- Temporary Contractual Roles: 70 Driver posts across 10 units of West Bengal Police, including district police offices, Rapid Action Force, and State Armed Police battalions.
- Engagement Duration: Purely temporary for 1 year with no claim for regularization.
- Salary: Consolidated professional fee of ₹16,000 per month (subject to statutory deductions in some units).
- Application Mode: Offline only. Printed forms must be submitted in the drop box of the concerned unit.
- Unit-Specific Deadlines: Last dates vary by unit (e.g., Kalimpong: 05.11.2026 at 16:00 hrs; Krishnanagar: 31.10.2026 at 17:00 hrs).
- Job Locations: West Bengal (unit-wise: Dakshin Dinajpur, Darjeeling, Hooghly Rural, Kalimpong, Krishnanagar, Murshidabad, Purulia, Rapid Action Force 3rd Battalion, SAP 8th/13th Battalions, Bongaon).
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Active Listing
🎓 8th Pass
West Bengal Police Contractual Driver Recruitment 2026
West Bengal Police (WB Police)
Total Vacancies
70
Job Location
West Bengal (unit-wise: Dakshin Dinajpur, Darjeeling, Hooghly Rural, Kalimpong, Krishnanagar, Murshidabad, Purulia, Rapid Action Force 3rd Battalion, SAP 8th Battalion (Ahiran/Suti), SAP 13th Battalion (Barjora), Bongaon)
Apply Deadline
05 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | West Bengal Police (WB Police) (WB Police) |
| Job Category | Police |
| Eligibility Qualification | 8th Pass (8th-pass) |
| Number of Vacancies | 70 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹16,000 per month (consolidated professional fee, subject to statutory deductions in Kalimpong and Krishnanagar units). |
| Age Limits | 21 to 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | At least 3 years of driving experience (documentary proof required). |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned for most units. Krishnanagar and Murshidabad explicitly state no fee is charged at any stage. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Indian citizen.
- Educational Qualification: Class VIII pass from a recognized school.
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on the date of advertisement or publication of notice, depending on unit).
- Driving License: Valid LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) or HMV (Heavy Motor Vehicle) driving license held for at least 3 years (as on the date of advertisement or publication).
- Driving Experience: At least 3 years of driving experience (documentary proof required).
- Unit-Specific Conditions:
- Kalimpong: Permanent resident of West Bengal (preference for Kalimpong district residents); Four-Wheeler Driving License required; experience in Government/Quasi-Government/registered private companies.
- Krishnanagar: Permanent resident of West Bengal (preference for Krishnanagar Police District residents); LMV/HMV license required; experience in Government/Quasi-Government/registered private companies; Bengali reading/writing required.
- Educational Qualification: Class VIII pass from a recognized school.
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on the date of advertisement or publication of notice, depending on unit).
- Driving License: Valid LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) or HMV (Heavy Motor Vehicle) driving license held for at least 3 years (as on the date of advertisement or publication).
- Driving Experience: At least 3 years of driving experience (documentary proof required).
- Unit-Specific Conditions:
- Kalimpong: Permanent resident of West Bengal (preference for Kalimpong district residents); Four-Wheeler Driving License required; experience in Government/Quasi-Government/registered private companies.
- Krishnanagar: Permanent resident of West Bengal (preference for Krishnanagar Police District residents); LMV/HMV license required; experience in Government/Quasi-Government/registered private companies; Bengali reading/writing required.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Driving Test: 20 marks.
- Interview: 20 marks.
- Total Marks: 40 (merit list prepared based on combined scores).
- Medical Fitness Test: Conducted for provisionally selected candidates as directed by the competent authority.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): Required at the time of joining (Krishnanagar applicants must obtain PCC from [https://pcc.wb.gov.in](https://pcc.wb.gov.in)).
- Shortlisting: Kalimpong may shortlist candidates based on educational qualification and driving experience if the number of applicants is high.
- Interview: 20 marks.
- Total Marks: 40 (merit list prepared based on combined scores).
- Medical Fitness Test: Conducted for provisionally selected candidates as directed by the competent authority.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): Required at the time of joining (Krishnanagar applicants must obtain PCC from [https://pcc.wb.gov.in](https://pcc.wb.gov.in)).
- Shortlisting: Kalimpong may shortlist candidates based on educational qualification and driving experience if the number of applicants is high.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested photocopy of educational qualification certificate (Class VIII mark sheet/certificate).
- Self-attested photocopy of birth certificate or age-proof document.
- Self-attested photocopy of driving license (LMV/HMV).
- Self-attested photocopy of residential address proof (preferably Aadhaar Card).
- Self-attested copy of experience certificate (documentary proof of 3+ years of driving experience).
- Unit-Specific Documents:
- Kalimpong: Self-attested copies of Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, educational certificates, and experience certificate.
- Krishnanagar: PAN Card, Driving License, Voter Card, or Aadhaar Card as identification and residential proof.
- Self-attested photocopy of birth certificate or age-proof document.
- Self-attested photocopy of driving license (LMV/HMV).
- Self-attested photocopy of residential address proof (preferably Aadhaar Card).
- Self-attested copy of experience certificate (documentary proof of 3+ years of driving experience).
- Unit-Specific Documents:
- Kalimpong: Self-attested copies of Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, educational certificates, and experience certificate.
- Krishnanagar: PAN Card, Driving License, Voter Card, or Aadhaar Card as identification and residential proof.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee mentioned for most units. Krishnanagar and Murshidabad explicitly state no fee is charged at any stage.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the West Bengal Police Contractual Driver recruitment?
There are a total of 70 vacancies for the Driver (Contractual) posts across various units in West Bengal.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the West Bengal Police Driver recruitment?
The last date to submit applications varies by unit. For example, Kalimpong’s last date is 05.11.2026 at 16:00 hrs, while Krishnanagar’s is 31.10.2026 at 17:00 hrs. Check the unit-specific notice for your application deadline.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the WB Police Driver recruitment?
No application fee is required for most units. Krishnanagar and Murshidabad explicitly state that no fee is charged at any stage.
Q.
What is the salary for the West Bengal Police Contractual Driver role?
The consolidated professional fee is ₹16,000 per month, subject to statutory deductions in Kalimpong and Krishnanagar units.
Q.
What documents are required to apply for the WB Police Driver recruitment?
Required documents include a self-attested photocopy of Class VIII qualification, birth certificate, driving license, residential proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card), and experience certificate. Unit-specific documents like PAN Card or Voter ID may also be required.