The Government of West Bengal has given administrative approval for the Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026. As per Order No. 3289-PL/PA/1C-04/19 (Pt.) dated 27 October 2026 of the Police Establishment Branch, Home and Hill Affairs Department, a total of 5,893 vacant posts in different ranks of Kolkata Police will be filled by direct recruitment through the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB). However, the detailed recruitment notification has not been released yet — it will be published later by WBPRB with the eligibility, dates and application process.
The approved posts include 4,319 Constables, 430 Lady Constables, 648 Sergeants, 425 Sub-Inspectors, 70 Sub-Inspectresses and 1 Sub-Inspector (Armed). This is only the government approval; the detailed recruitment notification will be published later by WBPRB.
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Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026 approval was issued after the Finance Department’s concurrence and Cabinet approval. The key details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Police Establishment Branch, Home and Hill Affairs Department, Nabanna, Howrah |
| Order No. | 3289-PL/PA/1C-04/19 (Pt.) |
| Order date | 27 October 2026 |
| Force | Kolkata Police |
| Total approved posts | 5,893 |
| Posts | Constable, Lady Constable, Sergeant, Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspectress, Sub-Inspector (Armed) |
| Mode of recruitment | Direct recruitment |
| Recruiting body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Notification status | Not released yet — will be out later |
| Official websites | wbpolice.gov.in, kolkatapolice.gov.in |
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Kolkata Police Vacancy 2026 Post-wise
The Kolkata Police vacancy 2026 approved by the Governor is divided into six ranks. The post-wise break-up as given in the order is below.
| Post | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Sergeant | 648 |
| Sub-Inspector | 425 |
| Sub-Inspector (Armed) | 1 |
| Sub-Inspectress | 70 |
| Constable | 4,319 |
| Lady Constable | 430 |
| Total | 5,893 |
Constable is the biggest post with 4,319 vacancies. Lady Constable (430) and Sub-Inspectress (70) are listed as separate posts in the order, in addition to Constable and Sub-Inspector.
Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026 — Notification Not Out Yet
The Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026 notification has not been released yet. Only the government’s administrative approval (dated 27.10.2026) has been issued, and the detailed notification with eligibility, application dates and the selection process will be published later by the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) on its official websites.
Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026: What Happens Next
The order does not give the application dates, eligibility, age limit, selection process or fee. These will be announced in the official notification by WBPRB. Until then, candidates can:
- Keep checking wbpolice.gov.in (Recruitment section) and kolkatapolice.gov.in for the notification.
- Keep their Class 10 / Class 12 / graduation certificates, caste certificate, domicile certificate and ID proof ready.
- Start preparing for the written exam and physical tests based on previous Kolkata Police recruitments.
- Avoid agents or anyone promising jobs for money. Selection is done only through WBPRB.
FAQs
Q1. What exactly has the government approved?
Ans: Administrative sanction to fill 5,893 posts in Kolkata Police across Constable, Lady Constable, Sergeant, Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspectress and Sub-Inspector (Armed) ranks through direct recruitment by WBPRB.
Q2. Is the recruitment notification out?
Ans: No. Only the sanction order dated 27.10.2026 exists. The detailed advertisement is still awaited from WBPRB.
Q3. Which body will conduct the selection?
Ans: The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB).
Q4. Any indication of application dates?
Ans: None. The order is silent on timelines; dates will appear only in the WBPRB notification.
Q5. How many posts are earmarked for women?
Ans: 430 Lady Constable and 70 Sub-Inspectress posts are separately sanctioned.
