Overview
Eleven West Bengal Police units have released notices for 70 contractual Driver posts with a consolidated pay of Rs 16,000 per month. Class VIII pass candidates aged 21-40 with a licence and 3 years of driving experience can apply offline. Deadlines vary by unit (e.g. Kalimpong 05-11-2026; most others within 14 days of publication).
Key details
| Organisation | West Bengal Police (district police / battalion units) |
|---|---|
| Post name(s) | Driver (contractual) – Dakshin Dinajpur 4, Darjeeling 5, Hooghly Rural 10, Kalimpong 4, Krishnanagar 10, Murshidabad 6, Purulia 12, RAF 3rd Bn Barrackpore 4, SAP 8th Bn Suti 3, SAP 13th Bn Barjora 4, Bongaon 8 |
| Total vacancies | 70 |
| Qualification | Class VIII pass; valid LMV/HMV driving licence held for at least 3 years; minimum 3 years driving experience; reading/writing Bengali in most units |
| Age limit | 21 to 40 years (as on date of advertisement in most units) |
| Pay / salary | Rs 16,000 per month (consolidated, 1-year contract) |
| Application fee | No fee stated in most notices (Krishnanagar and Murshidabad state no fee) |
| Selection process | Driving test (20 marks) + interview (20 marks), merit list, medical fitness test, police clearance |
How to apply
- Download the unit-wise notice and Annexure-I form from wbpolice.gov.in.
- Fill the form and attach self-attested documents.
- Drop it in the designated box of the concerned unit before that unit's deadline.
Check before you apply: some details in this update come from news reports, and reports differ slightly. The official notification is the final word on dates, vacancies and eligibility.