The West Bengal Government has approved the filling of 5,893 vacant posts in different ranks of Kolkata Police through direct recruitment. As per the order dated 27th October 2026, issued by the Home and Hill Affairs Department, Police Establishment Branch, the recruitment will be conducted through the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB). The approved vacancies include posts of Sergeant, Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector (Armed), Sub-Inspectress, Constable and Lady Constable.
Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026
This approval is an important step towards the upcoming Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026. Candidates interested in joining Kolkata Police should start preparing for the recruitment process and keep checking the official website for the detailed notification, application dates, eligibility criteria and selection process.
| Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Department | Home and Hill Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal |
| Police Establishment Branch | Nabanna, Howrah |
| Recruiting Authority | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Total Approved Vacancies | 5,893 |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct Recruitment |
| Posts | Sergeant, Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector (Armed), Sub-Inspectress, Constable and Lady Constable |
| Order Date | 27th October 2026 |
| Application Dates | To be announced |
| Detailed Notification | Awaited |
| Official Website | https://prb.wb.gov.in/ |
Kolkata Police Vacancy 2026 Out
The West Bengal Government has granted administrative approval to fill 5,893 vacant posts in Kolkata Police. The recruitment will be carried out through direct recruitment by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board, following the prescribed formalities. The post-wise vacancy details as officially announced are as follows.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
| 1 | Sergeant | 648 |
| 2 | Sub-Inspector | 425 |
| 3 | Sub-Inspector (Armed) | 1 |
| 4 | Sub-Inspectress | 70 |
| 5 | Constable | 4,119 |
| 6 | Lady Constable | 430 |
| Total | 5,693 | |
Kolkata Police Notification 2026
The detailed notification is expected to be released soon with important information such as post-wise and category-wise vacancies, educational qualification requirements, age limits, age relaxation for reserved categories, online application dates, selection process and much more.
Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can refer to the eligibility conditions as detailed in previous WBPRB recruitment notifications for an initial understanding. The final age limits, educational qualifications and physical standards will be confirmed in the 2026 notification.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Constable | Madhyamik (Class 10) pass from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent qualification |
| Lady Constable | Madhyamik (Class 10) pass from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent qualification |
| Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Sergeant | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Limit |
| Constable | 18–30 years |
| Lady Constable | 18–30 years |
| Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch) | 20–27 years |
| Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch) | 20–27 years |
| Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch) | 20–27 years |
| Sergeant | 20–27 years |
Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process for Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026 is slightly different for Constable/Lady Constable posts and Sub-Inspector/Sergeant posts.
| Posts | Selection Stages |
| Constable |
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| Lady Constable | |
| Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch) |
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| Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch) | |
| Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch) | |
| Sergeant |
Kolkata Police Salary Structure
The salary for Constable/Lady Constable posts and Sub-Inspector/Sergeant posts falls in different level with different pay scales. Candidates can check the below table for details.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Constable | Level 6 | Rs. 22,700–58,500 |
| Lady Constable | Level 6 | Rs. 22,700–58,500 |
| Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch) | Level 10 | Rs. 32,100–82,900 |
| Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch) | Level 10 | Rs. 32,100–82,900 |
| Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch) | Level 10 | Rs. 32,100–82,900 |
| Sergeant | Level 10 | Rs. 32,100–82,900 |
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