KP Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification Out For 3734 Posts

KP Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification Out

The KP Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification has been released by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) for 3464 Constable and 270 Lady Constables. Candidates who have been successfully completed their Madhyamik Examination (10th class) from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent qualification can Apply for the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024.

The KP Constable Application Form Registration process has been started from 1st March 2024 and the interested candidates can submit their applications until 29th March 2024 through their official website at https://www.wbpolice.gov.in/. Candidates can download the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment Notification PDF through the direct link provided in the article below.

Kolkata Police Constable Apply Online Link

The Kolkata Police Constable online application link is now active on their official website at https://prb.wb.gov.in. Candidates can find the application link below as the application process has started, and the KP Constable Application link will remain active until 29th March 2024. Candidates should submit their completed applications before the deadline to avoid any complications. It is crucial to apply on time to prevent inconvenience.

Kolkata Police Constable Notification PDF Download Link

The WBP Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification has been released on 28th February 2024, through the official website of WBPRB. Candidates interested for the KP Police Constable Recruitment must go through the detailed Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Notification PDF before applying online for the released 3734 vacancies.

The Notification PDF provides details about eligibility, the selection process, and more. Candidates can find the link to download the KP Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF provided below.

KP Constable Recruitment – Overview

The KP Constable Recruitment by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board is for the positions of Constable and Lady Constable, offering a total of 3734 vacancies (3464 for Constable and 270 for Lady Constable). Interested candidates can Apply Online from 1st March 2024, and the last date to Apply Online is on 29th March 2024 through their official website at http://www.wbpolice.gov.in/.

The WBP Constable selection process involves various stages, including Preliminary, PMT (Physical Measurement Test), PET (Physical Efficiency Test), Final Written Test, and an Interview and the selected candidates will be posted in West Bengal.

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	West Bengal Police Recruitment Board
Post	Constable and Lady Constable
Vacancy	3734 (3464+270)
Application Mode	Online
Apply Online Starting Date	1st March 2024
Last Date To Apply Online	29th March 2024
Selection Process	Preliminary, PMT, PET, Final Written Test, and Interview
Job Location	Kolkata
Official Site	http://www.wbpolice.gov.in/

KP Constable Recruitment 2024 – Important Dates

The Kolkata Police Notification 2024 for Constable and Lady Constable positions has been released on 28th February 2024. The Online Application process starts from 1st March 2024, and candidates can apply until 29th March 2024 through https://www.wbpolice.gov.in/. Interested candidates must follow the important dates as provided below in the table below:

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	28th February 2024
Online Application Starting Date	1st March 2024
Last Date to Submit Application	29th March 2024 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to Fee Payment	29th March 2024
Prelims Written Exam Date	To Be Notified Soon

Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment Vacancy

The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has been released 3734 vacancies for Constable positions. Among these, 3464 vacancies are for the constable role, and 270 are for the lady constable position. The details of these vacancies for different categories has been provided in the table below:

Sl. No.	Category	Constable	Lady Constable
1	Unreserved (UR)	519	35
2	Unreserved (E.C.)	449	37
3	Unreserved (HG)	244	21
4	Unreserved (Civic Volunteers)	278	21
5	Unreserved (Sports Quota)	69	6
6	Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	242	20
7	EWS (E.C.)	105	7
8	Scheduled Caste	311	26
9	SC (E.C.)	243	18
10	SC (HG)	104	8
11	SC (Civic Volunteers)	104	8
12	Scheduled Tribe	69	5
13	ST (E.C.)	70	5
14	ST (HG)	34	3
15	ST (Civic Volunteers)	35	3
16	OBC-A	104	7
17	OBC-A (E.C.)	104	9
18	OBC-A (HG)	69	5
19	OBC-A (Civic Volunteers)	69	6
20	OBC-B	104	8
21	OBC-B (E.C.)	69	6
22	OBC-B (HG)	35	3
23	OBC-B (Civic Volunteers)	34	3
Total	Total	3464	270

The vacancies for Home Guards (HG) and Civic Volunteers are only for those currently serving as Home Guards and Civic Volunteers in Kolkata Police, provided they have completed three years of service by 1st January 2024.

KP Constable Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Before applying online for the Kolkata Police Constable application forms, make sure you meet the requirements for Kolkata Police Constable 2024. To apply for the Lady Constable position in Kolkata Police, you need to be an Indian citizen.

