Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024 – 3734 Vacancies

Department West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB)
Total Vacancies 3734
Notification No. POST OF CONSTABLES & LADY CONSTABLES IN KOLKATA POLICE - 2024
Deadlines 29-03-2024

Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024 Notification Basic Information

Positions Constables and Lady Constables
Location West Bengal (Kolkata)
Qualification Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
Application Procedure Apply Online
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West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB) (West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB)) has published a recruitment notification (POST OF CONSTABLES & LADY CONSTABLES IN KOLKATA POLICE - 2024 ). The notification is for recruitment of Constables and Lady Constables. Here you will get the complete information about West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB) Constables and Lady Constables Recruitment online application form. You will get here complete detail about West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB) Constables and Lady Constables application procedure, important dates, application fees, age limit, qualification, number of vacancies, pay scale and important links. We advise to the visitors that you should read the official notification of West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB) Constables and Lady Constables before submit application form. The links of official website of West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB) and official notification are given below.

Number of Vacancies

Here’s a breakdown of the vacancies available for the Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024:

Sl. No. Category Constables Lady Constables
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. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) (E.C.) 105 7
8. Scheduled Caste 311 26
9. Scheduled Caste (E.C.) 243 18
10. Scheduled Caste (HG) 104 8
11. Scheduled Caste (Civic Volunteers) 104 8
12. Scheduled Tribe 69 5
13. Scheduled Tribe (E.C.) 70 5
14. Scheduled Tribe (HG) 34 3
15. Scheduled Tribe (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 3464 270

This breakdown provides aspiring candidates with a clear understanding of the vacancies available for both constable and lady constable positions across various categories. Stay tuned for further updates regarding the Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024.

Important Dates

The candidates should note the following important dates for Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024 Notification. The important dates may change. There may be optional or additional dates. Check the official website of West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB).

Events Dates
Notification Released Date 27/02/2024
Online Registration Starting Date 01/03/2024
Online Registration Closing Date (up to 11:59 pm) 29/02/2024
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee 29/02/2024

Application Fees

Here is the complete information about Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024 Notification application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Category Fee
All categories except Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) ₹150/- + Rs.20 (Rs.170)
Scheduled Caste (West Bengal only) ₹0/- + Rs. 20 (Rs.20)
Scheduled Tribe (West Bengal only) ₹0/- + Rs. 20 (Rs.20)
No exemption of fees is available to the SC/ST candidates of OTHER States
Payment Mode Payment of Application and/or Processing Fees shall be made through payment gateway by using Debit Cards/Credit Cards/Net-Banking of any Bank. Fees can also be paid through different e-wallets and UPI App.-

Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024 Notification Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies Details

You can find here the eligibility criteria to apply for Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024 Notification. The age limit, minimum qualification, number of vacancies and pay scale for Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024 Application Form is given below. Please refer the official notification of West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB) Constables and Lady Constables for detail eligibility criteria.

Post Name Vacancies Qualification Age Limit Pay Scale
Constables 3464 Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. 18 to 30 Years as on 1-1-2024
Lady Constables 270 Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. 18 to 30 Years as on 1-1-2024

Language Requirement Explained

Here’s what you need to know about the language requirement to apply for the Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024. All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the Bengali language, encompassing speaking, reading, and writing skills. However, exceptions are made for permanent residents of hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts, who fall under the provisions of the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 (West Ben. Act XXIV of 1961).

Exemption Clause Residents falling under the hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts are exempt from the Bengali language proficiency requirement. Instead, the provisions of the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 (West Ben. Act XXIV of 1961) apply to them.

Age Requirements

To be eligible for the Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024, candidates must adhere to the following age criteria:

  1. Minimum Age: Applicants must be at least 18 (Eighteen) years old as of January 1, 2024.
  2. Maximum Age: Candidates must not exceed 30 (Thirty) years old as of January 1, 2024.

Age Relaxation

The upper age limit is subject to relaxation under certain circumstances:

a) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes: Relaxation of up to 5 (five) years.

b) Other Backward Classes-A and Other Backward Classes-B: Relaxation of up to 3 (three) years.

c) Third Gender/Transgender Persons: Relaxation of up to 3 (three) years.

d) Civic Volunteers serving in Kolkata Police: Relaxation of up to 5 (five) years.

e) Ex-servicemen Candidates: Relaxation based on the total number of years of completed service, with a maximum age limit of 40 (forty) years.

Additional Notes:

i) Third Gender/Transgender Candidates: OBC-A, OBC-B, and Unreserved category candidates can avail a maximum age relaxation of 3 (three) years, while Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe candidates can avail a maximum age relaxation of 5 (five) years.

ii) Civic Volunteers: Candidates from any category are eligible for a maximum age relaxation of 5 (five) years.

Conclusion Understanding the age criteria and relaxation provisions is crucial for aspiring candidates planning to apply for the Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024.

West Bengal Police (Kolkata Police) (WBPRB) Constables and Lady Constables Recruitment Important Links

You can find here all important links to apply for Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024 Notification. We advise to the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing application form for Kolkata Police Constables Recruitment 2024 Application Form.

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