The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is preparing to initiate the recruitment drive for Sub-Inspector and Sergeant positions across both Armed and Unarmed Branches. This highly anticipated process offers a significant career opportunity for graduates aspiring to join the West Bengal Police force in 2026.
WBP SI Recruitment 2026- Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Post | Sub-Inspector/Sergeant (Armed & Unarmed Branch) |
| Vacacny | To be Announced |
| Mode Of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be Notified |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an institution that is equivalent to a recognised university. |
| Age Limit | 20- 30 Years |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam Physical Measurement Test & Physical Efficiency Test Final Written Exam Personality Test Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.wbpolice.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria and Age Relaxation
Candidates must satisfy the basic age requirement of 20 to 30 years to apply. The WBPRB also offers specific relaxations to ensure inclusive opportunities.
| Category | Age Relexation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 5 years |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes – A (OBC-A)/Other Backward Classes – B (OBC-B)/Transgender Persons | 3 years |
| Departmental Candidates (WB Police only) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Departmental Candidates (SC/ST) | +5 years (beyond 35 years) |
| Departmental Candidates (OBC-A/B) | +3 years (beyond 35 years) |
| Departmental Candidates (Transgender) | +3 years (beyond 35 years) |
Language Proficiency Requirements
- Permanent residents of Darjeeling and Kalimpong hill subdivisions are governed by the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961.
- Candidates who studied Hindi/Urdu/Nepali must clear a departmental exam in Bengali during probation.
Steps to Apply for WB Police SI Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) at www.wbpolice.gov.in.
- Click on the “WB Police SI Recruitment 2026” link available on the homepage.
- Register yourself by entering basic details to generate your login credentials.
- Log in and fill out the online application form with your personal, educational, and category information.
- Upload a scanned passport-size photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the required application fee using the available online payment options.
- Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future use.
Physical Standards for Recruitment
| Gender | Post | Category | Height | Chest (Male only) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | SI (UB) | General/OBC/SC | 167 cm | 79 cm (expansion 5 cm) | 56 kg |
| Male | SI (UB) | Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST | 160 cm | 76 cm (expansion 5 cm) | 52 kg |
| Male | SI (AB) | General/OBC/SC | 173 cm | 86 cm (expansion 5 cm) | 60 kg |
| Male | SI (AB) | Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST | 163 cm | 81 cm (expansion 5 cm) | 54 kg |
| Female | SI (UB) | General/OBC/SC | 160 cm | -- | 48 kg |
| Female | SI (UB) | Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST | 155 cm | -- | 45 kg |
| Transgender | SI (UB) | General/OBC/SC | 162 cm | -- | 51 kg |
| Transgender | SI (UB) | Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST | 157 cm | -- | 47 kg |
| Transgender | SI (AB) | General/OBC/SC | 166 cm | -- | 54 kg |
| Transgender | SI (AB) | Gorkhas/Rajbanshis/Garwalis/ST | 160 cm | -- | 50 kg |
Selection Process Stages
- Preliminary Exam
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Written Exam
- Personality Test
- Document Verification
After submitting your application, stay updated via the official website. Once the preliminary examination schedule is released, focus on physical fitness preparation for the PMT/PET stages, as these require specific physical standards.
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