WB Police · Syllabus
WB Police Syllabus 2026
The WB Police exam assesses a candidate's comprehensive knowledge of general studies, reasoning, arithmetic, and specific state-level topics to select qualified individuals for law enforcement roles. Topics below follow the official WB Police notification pattern — check the linked notification for the authoritative list.
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Prelims — General Studies
Indian History
Geography of India
Indian Polity & Constitution
Indian Economy
Current Affairs & Events
General Science
English Language & Comprehension
Prelims — Quantitative Aptitude
Number System & Simplification
Percentage, Profit & Loss
Ratio, Proportion & Partnership
Time & Work, Time & Distance
Simple & Compound Interest
Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie Charts)
Mensuration (2D & 3D)
Mains — General Studies & Reasoning
History of Modern India
Geography of India & Environment
Indian Polity & Governance
Indian Economy & Agriculture
West Bengal: History, Culture & Heritage
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Logical Reasoning & Coding-Decoding
Mains — Descriptive & Advanced Topics
Essay Writing
Letter Writing & Report Writing
Precis Writing
Arithmetic & Mensuration
Data Sufficiency & Analysis
Legal & Constitutional Awareness
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WB Police Syllabus 2026 FAQ
Is the West Bengal specific section mandatory in the Mains exam?
Yes, the West Bengal specific section is a compulsory part of the Mains examination.
Does the Descriptive Test in Mains have a word limit?
The official syllabus does not specify a strict word limit for the essay.
Is General Science included in the Mains syllabus?
General Science is primarily a part of the Preliminary examination.