West Bengal Police (WB Police) district and battalion offices have issued separate notices for the engagement of Drivers on a contractual basis. Together, the notices in the official document cover 70 Driver posts in 10 units. The engagement is purely temporary for 01 (one) year, with a consolidated professional fee of Rs. 16,000 per month. Applications are offline, and the last date differs from unit to unit, so check the notice of the unit you want to apply to.
WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 Overview
The table below answers the key questions quickly. Unit-wise details follow in the sections after it.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | West Bengal Police (WB Police): district police offices, Rapid Action Force and State Armed Police battalions |
| Post Name | Driver (Contractual) |
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely temporary, contractual, 01 (one) year |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens aged 21 to 40 years, Class VIII pass, with a valid LMV or HMV driving licence and at least 03 years of driving experience (unit-specific conditions below) |
| Consolidated Professional Fee | Rs. 16,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Offline. Printed form submitted in the drop box of the concerned unit |
| Application Start Date | Varies by unit. Stated for Darjeeling (from 18.10.2026), Kalimpong (from 23.10.2026, 10:00 hrs) and SAP 13th Battalion (form available from 18.10.2026). Other notices say the form is available from the date of publication |
| Last Date | Varies by unit. See Important Dates |
| Job Location | West Bengal (unit-wise locations listed below) |
| Official Website | wbpolice.gov.in and the websites of the respective units |
The engagement follows G.O. No. 2980-PL/PB/3P-08/17 dated 30.09.2026 of the Government of West Bengal. Several notices also cite Org. No. 95/ORG//ORG-188/2017 (Pt-III) dated 06.10.2026 of the IGP (HQ), West Bengal. The Kalimpong notice also cites Org. No. 106/ORG//ORG-188/2017 (Pt-III) dated 14.10.2026 of the IGP (HQ).
WB Police Driver Vacancy 2026
Each unit has notified its own vacancies for the post of Driver (Contractual). Purulia has the most posts (12), followed by Hooghly Rural and Krishnanagar (10 each).
| S. No. | Post Name and Unit | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driver (Contractual): Dakshin Dinajpur District Police | 04 |
| 2 | Driver (Contractual): Darjeeling District Police | 05 |
| 3 | Driver (Contractual): Hooghly Rural Police District | 10 |
| 4 | Driver (Contractual): Kalimpong District Police | 04 |
| 5 | Driver (Contractual): Krishnanagar Police District | 10 |
| 6 | Driver (Contractual): Murshidabad Police District | 06 |
| 7 | Driver (Contractual): Purulia District Police | 12 |
| 8 | Driver (Contractual): Rapid Action Force 3rd Battalion, Barrackpore | 04 |
| 9 | Driver (Contractual): State Armed Police (SAP) 8th Battalion, Ahiran, Suti, Murshidabad | 03 |
| 10 | Driver (Contractual): SAP 13th Battalion, Barjora, Bankura | 04 |
| 11 | Driver (Contractual): Bongaon Police District | 08 |
| Total | 70 |
Reservation category-wise breakup is not specified in the provided notices. The SAP 8th Battalion notice is a corrigendum. It partially cancels the earlier notice (Memo No. 276/IHQ dated 16.10.2026) and notifies 03 Driver posts. The SAP 13th Battalion notice is a partial modification of its Memo No. 215/IHQ dated 12.10.2026.
WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 Important Dates and Last Date
There is no single last date. Most notices allow receipt of applications within 14 days after publication on the website, but the publication date is not stated in the notices. Fixed dates are given only for the units below.
