The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has taken a significant step forward in its massive recruitment drive. The board has officially released the provisional answer key for the Constable and Lady Constable Recruitment Examination 2025. This key pertains to the state-level written test conducted on November 30, 2025, for a substantial 11,749 vacancies.
Exam Details and Marking Scheme
The competitive written examination was a comprehensive test of a candidate's abilities. It featured 85 objective-type questions, drawing from subjects crucial for police personnel: English, General Awareness, Reasoning, and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates had a total of 60 minutes to complete the paper, which carried a maximum of 85 marks.
The marking scheme follows a standard pattern for such competitive exams. For every correct answer, candidates will be awarded one mark. However, to discourage guesswork, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response. Questions that are left unattempted will not incur any penalty, allowing candidates to strategize their attempts wisely.
How to Download and Use the Provisional Answer Key
Aspiring constables can now access their likely scores and begin planning for the next stages. The provisional key has been published on the WBPRB's official online portals. Here is a simple guide to download it:
- Visit the official websites: prb.wb.gov.in or wbpolice.gov.in.
- Look for the 'Recruitment', 'Latest Updates', or 'Notices' section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the link specifically labeled “Constable 2025 Answer Key.”
- Select the PDF link corresponding to your exam shift or category to view the document.
- Download and save the file for future reference.
Candidates should then carefully compare the answers in the key with their own response sheet. This exercise provides a realistic estimate of their performance in the written test.
Process to Challenge the Answer Key
Understanding that the initial key is provisional, the WBPRB has provided a window for candidates to register their concerns. If an aspirant believes an answer in the provisional key is incorrect, they can file an official objection.
The board has set a strict deadline: objections must be submitted within seven days from the date of the key's release. All challenges must be sent via email to answerkeywprb10@gmail.com.
For an objection to be considered, the email must clearly state the question number, describe the perceived discrepancy, and most importantly, provide a strong justification or reference supporting the candidate's claim. The WBPRB has made it clear that objections received after the deadline will not be entertained under any circumstances.
What Comes Next: Cut-offs, Results, and Physical Tests
The release of the answer key marks the beginning of the final evaluation phase. After reviewing all valid objections, the board will prepare and publish the final answer key. Subsequently, the results of the written examination will be declared.
The WBPRB will also announce the official category-wise cut-off scores. These cut-offs are determined by several factors, including the overall difficulty of the exam, the number of applicants, and reservation norms.
Candidates who successfully clear the written test will be called for the subsequent rounds of selection. The next critical stages are the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). These tests are designed to assess the physical fitness and endurance of the applicants, which are essential attributes for a career in the police force. Aspirants are advised to use this interim period to begin their physical preparation rigorously.
