WBPRB Revised Vacancy Notice | 309 SI, Sub-Inspectress & Sergeant Posts | OBC Category Update Window Closed
Kolkata Police SI Recruitment 2023 Latest Update
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has issued an important revised vacancy and category-update notice for the ongoing Kolkata Police SI Recruitment 2023.
The recruitment covers:
- Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch)
- Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch)
- Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch)
- Sergeant in Kolkata Police
WBPRB’s official recruitment page lists a notice dated 3 September 2026 concerning the revised vacancy position and special window to modify/update category. It follows another official notice dated 12 August 2026 concerning the revised State OBC list. Public Recruitment Board
The current revised distribution contains a total of:
309 Vacancies
Candidates should understand that this is not a fresh recruitment application. It is an update to the existing Kolkata Police 2023 recruitment process.
Kolkata Police SI Recruitment 2023 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board |
| Department | Kolkata Police |
| Recruitment Year | 2023 |
| Current Update | Revised Vacancy & Category Update |
| Current Notice | WBPRB/NOTICE – 2026/08 (SI_KP_23) |
| Notice Date | 3 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 309 |
| Posts | SI, Sub-Inspectress & Sergeant |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Pay Scale | ₹32,100 – ₹82,900 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Original Age Limit | 20–27 Years |
| Category Update Window | 4–10 September 2026 |
| Category Update Status | Closed |
| Application Status | Closed |
| Official Website | WBPRB |
The original official recruitment document prescribed Level 10 in the pay matrix, ₹32,100–₹82,900, and required a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Public Recruitment Board
What Changed in Kolkata Police SI Vacancy 2026?
This point is particularly important.
The earlier revised recruitment document dated 29 August 2023 already contained:
309 vacancies
distributed as:
- UR – 135
- SC – 67
- ST – 20
- OBC-A – 31
- OBC-B – 22
- EWS – 34
Total:
309 Public Recruitment Board
The September 2026 update does not increase the overall number beyond 309.
Instead, the category distribution has been revised.
The newer distribution reported from WBPRB Notice No. 2026/08 is:
| Category | SI UB | Sub-Inspectress UB | SI AB | Sergeant | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 114 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 166 |
| Scheduled Caste | 47 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 67 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 13 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
| OBC | 15 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
| EWS | 23 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 |
| Total | 212 | 27 | 34 | 36 | 309 |
The total therefore remains 309 posts, while reservation/category allocation has changed. Adda247
Kolkata Police SI Post-Wise Vacancy 2026
The revised vacancy position includes:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector – Unarmed Branch | 212 |
| Sub-Inspectress – Unarmed Branch | 27 |
| Sub-Inspector – Armed Branch | 34 |
| Sergeant | 36 |
| Total | 309 |
The Armed Branch SI and Sergeant vacancies are for male candidates, while the Sub-Inspectress post is for female candidates. The original official recruitment notice confirms these post distinctions. Public Recruitment Board
Kolkata Police SI OBC Category Update 2026
Along with the revised vacancy distribution, WBPRB provided a special online category-update window for eligible candidates connected with the revised State OBC category framework.
The official recruitment portal lists:
12 August 2026: Revised State List of OBC Category
followed by:
3 September 2026: Revised Vacancy Position & Special Window to Modify/Update Category. Public Recruitment Board
The special category-update facility operated from:
4 September 2026 to 10 September 2026
and was intended for eligible existing candidates from the relevant UR/OBC categories who had participated in this recruitment. India Job Alerts –
Current Status
The category-update window is now closed.
Because you are publishing this in October 2026, do not write:
Apply/Update Category Now
Instead use:
Category Update Window Closed
Was This a New Application Window?
No.
The September 2026 facility was not a fresh recruitment application.
Only candidates already participating in the Kolkata Police SI/Sub-Inspectress/Sergeant Recruitment 2023 and covered by the category-update conditions could use the facility. India Job Alerts –
New candidates cannot apply through this notice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original/Revised Recruitment Application Started | 1 September 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2023 |
| Original Editing Window | 24–30 September 2023 |
| Revised OBC State List Notice | 12 August 2026 |
| Revised Vacancy/Category Notice | 3 September 2026 |
| Special Category Update Started | 4 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Category Update | 10 September 2026 |
| Current Category Update Status | Closed |
The original WBPRB document confirms that applications were accepted from 1 September to 21 September 2023. Public Recruitment Board
Educational Qualification
According to the original official recruitment notification, applicants were required to have:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. Public Recruitment Board
Candidates were required to possess the prescribed qualification by the date specified in the original advertisement.
Language Requirement
Candidates were required to be able to:
Read, write and speak Bengali
The notification provides an exception for permanent residents of the hill subdivisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, for whom the applicable provisions of the West Bengal Official Language Act apply. Public Recruitment Board
Kolkata Police SI Age Limit
For the original 2023 recruitment:
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 27 Years
Age was calculated as on:
1 January 2023
The original notice provided upper-age relaxation of:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC candidates of West Bengal: 3 years
- Transgender candidates: 3 years
- Eligible Kolkata Police departmental candidates: up to the prescribed departmental limit Public Recruitment Board
These are historical eligibility conditions for the 2023 recruitment; they are not a new October 2026 application opportunity.