| Unit | Notice Reference and Date | Last Date for Receipt of Application |
|---|---|---|
| Dakshin Dinajpur | Notice date not shown | Within 14 days after publication in website |
| Darjeeling | Notice date not shown. Form available from 18.10.2026 | Within 14 (Fourteen) days after publication in website |
| Hooghly Rural | Employment (Temporary) Notice No. 4952/E/2026 dated 19.10.2026 | Within 14 days after publication in website |
| Kalimpong | Employment Notice No. 01/KMT/26 dated 19.10.2026 | 05.11.2026 till 16:00 hrs (applications accepted from 23.10.2026, 10:00 hrs) |
| Krishnanagar | Memo No. 116/MT dated 16.10.2026 | 31.10.2026 at 17:00 hrs |
| Murshidabad | Memo No. 30/MT dated 18/10/2026 | Within 14 (fourteen) days from the date of publication of the notice |
| Purulia | Memo No. 6877/E/HC dated 19/10/2026 (memo number as read from the scanned notice) | Within 14 days after publication in the official website of Purulia District Police |
| RAF 3rd Bn, Barrackpore | Employment Notice No. 01/2026/HA-CD dated 16.10.2026 | Within 14 days after publication in website |
| SAP 8th Bn, Ahiran, Suti | Corrigendum, Employment Notice No. 01/2026/HA dated 19.10.2026 | Within 14 days after publication in website |
| SAP 13th Bn, Barjora | Memo No. 219/IHQ/2026 dated 16/10/2026 | Within 31.10.2026 |
| Bongaon | Employment (Temporary Basic) Notice No. 01/2026/HА | 14 days after publication in the Website |
WB Police Driver Eligibility Criteria 2026
Most notices carry the same five conditions. Candidates should still read their own unit notice, because a few conditions differ.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Educational Qualification | Class VIII passed and knowledge of reading and writing Bengali |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years (as on date of advertisement) |
| Driving Licence | Valid licence for LMV or HMV held for at least 03 years (as on date of advertisement) |
| Experience | At least 03 years of working experience (with documentary proof) |
WB Police Driver Qualification and Age Limit: Unit-Specific Differences
- Kalimpong: The applicant must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of West Bengal (residents of the Kalimpong district area will be preferred). Minimum qualification is Class VIII passed from a recognised school. The notice asks for a valid Four-Wheeler Driving License and at least 03 years of driving experience in any Government organisation, Quasi Government organisation or registered private limited company, etc. It does not mention Bengali.
- Krishnanagar: The applicant must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of West Bengal (residents of the Krishnanagar Police District area will be preferred). Class VIII passed from a recognised school and Bengali reading and writing are required, along with an LMV or HMV licence of at least 03 years. The 03 years of experience must be in any Government organisation, Quasi Government organisation or registered private limited company, etc.
- Murshidabad: Age (21 to 40 years) and the 03-year licence period are counted as on the date of publication of the notice. The 03 years of experience must be as a driver, supported by documentary proof.
- Other units: Age and licence period are counted as on the date of advertisement.
Reservation-related age relaxation is not specified in the provided notices.
WB Police Driver Salary 2026
The consolidated professional fee is Rs. 16,000 per month (Rupees Sixteen Thousand only). The Kalimpong and Krishnanagar notices add that the amount is subject to applicable statutory deductions. The engagement is contractual, and the contract is for 01 (one) year. Kalimpong and Krishnanagar state that renewal is subject to satisfactory performance. All notices state that no claim for regularisation will be entertained.
WB Police Driver Application Fee
The Krishnanagar notice states that no application fee will be charged. The Murshidabad notice states that no application fee shall be charged at any stage. The other notices do not mention any application fee.
WB Police Driver Selection Process 2026
Selection is through a Driving Test and Interview of 40 marks in total. Shortlisted candidates with valid applications are called for both stages, and a merit list is prepared on the marks obtained.
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Driving Test | 20 |
| Interview | 20 |
| Total | 40 |
- Provisionally selected candidates must undergo a Medical Fitness Test as directed by the competent authority.
- The selected candidate must submit a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) at the time of joining. Krishnanagar asks for the PCC from the PCC portal of WB Police (https://pcc.wb.gov.in).
- Kalimpong: if the number of applicants is much higher, the authority may shortlist on the basis of educational qualification and driving experience. The merit list will be published on the Kalimpong District Police website and displayed outside the unit notice board.
- Original documents are verified at the time of interview (Kalimpong, Krishnanagar). Murshidabad asks candidates to bring originals when called for the Driving Test or Interview.
How to Apply for WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026
WB Police Driver Apply Online: Application Mode
The notices do not provide an online application link. Candidates must submit the prescribed application form (Annexure-I) offline in the drop box of the concerned unit. Kalimpong and Krishnanagar state that the form must be submitted personally and not by post.
- Download the application form from wbpolice.gov.in or the website of the concerned unit (Krishnanagar also distributes forms from its Motor Transport Section at Krishnanagar Police Line).
- Fill in the form in capital letters and mention your mobile number.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm), self-attested where the form asks for it.
