Like every year, this year too the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has released a notification of recruitment for the post of WB Excise Constable.
In order to apply, interested candidates must be between the age group of 18-27 years.
Moreover, the candidate must be a citizen of India.
Tentatively eligible candidates can apply online but the necessary examination procedure and steps to follow during the selection process is currently in offline mode.
It is advisable for all candidates to regularly check the website for updates.
TABLE OF CONTENT
- West Bengal Excise Constable Eligibility Criteria: Highlights
- West Bengal Excise Constable Age Limit and Relaxation
- West Bengal Excise Constable Educational Qualification
- West Bengal Excise Constable Standards of Physicality
- West Bengal Excise Constable Physical Measurement
West Bengal Excise Constable Eligibility Criteria: Highlights
Here are the key points related to West Bengal Excise Constable Eligibility Criteria:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Minimum- 18 years of age Maximum- 27 years of age |
| Educational Qualifications | Cleared the Madhyamik Examination |
| Important Points to note | Candidates must have all required documents with date of birth mandatorily. On all documents, the signature of the candidate mustn’t differ. |
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West Bengal Excise Constable Age Limit and Relaxation
There is an age relaxation provided below for the WB Excise Constable 2022 examination on the basis of reservation.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC applicants of West Bengal | 3 years |
| SC/ST applicants of West Bengal | 5 years |
West Bengal Excise Constable Educational Qualification
The educational qualification required by the candidate to be eligible for the WB Excise Constable exam is as mentioned below:
- candidate mandatorily should have cleared the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or the 10th standard from any nationally recognized Indian board, with at least one language as a graded subject.
- The candidate must have a linguistic grip on Bengali/Nepali language/s in terms of reading, writing and verbal communication, as well as Basic English.
West Bengal Excise Constable Standards of Physicality
| Gender | Background | Height (in centimeters) | Chest (in centimeters) | Weight (in kilograms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | All categories Gorkhas, Rajbanshis and SCTs | 167 160 | 78-83 cm | Weight must be proportionate to as per the medical standards |
| Female | All categories Gorkhas, Rajbanshis and SCTs | 160 152 | NA NA | Weight must be proportionate to as per the medical standards |
West Bengal Excise Constable Physical Measurement
| Height | Weight Range in kilograms for Excise Constable (Male) | Weight Range in kilograms for Excise Constable (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| 152 | NA | 44-57 kg |
| 154 | NA | 44-58 kg |
| 156 | NA | 45-58 kg |
| 158 | NA | 46-59 kg |
| 160 | 52-65 kg | 48-61 kg |
| 162 | 53-66 kg | 49-62 kg |
| 164 | 54-67 kg | 50-64 kg |
| 166 | 55-69 kg | 51-65 kg |
| 168 | 56-71 kg | 52-66 kg |
| 170 | 58-73 kg | 53-67 kg |
| 172 | 59-74 kg | 55-69 kg |
| 174 | 60-75 kg | 58-72 kg |
| 176 | 62-77 kg | 59-74 kg |
| 178 | 64-79 kg | 60-77 kg |
| 180 | 65-80 kg | 61-78 kg |
| 182 | 66-82 kg | 63-80 kg |
| 184 | 67-84 kg | 64-80 kg |
| 186 | 69-86 kg | 64-82 kg |
| 188 | 71-88 kg | 66-84 kg |
| 190 | 73-90 kg | NA |
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Conclusion
There is no limit for the number of attempts a candidate can take each year to qualify for the post of WB Excise Constable until they have reached the above mentioned age limit.
It is advisable for each candidate to regularly check the official website of the West Bengal Police for subsequent updates and notifications pertaining to the said position, recruitment and selection process. The notification also provides a detailed description of the WB Excise Constable Eligibility Criteria.
Ques. How to get selected for the position of WB Excise Constable?
Answer- There are 7 stages in the application process, all of which you must clear in order to be eligible for selection. These include Written Test (preliminary), Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Final Written Examination, Interview, Documents Attestation and the Medical Test. Names and details of qualified candidates will be uploaded on the official website.
Ques. I am a woman. Can I apply for this position?
Answer- Yes you can since there is no restriction pertaining to the candidate’s gender in this post, as long as you meet all the touchstones of eligibility including the physical tests which you will have to undergo.
Ques. I am 28 years old. Can I still apply for the West Bengal Excise Constable exam?
Ans. Unfortunately, that is no longer possible as the age limit is strictly between 18 and 27 years only. It is only within this particular age group that you can give multiple tryouts if you have not cleared the examination in the first attempt.
Ques. How many vacancies are there currently pertaining to the post of Excise Constable?
Answer-The West Bengal Excise Constable official notification has not been released in detail. But the vacancies will soon be announced with an official notification. It is advisable that you check the website for regular updates.
