The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has announced the date of the Final Written Examination (Mains) for the Recruitment of Constables/Lady Constables in Kolkata Police – 2024. According to notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/21 (CONS.-LC-KP_24), dated 29 October 2026, the exam has been tentatively scheduled for 29 November 2026 (Sunday), from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.
This is the final written stage of the recruitment, held for 3,734 posts (3,464 Constables and 270 Lady Constables). Candidates who have cleared the Preliminary Written Test and are now going through the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be eligible for this exam if they qualify in the physical tests.
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With the exam about a month away, candidates should start focused preparation now. In this article we cover the official notice, important dates, admit card details, the final exam pattern, the selection process and exam day tips.
Kolkata Police Constable Final Exam 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Recruitment Name | Constables / Lady Constables in Kolkata Police – 2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,734 (Constable 3,464; Lady Constable 270) |
| Notice Number | WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/21 (CONS.-LC-KP_24) |
| Notice Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Exam Stage | Final Written Examination (Mains) |
| Final Exam Date | 29 November 2026 (Sunday), tentative |
| Exam Timing | 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour |
| Total Marks | 85 (written) + 15 (interview) |
| Official Websites | prb.wb.gov.in, wbpolice.gov.in, kolkatapolice.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date of online application | 29 March 2024 |
| Preliminary written test result | 13 October 2026 |
| PMT and PET admit card | From 15 October 2026 |
| PMT and PET begin | 28 October 2026 |
| Final exam date notice | 29 October 2026 |
| Final written exam | 29 November 2026 (12:00 noon to 1:00 PM) |
| Final exam admit card | To be announced |
Check Exam Date Notice PDF Here
What Does the WBPRB Notice Say?
The notice dated 29 October 2026 is short, but it contains these key points:
- The Final Written Examination for the Constables / Lady Constables in Kolkata Police – 2024 recruitment will be held on 29 November 2026 (Sunday).
- The exam will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.
- The date has been fixed tentatively, so it can still change.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check the websites of WBPRB (prb.wb.gov.in), West Bengal Police (wbpolice.gov.in) and Kolkata Police (kolkatapolice.gov.in) for updates.
The notice is issued in both English and Bengali. It does not mention the admit card release date or the exam centres. These details are likely to come in a separate notice closer to the exam.
Who Will Appear in the Final Written Exam?
Only candidates who:
- qualified in the Preliminary Written Test, and
- clear the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
will be allowed to sit the final written exam. WBPRB is expected to publish the list of candidates qualified in PMT/PET before issuing the final exam admit cards.
Kolkata Police Constable Final Exam Admit Card 2026
WBPRB has not yet announced the admit card date for the final written exam. Based on past practice, admit cards are usually released about 7 to 10 days before the exam. Once released, follow these steps to download it:
- Visit the official WBPRB website, prb.wb.gov.in.
- Click on “Recruitment to the post of Constables/Lady Constables in Kolkata Police – 2024”.
- Open the link to download the Final Written Examination admit card.
- Enter your application ID / registration number and date of birth, or other details as asked.
- Submit the details. The admit card will appear on the screen.
- Check your name, roll number, photo, exam centre and reporting time.
- Download and take at least two printouts.
Kolkata Police Constable Final Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness / General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning and Logical Analysis | 25 | 25 |
| English | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 85 | 85 |
- Type of questions: Objective (multiple choice)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Language: Bengali and Nepali, except the English section
Preparation Tips for the Final Exam
- Mathematics: Revise number system, percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, ratio and proportion, time and work, and mensuration.
- Reasoning: Practise series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, analogies and puzzles.
- General Awareness: Focus on West Bengal GK, Indian history and polity, geography, science and recent current affairs.
- English: Revise grammar, synonyms and antonyms, fill in the blanks and sentence correction.
- Solve previous year papers and take timed mock tests. Because of negative marking, avoid blind guessing.
Kolkata Police Constable Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Preliminary Written Test | 100 marks, screening only (marks not counted in the final merit) |
| 2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | Qualifying |
| 3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Qualifying |
| 4. Final Written Examination | 85 marks |
| 5. Interview | 15 marks |
| Final Merit | Based on final written exam + interview (100 marks) |
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PET Standards (Qualifying)
| Category | Race | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,600 metres | 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female | 800 metres | 4 minutes |
| Third gender | 800 metres | 3 minutes 30 seconds |
Exam Day Guidelines
- Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card.
- Carry a printed admit card and an original photo ID (such as Aadhaar or voter ID).
- Carry a black ballpoint pen to fill in the OMR sheet.
- Mobile phones, calculators, smart watches and other electronic devices are not allowed.
- Follow the invigilator’s instructions and do not leave the hall before the exam ends.
- Fill in your roll number and other details on the OMR sheet carefully.
FAQs
Q1. When is the Kolkata Police Constable mains exam 2026? The final written exam is tentatively scheduled for 29 November 2026 (Sunday), from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.
Q2. Which notice announced the exam date? WBPRB Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/21 (CONS.-LC-KP_24), dated 29 October 2026.
Q3. How many posts are there in this recruitment? There are 3,734 posts: 3,464 Constables and 270 Lady Constables.
Q4. Who can appear in the final written exam? Candidates who cleared the preliminary test and qualify in the PMT and PET.
Q5. How many marks is the final exam? The final written exam has 85 questions for 85 marks, and the interview carries 15 marks.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the final exam? Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q7. When will the admit card be released? WBPRB has not announced the date yet. It is expected about a week before the exam on prb.wb.gov.in.
Q8. Is the exam date final? No. The notice says the date is tentative, so candidates should keep checking the official websites for updates.
