West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment (Written Exam) — Free Online Mock Test
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector written exam · ~100-200 MCQ. General knowledge & current affairs, reasoning & mental ability, numerical aptitude, English/general studies and basic computer awareness. · Official language: English & Bengali.
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector exam at a glance
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West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
|---|---|
| Official website | prb.wb.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | Recruitment for Sub-Inspector of Police (Unarmed and Armed Branch) in the West Bengal Police (distinct from Kolkata Police): a Preliminary examination (qualifying), a Physical Measurement Test and a Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying), a Final Combined Competitive (Main) examination that counts toward merit, and a Personality Test / interview. |
| Frequency | As and when vacancies arise, by WBPRB notification. |
| Scoring & marking | The Preliminary examination has 100 questions for 200 marks in 90 minutes — General Studies (50 questions/100 marks), Arithmetic (25/50) and Logical & Analytical Reasoning (25/50), with one-quarter negative marking — and is qualifying. After the Physical Measurement and Efficiency tests (a 800 m run for men in about 3 minutes and a 400 m run for women in about 2 minutes), the Final (Main) examination of 200 marks — Paper I General Studies & Arithmetic (100), Paper II English (50) and Paper III an Indian language of choice, Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali (50) — counts toward merit, with a Personality Test (30 marks) that tests the ability to speak Bengali. |
| Language | Bengali (a Main paper and a spoken test at the interview), with Hindi/Urdu/Nepali options, and English. |
Who is eligible for West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector?
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with West Bengal domicile, within the prescribed age limits and physical standards (Armed Branch standards are higher than Unarmed Branch).
Last verified July 2026 against WBPRB — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector section breakdown
The West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector (65 Q)
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector (pass 700/1000).
How West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector time strategy
With 65 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 111 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector (65 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector (65 Q)
- General Knowledge · 13
- Computer Awareness · 13
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 13
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 2
- Reasoning — Number Series (arithmetic) · 1
- Reasoning — Number Series (squares) · 1
- Reasoning — Syllogism (transitive) · 1
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector written exam · ~100-200 MCQ. General knowledge & current affairs, reasoning & mental ability, numerical aptitude, English/general studies and basic computer awareness. · Official language: English & Bengali.
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Expert take: what West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector really tests
The West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector recruitment is run by the WBPRB (distinct from Kolkata Police) for the Unarmed and Armed Branches. A 200-mark Preliminary (General Studies, Arithmetic and Reasoning, 1/4 negative marking, qualifying) and qualifying Physical tests (an 800 m run in about 3 minutes for men) are followed by a 200-mark Final (Main) examination — General Studies & Arithmetic (100), English (50) and an Indian language of choice (50) — and a 30-mark Personality Test that tests the ability to speak Bengali. It is a graduate-level post.
Preparation tips
- Clear the Preliminary and physical tests, then prepare the three Main papers.
- Practise spoken Bengali for the Personality Test.
- Note the higher physical standards for the Armed Branch.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Neglecting the spoken-Bengali element of the Personality Test.
- Confusing WBPRB recruitment with Kolkata Police’s own recruitment.
West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- General Studies, Arithmetic, Reasoning (200 marks)
- Preliminary is qualifying (1/4 negative marking)
- West Bengal GK
- Physical Measurement Test (UB vs AB standards)
- Physical Efficiency Test (800 m ~3 min for men)
- Both are qualifying
- Main: GS & Arithmetic (100), English (50), Indian language (50)
- Personality Test (30) — spoken Bengali is tested
- Medical examination
Where West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector can take you
A strong West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Sub-Inspector (West Bengal)
- Prelim + Main + interview
- Spoken Bengali
- Graduate entry
Best books & official prep for West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector
- WB Police SI Preliminary & Main guides — Various
- West Bengal GK and Bengali-language references — Various
Official practice: Apply and prepare from the official WBPRB notification on prb.wb.gov.in; clear the Prelim and physical tests, prepare the three Main papers, and practise spoken Bengali for the Personality Test.
Previous-year papers: Previous WB Police SI papers are available.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector exam pattern?
- West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment (Written Exam) contains 65 questions across 1 section: West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector (65 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 111 seconds per question).
- Does West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector have negative marking?
- No — West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector?
- West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector written exam · ~100-200 MCQ. General knowledge & current affairs, reasoning & mental ability, numerical aptitude, English/general studies and basic computer awareness. · Official language: English & Bengali.
- How long is the West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector exam?
- West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector?
- West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector is split into: West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector (65 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector written exam · ~100-200 MCQ. General knowledge & current affairs, reasoning & mental ability, numerical aptitude, English/general studies and basic computer awareness. · Official language: English & Bengali.
- What tools or aids are allowed during West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector test adaptive?
- No — West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 3250 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector previous year question–style papers included?
- Every West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 65-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector mock test on mobile?
- Yes. West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector syllabus?
- The West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector syllabus maps to its 1 section: West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector (65 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector?
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with West Bengal domicile, within the prescribed age limits and physical standards (Armed Branch standards are higher than Unarmed Branch). Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector exam and how should I prepare?
- Official West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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