The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has revised the exam schedule for the Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable Preliminary Examination 2025. As per the latest notice, the Prelims Exam will now be conducted on 21st December 2025 across various exam centres in West Bengal. Earlier, the exam was scheduled for 1st February 2026, but the board has preponed the date and released the new tentative schedule for candidates.
Admit cards for the examination will be released in the 4th week of January 2026, containing details such as venue, timing, and exam day instructions.
Kolkata Police Constable Exam 2025: Overview
The Kolkata Police Constable Prelims Exam 2025 is part of the recruitment drive to fill 3464 Constable and 270 Lady Constable posts. The selection process includes Prelims, PMT, PET, Final Written Exam, and Interview. The exam will be conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB).
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Recruitment Name | Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 3734 |
| Posts | Constable and Lady Constable |
| Kolkata Police Prelims Date | 1st February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 4th Week of January 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour (60 Minutes) |
Kolkata Police Constable Prelims Revised Exam Date 2025 Out
The Kolkata Police Constable Prelims Exam serves as the initial screening round. It is an OMR-based exam consisting of 100 objective-type questions covering General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and Reasoning. The WBPRB has released the official notification specifying the exam date and instructions.
KP Constable Exam Pattern 2025 for Prelims
The Preliminary Written Test will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained will not be counted in the final merit list.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & General Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik) | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 1 Hour (60 minutes)
Negative Marking: ¼ for each wrong answer
Also Read: WB Police Constable Exam Date 2025 Out @ prb.wb.gov.in | Written Exam on 30th Nov
KP Constable Vacancy 2025
WBPRB has announced 3734 total vacancies – 3464 for Constable and 270 for Lady Constable posts.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Constable | 3464 |
| Lady Constable | 270 |
| Total | 3734 |
Vacancies are distributed across various categories including UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, HG, Civic Volunteer, etc.
Kolkata Police Constable Eligibility 2025
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
Education: Passed Madhyamik Examination or equivalent.
Age Limit (as of 01/01/2024): 18 to 30 years.
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC-A/OBC-B: +3 years
- Civic Volunteers: +5 years
- Transgender: +3 years
Language: Must speak, read, and write Bengali (exemptions for some Darjeeling and Kalimpong areas).
Also Read: Kolkata Police Constable Vacancy 2025 Increased, Check Revised Vacancy Details
Kolkata Police Constable Selection Process 2025
The selection process includes 5 stages:
- Preliminary Written Test (Qualifying)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Height, weight, and chest (for males)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Running event
- Final Written Exam – 85 marks
- Interview – Spoken Bengali skills assessed
Kolkata Police Constable Salary 2025
Selected candidates will receive a monthly gross salary of ₹26,605 including allowances.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹23,700 |
| Dearness Allowance | ₹681 |
| House Rent Allowance | ₹2,724 |
| Medical Allowance | ₹500 |
| Gross Salary | ₹26,605 |
Kolkata Police Constable Exam Syllabus 2025
Subjects covered in both Prelims and Final Exams:
- General Knowledge: History, Politics, Science, Economy, Current Events, Culture
- Reasoning: Blood Relations, Sequences, Directions, Cubes, Logic
- Mathematics: Percentages, Ratio, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Mensuration
- English (Only in Final Written Exam): Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary
KP Constable Exam Date 2025 FAQs
Q1. What is the Kolkata Police Constable Prelims Exam Date 2025?
The Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable Prelims Exam 2025 will now be held on 21st December 2025 as per the revised schedule released by WBPRB.
Q2. When will the admit card be released for Kolkata Police Constable Prelims?
Admit card will be available in the 1th week of December 2026.
Q3. What is the selection process for Kolkata Police Constable 2025?
The process includes Prelims, PMT, PET, Final Written Test, and Interview.
