The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has declared the result of the Preliminary Written Test for Constables and Lady Constables of Kolkata Police (2024 recruitment). The result notice is dated 12 October 2026 and the result was made available on 13 October 2026.
Lakhs of candidates wrote this test on 21 December 2025, and the wait was long. Now the board has published the marks and the list of candidates shortlisted for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
In this post you will find the direct steps to check your result, what each stage means, the physical standards, important dates, and simple tips so that you are fully ready for the next round.
Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 Out — Prelims Result, Merit List PDF, PMT & PET From 28 October, Admit Card, Physical Standards & Next Steps |
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| Prelims result declared 13 Oct 2026 | Male & Female merit lists out | Admit card from 15 Oct | PMT and PET start 28 Oct 2026 | 3,734 vacancies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Detail | Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recruitment | Constables and Lady Constables, Kolkata Police – 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Result Notice | WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/18 (CONS._LC-KP-24), dated 12 October 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Result Of | Preliminary Written Test | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exam Date | 21 December 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Answer Key | 8 October 2026 (provisional key was out on 31 December 2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Result Date | 13 October 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Vacancies | 3,734 (3,464 Constable + 270 Lady Constable) — one site shows 3,954 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Next Stage | PMT and PET, starting 28 October 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PMT / PET Admit Card | From 15 October 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Official Websites | prb.wb.gov.in, wbpolice.gov.in, kolkatapolice.gov.in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Important Dates
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What Is New in This Result?This is the result of the first stage only, the preliminary (screening) test. According to a third-party page, marks of this test are not counted in the final merit list. It is only used to select candidates for the physical tests. The result sheet shows your name, application number, gender, date of birth, category, sub-category, marks obtained, qualifying status, and whether you are shortlisted for PMT and PET (Yes or No). Please remember that being shortlisted is not final selection. You still have to pass PMT, PET, the final written exam and the interview. |
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How to Check Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026
Be careful: only use official websites. The reference page also gives a link to a private website for scorecard; do not enter your personal details on such sites. Use prb.wb.gov.in or wbpolice.gov.in. |
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How to Check Name in the Merit List PDF
The board has linked a male list and a female list PDF on its site. Because these PDFs are large, they may open slowly in the first few hours. |
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Download PMT and PET Admit Card
A printed admit card is compulsory. Without it you cannot take part in the PMT and PET. |
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Warning From the Board
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Vacancy Details
3,464 + 270 = 3,734. This total was reported by Careers360 and OnlineResult. One other page shows 3,954 (3,624 + 330). Please confirm the final number in the official notification. |
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Selection Process — All Stages
PMT and PET are qualifying in nature and you must pass them to move ahead. |
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Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Standards
These standards are from the 2024 recruitment notice as reported by OnlineResult. Check the official notification for the exact rules. |
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards
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Exam Pattern: Preliminary and Final Written ExamPreliminary test (already held): 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes. General Awareness 40, Elementary Mathematics 30, Reasoning 30. Third-party sources say each correct answer is +1 and each wrong answer is −0.25. Final written exam (next): 85 questions, 85 marks, 60 minutes.
The date and marks of the interview are not stated in the sources I checked. |
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Salary and BenefitsAs per the notification, basic pay is ₹23,700 per month. The monthly gross pay is about ₹26,605, which includes DA ₹681, HRA ₹2,724 and Medical Allowance ₹500. Other benefits are as per West Bengal Government rules. Figures may change with new orders. |
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Cut-off MarksThe sources I checked do not show any cut-off marks for this result, and the reference page does not give them either. Cut-off for each category usually depends on the number of vacancies and how many candidates scored well. Please see your own marks in the result and the list of shortlisted candidates. If category-wise cut-off is published by the board, it will be added here. |
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How to Prepare for PMT and PET in 2 Weeks (General Advice)
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Step-by-Step Checklist After the Result
If you are not shortlisted, do not lose hope. Study your marks, learn from the mistakes and prepare for the next recruitment of West Bengal Police, Kolkata Police and other state exams. Regular practice of maths, reasoning and general awareness helps in every government exam. |
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important links |
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| check result | click here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| male merit list PDF | click here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| female merit list PDF | click here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PMT / PET admit card | click here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WBPRB official website | click here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kolkata Police website | click here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the Kolkata Police Constable result 2026 out?
Yes. The preliminary written test result was released on 13 October 2026 by WBPRB.
When was the exam held?
The preliminary written test was held on 21 December 2025.
How can I check my result?
Visit prb.wb.gov.in, open the Kolkata Police Constable 2024 recruitment page, click “Result of Preliminary Written Test” and enter your application number, date of birth and district.
When will PMT and PET start?
From 28 October 2026. Admit cards are available from 15 October 2026.
Do prelims marks count in the final merit?
One third-party source says they do not. Please confirm in the official notice.
What are the stages after prelims?
PMT, PET, final written exam and interview.
How many vacancies are there?
3,734 as per most sources (3,464 Constable and 270 Lady Constable). One site shows 3,954.
Is there a cut-off list?
Not given in the sources I checked. Check the result sheet and the official website.