Kolkata Police SI Salary
Selected candidates are appointed in:
Pay Level 10
with the official pay range:
₹32,100 – ₹82,900 Public Recruitment Board
Actual take-home salary can vary depending on allowances, deductions and applicable government rules.
Kolkata Police SI Selection Process
The original WBPRB notification prescribes the following recruitment stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Physical Measurement Test – PMT
- Physical Efficiency Test – PET
- Final Combined Competitive Examination
- Personality Test
- Final merit/selection according to the prescribed rules Public Recruitment Board
Preliminary Examination Pattern
The Preliminary Examination carries:
200 Marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 50 | 100 |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration: 90 minutes
The Preliminary Examination is a screening examination. The original notice states that one-fourth of the allotted marks for a question is deducted for an incorrect answer. Public Recruitment Board
Physical Efficiency Test
According to the original official notice:
Male SI / Armed Branch SI / Sergeant
800 metres within 3 minutes
Sub-Inspectress
400 metres within 2 minutes
Transgender candidate for SI Unarmed Branch
400 metres within 1 minute 40 seconds Public Recruitment Board
Candidates must also satisfy the applicable physical-measurement standards.
Final Combined Competitive Examination
The Final Combined Competitive Examination contains three papers:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies, Reasoning & Arithmetic | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | English | 50 | 1 Hour |
| Paper III | Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali | 50 | 1 Hour |
| Total | 200 |
The official notification specifies that these are conventional-type examinations. Public Recruitment Board
Personality Test
Candidates shortlisted on merit from the Final Combined Competitive Examination are called for the:
Personality Test – 30 Marks
The minimum qualifying mark prescribed in the original notification is:
8 Marks
The final merit list is based on marks obtained in the Final Combined Competitive Examination plus the Personality Test, subject to the prescribed qualifying conditions. Public Recruitment Board
Original Application Fee
For historical reference:
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| All categories except WB SC/ST | ₹250 | ₹20 | ₹270 |
| SC – West Bengal | Nil | ₹20 | ₹20 |
| ST – West Bengal | Nil | ₹20 | ₹20 |
The fee information applies to the original 2023 application process, which is now closed. Public Recruitment Board
How Did the OBC Category Update Work?
During the September 2026 special window, eligible candidates were directed to use the official recruitment websites.
The process involved:
- Visiting the official WBPRB/Kolkata Police recruitment website.
- Opening the category-update facility for Kolkata Police SI Recruitment 2023.
- Entering the required candidate credentials.
- Checking/updating the applicable category information.
- Submitting the information within the special window.
Reports based on the WBPRB notice state that candidates used their Application Serial Number and Date of Birth for the process. Requests through post, email or physical submission were not accepted for that special facility. India Job Alerts –
Important
The deadline was:
10 September 2026
so this facility is no longer active.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should keep these points in mind:
- Total vacancies currently stand at 309.
- This is an existing 2023 recruitment, not a fresh 2026 recruitment.
- The latest update concerns revised category distribution.
- The special category window has already closed.
- Candidates should follow only WBPRB, West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police official websites for further recruitment updates.
- Do not submit a fresh application through unofficial websites.
- Keep the original Application Serial Number and recruitment documents safe.
- Follow future notices relating to results, Personality Test, document verification and final selection.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Police SI Recruitment 2023 Updates | Official WBPRB Recruitment Page |
| Original/Revised 2023 Vacancy & Recruitment Details | Official WBPRB PDF |
| WBPRB Official Website | prb.wb.gov.in |
| Kolkata Police Official Website | kolkatapolice.gov.in |
WBPRB’s recruitment page is the strongest page to link because it collects the notices, results, exam updates and other developments for this recruitment in one official location. Public Recruitment Board
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Kolkata Police SI Recruitment 2023?
The current vacancy total is:
309 Posts
covering SI, Sub-Inspectress and Sergeant posts.
Q2. Was the vacancy increased to 309 in September 2026?
Not exactly. The revised August 2023 recruitment document had already listed 309 vacancies. The September 2026 notice revises the category distribution while keeping the total at 309. Public Recruitment Board
Q3. What is the latest WBPRB notice number?
The September 2026 update is identified as:
WBPRB/NOTICE – 2026/08 (SI_KP_23).
Q4. When was the revised vacancy notice issued?
The WBPRB recruitment page lists it on:
3 September 2026. Public Recruitment Board
Q5. What was the OBC category-update period?
The special window operated from:
4 September to 10 September 2026.
Q6. Can candidates update their category now?
No. The special September category-update window has closed.
Q7. Can new candidates apply for these 309 posts now?
No. This is not a fresh application notice. Applications for the original recruitment closed in September 2023. Public Recruitment Board
Q8. What qualification was required?
Candidates needed a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. Public Recruitment Board
Q9. What is the Kolkata Police SI salary?
The official pay scale is:
Level 10 – ₹32,100 to ₹82,900. Public Recruitment Board
Q10. What is the selection process?
The recruitment involves Preliminary Examination, PMT, PET, Final Combined Competitive Examination and Personality Test.