Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026: Govt Approves 5893 Posts of Constable, Lady Constable, SI and Sergeant
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 5893 vacant posts in different ranks of Kolkata Police will be filled by direct recruitment through the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB).
The approved posts include 4319 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 with eligibility, dates and the application process will be published later by WBPRB. In this article, we cover the Kolkata Police post-wise vacancy, the approval details and what candidates should do next. You can also check the Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026 and the WB Police Contractual Driver Recruitment 2026.
Quick summary:
➤ Department: Home and Hill Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal
➤ Order: No. 3289-PL/PA/1C-04/19 (Pt.), dated 27.10.2026
➤ Force: Kolkata Police
➤ Total approved posts: 5893
➤ Posts: Constable, Lady Constable, Sergeant, Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspectress, Sub-Inspector (Armed)
➤ Recruiting body: West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
➤ Notification: Not yet released
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.
| 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 posts | 5893 |
| Mode of recruitment | Direct recruitment |
| Recruiting body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Official websites | wbpolice.gov.in, kolkatapolice.gov.in |
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 | 4319 |
| Lady Constable | 430 |
| Total | 5893 |
Constable is the biggest post with 4319 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 Approval Timeline
The Kolkata Police recruitment proposal went through several stages before the final order. The timeline is given below.
| Stage | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Proposal by Commissioner of Police, Kolkata | Memo No. 20153/FRC | 15 September 2025 |
| Finance Department concurrence | UO No. Group P2/2026-2027/0448 | 30 September 2026 |
| Cabinet approval | U.O. No. CAB (D) – 278 | 5 October 2026 |
| Administrative approval order | No. 3289-PL/PA/1C-04/19 (Pt.) | 27 October 2026 |
| Detailed notification by WBPRB | - | To be announced |
A copy of the order has been sent to the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata and the Chairman, West Bengal Police Recruitment Board, among others, for necessary action.
What Happens Next in Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026
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.
Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many posts are approved in Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026?
5893 posts: 4319 Constable, 430 Lady Constable, 648 Sergeant, 425 Sub-Inspector, 70 Sub-Inspectress and 1 Sub-Inspector (Armed).
Q2. Has the Kolkata Police notification 2026 been released?
Not yet. Only the government's administrative approval (dated 27.10.2026) has been issued. WBPRB will publish the detailed notification later.
Q3. Who will conduct the Kolkata Police recruitment?
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB).
Q4. When will the application start?
The order does not mention any date. The application dates will be given in the WBPRB notification.
Q5. How many Lady Constable posts are there?
430 Lady Constable posts, listed separately from the 4319 Constable posts.
Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Government Order No. 3289-PL dated 27.10.2026 (copy) | View Order |
| WB Police Recruitment Page | wbpolice.gov.in |
| Kolkata Police SI and Sergeant Previous Year Question Paper PDF | Check Kolkata Police SI and Sergeant Previous Year Question Paper |
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