WB Police Constable Recruitment 2021: West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has finally announced a recruitment notification to fill up Police Constable Posts ( Male & Female) in West Bengal Police Department. The Online Application of the WBP Constable Recruitment 2021 will commence from 22nd Feb 2021 while the last date to Apply would be 20th February 2021. This is indeed a good news for the job aspirants from West Bengal who desire to make a career in West Bengal Police Department. West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has the responsibility of conducting the Constable Recruitment in West Bengal Police. Here, we have shared the information on West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment so that interested applicants can get complete information from eligibility to Deadline. So, all of these and more in the sections below.
Update on 19/01/2021: The Online Application for Police Constable Recruitment 2021 ( Male & Female ) shall commence from 22nd Feb 2021.
WBP Constable Recruitment 2021 Notification Details
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board has invited application from eligible Indian citizens having eligibility criteria for recruitment to the post of Constables in West Bengal Police (WBP). The eligibility criteria for the post of WB Police Constables are elaborated in the eligibility section below. NVF, Home Guard personnel and Civic Volunteers who have completed 03 (Three) years of service as on 1st January 2021. serving in West Bengal Police are also eligible to apply if they satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post.
Pay Scale of the Post
Selected candidates shall draw a monthly salary in Pay Scale of Level-6 in the pay matrix [Rs. 22,700 – Rs. 58,500]-. In addition to this, West Bengal Police Constables are also entitled to other allowances like DA, MA, HRA, and others.
WB Police Constable Vacancies Details
In this section, the total vacancies of the WB Police Constable are tabled. It shall also include the distribution of the vacancies among the different categories of applicants.
Vacancies: Total of Vacancies will be declared with the notification. The breakup of vacancies is discussed below.
| Sl. No | Category | Constable | Lady Constable |
| 1. | Unreserved (UR) | 2640 | 423 |
| 2. | Unreserved (E.C.) | 1280 | 205 |
| 3. | Scheduled Caste | 1120 | 179 |
| 4. | Scheduled Caste (E.C.) | 560 | 90 |
| 5. | Scheduled Tribe | 320 | 51 |
| 6. | Scheduled Tribe (E.C.) | 160 | 26 |
| 7. | OBC-A | 560 | 90 |
| 8. | OBC-A (E.C.) | 240 | 38 |
| 9. | OBC-B | 400 | 64 |
| 10. | OBC-B (E.C) | 160 | 26 |
| TOTAL | 7440 | 1192 |
WB Police Constable Recruitment Eligibility Details
West Bengal Police Constable Recruitment is one of the popular recruitment in West Bengal. Every year young job aspirants look for this opening in West Bengal Police Department Announcement. The wait is over, as WBPRB has finally announced to fill up the vacant posts of WB Police Department. The Eligibility of the WB Police Constable Posts has been detailed in this section.
Age Limit for WBP Constable
Applicant should be between 18 (Eighteen) years to 27 (Twenty Seven) years old as on 01.01.2021. The upper age limit shall be relaxed by-
- 05 (Five) year for SC/ST Candidates.
- 03 (Three) year for OBC Candidates.
- Upper Age Limit for NVF and Home Guard personnel as per existing Government order.
Educational Qualification
Willing candidates should have passed Madhyamik Examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. Willing applicant must be able to speak, read and write the Bengali Language.
Minimum Physical Standards to Apply
| Post | Category | Height | Weight |
| Constable (Male) | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 167 cm | 57 kg |
| Constable (Male) | Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 160 cm | 53 kg |
| Constable (Female) | Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 160 cm | 49 kg |
| Constable (Female) | Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 152 cm | 45 kg |
Chest Measurement for Constable Posts (Male Only)
| Categories | Chest Measurement |
| Candidates of all categories (except Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes) | 78 cms. (without expansion) 83 cms. (with expansion – 5 cms.) |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Rajbanshis and Scheduled Tribes | 76 cms. (without expansion) 81 cms. (with expansion – 5 cms.) |
WB Police Constable Recruitment Application – Online / Offline
WB Police Recruitment Board through the Notification has informed that desirous applicants can submit Application Forms through on-line or off-line modes during the period from 22nd Jan 2021 to 20th Feb 2021 (5 PM). They are to apply through the websites of West Bengal Police (www.policewb.gov.in) to submit the application complying with the guidelines and procedure for submission of application form within the closing date.
WB Police Constable Application Fees
While submitting the application both online or offline for WBP Constable, candidates shall have to deposit application fee and processing fees as per the notification. The last date of deposit of Application Fees and/or Processing Fees through PNB Challan will be 23rd Feb 2021 during banking hours. Payment of Application Fees and Processing Fees can be made online through payment gateway by using Debit Cards/Credit Cards/Net-Banking of any Bank and e-wallet.
| Category | Application Fee + Processing Fee | Total Amount |
| All categories except SC/ST (of West Bengal only) | Rs. 150/- + Rs. 20/- | Rs. 170/- |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | Nil + Rs. 20/- | Rs. 20/- |
WB Police Constable Offline Application Process
Both Online and Application can be submitted for WB Police Constable Recruitment, Online Application should be submitted through the official website of West Bengal Police Recruitment Board or through designated Tathya Mitra Kendras. The direct link of online application has been shared below. Offline Application can be submitted through prescribed application format and the filled up form should be sent to
Chairman, West Bengal Police Recruitment Board,
Araksha Bhavan (5 th Floor),
Block– DJ, Sector-II,
Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700 091.
Offline Application should reach the concerned office by 20th Feb 2021 (5 PM). The related links of the application and application form have been shared below.
How to Apply Online for WB Police Constable Posts
- Log in to the official web portal of West Bengal Police Recruiting Board i.e. policewb.gov.in.
- Locate the recruitment section.
- Search for the WB Police Constable Recruitment 2021.
- Select the option.
- Click on apply online.
- Now create a username and password.
- After validating login with the credential.
- Fill up the required details.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature image.
- Pay the application fee through online or through Punjab National Bank.
- After confirmation of the fees paid, the application will be submitted successfully.
- Take at least Two (2) printout of the submitted application.
WBP Constable Recruitment 2021 – Important Dates
| Recruitment Board | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board |
| Recruitment for the Post of | WB Police Constable |
| Start Date of Online or Offline Application | 22nd January 2021 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 20th February 2021 |
| Last Date of Offline Application | 20th February 2021 till 5 PM |
| Last Date of Application Fee Submission in Bank | 23rd February 2021 till 5 PM |
WBP Constable Recruitment 2021 – Important Links
| Notification Download | Click here |
| Online Application PDF | Click Here |
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Offline Application Link | Click Here |
| Offline Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Exam Date / Admit Card | Click Here |
| WBP Constable Result | Click Here |
FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions )
22nd January 2021 is the start date of application.
A total of 8632 vacancies are announced.
Yes, there is a provision for the offline application.
www.wbpolice.gov.in is the official website for application.
Rs. 22,700 – Rs. 58,500 is the salary scale.