WB Police New Vacancy 2026 – 10,544 Posts Announced, Notification Soon

WB Police New Vacancy 2026 – Overview

WB Police New Vacancy 2026 – Quick Summary (In Simple Words)

• Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced 10,544 new police vacancies on 7 November 2026 at Lalbazar, Kolkata. Recruitment notifications will be issued soon.
• The new posts cover West Bengal Police, Kolkata Police and the Fire and Emergency Services — Constable, Lady Constable, Sub-Inspector, Sergeant and Fire Operator posts.
• Separately, 5,893 Kolkata Police posts were approved on 27 October 2026 (Order No. 3289-PL/PA/1C-04/19 (Pt.)).
• The two lists overlap — 4,319 Constables + 430 Lady Constables = 4,749 in both lists. Do not add 10,544 and 5,893 together.
• The official WBPRB notification has not been released yet. There is no apply link, no last date and no confirmed fee or eligibility right now. Do not trust any website that already shows an application link or a last date.
• The 11,749 Constable posts you may see online belong to the old 2024 cycle (revised vacancy notice of August 2026). They are not part of this new announcement.
• The recruitment will be conducted by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB). Keep checking prb.wb.gov.in for the real notification.

WB Police New Vacancy 2026 – Important Dates

WB Police New Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Vacancies Announced on 7 November 2026 (As Reported)

Kolkata Police – 5,893 Posts Approved on 27 October 2026 (As Reported)

What Is Confirmed and What Is Only Reported?

Ongoing WB Police Recruitment (27,556 Posts) – Background

WB Police Recruitment 2026 – Expected Eligibility Criteria

Final rules will come with each WBPRB notice. The table below shows what candidates can reasonably expect, based on earlier West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police drives. Do not treat these as final rules.

WB Police Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

WB Police Salary 2026

WBPRB will publish the pay scale for each post in its notification. The salary figures are to be announced, and this article does not guess them. Past recruitments placed Constable posts at a pay level under the West Bengal government pay matrix, with allowances as per state government rules. Once the notice is out, the pay level, basic pay and allowances will be added here.

WBPRB Selection Process – What to Expect

Earlier drives for WB Police and Kolkata Police usually followed these stages. The exact stages and marks for each post will be confirmed in the official notification. Fire Operator posts may carry their own physical tests.

1. Preliminary written test: a screening round that shortlists candidates.
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT): checks height, chest and other physical standards.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): running and other physical events.
4. Final written examination: the main merit-deciding paper.
5. Interview or personality test: held for some posts only.
6. Medical examination and document verification: the last step before the final list.

How to Apply for WB Police New Vacancy 2026 (When the Notification Comes)

Applications are not open yet. When they open, the process should look like this:

1. Visit the official WBPRB website, prb.wb.gov.in.
2. Open the link for the recruitment you want, such as Constables or Lady Constables in Kolkata Police.
3. Register with your name, mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill in your personal, educational and category details.
5. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Tip: Keep a scanned photo and signature ready in the size WBPRB asks for. The 2024 constable drive gave only about a four-week application window, so be ready before the notice appears.

What Should Aspirants Do Now?

• Start physical training: PET events need months of build-up. Begin regular running, and add strength and stamina work. Do not wait for the notification to start.
• Prepare for the written test: Focus on General Knowledge and West Bengal GK, Current Affairs, Arithmetic, Reasoning and English.
• Keep your documents ready: Madhyamik admit card and certificate, graduation mark sheets (for SI and similar posts), West Bengal-issued caste certificate if applicable, domicile proof and photo ID, recent passport-size photographs and a scanned signature.
• Keep checking prb.wb.gov.in: The notification can come any day, and the application window may be short.
• Beware of fake offers: Ignore WhatsApp forwards and agents who promise a job for money. Follow only prb.wb.gov.in, wbpolice.gov.in and kolkatapolice.gov.in.

FAQs – WB Police New Vacancy 2026

Q1. How many new vacancies have been announced under WB Police New Vacancy 2026?
As announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on 7 November 2026, recruitment notifications for 10,544 new vacancies in the police force will be issued soon. The posts cover West Bengal Police, Kolkata Police and the Fire and Emergency Services. Some portals report the total as 10,554.

Q2. Has the WB Police notification 2026 been released?
No. WBPRB has not published an official notification yet. It is expected soon, and the board’s website prb.wb.gov.in is the only place to confirm it. Until then, there is no apply link and no last date.

Q3. How many posts are there in Kolkata Police?
As reported, 5,893 Kolkata Police posts were approved on 27 October 2026 — 4,319 Constables, 430 Lady Constables, 648 Sergeants, 425 Sub-Inspectors, 70 Sub-Inspectresses and 1 Sub-Inspector (Armed).

Q4. What is the last date to apply for WB Police New Vacancy 2026?
The last date has not been announced, because the official notification has not been released yet. Any last date shown on other websites right now is not official. Keep checking prb.wb.gov.in.

Q5. What is the qualification for WB Police Constable?
Candidates are expected to need a Madhyamik (Class 10) pass, along with the ability to speak, read and write Bengali (Nepali for some hill sub-divisions). The final rules will be in the official notification.

Q6. What is the age limit for WB Police Recruitment 2026?
The age limit will be notified post-wise in the official notification. In recent constable drives, the upper age limit for general candidates was around 30 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q7. What is the application fee for WB Police Recruitment 2026?
No fee has been announced yet. For reference, the 2024 constable drive charged Rs. 170 to general candidates from West Bengal and Rs. 20 to SC and ST candidates from the state. The 2026 fee may be different.

Q8. Which body will conduct the WB Police recruitment?
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) will conduct the recruitment. Its official website is prb.wb.gov.in. The Chief Minister has said the recruitment will be transparent and based on merit and recruitment rules.

Q9. Are the 11,749 Constable posts part of this new vacancy?
No. The 11,749 Constable posts belong to the old 2024 cycle (revised vacancy notice WBPRB/NOTICE-2026/06 of August 2026). They are not part of the new 10,544-post announcement.

Q10. When will online applications start for WB Police posts?
The dates are not announced yet. They will be published with the official WBPRB notification, so keep checking prb.wb.gov.in and wbpolice.gov.in. The 2024 constable drive gave only about a four-week application window, so keep your documents ready in advance.