Moreover, this opportunity is also available for female candidates, allowing them to apply for this specific role within the Kolkata Police force. The details of the eligibility criteria for both KP Police Constable and Lady Constable in 2024 has been provided below:

WBP Constable Age Limit

The age criteria for candidates applying for the Kolkata Police Constable 2024 positions are specified below:

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age (as of 01/01/2024)	30 years

Certain categories are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit, as outlined below:

Category	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes	5 years
Other Backward Classes-A and Other Backward Classes-B	3 years
Third Gender/Transgender persons	3 years
Civic Volunteers	5 years
Ex-servicemen	Upper age limit relaxable by total years of completed service, up to 40 years maximum.

WBP Constable Educational Qualification

To be eligible for Kolkata Police Constable 2024, candidates must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.

Criteria	Description
Citizenship	The applicant must be a Citizen of India.
Educational Qualification	The applicant must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
Language Proficiency	– Bengali Language Requirement: Must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali. – Exception: Permanent residents of hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts. – For Hill Sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts: Provisions of the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 apply.

How To Apply Online For The KP Constable Recruitment?

To Apply Online for Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment can be done through the below mentioned process:

1. Visit Official Websites:
   • Go to the official websites related to the recruitment at http://www.wbpolice.gov.in/.
2. Check Eligibility:
   • Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria specified in the notification before proceeding with the application.
3. Create Account:
   • If required, create an account on the respective portal using valid details.
4. Mobile Number and Email ID:
   • Maintain a unique mobile number and email ID throughout the recruitment process, as candidates receive OTPs at these contacts during various stages.
5. Fill Application Form:
   • Provide necessary information in the online application form as per the instructions.
6. Upload Documents:
   • Applicants need to upload a recent passport-sized colored photograph (within 10 KB – 50 KB) and a scanned copy of a full signature in .JPG format. Signature file size must be within 5 KB – 20 KB.
7. Signature Requirements:
   • Signature must contain the full name and surname as entered in the application form, in long hand.
   • Signature file size must be within 5 KB – 20 KB.
8. Payment of Fees:
   • Pay the application and/or processing fees through the available online payment options, including debit cards, credit cards, net banking, e-wallets, and UPI apps.
9. Verify Details:
   • Review the details entered before the final submission to ensure accuracy.
10. Submit Application:
    • Submit the completed application form through the online portal.
11. Receive Confirmation:
    • Upon successful submission, you will receive an SMS to your registered mobile number, confirming the receipt of your application.
12. Print Application Form:
    • Take a printout of the application form for future reference. Ensure to mention the Application Sl. No. for any future communication with the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board.

WBP Constable Recruitment Application Fees

The Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment involves specific application and processing fees, which are detailed below:

Category	Application Fee	Processing Fee	Total Amount Payable
All categories except SC/ST (West Bengal)	Rs. 150	Rs. 20	Rs. 170
Scheduled Caste (West Bengal)	Nil	Rs. 20	Rs. 20
Scheduled Tribe (West Bengal)	Nil	Rs. 20	Rs. 20

• Applicants belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) are required to pay only the processing fees of Rs. 20/-. They are exempted from paying any application fees. However, shortlisted candidates must produce their SC/ST certificates issued by the competent authority during the verification on the date of the interview, failing which their candidature will be considered void.
• No exemption of fees is applicable to SC/ST candidates from OTHER States.
• There will be no claim for a refund of the fee, and it will not be reassigned for any other examination under any circumstances. Applications not accompanied by the requisite application and processing fees will be summarily rejected.

KP Constable Recruitment Selection Process

The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) oversees the recruitment process for 3734 constable and lady constable positions. The selection process consists of five distinct stages aimed at identifying and shortlisting eligible candidates.

1. Written Examination:
   • A screening exam with 100 objective-type questions.
   • 1 mark for correct answers and a negative marking of 1/4th for incorrect answers.
   • Marks obtained in this exam do not contribute to the final merit list.
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT):
   • Evaluates candidates based on physical standards, including height, weight, and chest measurements (for males).
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
   • Candidates who qualify in PMT proceed to the PET stage.
   • Involves a running event.
4. Final Written Exam:
   • All candidates qualifying in PMT and PET move on to the Final Written Examination conducted by WBPRB.
   • The board sets qualifying marks for this test.
   • The exam comprises 85 objective-type questions with 1 mark for correct answers and a negative marking of 1/4th for incorrect answers.
5. Interview:
   • The final stage of the selection process.
   • A merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the Final Written Examination and Interview.
   • Candidates’ proficiency in speaking Bengali is also assessed during the interview.

KP Constable Recruitment 2024 Salary

After the 6th Pay Commission was applied, the salary for Kolkata Police Constables has notably risen compared to earlier years. The current salary details for Kolkata Police Constables provided below:

Component	Amount
Basic Pay	₹23,700
Dearness Allowance	₹681
House Rent Allowance	₹2,724 (12% of Basic Pay)
Medical Allowance	₹500
Monthly Gross Salary	₹26,605

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