The Government Railway Police (GRP), Howrah, Government of West Bengal, has released a recruitment notification for Various posts on a temporary contractual basis under Employment Notice No. 01/2026/HA.
Candidates who have passed Class 8, possess a valid four-wheeler driving licence, and have at least two years of relevant driving experience can apply offline. The monthly remuneration is ₹16,000.
Submit applications within 14 days of the notice’s publication on the official website. Candidates should check the official notification for the applicable closing date.
Recruitment Overview
- Organisation: Government Railway Police (GRP), Howrah
- Department: Government of West Bengal
- Advertisement No.: 01/2026/HA
- Post Name: Driver
- Total Vacancies: Various Posts
- Educational Qualification: Class 8 Pass
- Age Limit: 21–40 Years
- Job Location: Howrah, West Bengal
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 7 October 2026
- Application Start Date: 7 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: Within 14 days after publication on the official website
- Driving Test and Interview: To be announced
Candidates should confirm the final application deadline on the official GRP website before submitting their forms.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have passed Class 8 or equivalent from a recognised school.
- Possess a valid four-wheeler driving licence.
- Have at least 2 years of driving experience in a Government organisation, quasi-Government organisation, registered private limited company or another eligible organisation.
- Be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of West Bengal.
Candidates must provide valid supporting documents for their educational qualifications, driving licence and experience.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age will be calculated as of the date of the advertisement, 7 October 2026.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for any applicable age-relaxation provisions.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive:
- Monthly Remuneration: ₹16,000
- The engagement is purely contractual. Renewal may be considered based on satisfactory performance and approval from the competent authority. Contractual employment does not provide a right to permanent Government employment.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the recruitment notice. Candidates should follow the instructions in the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
- Application Screening: Verification of submitted applications and eligibility.
- Driving Test: Assessment of driving skills.
- Interview: Evaluation of the candidate’s suitability for the post.
- Medical Examination: Assessment of medical fitness.
- Character and Antecedent Verification: Verification before final engagement.
- The driving test and interview carry a combined total of 40 marks, with 20 marks allocated to each stage. The final merit list will be prepared according to the prescribed selection rules.
Documents Required
Candidates should prepare the following documents:
- Class 8 educational certificate
- Valid four-wheeler driving licence
- Driving experience certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- PAN card
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Valid mobile number
- Other documents required by the official notification
- Applicants should attach self-attested copies of the required documents and bring original certificates whenever requested.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates must submit their applications offline.
- Visit the official Howrah GRP website.
- Download the Driver Recruitment 2026 notification and prescribed application form.
- Read the eligibility requirements carefully.
- Print the application form on A4-size paper.
- Fill in the form in capital letters.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, driving licence, experience certificate, and identity documents.
- Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph in the prescribed space.
- Place the completed form and supporting documents in an envelope.
- Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER (CONTRACTUAL), 2026”.
- Submit the application personally in the designated drop box or send it by Speed Post to the prescribed address.
- Ensure the application reaches the authority within the specified deadline.
Application Address:
The Superintendent of Railway Police, Howrah
2nd Floor, Yatri Niwas, New Complex
Howrah Railway Station
Howrah – 711101, West Bengal
Candidates should retain proof of submission for future reference.
Important Links
- Official Notification and Application Form: Click Here
- Howrah District Official Website: Click Here













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