WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Offline for 70 Vacancies

The West Bengal Police has released the WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 notification for 70 contractual Driver vacancies across different district police offices and battalions. The recruitment includes positions in 10 units, with applications accepted through offline mode.

Candidates who have passed Class VIII and possess a valid LMV or HMV driving licence along with at least three years of driving experience can apply, subject to the conditions specified by their respective units. The engagement will be temporary for one year, and selected candidates will receive a consolidated professional fee of ₹16,000 per month.

The application deadline is not the same for all units. Candidates should check the relevant unit's notification and submit their application within the prescribed period.

WB Police Driver Recruitment Official Notification Link

WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 Overview

The key details of the recruitment drive are provided below.

WB Police Driver Vacancy 2026

A total of 70 Driver vacancies have been announced across different district police units and battalions of West Bengal Police. Purulia District Police has the highest number of vacancies, with 12 posts, followed by Hooghly Rural Police District and Krishnanagar Police District, each offering 10 posts.

The unit-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

The reservation-wise vacancy distribution has not been specified in the available recruitment notices.

WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The application schedule is different for each participating unit. While most units accept applications within 14 days of publishing their notification on the official website, some have specified fixed deadlines.

Candidates can refer to the following table for unit-wise application deadlines.

Candidates should check the relevant unit's notice for the exact application schedule before submitting their forms.

WB Police Driver Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in applying for the Driver posts must meet the educational, age and driving experience requirements prescribed in the recruitment notification. The general eligibility requirements are mentioned below.

The age limit and driving licence validity are generally calculated as on the advertisement date.

Unit-Wise Eligibility Conditions

Some participating units have additional or different eligibility requirements:

• Kalimpong: Applicants must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of West Bengal. Preference will be given to residents of the Kalimpong district area. Candidates must have passed Class VIII from a recognised school and possess a valid four-wheeler driving licence. They must also have at least three years of driving experience in a Government organisation, Quasi-Government organisation or registered private limited company, etc. The notice does not mention Bengali as a requirement.

• Krishnanagar: Applicants must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of West Bengal, with preference for residents of the Krishnanagar Police District. Class VIII qualification, Bengali reading and writing ability, and an LMV or HMV licence held for at least three years are required. The three-year experience must be from a Government organisation, Quasi-Government organisation or registered private limited company, etc.

• Murshidabad: The age limit and three-year driving licence requirement will be calculated from the notice publication date. Applicants must have three years of experience specifically as a driver, supported by documentary evidence.

• Other Units: The age and driving licence requirements are calculated as on the date of advertisement.

The available notices do not specify age relaxation for reserved categories.

WB Police Driver Selection Process 2026

The selection procedure for WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 consists of a Driving Test and an Interview. Both stages carry equal marks, making the total selection assessment worth 40 marks.

The marks distribution is provided below.

Candidates with valid applications will be shortlisted and called for the selection stages. A merit list will be prepared based on the marks secured.

Additional selection-related instructions include:

• Provisionally selected candidates must clear a Medical Fitness Test conducted as directed by the competent authority.

• Selected candidates must submit a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) when joining.

• Candidates applying to Krishnanagar must obtain their PCC through the WB Police PCC portal.

• Original documents will be verified during the interview or when candidates are called for the Driving Test or Interview, as applicable.

• In Kalimpong, if applications are received in large numbers, candidates may be shortlisted based on educational qualifications and driving experience.

How to Apply for WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026?

The application process for WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 is completely offline. There is no online application facility mentioned in the recruitment notices. Eligible candidates must download the prescribed Annexure-I application form and submit the completed form in the drop box of their respective units.

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the application process:

1. Visit the official West Bengal Police website at wbpolice.gov.in or the website of the concerned police unit.

2. Find the WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 notification and download the prescribed application form.

3. Take a printout of the application form on white A4 paper, wherever specified.

4. Complete the form using capital letters and provide the required mobile number.

5. Affix a recent passport-size photograph measuring 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm. Self-attest it wherever required.

6. Attach self-attested photocopies of all the necessary supporting documents.

7. Check the application form and attached documents before submission.

8. Place the completed application in the designated drop box of the concerned unit before its prescribed deadline.

Candidates applying to Kalimpong and Krishnanagar must submit their applications personally. Applications sent by post are not accepted under these unit-specific instructions.

WB Police Driver Application Submission Addresses

Candidates must submit their forms to the designated drop box of the unit they are applying for.

For Kalimpong and Krishnanagar, candidates must also follow the prescribed envelope superscription mentioned in their respective notices.

WB Police Driver Application Fee 2026

The Krishnanagar recruitment notice clearly states that candidates are not required to pay an application fee. Similarly, the Murshidabad notice specifies that no fee will be charged at any stage of the recruitment process.

The remaining unit-wise notifications do not mention an application fee.

WB Police Driver Salary 2026

Candidates selected under WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 will receive a consolidated professional fee of ₹16,000 per month. The engagement will be contractual and temporary for an initial period of one year.

The Kalimpong and Krishnanagar notices mention that applicable statutory deductions will be made from the remuneration. Both units also state that contract renewal will depend on satisfactory performance.

Candidates should note that the recruitment does not provide any claim for regularisation of contractual service.

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