The West Bengal Government has approved recruitment for 5,893 vacant posts in Kolkata Police through the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB). The vacancies include Constable, Lady Constable, Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspectress, and Sergeant posts.
The government approval order was issued on 27 October 2026. However, the detailed recruitment notification and online application dates are still awaited.
Recruitment Overview
- Organisation: Kolkata Police
- Recruiting Authority: WBPRB
- Total Vacancies: 5,893
- Recruitment Mode: Direct Recruitment
- Job Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Application Mode: To be announced
Post-wise Vacancy Details
- Constable: 4,319
- Lady Constable: 430
- Sergeant: 648
- Sub-Inspector: 425
- Sub-Inspectress: 70
- Sub-Inspector (Armed): 1
Total: 5,893 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
- The detailed notification has not yet been published. Therefore, the educational qualification, age limit, physical standards, and category-wise eligibility are yet to be confirmed.
- Candidates should wait for the official WBPRB advertisement before relying on any eligibility information.
Salary
- The post-wise pay scale and allowances will be confirmed in the detailed recruitment notification.
Selection Process
The selection stages have not yet been officially announced for this recruitment. Candidates should check the upcoming notification for written examination, physical tests, interview, and document verification requirements.
Important Dates
- Government Approval: 27 October 2026
- Detailed Notification: Awaited
- Online Application Start: Not Announced
- Last Date to Apply: Not Announced
How to Apply
Once the official notification is released:
- Visit the WBPRB official website.
- Open the Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Check the post-wise eligibility and application instructions.
- Complete the online registration and application form, if online applications are invited.
- Upload the required documents and pay the prescribed fee.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page.
Important Links
- WBPRB Official Website: Click Here
- West Bengal Police: Click Here
Important Note: Only administrative approval for 5,893 posts has been issued so far. The detailed notification, including qualifications, age limits, salary, application fee, and dates, is still awaited. Candidates should avoid unofficial job offers or demands for payment.
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