Download latest WBP SI Syllabus 2026 PDF with detailed exam pattern, subject-wise topics, marking scheme & preparation tips. Check WBP Sub Inspector Prelims & Mains syllabus and important books here.

Overview :

The West Bengal Police (WBP) has released the detailed syllabus for WBP Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for the West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector recruitment can download the official syllabus PDF, exam pattern, and marking scheme from this page. This comprehensive guide covers subject-wise topics, preparation strategy, and important books for the WBP SI exam.

Exam Name	WBP SI Exam 2026
Conducting Body	West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
Post Name	Sub-Inspector (SI)
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-based)
Exam Type	Objective (MCQ) for Prelims
Total Questions	Prelims: 100 | Mains: Varies
Total Marks	Prelims: 200 | Mains: 200
Exam Duration	Prelims: 1.5 Hours | Mains: 4 Hours
Negative Marking	Yes (1/4th mark deducted)
Selection Process	Prelims + PMT + PET + Mains + Personality Test
Exam Language	Bengali, English & Nepali
Official Website	wbpolice.gov.in

Exam Pattern :

Key Highlights of Exam Pattern:

Subject/Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Arithmetic	25	50	1.5 Hours
General Studies	50	100
Logical & Analytical Reasoning	25	50
Total (Prelims)	100	200

Mains Exam Pattern (Final Competitive Exam):

• Paper I: General Studies & Arithmetic – 100 Marks (2 Hours)
• Paper II: English – 50 Marks (1 Hour)
• Paper III: Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali – 50 Marks (1 Hour)

Important Points:

• Each correct answer carries 2 marks in Prelims
• Negative marking: 1/4th (0.5 marks) deducted for each wrong answer
• No marks for unattempted questions
• The question paper will be available in Bengali, English & Nepali

Selection Process :

• Prelims + PMT + PET + Mains + Personality Test

Subject Wise Syllabus :

1. General Studies

• Indian History, Geography, Polity & Constitution
• Indian Economy and Current Affairs (National & International)
• Science & Technology, Inventions & Discoveries
• Culture, Art, Environment & Ecology
• West Bengal Specific GK

2. Logical & Analytical Reasoning

• Analogies, Classification, Similarities & Differences
• Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense
• Syllogism, Statements & Conclusions
• Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Ordering & Sequencing
• Embedded Figures, Space Visualization

3. Arithmetic (Quantitative Aptitude)

• Number System, Simplification, Decimals & Fractions
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss
• Time & Work, Time & Distance
• Mensuration, Square Roots, Trigonometry
• Tables, Graphs, Data Interpretation

4. English Language

• Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structuring
• Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases
• Correct Usage of Language, Error Detection
• Précis, Report Writing, Translation

5. Indian/Regional Language (Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali)

• Vocabulary, Grammar & Sentence Structuring
• Correct Usage of Language & Idioms

Important Topics for Exam :

• General Studies: Current Affairs (last 6-12 months), West Bengal GK, Indian Polity
• Arithmetic: Percentage, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Data Interpretation
• Reasoning: Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism
• English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension

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