Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Pattern

Kolkata Police Constable Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Pattern

Overview

• Conducting body: West Bengal Police Recruitment Board.
• Posts: Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable.
• Vacancies (as per official notification): 3,624 (Constable) and 345 (Lady Constable).
• Place of recruitment: Kolkata.
• Exam type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
• Selection stages: Preliminary Exam, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Exam, Interview, Document Verification.
• Official source: https://kolkatapolice.gov.in/

Selection Process

• Preliminary Exam: 100-question MCQ screening test.
• Physical Measurement Test (PMT): height, weight and chest checks.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): timed running test.
• Final Written Exam: 85-mark MCQ paper.
• Interview: assessment of suitability and confidence.
• Document Verification: final confirmation before merit list.

Preliminary Exam Pattern

• Mode: Offline.
• Questions: 100 MCQs.
• Marks: 100.
• Duration: 1 hour.
• Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.

Final Written Exam Pattern

• Mode: Offline.
• Marks: 85.
• Duration: 1 hour.
• Subjects: General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning & Logical Analysis, English Language.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards

• The PET is a qualifying, timed running test and is conducted separately for each category.
• Male candidates run 1,600 metres; female and third gender candidates run 800 metres.
• Practise the exact distance on a measured track so your body learns the correct pace.
• Finish within the listed time limit; aim to build a buffer of 10-20 seconds during practice.

Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Standards

• Chest measurement is shown as minimum / expanded (for example 78 / 83 for general male candidates).
• Relaxed height and weight standards apply to Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis and Scheduled Tribe candidates.
• Height and weight must be maintained until the physical tests, so plan diet and training early.
• Chest and weight checks are taken on the day of the PMT; no last-minute shortcuts help.

How to Use This Page

• Start with the Overview and exam patterns to understand what the recruitment involves.
• Read the PET and PMT tables carefully and note the standards that apply to your category.
• Then work through the subject-wise syllabus, section by section, keeping a notebook for each subject.
• Use the sub-topic lists as a checklist and tick off each topic after you finish revising it.
• Follow the weekly study plan and the fitness plan together, not one after the other.
• Read the exam-day guidelines a week before the test and again on the previous night.
• Review the "Common Mistakes" section after every mock test to correct recurring errors.
• Use the FAQ to clear basic doubts about the pattern, negative marking and physical standards.
• Always confirm any detail against the official notification at https://kolkatapolice.gov.in/.

Prelims Syllabus 2026

1. General Awareness & General Knowledge

• Indian History - Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic period, Mauryas and Guptas.
• Indian History - Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire and regional kingdoms.
• Indian History - Modern India: British rule, the revolt of 1857 and the freedom struggle.
• Indian Geography - physical features: mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers and climate.
• Indian Geography - resources: states, capitals, national parks, minerals and agriculture.
• Indian Polity: Constitution, fundamental rights, fundamental duties and directive principles.
• Indian Polity: Parliament, President, judiciary and panchayati raj.
• Current Affairs (national): recent schemes, appointments, awards and events.
• Current Affairs (international): summits, organisations and global developments.
• Sports: national and international tournaments and famous players.
• Awards and Honours: civilian awards and gallantry awards.
• Important Days and Dates: national and international observances.
• Science and Technology: basic physics, chemistry and biology facts.
• Science and Technology: space, computers and defence technology.
• Art and Culture of India: dance, music, festivals and monuments.
• Books and Authors, and important national and state personalities.
• West Bengal and Kolkata special: state culture, festivals, landmarks and traditions.
• Basic economy awareness: banking, currency, budget and common economic terms.

2. Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik Level)

• Number System: natural, whole, integer, rational, irrational, prime and composite numbers.
• Simplification and BODMAS rules.
• HCF and LCM of numbers.
• Fractions, decimals and their conversions.
• Percentage and its applications.
• Profit and Loss, discount and marked price.
• Simple Interest.
• Compound Interest.
• Ratio and Proportion.
• Partnership problems.
• Average and weighted average.
• Time and Work, and pipes and cisterns.
• Time, Speed and Distance; trains, boats and streams.
• Mensuration of 2D shapes: area and perimeter of triangle, circle, rectangle and square.
• Mensuration of 3D shapes: volume and surface area of cube, cuboid, cylinder and sphere.
• Algebra: identities, linear equations and polynomials.
• Geometry: lines, angles, triangles, circles and standard theorems.
• Data Interpretation: tables, bar graphs, pie charts and line graphs.
• Squares, square roots, cubes, cube roots and exponents.
• Mixture and Alligation, and problems on ages.

3. Reasoning & Logic Ability

• Analogy: word, number and letter analogy.
• Series: number series, alphabet series and mixed series.
• Coding-Decoding.
• Blood Relations.
• Directions and distance sense.
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: figure series and embedded figures.
• Syllogism.
• Puzzles and seating arrangement.
• Statement and Conclusion.
• Order and Ranking.
• Classification and odd-one-out.
• Mathematical operations and inequalities.
• Venn diagrams.
• Dictionary order and word arrangement.
• Alphabet and number tests.
• Basic mirror and water image reasoning.
• Analytical reasoning.
• Data sufficiency.

