About Kolkata Police?
The Kolkata Police is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention within the metropolitan area of the city of Kolkata, West Bengal.
What Posts Come Under Kolkata Police?
Some of the posts in the Kolkata Police include:
- Constable : Basic training is six months at the Kolkata Police Training Academy in Howrah
- Lady Constable : Basic training is six months at the Kolkata Police Training Academy in Howrah
- Police Driver : Basic training is six months at the Kolkata Police Training Academy in Howrah
- Sergeant : Basic training is one year at the Swami Vivekananda State Police Academy in West Bengal, plus one year of practical training at different units of the Kolkata Police
- Sub-Inspector : The annual salary for a Sub-Inspector in the Kolkata Police is around Rs. 4,80,000/- (approx.) per month in the initial phase of their career
Other units of the Kolkata Police include:
- Detective Department
- Special Branch
- Enforcement Branch
- Kolkata Traffic Police
- Reserve Force
- Wireless Branch
- Security Control Organisation
WBP Syllabus
The syllabus for Kolkata Police exams is prescribed depending on the post being applied for:
WBP Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for Kolkata Police exams is prescribed depending on the post being applied for:
Kolkata Police Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Kolkata Police, you must meet certain criteria, including:
Age : The age limit for the Kolkata Police Constable is 18–30 years as of January 1, 2024. The age limit for the Kolkata Police SI is 20–27 years.
Nationality : You must be an Indian citizen.
Education
The educational qualifications for the Kolkata Police Constable are:
- Passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent
- Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali
Education
The educational qualifications for the Kolkata Police SI are:
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali
Physical standards
The physical standards for the Kolkata Police Constable include:
- Height of 167 cm and weight of 57 kg for all categories
- Height of 160 cm and weight of 53 kg for Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis, and Scheduled Tribes
Physical Standards
The physical standards for the Kolkata Police SI include:
Matching the height, chest, and weight criteria for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Other : Only female applicants are eligible for the post of Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch) in Kolkata Police. Physically handicapped candidates are not eligible to apply.
Kolkata Police Salary
The salary of a Kolkata Police officer depends on their rank and includes a basic pay, allowances, and benefits:
Kolkata Police Constable : The starting basic pay for a constable is Rs 22,700 per month, with a grade pay of Rs 2,600. The annual salary for a constable is between Rs 2,72,400 and Rs 7,02,000. Constables also receive allowances like house rent allowance and dearness allowance. After five years of service, they are promoted to Hawaldar and receive a basic pay of Rs 25,500.
Kolkata Police Sub-Inspector (SI) : The annual salary for a SI is around Rs 4,80,000, which includes allowances, perks, and benefits. The salary increases with regular increments. The salary range for a SI is Rs 32,100–Rs 82,900.
Kolkata Police Inspector : One Glassdoor user reported an annual salary of Rs 12.4L for a Kolkata Police Inspector.
You can find more information about the Kolkata Police SI salary and job profile on the official website of the West Bengal Police Department.
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