.
Tips for Complete Beginners
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Read the full syllabus and check your physical standards |
| Weeks 2 to 4 | Maths basics and daily reading for GK |
| Every day | A short run, building up slowly |
| Later | Timed practice papers |
Start your running early. You cannot build stamina in the last week, and the run comes before the final paper.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Police Website | Click Here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I have to study English for the first paper?
No. It comes in the final written exam.
I am a little short. Is there any relaxation?
Lower standards are listed for Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis and ST candidates.
Is Maths very hard?
It is set at Madhyamik level, so it covers school-level concepts.
Can I guess answers in Prelims?
You can, but each wrong answer costs you 0.25 marks.