The Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2026 outlines topics for the Preliminary and Final Written Exams, including General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, and English. The recruitment process includes PET, PMT, and interviews. Candidates must qualify in all stages to be considered for the final merit list.
| Gender | Category | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | All categories except Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis and ST | 167 | 57 | 78 / 83 |
| Male | Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis and ST | 160 | 53 | 76 / 81 |
| Female | All categories except Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis and ST | 160 | 49 | - |
| Female | Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis and ST | 152 | 45 | - |
| Third Gender | All categories except Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis and ST | 163 | 62 | - |
| Third Gender | Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis and ST | 155 | 48 | - |
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board conducts the Kolkata Police Constable recruitment for Constable and Lady Constable posts in Kolkata. This article gives you the complete Kolkata Police Constable syllabus 2026 and exam pattern in one place: prelims and final written exam topics, marking details, PET and PMT standards, and the interview stage. Reading the syllabus and the pattern together helps you decide what to study and how to split your time.
The selection happens in stages. Each stage filters candidates before the next one begins:
Candidates must qualify in both written exams and clear the PMT, PET and interview to be included in the final merit list. The weightage of each stage in the final merit is not specified in the official notification.
The syllabus has two parts: the Preliminary Exam (three subjects) and the Final Written Exam (four subjects). Topics are listed below for each paper.
The prelims syllabus covers General Awareness and General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik level) and Reasoning and Logic Ability. The final written exam covers General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning and Logical Analysis, and English Language.
The prelims is an offline MCQ test of 100 questions and 100 marks in 1 hour, with 0.25 negative marking. The final written exam is an offline MCQ paper of 85 marks in 1 hour. Candidates who qualify then appear for the PMT, PET and interview.
The prelims has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. The number of questions in the final written exam is not specified in the official notification.
Yes, the prelims has negative marking of 0.25.
Male candidates must complete a 1600 m run in 6 minutes 30 seconds. Female candidates must run 800 m in 4 minutes, and third gender candidates must run 800 m in 3 minutes 30 seconds.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board |
| Posts | Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable |
| Vacancies | 3,624 (Constable) and 345 (Lady Constable) |
| Place of Recruitment | Kolkata |
| Exam Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Exam, PMT, PET, Final Written Exam, Interview, Document Verification |
| Prelims | 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, offline, negative marking of 0.25 |
| Final Written Exam | 85 marks, 1 hour, offline |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Total Marks | 85 |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Subjects | General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning & Logical Analysis, English Language |
| Gender | Event | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1600 m run | 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female | 800 m run | 4 minutes |
| Third Gender | 800 m run | 3 minutes 30 seconds |
The syllabus includes General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning, and English for both Preliminary and Final Written Exams.
The prelims consist of 100 MCQs for 100 marks, with a duration of 1 hour and a negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.
Male candidates must complete a 1600-meter run within 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
The process includes a Preliminary Exam, PMT, PET, Final Written Exam, Interview, and Document Verification.
There is a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer in the prelims.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.
