The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has released the official provisional answer key for the 2025 Constable and Lady-Constable examination, conducted on 30 November 2025. The exam was held for a total of 11,749 posts across the state and consisted of 85 objective-type questions covering English, General Awareness, Reasoning, and Elementary Mathematics, with a total of 85 marks and a duration of 60 minutes.Correct answers are awarded one mark, while incorrect answers carry a 0.25 negative marking, and unattempted questions are scored zero. The release of the answer key allows candidates to calculate tentative scores, identify discrepancies, and prepare for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The final results and cut-offs will follow.
How to download WBP Constable answer key
Candidates can download the West Bengal Police Constable answer key by following the steps below:
- Visit the official portal: prb.wb.gov.in or wbpolice.gov.in.
- Look for the “Constable 2025 Answer Key” link under Recruitment / Latest Updates / Notices.
- Click the link for your category/shift to open the PDF.
- Download and save the PDF to your device.
- Download the response sheet to match your answers.
Direct link to download the answer key here.
West Bengal Police Constable exam details
The 2025 WBP Constable exam tested both speed and accuracy. Key parameters:
The question paper was reportedly of moderate difficulty, with reasoning and mathematics sections posing more challenge than English. The format required candidates to manage speed and accuracy simultaneously.
How to use WBP Constable answer key
The official answer key and response sheet for the WBP Constable 2025 exam are now available on the WBPRB portals (prb.wb.gov.in and wbpolice.gov.in). Candidates should download the PDFs and carefully match their responses to calculate tentative scores. For self-evaluation, the formula is: Estimated Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) – (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.25). For example, a candidate who answered 70 questions, with 60 correct and 10 wrong, would get a score of 57.5. Aspirants who notice discrepancies in the answer key may be allowed to submit objections within a stipulated timeframe, following the board’s instructions. This process enables candidates to gauge performance before the final results.
How to raise objections
Candidates who find discrepancies in the WBP Constable 2025 answer key can submit objections within a 7-day window from the date of release. Objections must be sent via email to answerkeywprb10@gmail.com with clear details of the question number, the discrepancy observed, and supporting justification or references. Aspirants are advised to ensure that emails are sent within the stipulated timeframe, as late submissions will not be accepted. This process allows the board to review and make corrections before final results are declared.
Next stages: Cut-offs, results, and physical tests
The answer key release provides the first benchmark for aspirants, allowing them to gauge performance, plan preparation for physical rounds, and track potential qualification ahead of official results.After evaluation, WBPRB will declare official cut-off marks, influenced by exam difficulty, number of candidates, and category-wise distribution. Candidates clearing the written exam will advance to Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).Final selection will consider written exam performance, physical tests, and eligibility criteria.
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