Final Written Exam Syllabus 2026

1. General Awareness

• Indian National Movement: early phase, Gandhian era and revolutionary movement.
• Important Government Schemes: central and state welfare schemes.
• Social and Economic Development: poverty, education, health and employment.
• State-level General Knowledge: West Bengal history, geography, polity and culture.
• Environmental Issues: pollution, climate change and conservation.
• Science Discoveries: important inventions and discoveries.
• Polity: Constitution, governance and key institutions.
• Geography of India and the world, physical and economic.
• Basic economy: banking, budget, taxation and common terms.
• Sports and important tournaments.
• Awards and recognitions.
• Books, authors and notable personalities.
• Important days and observances.
• International organisations such as the United Nations.
• West Bengal and Kolkata key facts.
• Current affairs of the recent months.

2. Elementary Mathematics

• Number Systems and simplification.
• Percentage and Partnership.
• Time and Work.
• Time and Distance.
• Probability.
• Mensuration of 2D and 3D shapes.
• Data Interpretation: bar graph.
• Data Interpretation: pie chart.
• Data Interpretation: table.
• Ratio, proportion and average.
• Profit, loss and discount.
• Simple and compound interest.
• HCF and LCM.
• Simplification and approximation.
• Algebra basics.
• Problems on ages and fractions.

3. Reasoning & Logical Analysis

• Verbal Reasoning.
• Analogy and Series.
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: mirror image.
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: water image.
• Statement and Assumption.
• Statement and Conclusion.
• Input-Output.
• Coding-Decoding.
• Blood relations.
• Directions.
• Syllogism.
• Seating arrangement and puzzles.
• Order and ranking.
• Venn diagrams.
• Logical deduction.
• Data sufficiency.

4. English Language

• Idioms and Phrases.
• Active and Passive Voice.
• Sentence Improvement.
• Direct and Indirect Speech.
• Basic Grammar: noun.
• Basic Grammar: pronoun.
• Basic Grammar: adjective.
• Basic Grammar: verb.
• Basic Grammar: tense.
• Basic Grammar: preposition.
• Articles and determiners.
• Subject-verb agreement.
• Spelling and word correction.
• Synonyms and Antonyms.
• One-word substitution.
• Fill in the blanks and cloze tests.
• Error spotting.
• Sentence rearrangement and para jumbles.
• Reading comprehension basics.
• Vocabulary building through daily reading.

Subject-wise Weightage & Preparation Priority

• The table above is advisory study guidance, not an official mark distribution.
• General Awareness, Mathematics and Reasoning appear in both the prelims and the final paper, so they deserve continuous attention.
• English appears in the final written exam, so schedule it early even though it feels lighter.
• Give daily time to one quantitative and one reasoning topic to keep both skills sharp.
• Keep the physical tests in high priority from day one, because fitness cannot be built in the last week.
• Rotate subjects across the week instead of doing one subject for many days together.
• Spend more time on topics that reappear in both papers and on accuracy-heavy topics like data interpretation.
• Reserve the last week mainly for revision, mock tests and physical conditioning.

Sample Weekly Study Plan

• Monday: Elementary Mathematics - number system, simplification and percentage, plus 800 m or 1600 m practice run.
• Tuesday: Reasoning - analogy, series and coding-decoding, plus core and stretching exercises.
• Wednesday: General Awareness - history and polity revision, plus interval running.
• Thursday: Elementary Mathematics - ratio, average, profit and loss, plus strength training.
• Friday: Reasoning - blood relations, directions and syllogism, plus timed short run.
• Saturday: English Language - grammar, idioms and sentence improvement, plus full-distance practice run.
• Sunday: Weekly mock test, error review of all subjects and light recovery activity.
• Every day: 30-45 minutes of current affairs and static GK reading.
• Every day: at least 20 minutes of stretching and mobility to prevent running injuries.
• Twice a week: one full-length prelims mock of 100 questions in 60 minutes.
• Twice a week: one final-pattern mock of 85 marks in 60 minutes.
• Adjust the plan to your own speed, but never skip the physical training days.

PET Preparation Plan

• Begin training at least 8-12 weeks before the expected test date, if possible.
• Warm up for 10 minutes with jogging and dynamic stretching before every run.
• Week 1-2: build a base with easy 20-30 minute jogs, three to four times a week.
• Week 3-4: add interval runs such as 200 m and 400 m repeats with short recovery.
• Week 5-6: run the actual distance (1,600 m or 800 m) once a week and time yourself.
• Week 7-8: add one tempo run and one longer run to build stamina.
• Week 9 onwards: focus on pace and finish speed, with one full timed trial per week.
• Male candidates should target a practice time under 6 minutes 30 seconds for 1,600 m.
• Female candidates should target a practice time under 4 minutes for 800 m.
• Third gender candidates should target a practice time under 3 minutes 30 seconds for 800 m.
• Cool down for 10 minutes with walking and static stretching after every session.
• Wear proper running shoes and train on a flat, measured track whenever possible.
• Stay hydrated, sleep well and taper your training in the final week before the test.

