The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is the body that recruits personnel for West Bengal Police, Kolkata Police, and several other uniformed departments of the West Bengal government. It runs recruitment through its official portal, prb.wb.gov.in/recruitments, using a process it describes as fair, impartial, and merit-based.
The Board was originally responsible only for Constable and Sub-Inspector / Lady Sub-Inspector recruitment in West Bengal Police. Its scope has since widened to include Constables/Lady Constables, Sub-Inspectors/Sub-Inspectresses, and Sergeants in Kolkata Police, Wireless Supervisors and Operators, and recruitment for the Department of Excise, Correctional Administration, Forest, and Disaster Management & Civil Defence. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official West Bengal Police Recruitment Board website and its candidates’ corner page. Last verified: 26 July 2026.
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) recruits for Constable, Sub-Inspector, Sergeant, and Wireless posts in West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, along with staff for several other state uniformed departments. It was formed in July 2010 under the Home (Police) Department, Government of West Bengal. Recruitment notices and application status are handled through its official portal at prb.wb.gov.in.
दार्जिलिङ, सिक्किम, सिलिगुडी र उत्तर बङ्गाल क्षेत्रका स्थानीय जागिर अपडेटहरू नछुटाउनुहोस्। हाम्रो WhatsApp च्यानल, YouTube च्यानल र Facebook पेजमा जोडिनुहोस् र नयाँ रिक्त पदका सूचनाहरू पोस्ट हुनासाथै प्राप्त गर्नुहोस्।
What is the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board?
WBPRB is a recruitment body set up by the Government of West Bengal to conduct hiring for uniformed services using a transparent, technology-based process. It is not itself a police unit — it exists to run the selection process on behalf of the departments named above.
When and why WBPRB was formed
The Board was formed in July 2010, in line with the recommendations of the National Police Mission, vide Resolution No. 2624-PL of the Home (Police) Department, Government of West Bengal. The stated purpose was to ensure a transparent recruitment process for uniformed services in the state.
Which posts WBPRB recruits for
- Constable / Lady Constable — West Bengal Police
- Sub-Inspector / Lady Sub-Inspector — West Bengal Police
- Constable / Lady Constable — Kolkata Police
- Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch), Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch), and Sergeant — Kolkata Police
- Wireless Supervisor and Wireless Operator
- Staff for the Department of Excise, Correctional Administration, Forest, and Disaster Management & Civil Defence
Previous recruitment drives conducted by WBPRB
- Constables in West Bengal Police — 2024
- Sub-Inspector (Unarmed & Armed Branch) in West Bengal Police — 2024
- Constables/Lady Constables in Kolkata Police — 2024
- Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch), Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch) and Sergeant in Kolkata Police
- Departmental Promotional Examination of Constables in West Bengal Police, for promotion to ASI/LASI (UB) and ASI (AB)
- Rifleman in EFR Battalions under West Bengal Police
- Warders/Female Warders, Department of Correctional Administration, Government of West Bengal — 2023
Years are given only where the source states them; other drives are listed as named without a year attached.
দার্জিলিং, সিকিম, শিলিগুড়ি এবং উত্তরবঙ্গ অঞ্চলের স্থানীয় চাকরির আপডেট মিস করবেন না। আমাদের WhatsApp চ্যানেল, YouTube চ্যানেল এবং Facebook পেজে যুক্ত হন এবং নতুন শূন্যপদের খবর পোস্ট হওয়ার সঙ্গে সঙ্গেই পেয়ে যান।
WBPRB office address
Araksha Bhaban (5th floor), 6th Cross Road, Block-DJ, Sector-II, Saltlake City, Kolkata – 700091.
Where to check WBPRB recruitment notices
Notices are published at prb.wb.gov.in/recruitments and on the West Bengal Police recruitment page. Candidates looking for other current state openings can also check West Bengal Jobs and Government Jobs on this site.
Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| WBPRB recruitment notices | prb.wb.gov.in/recruitments |
| West Bengal Police recruitment page | wbpolice.gov.in recruitment |
| Candidates’ corner (application help) | prb.wb.gov.in/candidates-corner |
| Other West Bengal government jobs | West Bengal Jobs |
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board Previous Notifications
Frequently asked questions
What is the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board?
WBPRB is the body that recruits Constables, Sub-Inspectors, Sergeants, Wireless staff, and other uniformed personnel for West Bengal Police, Kolkata Police, and related departments.
When was WBPRB formed?
WBPRB was formed in July 2010 by the Government of West Bengal, vide Resolution No. 2624-PL of the Home (Police) Department, following a National Police Mission recommendation.
Which posts does WBPRB recruit for?
WBPRB recruits Constables, Lady Constables, Sub-Inspectors, Sergeants and Wireless staff for West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, plus staff for Excise, Correctional Administration, Forest, and Disaster Management & Civil Defence.
Where is the WBPRB office located?
The WBPRB office is at Araksha Bhaban (5th floor), 6th Cross Road, Block-DJ, Sector-II, Saltlake City, Kolkata – 700091.
Where can candidates check WBPRB recruitment notices?
Notices are published at prb.wb.gov.in/recruitments and on the West Bengal Police website’s recruitment page.
What should a candidate do if the application page loads slowly?
Candidates should retry after some time or check their internet connection, since delays can come from internet speed, many applicants applying at once, or the service provider’s downtime.
How does a candidate know their application was submitted successfully?
A confirmation page appears after clicking submit, leading to a completion page with a printable application number, which candidates should save for future reference.
What if a candidate doesn’t get an email confirming their application?
Application numbers are sent by auto-response email, and delivery depends on the email ID entered and the provider’s spam or bulk-mail policy, so a missing email does not always mean the application failed.
How can a candidate confirm their application was saved?
Candidates can log in to the WBPRB website and check the “My Account” page for status; e-Sahaj applicants can check with their VLE, and an SMS confirmation is sent if a valid mobile number was provided.
What happens if the screen goes blank or the internet disconnects while filling the form?
Candidates can log back in and select the post again; if the application was not fully submitted, it can be resumed with the previously filled data intact.
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