The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is going to release a notification soon for the recruitment of eligible candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector and Sergeant in the Armed and Unarmed Branches of West Bengal Police. The interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can submit their online application forms at the WBPRB official website www.wbpolice.gov.in. The registration dates for the West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam will be released along with the notification.

WBP SI Notification 2026

The WBP SI Notification 2026 will be released soon by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board at their official website www.wbpolice.gov.in announing the number of vacancies for the post of Sub-Inspector and Sergeant in the Armed and Unarmed Branches of West Bengal Police. The notification will carry all the essential details regarding the recruitment, like registration details, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more. 

WBP SI Recruitment 2026- Summary

Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility standards set by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board to apply for WB Police SI Recruitment 2026. The selection procedure will include a preliminary exam, Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, final written exam, and personality test, followed by document verification.

WBP SI Recruitment 2026- Overview
OrganizationWest Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
PostSub-Inspector/Sergeant (Armed & Unarmed Branch)
VacacnyTo be Announced
Mode Of ApplicationOnline
Registration DatesTo be Notified
Educational QualificationBachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an institution that is equivalent to a recognised university.
Age Limit20- 30 Years
Selection ProcessPreliminary Exam 
Physical Measurement Test & Physical Efficiency Test
Final Written Exam
Personality Test
Document Verification
Official Website www.wbpolice.gov.in

WB Police SI Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility standards set by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board to apply for WB Police SI Recruitment 2026. These criteria ensure that only qualified and suitable candidates proceed with the selection process.

Educational Qualification

  • The candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an institution that is equivalent to a recognised university.
  • Degrees obtained through distance education/open universities are accepted only if the institution is recognised by UGC/AICTE/State Government.

Language Proficiency

  • Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali.
  • Exception: Permanent residents of Darjeeling and Kalimpong hill subdivisions (they will be governed by West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961).
  • Candidates who studied Hindi/Urdu/Nepali and are selected must clear a departmental exam in Bengali during probation for confirmation.

Age Limit

The candidates who are willing to apply for the post of Sub Inspector must not be less than 20 years of age and must not exceed the upper age limit, i.e., 30 years.

Age Relexation

CategoryAge Relexation
Scheduled Caste (SC) 5 years
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 5 years
Other Backward Classes – A (OBC-A)/Other Backward Classes – B (OBC-B)/Transgender Persons 3 years
Departmental Candidates (WB Police only)Up to 35 years of age
Departmental Candidates (SC/ST)+5 years (beyond 35 years)
Departmental Candidates (OBC-A/B)+3 years (beyond 35 years)
Departmental Candidates (Transgender)+3 years (beyond 35 years)

Physical Standard 

GenderPostCategoryHeightChest (Male only)Weight
MaleSI (UB)General/OBC/SC167 cm79 cm (expansion 5 cm)56 kg
SI (UB)Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST160 cm76 cm (expansion 5 cm)52 kg
SI (AB)General/OBC/SC173 cm86 cm (expansion 5 cm)60 kg
SI (AB)Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST163 cm81 cm (expansion 5 cm)54 kg
FemaleSI (UB)General/OBC/SC160 cm--48 kg
SI (UB)Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST155 cm--45 kg
TransgenderSI (UB)General/OBC/SC162 cm--51 kg
SI (UB)Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST157 cm--47 kg
SI (AB)General/OBC/SC166 cm--54 kg
SI (AB)Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST160 cm--50 kg

Steps to Apply for WB Police SI Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to apply for WB Police SI Recruitment 2026:

  1. Visit the official website of West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) at wbpolice.gov.in.
  2. Click on the “WB Police SI Recruitment 2026” link available on the homepage.
  3. Register yourself by entering basic details to generate your login credentials.
  4. Log in and fill out the online application form with your personal, educational, and category information.
  5. Upload a scanned passport-size photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
  6. Pay the required application fee using the available online payment options.
  7. Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future use.

WBP SI Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the post of Sub Inspector will be based on a multi-stage selection process that will include the following stages.

  • Preliminary Exam 
  • Physical Measurement Test & Physical Efficiency Test
  • Final Written Exam
  • Personality Test
  • Document Verification
FAQs

The WBP SI Recruitment 2026 Notification will be released soon at www.wbpolice.gov.in.

Yes, candidates from other states can apply, but reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC) are available only for West Bengal domicile candidates.

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