The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has officially announced the Preliminary Exam Date for the Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch & Armed Branch) recruitment. As per the latest notice, the WB Police SI Preliminary Exam 2024 will be conducted on 12th October 2025 (Sunday). Candidates who have applied can now start preparing in full swing for the exam.
WB Police SI Exam Date 2025 Out
The WB Police SI Preliminary Exam 2025, for recruitment to 2024 vacancies, will be held in a single shift on 12th October 2025. The exam will be conducted in various districts across West Bengal. Admit card and exam city details will be released soon on the official website: prb.wb.gov.in.
WB Police SI 2025 Preliminary Exam Schedule
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Recruitment Year | 2024 |
| Posts | Sub-Inspector (UB & AB) |
| Application Period | 9th March – 7th April 2024 |
| Editing Window | 10th – 16th April 2024 |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | 12th October 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | OMR-based (Offline) |
| Admit Card Release | Expected in September 2025 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, PET/PMT, Final Written Exam, Interview |
WB Police SI 2024 Revised Vacancy Details
As per Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE – 2024/23 (SI_WBP_24), the vacancy position for Sub-Inspector (Unarmed & Armed Branch) posts has been revised. A total of 1131 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive for both male and female candidates.
Here’s the category-wise vacancy distribution:
| Category | Unarmed Branch (Male) | Unarmed Branch (Female) | Armed Branch (Male) | Total Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 254 | 112 | 144 | 510 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 56 | 25 | 32 | 113 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 124 | 54 | 70 | 248 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 34 | 15 | 19 | 68 |
| OBC – A | 56 | 25 | 32 | 113 |
| OBC – B | 40 | 17 | 22 | 79 |
| Total | 564 | 248 | 319 | 1131 |
Note: Other instructions regarding the application process and editing window remain unchanged from the earlier notification.
Eligibility Recap for WB Police SI 2024
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2024):
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-A/B: 3 years
- Transgender: 3 years
- Departmental candidates (WBP): Up to 35 years (further relaxable)
Educational Qualification:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Language Requirement:
- Must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali.
Exemption: Candidates from hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
WB Police SI Selection Process 2025
Candidates must clear the following stages to be selected:
- Preliminary Exam – Objective-type screening
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Combined Competitive Exam
- Personality Test (Interview)
- Medical Examination & Document Verification
Thousands of aspirants were waiting anxiously for the exam date, and now that it’s confirmed, preparation should be in full swing.
WB Police SI Admit Card 2025
The admit card is expected to be released in the last week of September 2025, around 10–15 days before the exam. It will mention:
- Exam Date & Shift Timing
- Reporting Time
- Exam Venue/Center
- Candidate Details and Instructions
Download will be enabled via Application Number and Date of Birth at prb.wb.gov.in.
Important Advisory by WBPRB
“The selection process is strictly merit-based. Candidates are advised not to fall into traps of touts or agents claiming to provide selection in exchange for bribes.” – WBPRB
Official Notice: WB Police SI Exam Date 2025 PDF
The exam date has been officially released via Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE – 2024/14.
Click here to view the Official Notification (PDF)
What’s Next?
Stay tuned for upcoming updates like:
- WB Police SI Admit Card 2025 Download
- WB SI Exam City & Center Details
- WBPRB Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Answer Key, Cut-Off Marks & Results
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