PMT Preparation Guidance

• Check your height, weight and chest against the standards for your category at the start of preparation.
• If weight is below the minimum, increase healthy calorie intake with protein-rich food.
• If weight is above the desired range, combine training with a balanced diet to stay fit.
• Do chest-expansion and posture exercises regularly to support chest measurement.
• Maintain good posture; slouching can reduce measured height slightly.
• Get adequate sleep, as rest supports growth and recovery.
• Avoid crash diets and dehydration, which harm both health and performance.
• Measure yourself periodically so you can track progress over the coming weeks.
• Do not rely on last-minute tricks; steady habits are what maintain physical standards.
• If you belong to a relaxed category, still confirm the exact standard in the official notification.

Exam Day Guidelines

• Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time.
• Carry the admit card and the identity document required by the board.
• Read the instructions printed on the admit card and the question booklet carefully.
• Check that you have filled the roll number and booklet details correctly.
• Spend the first two minutes scanning the paper to plan your order of attempt.
• Attempt easy and certain questions first to secure marks quickly.
• Leave doubtful questions for a second pass if time permits.
• Remember that 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the prelims.
• Do not guess blindly; guess only when you can eliminate most options.
• Keep an eye on the clock and reserve the last few minutes for checking.
• For the PET, wear comfortable sports clothing and proper running shoes.
• For the PMT, follow the instructions of the measuring staff and stand correctly.
• Stay calm, breathe steadily and focus only on your own performance.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Ignoring the physical tests while focusing only on the written papers.
• Starting PET training too late to build real stamina.
• Overlooking the correct PMT standard for your specific category.
• Blind guessing in the prelims despite the 0.25 negative marking.
• Spending too long on one difficult question and losing easy marks elsewhere.
• Memorising current affairs without practising questions.
• Studying mathematics only by reading solutions instead of solving sums.
• Skipping reasoning practice because it feels easy, then losing accuracy.
• Neglecting English grammar until the final days.
• Taking too few mock tests and never analysing the mistakes made.
• Ignoring official instructions and timings printed on the notification and admit card.
• Following unverified information from social media instead of the official source.

Preparation Tips

• Study the two papers separately.
• Revise class 9-10 mathematics concepts for Elementary Mathematics.
• Practise Percentage, Time and Work, Mensuration and Data Interpretation.
• Manage time in prelims: 100 questions in 60 minutes.
• Avoid unnecessary guesses due to 0.25 negative marking.
• Keep current affairs and static GK in a daily routine.
• Train for PET alongside the written exam: 1600 m (male) or 800 m (female/third gender) at the required pace.
• Check PMT standards early and maintain fitness.
• Make short notes for formulas, idioms and important facts and revise them weekly.
• Solve previous-pattern and mock question papers under strict timing.
• Maintain an error log and revise it before every mock test.
• Strengthen mental calculation to save time in mathematics sections.
• Read a newspaper daily for current affairs and English vocabulary together.
• Sleep well and stay healthy so that exam pressure does not affect performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Who conducts this recruitment? A: The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board.
• Q: Which posts are covered? A: Kolkata Police Constable and Lady Constable.
• Q: How many vacancies are there? A: 3,624 Constable and 345 Lady Constable vacancies, as per the official notification.
• Q: How many questions are in the prelims? A: 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks.
• Q: How long is the prelims test? A: One hour.
• Q: Is there negative marking? A: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
• Q: What is the pattern of the final written exam? A: An 85-mark MCQ paper of one hour covering General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning & Logical Analysis and English Language.
• Q: What is the PET timing for male candidates? A: A 1,600 m run in 6 minutes 30 seconds.
• Q: What is the PET timing for female candidates? A: An 800 m run in 4 minutes.
• Q: What is the PET timing for third gender candidates? A: An 800 m run in 3 minutes 30 seconds.
• Q: Which candidates get relaxed physical standards? A: Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Rajbangshis and Scheduled Tribe candidates, as listed in the PMT table.
• Q: Which subjects should I prioritise? A: General Awareness, Mathematics and Reasoning appear in both papers, so give them high priority while also preparing English for the final exam.
• Q: How should I prepare for Elementary Mathematics? A: Revise school-level concepts and solve problems on percentage, ratio, average, time and work, mensuration and data interpretation.
• Q: How do I prepare for the reasoning section? A: Practise analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions and syllogism with regular timed sets.
• Q: How can I improve my English for the exam? A: Read daily, revise grammar rules, and practise idioms, sentence improvement and error spotting.
• Q: Where can I confirm the official details? A: Only on the official website, https://kolkatapolice.gov.in/.

Official Links

• West Bengal Police Recruitment Board / Kolkata Police: https://kolkatapolice.gov.in/

Disclaimer

• This page is an independent study aid based on the official notification referenced by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board.
• The official notification at https://kolkatapolice.gov.in/ is the sole binding source for all provisions.
• All dates, schemes, criteria and subjects should be validated against the latest official release.