👮♂️ West Bengal Police (WBP) Recruitment – Complete Guide
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) regularly conducts recruitment drives for multiple posts under West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police.
📌 CURRENT/ONGOING RECRUITMENT DRIVES
1️⃣ Constable & Lady Constable – WBP (2024/25–26)
Total Vacancies: Around 11,749+ posts for Constables and Lady Constables.
Written Exam: Held on 30 November 2025.
Physical Tests (PMT + PET): Admit cards released in January 2026, tests started from 08 January 2026 (tentative).
Candidates who pass the written exam are eligible for Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
2️⃣ Sub-Inspector (SI) – West Bengal Police (WBP) – 2024
Recruitment to Sub-Inspector (Unarmed & Armed branches) in West Bengal Police.
Total Vacancies: Around 1,131+ across categories.
Preliminary Exam: Held on 12 October 2025.
Eligible candidates appeared for the exam as per notification.
3️⃣ SI / LSI & Sergeant – Kolkata Police (2023/24)
Recruitment for Sub-Inspector / Lady Sub-Inspectress & Sergeant in Kolkata Police also ongoing with exams conducted in 2025.
4️⃣ Other Positions (Contractual / Scientific)
Scientific Officers, Scientific Assistants, Drivers for forensic and other units on contract basis announced recently.
Candidates with relevant degrees (e.g., forensic sciences, driving license) can apply.
📊 POST WISE SUMMARY
| Post | Conducting Body | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Constable / Lady Constable | WBP / WBPRB | Written done; PET/PMT ongoing |
| Sub-Inspector (Unarmed & Armed) | WBP / WBPRB | Exam held in Oct 2025 |
| SI / LSI / Sergeant (Kolkata Police) | WBPRB | Recruitment underway |
| Scientific Officers & Assistants | WB Police | Recent contractual openin |
🎓 ELIGIBILITY – COMMON REQUIREMENTS
🧠 Educational Qualification
Constable / Lady Constable:
Passed Madhyamik (Class X) or equivalent education.
Language proficiency in Bengali (some exceptions apply for hill areas).
Sub-Inspector (SI):
Typically Graduate from a recognized university (confirm with the specific notification).
Scientific Officers / Assistants:
Relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in science/forensic fields.
🎂 Age Limit (Typical – Constable)
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 30 years (general)
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST – +5 years
OBC (A/B) – +3 years
Third Gender – +3 years
Civic Volunteers / Home Guards – age relaxations as applicable
(Note: Age details for SI / other posts vary by notification.)
🧪 SELECTION PROCESS (General)
📍 For Constables
Written Test – MCQ based
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Height / weight / chest standards
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Running / race / endurance events
Interview / Documentation
Medical Exam
📍 For Sub-Inspectors
Written Exam → PET → Interview → Medical
(Check official notification for detailed stages.)
🪪 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali.
Exceptions apply for residents of Darjeeling & Kalimpong hill sub-divisions under the West Bengal Official Language Act.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES (2025–26)
WBP Constable Written Exam: 30 November 2025
PET/PMT Started: From 08 January 2026 (tentative)
SI WBP Preliminary: 12 October 2025
(Dates may change — always check official WBPRB notifications.)
🧾 HOW TO APPLY
Visit official WBPRB recruitment portal: prb.wb.gov.in or wbpolice.gov.in.
Click the relevant Recruitment / Notification link.
Register & fill application form.
Pay application fee as per category (if applicable).
Submit and take a printout for future reference.
📌 TIPS FOR ASPIRANTS
Prepare English, GK, Arithmetic, Reasoning for written exams.
Practice PMT/PET standards before tests.
Follow official websites daily for admit cards & updates.