West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has released the recruitment notification for the post of Sub – Inspector and Constable. Total numbers of vacancy are 9720. Starting date to apply online is 22.01.2021 and Last date for receipt of application is 20.02.2021 by 05.00 PM. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria and details then proceed to apply online. Interested candidates can click the link given below. It will direct to the Application form at single click.
| Name of the Post | Sub – InspectorConstable |
| Number of vacancy | 9720 |
| Starting date to Apply | 22.01.2021 |
| Last date for receipt of the Application | 20.02.2021 |
| Status | Notification Released. |
Vacancy Details
- SI of Police (Unarmed) – 753
- Lady SI of Police (Unarmed) – 150
- SI of Police (Armed) – 185
- Constable – 7440
- Lady Constable – 1192
Education Qualification
- For SI of Police: The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent is Necessary.
- For Constable: The applicant must have passed Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent is Necessary.
Other Skills
- The applicant must be able to speak, read and write the Bengali language. However, this provision will not be applicable to the persons who are permanent residents of hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts.
- For the applicant of hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts, the provisions laid down in the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961 will be applicable.
Age Limit
- For SI of Police: The applicant must not be below 20 years and not more than 27 years as on 01.01.2021 is Mandatory.
- For Constable: The applicant must not be less than 18 years old and must not be more than 27 (twenty seven) years old as on 01/01/2021 is Mandatory.
Physical measurement
For Si of Police Post:
| Name of the Post | Class | Height (in cm) | Chest (in cm) | Weight (in kg.) |
| Sub-Inspector of Police [Unarmed Branch (UB) in West Bengal Police] | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Rajbansis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes) | 167 cm | 79 cm | 56 kg |
| Gorkhas, Rajbansis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes | 160 cm | 76 cm | 52 kg | |
| Sub-Inspector of Police [Armed Branch (AB) in West Bengal Police] [Male candidates only] | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Rajbansis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes) | 163 cm to 173 cm | 81 cm to 86 cm | 54kg to 60kg |
| Lady Sub-Inspector Police (UB) in West Bengal Police | Gorkhas, Rajbansis, Garwalis and Scheduled Tribes | 155 cm to 160 cm | Nil | 45 kg to 48 kg |
For Constable Post:
| Posts | Category | Height (Barefoot) (in cm.) | Weight (in kg.) | Chest (in cm) |
| Constable (Male) | Candidates of all categories | 160 – 167 | 53 – 57 | 76 – 78 cms (Without expansion) |
| Lady Constable | Candidates of all categories | 152 – 160 | 45 – 49 | NA |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Written Examination
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Final Written Examination
- Interview
- Medical Examination
Application fees
For SI of Police
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Amount Payable |
| All categories except Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) | Rs. 250 | Rs. 20 | Rs. 270 |
| Scheduled Caste (West Bengal only) | NIL | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
| Scheduled Tribe (West Bengal only) | NIL | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
For Constable Post
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Amount Payable |
| All categories except Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (of West Bengal only) | Rs. 150 | Rs. 20 | Rs. 170 |
| Scheduled Caste (West Bengal only) | NIL | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
| Scheduled Tribe (West Bengal only) | NIL | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
How to Apply for WB Police Recruitment 2021?
- Go to the official site of WBPRB website.
- Select “Recruitment” notification on the Home page.
- Find and select the required notification on the Recruitment page.
- Fill the Application form and upload the required documents.
- Click Submit button and Print the Registration form for future purpose.
Important Link
Online Application for WB Police Recruitment 2021 – Available from 22.01.2021
Official Notification for Sub Inspector Post on WB Police Recruitment 2021
Official Notification for Constable Post on WB Police Recruitment 2021
