WB Police SI Recruitment 2026 Overview
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has announced recruitment for 1,131 Sub-Inspector posts across the Unarmed and Armed branches of West Bengal Police.
Branch-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Branch | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unarmed Branch | 564 | 248 | 812 |
| Armed Branch | 319 | – | 319 |
| Total | 883 | 248 | 1,131 |
Recruitment Timeline
| Stage | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Application Period | March 2024 |
| Revised Vacancy Notice | March 15, 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam Admit Cards | September 28, 2025 |
| Preliminary Examination | October 2025 (Completed) |
| Provisional Answer Key | October 16, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key | October 30, 2025 |
| Preliminary Result | November 7, 2025 |
| PMT/PET | Completed |
| FCCE Notice | February 6, 2026 |
| FCCE Admit Cards (e-Admit) | February 10-11, 2026 (Aadhaar-OTP mandatory) |
| FCCE Exam Date | February 22, 2026 (Sunday) – Completed |
| FCCE Result | Awaited |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 510 |
| EWS | 113 |
| SC | 248 |
| ST | 68 |
| OBC-A | 113 |
| OBC-B | 79 |
| Total | 1,131 |
Current Status (March 2026)
The Final Combined Competitive Examination (FCCE) was conducted on February 22, 2026. The result is currently awaited. Candidates who clear the FCCE will be called for the Personality Test, which is the final stage of the recruitment process.
FCCE admit cards were issued via e-Admit system with Aadhaar-OTP based authentication, available from February 10-11, 2026.
Official Notification
For official updates, visit the WBPRB recruitment page: WBPRB SI Recruitment 2026
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