WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026: Class 10 Pass, ₹16,000

WB Police has published a notification for a contractual Driver post in the Telecommunication wing of West Bengal Police. West Bengal Police Telecommunication, Tollygunge, Kolkata, has released the notice on wbpolice.gov.in. Applications close on 16 October 2026. WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 suits candidates who hold a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence and have three years of driving experience.

The post pays ₹16,000 per month on a one-year contract. The office is at 3 Manik Bandyopadhyay Sarani, Tollygunge, Kolkata 700040. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official West Bengal Police Telecommunication notice on wbpolice.gov.in.

Last verified: 3 October 2026.

West Bengal Police Telecommunication is engaging a contractual Driver for one year at ₹16,000 per month. Applications are offline. Candidates must deposit the filled form and documents in the Drop Box at the M.T. Section, Telecommunication HQ, 3 M.B. Sarani, Kolkata 700 040, by 16 October 2026. Selection starts with screening of applications, followed by a driving test, interview and medical test.

Quick Summary of Contractual Driver Post

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Where the Telecommunication Office Is in Kolkata

The office is located at 3 Manik Bandyopadhyay Sarani, Tollygunge, Kolkata 700040. Applicants deposit the form in a Drop Box at the M.T. Section of the Telecommunication headquarters.

Candidates from other districts of West Bengal must plan a trip to Kolkata for the deposit. The same trip repeats for the driving test or interview. A candidate from North Bengal, for example, should leave time for the trip before 16 October 2026.

Tollygunge is a well-connected locality in south Kolkata, so road transport is easy to find. The site lists more West Bengal government jobs for candidates who want other options in the state.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

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Important Dates

The WB Police Driver Recruitment notice sets two cut-off dates and one deadline. The office will publish the test dates on wbpolice.gov.in.

Candidates can check their age on 1 October 2026 with the age calculator tool. Candidates must bring the original documents on the day of the driving test or interview.

Contractual Driver Salary and Contract Term

The WB Police Driver Recruitment notice calls this a one-year contractual engagement. The application form repeats the same wording in its subject line.

Eligibility for WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026

Candidates need knowledge of reading and writing in Bengali, English or Hindi. The same criteria apply to every applicant.

Selection Process

Selection for the WB Police Driver Recruitment has two steps. The office screens applications first, then calls eligible candidates for the tests.

1. Screening of applications.
2. Driving test, interview and medical test for eligible candidates.

The West Bengal Police website, wbpolice.gov.in, will carry the dates for these tests.

Call Letter and Original Documents

The notice carries a call letter format in two parts. Part A is for the applicant. It asks for the post applied for and the name in block letters. It also asks for the correspondence address, mobile number, signature and a recent coloured passport-size photograph.

Part B is for the office. It holds the roll number and the centre of examination. It also gives the date and time of the driving test or interview and the reporting time. The Superintendent of Police, Telecommunication, West Bengal, signs it.

Shortlisted candidates for WB Police Driver Recruitment must fill and sign Part A. They must deposit it within the specified period at the office of the Additional Director General and Inspector General of Police, Telecommunication. Candidates must produce the call letter and bring the original documents at the driving test or interview.

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How to Apply

Applications for WB Police Driver Recruitment are offline. The application format is printed in the notice on wbpolice.gov.in.

1. Use the application format from the notice.
2. Fill the form in English, in block letters only.
3. Add a recent coloured passport-size photograph in the photo box.
4. Complete the personal details, qualification details, technical qualification and working experience sections.
5. Sign and date the declaration.
6. Attach copies of the six documents listed below.
7. Address the application to the Additional Director General of Police, Telecommunication, West Bengal.
8. Deposit it in the Drop Box at the M.T. Section, Telecommunication HQ, 3 M.B. Sarani, Kolkata 700 040, by 16 October 2026.

What the Application Form Asks

• Personal details cover the name, the correspondence address and the permanent address. The permanent address needs the village or town, post office, police station, state and PIN.
• Contact fields cover the telephone number, mobile number, WhatsApp number (if any) and email ID (if any).
• Other fields cover the father’s or husband’s name, gender, date of birth, age as on 1 October 2026 and nationality.
• Qualification details have four rows for the exam passed, board or university, year of passing and result.
• Technical qualification asks for the type of driving licence, licence number, date of issue and validity date.
• Working experience has four rows for the name of the organisation and the duration from and to.
• The declaration says that a false or suppressed detail can disqualify the candidate or cancel the appointment if the candidate is selected.

Documents to Keep Ready

1. Copy of the certificate or mark sheet of educational qualification.
2. Copy of the birth certificate or age proof certificate.
3. Copy of the valid driving licence.
4. Copy of the Aadhaar Card as proof of residential address.
5. Copy of the certificate for work experience.
6. Extra-curricular certificate on motor repairing or related activities, if any (optional).

Candidates should never pay any agent or middleman for this job. The form goes only to the official office.

Important Links

Should you apply?

The WB Police Driver Recruitment post suits candidates who hold an LMV licence and have driven professionally for at least three years. The salary is fixed at ₹16,000 per month, and the office is in Kolkata.

Class 10 is the only education requirement, so many working drivers can meet the basic criteria. Competition at the screening stage may be high for that reason. Only screened candidates get a call for the driving test, interview and medical test.

The main trade-off is the term. The engagement runs for one year on contract. Candidates who want longer security can watch current government job notifications while they apply for WB Police Driver Recruitment.

Candidates from distant districts must also plan the trip to Kolkata for the deposit and the tests.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

FAQs

How to apply for WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026?

Applications are offline. Candidates fill the format printed in the notice and attach the listed documents. They deposit the form in the Drop Box at the M.T. Section, Telecommunication HQ, Kolkata. The last date is 16 October 2026.

Is an LMV licence compulsory for the contractual driver post?

Yes. The WB Police Driver Recruitment notice asks for a valid LMV driving licence held for at least 3 years. The count runs as of 1 September 2026. The form also asks for the licence number, date of issue and validity date.

Where will the WB Police driver test dates be published?

The office will publish the dates for the driving test, interview and medical test on wbpolice.gov.in. Shortlisted candidates then fill Part A of the call letter and bring it with the original documents.

Does the one-year contract lead to a permanent job?

The WB Police Driver Recruitment notice describes a one-year contractual engagement only. Candidates should treat it as a fixed-term job and confirm any later arrangement with the Telecommunication office.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

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