- Attach self-attested copies of the supporting documents listed below.
- Submit the form in the drop box of the concerned unit before its last date. Where the notice prescribes a superscription for the envelope, write it exactly.
Where to Submit the Application
| Unit | Submission Point | Form Available At |
|---|---|---|
| Dakshin Dinajpur | Drop box, Motor Transport Section, Balurghat Police Lines, Dakshin Dinajpur District-733103 | wbpolice.gov.in and ddinajpurpolice.wb.gov.in |
| Darjeeling | Drop box, Motor Transport Office (HQ), Darjeeling | darjeelingpolice.wb.gov.in (from 18.10.2026) |
| Hooghly Rural | Drop box, M.T. Section, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Hooghly Rural Police District, Kamarkundu, Singur, Hooghly, Pin 712407 | wbpolice.gov.in or hooghlyruralpolice.wb.gov.in |
| Kalimpong | Drop box, MT Section, Birla house, Kalimpong, during office hours. Envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER (CONTRACTUAL), 2026” | wbpolice.gov.in (print on white A4 paper) |
| Krishnanagar | Drop box, MT Section, Krishnanagar Police Line, during office hours. Envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CONTRACTUAL DRIVER UNDER KRISHNANAGAR POLICE DISTRICT, 2026” | Motor Transport Section, Krishnanagar Police Line, and krishnanagarpolice.wb.gov.in (print on white A4 paper) |
| Murshidabad | Designated drop box, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Murshidabad Police District, Berhampore, Murshidabad | Website not specified in the notice |
| Purulia | Drop box in the office of the Superintendent of Police, Purulia. Envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER (CONTRACTUAL), 2026” | Official website of Purulia District Police (puruliapolice.wb.gov.in) |
| RAF 3rd Bn, Barrackpore | Drop box, Rapid Action Force 3rd Battalion, Barrackpore, West Bengal (Commandant) | wbpolice.gov.in |
| SAP 8th Bn, Ahiran, Suti | Drop box, State Armed Police 8th Battalion, Ahiran, Suti, Murshidabad District (Commandant) | wbpolice.gov.in |
| SAP 13th Bn, Barjora | Drop box, Office of the Commandant, SAP 13th Battalion, Barjora, Bankura | sap13bn.com (from 18.10.2026) |
Documents Required for WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026
- Photocopy of certificate or mark sheet of educational qualification
- Photocopy of birth certificate or age-proof certificate
- Photocopy of driving licence
- Photocopy of document showing residential address (preferably Aadhaar Card)
- Copy of certificate in respect of working experience
- Extra-curricular certificate regarding motor repairing and others (optional in the Murshidabad notice)
Kalimpong lists self-attested copies of Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, educational certificates and experience certificate. Krishnanagar accepts PAN Card, Driving License, Voter Card or Aadhaar Card as identification and residential proof. The Annexure-I note asks for self-attested copies of documents against Sl. Nos. 3, 4, 6, 7 and 10 of the form.
Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications without the required documents may be rejected (Kalimpong, Krishnanagar, Murshidabad). Murshidabad also states that applications received after the due date may be rejected.
- Canvassing in any form or bringing any influence is treated as disqualification (Kalimpong, Krishnanagar).
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the Driving Test and Interview (Kalimpong, Krishnanagar).
- Furnishing false information or suppressing material facts may lead to rejection or cancellation (Murshidabad).
- The Annexure-I forms ask whether any criminal case is initiated or pending against the applicant. Hooghly Rural’s form also asks for bank and Aadhaar details, and Murshidabad’s form asks for an alternate number, email ID and left thumb impression with a checklist of enclosures.
- Contractual service conditions are governed by the contract and applicable Government rules. No claim for regularisation will be entertained. The competent authority may cancel the process at any stage without prior notice and without assigning any reason.
WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Bn Barjora Bankura | Click Here |
| SAP 8TH Bn Suti Murshidabad | Click Here |
| RAF 3rd Bn Barrackpore | Click Here |
| Purulia District | Click Here |
| Murshidabad Police District | Click Here |
| Krishnanagar Police District | Click Here |
| Kalimpong District | Click Here |
| Hooghly Rural Police District | Click Here |
| Darjeeling District | Click Here |
| Dakshin Dinjapur District | Click Here |
| Bongaon Police District | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Click Here |
