descriptionOverview & Important Gazette Circular Highlights
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB Kolkata) has officially published the recruitment notification for 10,255 vacancies under advertisement reference WBPRB/Notice - 2026/14 (WBP-26). Candidates can submit their application form from 2026-08-15 to 2026-10-18. Read below for eligibility conditions, category-wise fee details, step-by-step application instructions, and 100% verified direct official links.
Rs. 20/- (Processing Fee only, for SC/ST of West Bengal)
Female (All Categories)
Applicable as per category fee
Payment Mode
Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Punjab National Bank Challan
⚠️ Note: Application fee is non-refundable once submitted. Please verify eligibility before payment.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits / पात्रता एवं आयु सीमा
🎓 Educational Qualification
Must have passed the Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) or its equivalent examination from any recognized Board. Language requirement: The applicant must be able to speak, read, and write the Bengali language (this provision is not applicable to permanent residents of the hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts).
18 to 30 Years for Unreserved candidates (as per the revised upper age limit notified by the Home & Hill Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal).
Category Relaxation: SC/ST candidates of West Bengal: 5 Years relaxation (Up to 35 Years); OBC-A & OBC-B candidates of West Bengal: 3 Years relaxation (Up to 33 Years); Civic Volunteers & Village Police Volunteers: Relaxation as per state government circulars.
💰 Pay Scale & Salary
Pay Level-6 (Pay Matrix Rs. 22,700 - 58,500/- under ROPA 2019) plus House Rent Allowance (12%), Dearness Allowance, Medical Allowance, and Ration Money.
📝 Selection Process
Stage 1: Preliminary Written Test (100 Marks, 100 MCQs, 1 Hour, Qualifying nature: 1/4th negative marking)
Stage 2: Physical Measurement Test (PMT - Male: Height 167 cm, Chest 78-83 cm; Female: Height 160 cm)
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Male: 1,600 meters run within 6 minutes 30 seconds; Female: 800 meters run within 4 minutes 00 seconds)
Stage 4: Final Written Examination (85 Marks, 85 MCQs, 1 Hour: General Awareness 25, English 10, Elementary Math 25, Reasoning 25)
Stage 5: Interview (15 Marks - testing personality, general alertness, and Bengali language ability)
Stage 6: Document Verification, Police Verification & Medical Examination before Appointment
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Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown / पद विवरण
Total: 10,255 Posts
Post Name / पद का नाम
Total Posts
Eligibility Qualification
Age Limit
Constable (Male - West Bengal Police Force)
7,228
Passed Madhyamik (10th) from WBBSE or recognized equivalent
18-30 Years
Lady Constable (Female - West Bengal Police Force)
3,027
Passed Madhyamik (10th) from WBBSE or recognized equivalent
18-30 Years
📝 How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide / आवेदन कैसे करें
Visit the authorized WBPRB application portal at wbprb.applythrunet.co.in or prb.wb.gov.in.
Select the ongoing recruitment drive for 'Constables and Lady Constables in West Bengal Police 2026'.
Click on 'Fill up Application Form Online' and register using your mobile number and email ID.
Fill all personal information, permanent address, caste category, and academic qualification details.
Upload passport photograph (10 KB - 50 KB) and full signature (5 KB - 20 KB) with proper dimensions.
Review preview, complete online payment through bill desk payment gateway, and save the generated Application PDF with Application Sl. No.
⚠️ Candidate Advisory: Do NOT share your login credentials, OTP, or registration password with any third-party cyber cafes or unverified agents. Always submit the form directly from the official portal.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — WB Police Constable (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)
Is Bengali language proficiency compulsory for West Bengal Police Constable?
Yes. As per WBPRB rules, the applicant must be able to speak, read, and write in the Bengali language. This requirement is relaxed only for permanent residents of hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts where Nepali/local languages apply.
What is the physical running standard for WB Police Constable & Lady Constable?
Male candidates must complete 1,600 meters run within 6 minutes 30 seconds. Female candidates must complete 800 meters run within 4 minutes 00 seconds. Timing is recorded precisely using RFID timing chips.
How is the final merit list calculated for WB Police Constable?
The final merit list is prepared strictly on the basis of marks obtained in the Final Written Examination (85 Marks) + Interview (15 Marks), making a total of 100 Marks. The Preliminary Written Test is qualifying in nature.