West Bengal Police Recruitment Board — West Bengal Police
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector (SI) |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Age Limit | Refer to official notification |
| Salary | As per WBPRB norms |
| Selection Process | Prelims, PMT, PET, Mains, and Personality Test |
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) conducts the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment to select candidates for prestigious law enforcement roles. Success in this exam requires a strategic approach, as it involves a multi-stage selection process comprising Preliminary, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and a Final Competitive Exam.
The selection process is designed to test both academic knowledge and physical fitness. The Preliminary examination acts as a screening test, while the Mains determines the final merit list.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 50 | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 50 | - |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 25 | 50 | - |
Note: Each correct answer carries 2 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks (1/4th) for every incorrect response.
Focus on Indian History, Geography, Polity, and the Constitution. Stay updated with National and International Current Affairs. Pay special attention to West Bengal-specific GK and environmental ecology.
Practice common logical problems including Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Puzzles, and Seating Arrangements.
Key topics include Percentages, Ratios, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, and Data Interpretation using graphs and tables.
Focus on grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension. For the regional language paper, emphasize translation and formal writing skills.
Yes, 1/4th of the marks allotted to a question are deducted for every wrong answer.
The question paper is provided in English, Bengali, and Nepali.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Regularly practice report writing and translation to improve your linguistic proficiency for Paper II and III.
Yes, the Physical Efficiency Test is qualifying in nature, but it is a mandatory gateway to the Final Mains exam.
Vikram Reddy has been tracking public sector recruitment across India for over 9 years. His expertise lies in banking sector jobs (SBI, IBPS, RBI) and financial institution recruitment processes.