Some Guideline for the recruitment process for the Sub-Inspector (SI)

            The recruitment process for the Sub-Inspector (SI)

 ​The recruitment process for the Sub-Inspector (SI) position in the West Bengal Police is comprehensive, involving several stages to assess candidates' suitability for the role. Below are the detailed guidelines:​

1. Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen with valid identification.​BYJU'S+1prb.wb.gov.in+1

• Age Limit: Candidates should be between 20 and 27 years as of January 1 of the recruitment year. Age relaxations apply as follows:​BYJU'S+2prb.wb.gov.in+2West Bengal Police+2

  • Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST): Up to 5 years relaxation.​

  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): Up to 3 years relaxation.​

  • Departmental candidates with at least three years of service: Upper age limit is 35 years.​

• Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university is required.​RICE Education, Belgharia

• Language Proficiency: Must be able to read, write, and speak in Bengali. This requirement is waived for candidates from the hill subdivisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts.​RICE Education, Belgharia+1BYJU'S+1

2. Selection Process

The selection procedure consists of the following stages:

• Preliminary Examination: An objective-type test serving as a screening mechanism. Subjects include:​

  • General Studies: 50 questions, 100 marks.​

  • Logical & Analytical Reasoning: 25 questions, 50 marks.​BSSEI

  • Arithmetic: 25 questions, 50 marks.​

  • Duration: 90 minutes.​

• Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Candidates meeting the cut-off in the Preliminary Examination will undergo measurements of height, weight, and chest (for male candidates). The standards vary by category:​BSSEI+1prb.wb.gov.in+1

  • Male Candidates (Unarmed Branch):

    • General: Height 167 cm, Weight 56 kg, Chest 79 cm (with a 5 cm expansion).

    • Gorkhas, Rajbansis, Garhwalis, Scheduled Tribes: Height 160 cm, Weight 52 kg, Chest 76 cm (with a 5 cm expansion).

  • Female Candidates (Unarmed Branch):

    • General: Height 160 cm, Weight 49 kg.

    • Gorkhas, Rajbansis, Garhwalis, Scheduled Tribes: Height 152 cm, Weight 45 kg.

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Assesses physical endurance through timed runs:​

  • Male Candidates: 800 meters run within 3 minutes.​prb.wb.gov.in

  • Female Candidates: 400 meters run within 2 minutes.​thedhronas.com+3prb.wb.gov.in+3BSSEI+3

• Final Combined Competitive Examination: Comprises three descriptive papers:​thedhronas.com+2West Bengal Police+2RICE Education, Belgharia+2

  • Paper I: General Studies and Arithmetic (100 marks).​prb.wb.gov.in

  • Paper II: English (50 marks).​

  • Paper III: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali (50 marks).​RICE Education, Belgharia+3West Bengal Police+3prb.wb.gov.in+3

• Personality Test: Candidates who qualify in the Final Combined Competitive Examination will undergo an interview carrying 30 marks.​BSSEI+1prb.wb.gov.in+1

3. Application Process

• Online Application: Candidates must apply through the official West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) website. The application form, along with detailed instructions, will be available during the application period.​

• Application Fee: The fee structure will be specified in the official notification. Concessions may apply for reserved categories.​

4. Important Considerations

• Document Verification: Original documents supporting eligibility criteria, such as age, education, and category certificates, will be verified during the selection process.​

• Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the medical standards prescribed by the West Bengal Police for the SI position.​

• Training: Selected candidates will undergo training as per the norms of the West Bengal Police.