The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) issued Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE – 2026/08 (SI_KP_23) on 3 September 2026, revising the vacancy position for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector and Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch), Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch), and Sergeant in Kolkata Police – 2023. The revision follows two notifications issued by the Backward Classes Welfare (BCW) Department, Government of West Bengal — No. 944-BCW/MR-23/2026 and No. 945-BCW/MR-23/2026, both dated 18 May 2026 — issued in line with a Calcutta High Court judgment dated 22 May 2024.
The revised notice puts the total vacancy for these four posts at 309, with a full category-wise breakdown given below. Along with the revised count, WBPRB has reopened a window for eligible candidates to update their reservation category, running from 4 September 2026 to 10 September 2026. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official WBPRB notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE – 2026/08 (SI_KP_23) dated 3 September 2026. Last verified: 8 September 2026.
WBPRB revised the vacancy for the Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch), Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch), and Sergeant in Kolkata Police – 2023 recruitment to 309 posts through Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE – 2026/08 (SI_KP_23) dated 3 September 2026. Candidates from the Unreserved and OBC-A/OBC-B categories who appeared in the Final Combined Competitive Examination can update their category between 4 and 10 September 2026 at prb.wb.gov.in, kolkatapolice.gov.in, or wbpolice.gov.in, using their Application Serial Number and date of birth.
Quick summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Recruitment | SI/Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch), SI (Armed Branch) & Sergeant, Kolkata Police – 2023 |
| Notice No. | WBPRB/NOTICE – 2026/08 (SI_KP_23) |
| Notice Date | 3 September 2026 |
| Revised Total Vacancy | 309 |
| Category Update Window | 4 September 2026 – 10 September 2026 |
| Where to Update | prb.wb.gov.in, kolkatapolice.gov.in, wbpolice.gov.in |
| Credentials Needed | Application Serial Number and date of birth |
| Mode of Update | Online only — no post, email or in-person |
| Place of Posting | Kolkata Police |
| Official Website | prb.wb.gov.in |
About West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is the body that conducts recruitment for Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspectress and Sergeant posts under the West Bengal Police, including postings in Kolkata Police. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website. Its office is at Araksha Bhawan (5th Floor), 6th Cross Road, Block-DJ, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700091, as stated in the notice.
Why the vacancy and category rules changed
The change traces back to a Calcutta High Court judgment dated 22 May 2024 on OBC reservation in West Bengal. Acting on that judgment, the Backward Classes Welfare (BCW) Department issued two notifications on 18 May 2026. Notification No. 944-BCW/MR-23/2026 withdrew all the earlier notifications issued in 2025 on OBC reservation. Notification No. 945-BCW/MR-23/2026 notified a new State List of OBCs, comprising 66 classes, for 7% reservation in West Bengal government services and posts.
The BCW Department has advised all recruiting bodies in the state to act on these two notifications while disposing of ongoing recruitment processes. WBPRB has applied this to the SI/Sergeant Kolkata Police – 2023 recruitment, which produced the revised vacancy position below and the category-update window that candidates now need to complete.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BCW notification withdrawing 2025 OBC notifications (No. 944-BCW/MR-23/2026) | 18 May 2026 |
| BCW notification of new 66-class State OBC List (No. 945-BCW/MR-23/2026) | 18 May 2026 |
| WBPRB revised vacancy notice (WBPRB/NOTICE – 2026/08) | 3 September 2026 |
| Category update window opens | 4 September 2026 |
| Category update window closes | 10 September 2026 |
Revised vacancy: category-wise breakdown
WBPRB’s revised notice puts the total vacancy for these four posts at 309. The full category-wise split is below.
| Category | SI (Unarmed Branch) | Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch) | SI (Armed Branch) – male only | Sergeant, Kolkata Police – male only | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 114 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 166 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 47 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 67 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 13 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
| OBC | 15 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 23 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 |
| Total | 212 | 27 | 34 | 36 | 309 |
The notice does not repeat salary, pay scale or eligibility details for these posts — those were part of the original 2023 recruitment notification. Check the official website for the complete original notification.
Who needs to update their category
Not every candidate needs to act. The category-update window applies only to candidates in the Unreserved or OBC-A/OBC-B categories who appeared in the Final Combined Competitive Examination for this recruitment. Two situations are covered.
If your class is now on the new OBC list
Candidates who earlier applied as Unreserved or EWS but later changed their category to OBC-A/OBC-B, or who applied as OBC-A/OBC-B and whose class is now included in the new 66-class State List of OBCs, are advised to clearly mention their class through the online link to claim OBC reservation. If they do not do this, they will be treated as Unreserved.
If your class is now excluded from the OBC list
Candidates who applied as OBC-A/OBC-B but whose class is not on the new State List of OBCs may change their category to Unreserved or EWS, subject to meeting the conditions for those categories set out in the Board’s “Information to Applicant” document. If they do not do this, they will be treated as Unreserved.
How to update your category
- Visit one of the three official websites — prb.wb.gov.in, kolkatapolice.gov.in, or wbpolice.gov.in.
- Find the category-update link for “Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch), Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch) and Sergeant in Kolkata Police – 2023.”
- Enter the Application Serial Number and date of birth used in the original application.
- Update or confirm the category, clearly stating the OBC class if claiming OBC benefit.
- Submit the update before 10 September 2026. The window opened on 4 September 2026 and closes on 10 September 2026.
The Board will not accept any category or caste-change request sent by post, email, or submitted in person. The online link on the official website is the only accepted channel.
Candidates should note or screenshot a confirmation of their submission before closing the page, since the window is short. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| WBPRB revised vacancy notice (PDF) | Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE – 2026/08 (SI_KP_23), dated 3 September 2026 |
| WBPRB official website | Category update link and recruitment updates |
| Kolkata Police official website | Alternate site for category update |
| West Bengal Police official website | Alternate site for category update |
| West Bengal Jobs | More West Bengal government job updates |
| Government Jobs | More central and state government recruitment |
What this means for candidates
This update does not open new applications — it only affects candidates who already appeared in the Final Combined Competitive Examination for this 2023 recruitment. For most candidates in the Unreserved and OBC-A/OBC-B categories, checking whether their class appears on the new 66-class State List of OBCs is worth doing now, since the window closes on 10 September 2026.
Missing the deadline has one clear consequence stated in the notice: the candidate is treated as Unreserved, regardless of their actual category. Candidates who are unsure whether their class is on the new list should check BCW Department Notification No. 945-BCW/MR-23/2026 directly, rather than relying on the earlier 2025 list, since that list has been withdrawn.
What is the last date to update category for WB Police SI/Sergeant Kolkata Police 2023?
The last date to update or confirm the reservation category for this recruitment is 10 September 2026. The window opened on 4 September 2026, as per WBPRB Notice No. WBPRB/NOTICE – 2026/08 (SI_KP_23).
How many total vacancies are there in the revised WBPRB SI/Sergeant Kolkata Police 2023 notice?
The revised notice puts the total vacancies at 309 posts, combining Sub-Inspector and Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch), Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch), and Sergeant posts in Kolkata Police, across the UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories.
How can I update my category for this WBPRB recruitment?
Candidates can update their category online at prb.wb.gov.in, kolkatapolice.gov.in, or wbpolice.gov.in, using their Application Serial Number and date of birth. WBPRB does not accept category-change requests sent by post, email, or in person.
What happens if I don’t update my category before the deadline?
Candidates who do not update their category through the online link within the window will be treated as Unreserved, as stated in the WBPRB notice.
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