West Bengal Police ASI Syllabus

The West Bengal Police ASI Syllabus covers a range of subjects essential for candidates aspiring to join the esteemed West Bengal Police force. Conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board, the selection process primarily includes a written examination. This exam evaluates candidates’ knowledge in various areas, including General Knowledge, Report Writing, Law & Procedure, Social Values & Awareness, Drill, and Weaponry. The West Bengal Police ASI Syllabus provides a detailed outline of the topics under each subject, helping candidates prepare effectively for the exam.

Contents

1 West Bengal Police ASI Exam Syllabus for ASI/ LASI (UB)
2 West Bengal Police ASI Exam Pattern
3 West Bengal Police ASI Syllabus Overview

West Bengal Police ASI Exam Syllabus for ASI/ LASI (UB)

General Knowledge

Basic Course in Computer Education
Handling of Computer: Switching on /off the Computer, Familiarization with
Computer, About Hardware and Software, Key Board Commands, Key Board Typing
Practice (Minimum Speed 20 words per minute).
Windows: Introduction to MS Windows (98, 2000, XP), Basic Knowledge of operating
System.
MS Word: Introduction to MS Word, Standard Toolbar (New file creation, opening,
saving etc.), Formatting Toolbar (Formatting Text, i.e. Bold / Italic / Underline
/Alignment etc.), Page Setup and its Properties, All printing options (File Printing /
Print Preview), Table Creation.
Software about anti-virus
Internet: Introduction to Internet, Opening and Closing Websites, E-Mail Account
Creation, Sending, and Receiving E-Mails, Use of Search Engines (Google and MSN etc.)
Police Software: PPMS, Digital MTO, Clothing Store Management System, Departmental Store Management System, Accounts and Cash Book, PLUS, TCTS, CIPA.

Report Writing

In connection with Misc. inquiries.

Law & Procedure (without Book)

I. Criminal Procedure Code:

Cognizable & Non-Cognizable Offence [Sec-2[c][I]. The procedure of writing a General Diary in cognizable & non-cognizable cases [PRB Rule 377].
First Information Report [Sec 154 Cr. P.C.]. The procedure of recording FIR [Sec 154 Cr. P. C. & PRB Rule-243].
Power & Procedure of Arrest of Person [Sec-Cr. P.C. 41, 42, 43, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 57, 151].
General Procedure of Search [Sec-100 Cr. P.C. & P.R.B. Rule 280].
Dispersal of Unlawful Assembly, Power & Functions of Police [Sec-129 Cr. P.C. PRB Rule 142-144]. Use of firearms [PRB Rule 153] [High Court order with ref to Nandi Gram Police Firing].
Prohibitory Order [Sec 144 Cr. P.C] Appointment of the receiver in case of disputed
immovable Property [Sec 145 Cr. P.C].
Investigation of UD Case [Sec 174(i) Cr. P.C & 299 PRB].
Inquiry in MA Case.
Report Writing in Non-FIR Cases & Misc. inquiry.

II. Indian Penal Code:

Definition [Sec-21, 23, 24, 39, 52].
General Exceptions [Sec-96 to 106].
Offenses against Public Tranquility [Sec- 141-149].
Custodial Crime [Sec-330, 331, 343, 376(2)(a)].
Offences against human body [Sec-299-304, 307, 319-326, 331, 339-342, 354].
Offences against property [Sec-378-384, 390-397, 399, 402, 410-412].

III. Minor Acts:

The Police Act 1861 [Sec 17, 18, 19, 23, 29, 30-34 & 44].
West Bengal Gambling & Prize Competition Act [Sec-2, 3, 4, 5, 10 & 100].
Indian Arms Act.

IV. Maintenance of Registers at PS & Other Police units:

At PS

GD Book PRB [Rule 377], Absconder Register [Rule 378], Constables Daily Duty Roster [Rule 373], Warrant Register [Rule 323], Property Register [Rule 379], Register of Letter receive & Letter issued [Rule 376], Non FIR Register [Rule 254], MA Case Register [Rule 254], UD Case Register [Rule 299], Cash Account Register [Rule 409], All Arrest Register [Rule 323], Command Certificate [Rule 163], Personal Diary [Rule 209], Prisoners Diet Bill [Rule 333], Periodical Reports & Returns [Rule 198], Missing Persons Registers, Rules in c/w guarding Lock-up & Sentry Duty [Rule 329].

At CI Office

Registers of letter received & letter issued [Rule 199], Index of Crime [Rule 197], Police Gazette File [Rule 74], Reward & Punishment Register, PD Files.

At SDPO Office

Register of letter received & letter issued, SR Case Register, Reward & Punishment
Register, Sub-Divisional Order Book, Filing of Police Gazette.

