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What is the educational requirement to apply for the post of Constable in Kolkata Police? Apart from education what are the other eligibility criteria? When and how to apply for it? What is the pay scale of Constable in Kolkata Police?

KPRB (Kolkata Police Recruitment Board) recruits police constable posts for kolkata police.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification
You must have passed madhyamik examination from west bengal board of secondary education or its equivalent.

Age Limit : 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation applicable 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST categories and as per government norms.

KPRB Constable Pay Scale
Rs.5400/- to Rs. 25,200/- plus grade pay Rs. 2600/- per month. Other allowances and future promotion are as per existing rules.

Selection Stages
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Written Test (90 Marks)
- Personal Interview
- Medical Test
- Verification of Character and Antecedents
- Training Session

Physical Measurement
- Minimum height should be 167 cms and chest 78 cms with expansion of 5 cms except Gorkhas, Gorwalies, Rajbansis and ST categories.
- For Gorkhas, Gorwalies, Rajbansis and ST categories, Minimum height should be 160 cms and chest 75 cms with expansion of 5 cms.

Application Process
- Visit the official website : www.kprb.kolkatapolice.gov.in
- Go to link "KPRB Constable Recruitment" and click on it.
- Click on Online/Offline link to apply as you wish.
- Fill the application form carefully and correctly.
- In online mode, upload scanned photograph and signature. Make a payment of application fee.
- In offline mode, Take a print of application form. Paste photograph and put signature at requisite place. Make a payment of application fee. Send application along with fee payment receipt, required documents to "Member Secretary, KPRB, 112 Ripon Street, New Wireless Building, 3rd Floor Kolkata - 700016".