West Bengal Constable Recruitment: As per Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the West Bengal government on Wednesday (August 31, 2022) has decided to increase the upper age for recruiting police constables from 27 years to 30 years.
As per the Chief Minister, it was also decided to relax the upper age limit and physical requirements for appointment on compassionate grounds under the exempted category for the family of police personnel.
She also declared that civil defence personnel, village police, home guards, and civil volunteers would be qualified for promotion, and that there would be a relaxation in the physical requirements for promotion to the position of constable. In addition, there would be a relaxation of up to 35 years as the upper age limit.
Other than this, the Government of West Bengal also announced the implementation of uniform allowance for various categories of police personnel in the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police departments.
This article will further discuss the eligibility criteria and other information related to the recruitment drive.
West Bengal Constable Recruitment – Recent Announcements
- The West Bengal government recently increased the upper age for recruiting police constables from 27 years to 30 years.
- There will also be some relaxation in physical measurement criteria for the recruitment of police constables.
- The decision was taken on compassionate ground under the exempted category for the families of police personnel.
- Civil defence personnel, village police, home guards, and civil volunteers are now also eligible for promotion.
- There will also be a relaxation of up to 35 years for the recruitment of civil defence personnel, village police, home guards, and civil volunteers.
West Bengal Constable Recruitment – Eligibility Criteria (Updated)
In order to be eligible for the position of a Constable in West Bengal Police, candidates must be Indian citizens. The rest of the eligibility criteria are mentioned below in bullet points:
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik examination (Class 10) from a government-recognised educational board.
- Candidates must have a written and spoken knowledge of the Bengali language.
Age Limit
- Candidates must not be aged over 30 years for the position of Police Constable.
- To be eligible for the positions of civil defence personnel, village police, home guards, and civil volunteers, candidates must not be aged over 35 years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the upper age limit for the recruitment of West Bengal constables?
For West Bengal constable recruitment, the upper age limit has been recently increased from 27 years to 30 years.
What is the educational qualification required for the position of constable in West Bengal?
Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik examination (Class 10) from a government-recognized educational board and must have a written and spoken knowledge of the Bengali language.
What is the upper age limit for the position of home guard in West Bengal?
The upper age limit has been increased to 35 years for the position of home guard in West Bengal.
