The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has released the final answer key for the Kolkata Police Constable Preliminary Written Test on 8 October 2026. The exam was held on 21 December 2025 under the recruitment for Constables and Lady Constables in Kolkata Police – 2024, covering 3,954 vacancies. Candidates can download the final answer key PDF from the Recruitments section on the official WBPRB website at prb.wb.gov.in. This is the final key – no objection window is applicable, and the Preliminary Written Test marks will not count in the final merit list.
Important Note:
- Download the final answer key immediately from prb.wb.gov.in, compare it with your own recorded responses, and calculate your estimated score using the correct marking scheme of +1 for correct and -0.25 for wrong answers.
- This is the FINAL answer key – no further objections are applicable. The objection stage concluded after the provisional key was released on 31 December 2025.
- The Preliminary Written Test is a screening test only – its marks do not carry forward to the final merit list. Await the PMT and PET schedule on prb.wb.gov.in for the next stage.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Recruitment | Constables and Lady Constables in Kolkata Police – 2024 |
| Post Names | Constable and Lady Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 3,954 (3,624 Constable + 330 Lady Constable) |
| Exam Stage | Preliminary Written Test (OMR-based) |
| Exam Date | 21 December 2025 (Sunday), 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM |
| Answer Key Type | Final |
| Final Answer Key Released | 8 October 2026 |
| Objection Window | Not applicable – this is the final key |
| Official Website | prb.wb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Written Test Admit Card Available | From 6 December 2025 |
| Preliminary Written Test Held | 21 December 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 31 December 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Released | 8 October 2026 |
| PMT and PET Schedule | Not yet announced |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Constable | 3,624 |
| Lady Constable | 330 |
| Total | 3,954 |
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour (12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM) |
| Subjects | General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong Answer | -0.25 mark |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
| Nature of Test | Screening only – marks do not count in the final merit list |
How to Download the Kolkata Police Constable Final Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official WBPRB website at prb.wb.gov.in.
- Go to the Recruitments section on the homepage.
- Select the recruitment entry for Constables and Lady Constables in Kolkata Police – 2024.
- Look for the Final Answer Key notice for the Preliminary Written Test.
- Click the download link to open the PDF.
- Save the PDF and use it to check your responses.
The same notices are also available on the West Bengal Police website at wbpolice.gov.in and the Kolkata Police website at kolkatapolice.gov.in.
How to Calculate Your Estimated Score
Use the following formula to estimate your score:
Estimated Score = (Correct Answers x 1) – (Wrong Answers x 0.25)
Example: A candidate answered 70 questions correctly and 20 incorrectly.
Score = (70 x 1) – (20 x 0.25) = 70 – 5 = 65 marks.
Important: The Preliminary Written Test is a screening test only. The marks scored in this stage are not counted in the final merit list. Clearing this stage qualifies you for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminary Written Test (screening) |
| 2 | Physical Measurement Test (PMT) |
| 3 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| 4 | Final Written Examination |
| 5 | Interview |
What Happens Next
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Written Test will be called for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The schedule and qualifying cut-off marks for the Preliminary Written Test have not been officially announced at the time of writing. Candidates must keep checking prb.wb.gov.in, wbpolice.gov.in, and kolkatapolice.gov.in for the PMT and PET notice.
Important Instructions
- Use only the final answer key downloaded from prb.wb.gov.in to check your responses. Do not rely on keys circulated through social media or unofficial sources.
- This is the final answer key – no objection window is applicable.
- The Preliminary Written Test is a screening stage only. Your score in this test does not carry forward to the final merit list.
- The qualifying cut-off marks for the Preliminary Written Test have not been officially announced. Do not rely on unofficial claims about cut-off marks.
- Monitor prb.wb.gov.in, wbpolice.gov.in, and kolkatapolice.gov.in regularly for the PMT and PET schedule.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| WBPRB Recruitments Section – Kolkata Police Constable 2024 Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| WBPRB Official Website | Click Here |
| West Bengal Police Official Website | Click Here |
| Kolkata Police Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Has the Kolkata Police Constable Final Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) released the final answer key for the Preliminary Written Test on 8 October 2026. It is available on prb.wb.gov.in.
Is this the provisional or the final answer key?
This is the final answer key. The provisional answer key was released on 31 December 2025 and the objection stage is now closed. No further objections are applicable.
When was the Kolkata Police Constable Preliminary Written Test held?
The Preliminary Written Test was held on 21 December 2025 (Sunday) from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM.
What is the marking scheme for the Preliminary Written Test?
Each correct answer carries +1 mark and each wrong answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks. Unattempted questions carry zero marks. The total paper is of 100 marks with 100 questions.
Will my Preliminary Written Test score count in the final merit list?
No. The Preliminary Written Test is a screening stage only. Its marks are not counted in the final merit list. Only candidates who clear this screening are called for PMT and PET.
How many vacancies are there in Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024?
There are 3,954 revised vacancies in total – 3,624 for Constable and 330 for Lady Constable.
What is the next stage after the Preliminary Written Test?
Candidates who clear the Preliminary Written Test will be called for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The schedule has not yet been announced. Watch prb.wb.gov.in for updates.
Where can I download the Kolkata Police Constable Final Answer Key 2026?
Visit prb.wb.gov.in, go to the Recruitments section, select the Constables and Lady Constables in Kolkata Police – 2024 entry, and download the Final Answer Key notice for the Preliminary Written Test.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official Kolkata Police Constable Recruitment 2024 final answer key notice published by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board on prb.wb.gov.in on 8 October 2026. The qualifying cut-off marks for the Preliminary Written Test and the PMT and PET schedule have not been officially announced at the time of writing and must be verified from prb.wb.gov.in. JobShouter is not associated with WBPRB, West Bengal Police, or Kolkata Police. This article is for informational purposes only.
