The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) released the answer key for the Sub-Inspector (unarmed and armed branch) preliminary examination today, October 16, 2025 . Candidates who appeared for the examination on October 12 can now access this key to verify their responses. The deadline for challenging any answers is strictly October 23, 2025 .
The answer key is critical for candidates to evaluate their performance in the preliminary examination. It provides the official solutions to the 100 questions asked during the test. Candidates can find the answer key on the official WBPRB websites: prb.wb.gov.in and wbpolice.gov.in. It will remain accessible for seven days from its release date.
Challenging the Answer Key
Candidates are advised to thoroughly compare the official answer key with their individual question papers. This comparison helps identify any apparent discrepancies or incorrect answers provided by the board. Maintaining transparency and accuracy in the evaluation process is crucial for all applicants.
To challenge a specific answer, candidates must submit a formal claim with supporting documents or evidence. These documents should clearly prove the candidate’s assertion against the official key. Claims submitted without proper validation or proof may not be considered by the board.
All challenges must be sent via email to the designated address: answerkeywbprb10@gmail.com . The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board will accept challenges only until October 23, 2025 . This seven-day window from the answer key’s release on October 16, 2025, is non-extendable. Submissions received after this date will be rejected.
WB SI Recruitment Process Overview
The recruitment process for Sub-Inspector posts in the West Bengal Police, covering both armed and unarmed branches, follows a multi-stage selection structure. This process aims to identify suitable candidates through a comprehensive assessment system. It begins with the preliminary examination, for which the answer key has now been released.
Candidates who successfully clear the preliminary examination will then proceed to the main examination. This second stage further assesses their knowledge and aptitude. Following success in the main examination, eligible candidates will participate in a final interview round. The cumulative performance across all these stages determines the final selection for the Sub-Inspector positions.
Steps to Access the Answer Key
Candidates who participated in the October 12 preliminary examination can follow these direct steps to access and download the official answer key:
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Open your web browser and navigate to the official West Bengal Police Recruitment Board website at prb.wb.gov.in .
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On the homepage, locate and click on the specific link titled ‘Recruitment to the Post of Sub-Inspector of Police (Unarmed & Armed Branch) 2024’.
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A new page will display various recruitment-related links. Identify and click on the PDF link corresponding to the preliminary examination answer key.
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Download the answer key PDF file. Candidates should then use this downloaded document to meticulously compare their answers against the officially provided solutions to assess their performance.