Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2026 – Check Exam Pattern

By Alok Kumar Posted: 30 Oct 2026

The Kolkata Police Constable recruitment exam is conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board for the posts of Constable and Lady Constable. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Kolkata Police Constable syllabus for 2026 and the exam pattern.

Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2026 – Check Exam Pattern: Exam Pattern

Exam TypeMultiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Preliminary Exam100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, offline, negative marking of 0.25
Final Written Exam85 marks, 1 hour, offline
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Syllabus

Kolkata Police Constable Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2026

  • General Awareness & General Knowledge
    • Indian History (Ancient and Modern)
    • Indian Geography
    • Indian Polity
    • Current Affairs (national and international events)
    • Sports, Awards and Honours
    • Important Days and Dates
    • Science and Technology
    • Art and Culture of India
  • Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik Level)
    • Number Systems and Simplification
    • Percentage, Profit and Loss
    • Simple Interest and Compound Interest
    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Average
    • Time and Work
    • Mensuration
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
    • Data Interpretation
  • Reasoning & Logic Ability
    • Analogy
    • Series
    • Coding-Decoding
    • Blood Relations
    • Directions
    • Non-Verbal Reasoning
    • Syllogism
    • Puzzles
    • Statement and Conclusion
    • Order and Ranking

Kolkata Police Constable Final Written Exam Syllabus 2026

  • General Awareness
    • Indian National Movement
    • Important Government Schemes
    • Social and Economic Development
    • State-level General Knowledge
    • Environmental Issues
    • Science Discoveries
    • Polity and Geography
  • Elementary Mathematics
    • Number Systems
    • Percentage and Partnership
    • Time and Work
    • Time and Distance
    • Probability and Mensuration
    • Data Interpretation (bar graph, pie chart, table)
  • Reasoning & Logical Analysis
    • Verbal Reasoning
    • Analogy and Series
    • Non-Verbal Reasoning (mirror image, water image)
    • Statement and Assumption
    • Statement and Conclusion
    • Input-Output
  • English Language
    • Idioms and Phrases
    • Active and Passive Voice
    • Sentence Improvement
    • Direct and Indirect Speech
    • Basic Grammar (noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, tense, preposition)

Preparation Tips

Candidates should study the two papers separately, focusing on common and new topics. Mathematics should be treated at the Madhyamik level, revising class 9-10 concepts first. Time management is crucial for the preliminary exam, as candidates have about 36 seconds per question. Regular revision of current affairs and static general knowledge is essential. Additionally, candidates should train for the Physical Efficiency Test alongside their written exam preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the total number of vacancies for Kolkata Police Constable?

There are 3,624 vacancies for Constable and 345 for Lady Constable.

2. What is the duration of the Preliminary Exam?

The Preliminary Exam lasts for 1 hour.

3. Is there negative marking in the Preliminary Exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer.

4. How many subjects are covered in the Final Written Exam?

The Final Written Exam covers four subjects.

5. What are the key components of the selection process?

The selection process includes a Preliminary Exam, PMT, PET, Final Written Exam, Interview, and Document Verification.

मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में

  • कोलकाता पुलिस कांस्टेबल परीक्षा 2026 के लिए है।
  • परीक्षा तिथि: 85 अंक, 1 घंटा, ऑफ़लाइन।
  • कुल 3,624 कांस्टेबल और 345 लेडी कांस्टेबल की रिक्तियां हैं।
  • चयन प्रक्रिया में कई चरण शामिल हैं।
  • प्रीलिम्स में 100 प्रश्न होते हैं।
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Source: official recruitment notification of Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus. Last verified: 30 Oct 2026.

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Alok Kumar

He is an experienced recruitment officer, blogger, tech analyst, and content creator at recruitmentofficer.in. With over three years of experience, He is specialize in providing precise and reliable information on free job alerts, government job updates, government Yojana, career news, and exam preparation. He hold a degree in Political Science and a Certification in Computer Science, giving a strong foundation in understanding government processes and technology. He is also actively involved in industry forums and continuously update my knowledge to keep pace with the evolving job market and recruitment trends.