The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is soon going to release a notification for the recruitment of Lady Constables in the year 2023. The announcement will be made on the official website of the WBPRB, and eligible candidates can apply for the recruitment online. This article will provide you with all the necessary details about the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, and other important information related to the WBP Lady Constable Recruitment 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the WBP Lady Constable Recruitment 2023, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for the recruitment are as follows:
Date
| Action | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Online | 23 Apr 2023 00:00:01 | 22 May 2023 23:59:59 |
| Modification of Saved Online Application | 23 Apr 2023 00:00:01 | 22 May 2023 23:59:59 |
| Reprint of Submission Receipt | 23 Apr 2023 00:00:01 | 22 May 2023 23:59:59 |
RESERVATION OF VACANCIES:-
| Sl. No | Category (Sub-category) | No. of vacancies Lady Constable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | 343 |
| 2 | Unreserved (E.C.) | 227 |
| 3 | Unreserved (HG/NVF) | 113 |
| 4 | Unreserved (Civic Volunteers) | 71 |
| 5 | Unreserved (Sports Quota.) | 28 |
| 6 | Scheduled Caste | 141 |
| 7 | Scheduled Caste (E.C.) | 100 |
| 8 | Scheduled Caste (HG/NVF) | 42 |
| 9 | Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteers) | 29 |
| 10 | Scheduled Tribe | 28 |
| 11 | Scheduled Tribe (E.C.) | 29 |
| 12 | Scheduled Tribe (HG/NVF) | 14 |
| 13 | .Scheduled Tribe (Civic Volunteers) | 14 |
| 14 | OBC-A | 57 |
| 15 | OBC-A (E.C.) | 42 |
| 16 | OBC-A (HG/NVF) | 29 |
| 17 | OBC-A (Civic Volunteers) | 14 |
| 18 | OBC-B | 43 |
| 19 | OBC-B (E.C) | 28 |
| 20 | OBC-B (HG/NVF) | 14 |
| 21 | OBC-B (Civic Volunteers) | 14 |
| Total | Total | 1420 |
Age Limit
The applicant must not be less than 18 (eighteen) years old and must not be more than 30
(Thirty) years old as on 01/01/2023. The Upper-age limit shall be relaxed for the SC/ST applicants of
West Bengal only by 05 (five) years and OBC applicants of West Bengal only by 03 (three) years. The
upper age limit is also relaxable for NVF and Home Guards Personnel (serving in West Bengal Police
only) as per existing Government Rules. However, Age relaxation is NOT available to Civic
Volunteers.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination from any recognized Board.
Physical Standards
| Name of Post | Category | Height (Barefoot) (in cm.) | Weight (in kg.) | Chest (in cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Constables in West Bengal Police | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 160 | 49 | Not Applicable |
| Lady Constables in West Bengal Police | Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 152 | 45 | Not Applicable |
Selection Procedure
The selection procedure for the WBP Lady Constable Recruitment 2023 consists of five stages:
Preliminary Written Test
Applicants provisionally considered eligible will have to appear in an MCQ-based preliminary
written test which is qualifying in nature. There would be 100 objective-type questions having
multiple choice (four choices) of answers carrying 01 (one) mark each. The duration of this test will
be 1(one) hour. The question paper will be set in two languages (Bengali & Nepali). Questions of the
Preliminary Written Test shall be from the following subjects:-
- General Awareness and General Knowledge – 40 marks
- Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) – 30 marks
- Reasoning – 30 marks
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Candidates who qualify for the preliminary written test will be called for the Physical Measurement Test. The PMT will be conducted to verify the height, weight, and chest measurement of the candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who qualify for the PMT will have to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test. The PET will consist of 800 meters run within 4 (four) minutes and 30 (thirty) Seconds.
Final Written Examination
Candidates who qualify for the PET will have to appear for the Final Written Examination. The final written examination will be of 85 marks, and the duration of the test will be 1 hour. The test will be of objective type, and there will be 85 multiple-choice questions.
The question paper will be set in two languages (Bengali & Nepali) except for questions in the English language.
Questions of the Final Written Examination shall be from the following subjects:-
- General Awareness and General Knowledge – 25 Marks
- English – 10 Marks
- Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik standard) – 25 Marks
- Reasoning and Logical Analysis – 25 Marks
Interview
Candidates who qualify for the Final Written Examination will be called for the Interview. The Interview will be of 15 marks.
Application Process
The application process for the WBP Lady Constable Recruitment 2023 will be conducted online on the official website of the WBPRB. Candidates will have to fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents. The application fee for the recruitment will also be paid online.
Application fee
The following Application and/or Processing fees have been fixed.
| Sl. No. | Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Amount Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All categories except Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) | Rs. 150 | Rs. 20 | Rs. 170 |
| 2 | Scheduled Caste (West Bengal only) | Nil | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
| 3 | Scheduled Tribe (West Bengal only) | Nil | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
Admit Card
The admit card for the recruitment will be available on the official website of the WBPRB. Candidates will have to download the admit card and take a printout of it. The admit card will contain all the necessary details about the examination, such as the date, time, and venue of the examination.
Pay Scale and Salary
Lady Constable in West Bengal Police -2023 in the Pay Scale of Level-6 in the pay matrix [Rs. 22,700 -Rs. 58,500]
Conclusion
The WBP Lady Constable Recruitment 2023 is a great opportunity for the eligible female candidates who want to serve their state and country. The recruitment process is tough, but with the right preparation, hard work, and dedication, one can crack the examination and secure a job in the West Bengal Police. We wish all the aspiring candidates the very best for their future endeavors.
- Eligibility Criteria
- Date
- RESERVATION OF VACANCIES:-
- Age Limit
- Educational Qualification
- Physical Standards
- Selection Procedure
- Preliminary Written Test
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Written Examination
- Interview
- Application Process
- Application fee
- Admit Card
- Pay Scale and Salary
- Conclusion