At Police Court

Filing of Police Gazette [PRB Rule 74], Final Memo [Rule 445], Register of Process [Rule471], File of Jail Parade Report [Rule 515], Register of Paper received & paper dispatch [Rule 532], Daily under Trial Case Report [Rule 533], Register of Unidentified persons sent up by Police [Rule 534], General Register [Rule 536], Non G.R. [Rule 537], Hazat Register [Rule 538], Sessions Case Register [Rule 539], Bail Bond Register [Rule 540], Conviction Register [Rule 541].

V. Crowd Control & VIP Duty:

Definition of Crowd & measures adopted by police for controlling crowd at different
stages. Licenses issued under the Police Act for regulating processions & Assembles.
Definition of VIP and duties performed by Police at different stages to ensure safety and
security of VIPs – during their journey, at the place of program, and stay.

Report Writing in connection with Non-FIR prosecution

[290, 323 IPC, 3, 4 BCLA Act, WBG & PC Act, 107, 109, 144, 145 Cr. P.C, 34 Police Act]

Social Values & Awareness

Police Organizations [WBP, Kolkata Police & C.P.Os].
Attitudinal Change in the behavior of police, code of conduct for police.
Concept of Human Rights-Protection of Human Rights. Observation of Human Rights during arrest, search & seizure, escort & interrogation of accused person-Directions of
the Supreme Court of India in c/w arrest.
Offences against women and the role of police.
Offenses against weaker sections and the role of police.
Menace of communalism, role of police & maintenance of secular attitude in Police
Administration.
Menace of Drug, Immoral Trafficking.

West Bengal Police ASI Exam Syllabus for ASI (AB)

General Knowledge

Basic Course in Computer Education
Handling of Computer: Switching on /off the Computer, Familiarization with
Computer, About Hardware and Software, Key Board Commands, Key Board Typing
Practice (Minimum Speed 20 words per minute).
Windows: Introduction to MS Windows (98, 2000, XP), Basic Knowledge of operating
System.
MS Word: Introduction to MS Word, Standard Toolbar (New file creation, opening,
saving etc.), Formatting Toolbar (Formatting Text, i.e. Bold / Italic / Underline
/Alignment etc.), Page Setup and its Properties, All printing options (File Printing /
Print Preview), Table Creation.
Software about anti-virus
Internet: Introduction to Internet, Opening and Closing Websites, E-Mail Account
Creation, Sending, and Receiving E-Mails, Use of Search Engines (Google and MSN etc.)
Police Software: PPMS, Digital MTO, Clothing Store Management System, Departmental Store Management System, Accounts and Cash Book, PLUS, TCTS, CIPA.

Report Writing

In connection with Misc. inquiries.

Law & Procedure (without Book)

Criminal Procedure Code:

Power & Procedure regarding arrest person [Sec. 41, 42, 43, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 57, 151].
General Procedure of Search [Sec. 100 Cr. P.C & PRB Rule 280].
Dispersal of unlawful Assembly: Power & function of Police [Sec. 129 Cr. P.C, PRB Rule 142-144] use of firearms PRB Rule 153, about Right of Private Defence Prohibiting Order [Sec. 144 Cr. P.C], Appointment of the receiver in Case of disputed immovable Property [Sec. 145 Cr. PC].

Indian Penal Code:

General Exception [Sec. 96-106].
Offences against Public tranquility [141-149].
Offences against the human body [Homicide, Dowry death, Hurt].
Offenses against Property [Theft, Robbery, Burglary, Dacoity].
Custodial Crimes [Sec. 330, 331, 343, 376 (2)(a)].

Minor Acts:

The Police Act 1861.
W.B. Gambling & Prize Competition Act [Sec. 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11].
Indian Arms Act.

Social Values & Awareness

Police Organizations [WBP, Kolkata Police & C.P.Os].
Attitudinal Change in the behavior of police, code of conduct for police.
Concept of Human Rights-Protection of Human Rights. Observation of Human Rights during arrest, search & seizure, escort & interrogation of accused person-Directions of
the Supreme Court of India in c/w arrest.
Offences against women and the role of police.
Offenses against weaker sections and the role of the police.
Menace of communalism, role of police & maintenance of secular attitude in Police
Administration.
Menace of Drug, Immoral Trafficking.

Drill (Theoretical): Including Guard & Sentry Duties

Detecting IEDs & Techniques for defusing them.
Maintaining Camp Security in the LWE Area.
Drill (Practical)

Weaponry (Theoretical)

[.303, .410, .38, 9mm Pistol, AK 47, SLR, INSAS, Carbine]
Weaponry [Practical]

West Bengal Police ASI Exam Pattern

Written Examination
S No	Subjects	For ASI/ LASI (UB)		For ASI (AB)
S No	Subjects	Full Marks	Pass Marks	Full Marks	Pass Marks
1.	General Knowledge	10	4	10	4
2.	Report Writing	10	4	10	4
3.	Law & Procedure (without Book)	60	24	30	12
4.	Report Writing, Social Values & Awareness	20	8	20	8
5.	Drill Theoretical – 10 Practical – 10	–	–	20	8
6.	Weaponry Theoretical – 05 Practical – 05	–	–	10	4
Total		100	40	100	40