WBPRB Recruitment 2026 | WB Police Jobs and Constable Vacancy

The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is the official statutory body that recruits personnel for the West Bengal Police Force and the Kolkata Police. Operating under the Home Department of the Government of West Bengal, WBPRB conducts written examinations, physical measurement tests, physical efficiency tests, and medical examinations to fill vacancies across uniformed posts — from Constable to Sub-Inspector to Sergeant.

Police jobs in West Bengal rank among the most sought-after government positions for candidates aged 18-27. The career combines job security, government pay, uniform allowance, housing facilities in many postings, and a clear promotion pathway from Constable to Head Constable, ASI, SI, Inspector, and beyond. With recruitment drives covering thousands of vacancies at a time, a WBPRB notification is one of the highest-volume government job opportunities in the state.

This page covers every active WBPRB recruitment notification, the full selection process, physical standards, salary structure, and practical preparation guidance. Also see our complete WB Police Jobs category page for additional vacancy listings from the Excise Department and Forest Department police roles.

Active WBPRB Recruitments 2026

About West Bengal Police Recruitment Board

WBPRB was constituted by the West Bengal government to bring transparency and efficiency to police recruitment. Before WBPRB, police recruitment was fragmented across different ranges and commissionerates. Centralizing recruitment under a single board ensured uniform standards, eliminated regional biases, and created a merit-based system based on written exam scores and standardized physical tests.

WBPRB conducts recruitment for two distinct police organizations: the West Bengal Police (covering 23 districts outside the Kolkata Police Commissionerate) and the Kolkata Police (covering the Kolkata Metropolitan area). Both fall under the Home Department but have distinct post nomenclatures — for example, the Sergeant post is Kolkata Police-specific and has no equivalent in WB Police for the same grade.

WBPRB also handles recruitment for ancillary armed forces under the state including the Bengal Home Guard, Civic Volunteers (not through the board directly), and specialized units. All applications are processed through the official WBPRB portal at prb.wb.gov.in.

Key Posts and Post Categories

• Constable (WB Police) — Entry-level uniformed post for male candidates in WB Police districts. Qualification: Madhyamik (Class X pass). Age: 18-27 years (General). Pay: Pay Level 3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100 under 7th CPC). Duties include patrolling, law enforcement, and crowd management across district police stations.
• Lady Constable (WB Police) — Same as Constable post but exclusively for female candidates. Deployed at women’s police stations, district headquarters, and alongside male units. Same pay and age criteria as male Constable. Physical standards adjusted for female candidates.
• Constable (Kolkata Police) — Entry-level post for the Kolkata Police Commissionerate. Same Class X qualification and 18-27 age bracket. Physically slightly different standards. Posted across Kolkata police stations, traffic police, and detective departments.
• Sub-Inspector of Police (WB Police) — Supervisory post with officer-level responsibilities. Manages a police station beat, handles FIRs, and leads constable units. Qualification: Graduation from a recognized university. Age: 20-27 years. Pay: Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 and above). Requires higher written exam score and physical fitness.
• Sergeant (Kolkata Police) — Kolkata Police-specific supervisory post equivalent to Sub-Inspector level. Handles traffic management, security arrangements, and VIP duty coordination. Graduation required. Age: 20-27 years. Physical standards are stringent, with emphasis on height and chest measurement.
• Excise Constable — Posted under the West Bengal Excise Department for enforcement against illicit liquor, drug trafficking, and excise violations. Class X qualification. Age: 21-32 years. Recruited periodically as vacancies arise in the excise enforcement directorate.
• Sub-Inspector (Kolkata Police) — Officer-level post within the Kolkata Police Commissionerate. Graduation required. Responsible for investigating crimes, managing subordinate staff, and maintaining law and order in designated areas. Higher pay scale compared to WBP SI due to metropolitan allowances.

Selection Process

1. Written Examination — Objective MCQ paper covering General Knowledge (state and national affairs, science, history, geography), Elementary Mathematics (arithmetic, basic algebra), English language, and Bengali or Hindi. Total 100 questions, 90 minutes. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies. Minimum qualifying marks vary by post and category.
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Candidates shortlisted after the written exam appear for height and chest measurement. Results are recorded in the candidate’s measurement sheet. Failure in PMT is disqualifying and no re-measurement is allowed on the same day. See the physical standards table below for category-specific requirements.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Events include 100-metre sprint, long jump, high jump, and 1600-metre run for male candidates. Female candidates have adapted events. Pass/fail basis — marks are not added to merit. Only PMT-qualified candidates attend PET.
4. Medical Examination — Standard government medical fitness test covering vision (minimum 6/6 with or without correction for most posts), blood pressure, cardiovascular fitness, and general physical health. Colour blindness is disqualifying for most police posts.
5. Verification of Documents — Original Madhyamik certificate (for age proof), graduation degree (for SI/Sergeant), caste certificate (if claiming reservation), and identity proof. Any discrepancy leads to cancellation of candidature.
6. Final Merit List — Based solely on written examination marks (for Constable). For SI and Sergeant posts, some recruitments include a final interview or viva voce component. Merit lists are published post-wise and category-wise on the WBPRB official website.

Physical Standards

Eligibility and Qualification

Age relaxation: OBC-A/OBC-B candidates get 3 years (upper limit 30 for Constable). SC/ST candidates of West Bengal get 5 years (upper limit 32 for Constable). Ex-servicemen get relaxation equal to the period of military service rendered. PWD candidates get 10 years additional relaxation over and above category relaxation.

Salary Structure

In addition to basic pay, WB Police personnel receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (or subsidized accommodation in police lines), Ration Money Allowance, Kit and Uniform Allowance, and Washington Allowance for certain postings. Field staff also receive Risk Allowance. Annual increment applies at the start of every July after confirmation.

Preparation Tips

• Start physical training 6 months before the exam: Physical fitness for PMT and PET is non-negotiable. Build a daily routine: 5 km run, 100-metre sprints, long jump practice, and height-building exercises. Clearing the written exam but failing PMT wastes all preparation.
• Focus on GK and current affairs: The WBPRB written exam GK section covers state-level affairs, sports events, science and technology, and recent national news. Read a newspaper daily and revise monthly current affairs capsules.
• Master arithmetic basics: The math section tests percentage, ratio and proportion, time-speed-distance, simple and compound interest, and averages. Class X level math is sufficient — speed and accuracy matter more than complexity.
• Practice Bengali comprehension: The Bengali language section tests reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. If your medium of instruction was English, dedicate extra time to Bengali practice using standard grammar guides.
• Solve WBPRB previous year papers: Papers from the last 5 years give the best insight into question style and frequency of topics. Time your practice to finish 100 questions in under 80 minutes to have buffer time for review.
• Check height and chest measurements early: Use our Eligibility Checker and confirm your physical measurements against the table above. If your height or chest is borderline, consult a fitness trainer on corrective posture and diet.

Important Dates and Notification Cycle

WBPRB does not follow a fixed annual cycle. Recruitment is triggered when vacancy indents are received from the WB Police and Kolkata Police establishments. Historically, large Constable recruitment drives happen every 2-3 years, covering thousands of posts at once. SI and Sergeant recruitments are less frequent. Notifications typically remain open for application for 3-4 weeks, so monitoring the WBPRB portal and this page is essential.

Once a notification is live, the written exam is usually scheduled 2-4 months after the application close date. Physical tests follow 4-6 weeks after written results. The total timeline from notification to final joining order is typically 8-14 months depending on the volume of candidates and the number of posts.

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