The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) is hiring 4 temporary drivers on a one-year contract, and a Class 8 pass is enough for the education part. You must also read and write Bengali, hold a valid driving licence for light motor vehicles (LMV) or heavy motor vehicles (HMV) for at least 3 years, and have 3 years of work experience. The notice is dated 02.11.2026 and gives no fixed closing date: your paper application must reach the board within 14 days after the notice goes up on its website.
This is a one-year contract job. The notice says contract drivers cannot later claim a regular government post.
There is no written exam. Only a driving test and an interview decide your rank, with 20 marks each.
The form goes on paper. You must put it in the drop box at Salt Lake City, Kolkata, or send it by Speed Post (India Post’s fast mail service), so people living far away should allow time for the post.
You need proof for everything: licence, experience, age and address. The notice says an application without the required documents will be rejected.
This job is not for you if you cannot read and write Bengali, or if your licence is less than 3 years old on the date of advertisement.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Shortlisting (if needed)
If many people apply, the board can shortlist on educational qualification and driving experience.
Driving Test and Interview
40 marks in all: Driving Test 20 + Interview 20. Your original documents are checked at the interview.
Merit List
Made from these marks. It is published on wbpolice.gov.in and www.prb.wb.gov.in.
Medical Examination
Provisionally selected candidates (selected for now, final only after the checks) must undergo a medical fitness test.
Character Check
You give a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC, a police paper about your background) or are verified as the board directs when you join.
Contract
A one-year contract is signed. It can be renewed if your work is satisfactory and the authority approves.
In short: there is no written exam. Your place in the merit list depends only on your 40 marks from the driving test and interview. The medical test and the police check come after that and add no marks.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Monthly Pay
Rs. 16,000 (one consolidated amount)
Deductions
Statutory deductions as per government norms
Contract Period
1 year from the date the contract is signed
Renewal
Possible if work is satisfactory and the authority approves
Permanent Job
No. You cannot claim a regular government post.
Travel Cost
No travel or daily allowance (TA/DA) for the test and interview
In plain terms, the pay is a fixed Rs. 16,000 a month before the deductions that government rules require, so what you take home can be a little lower.
How to Apply
Download the notification PDF, which includes the application form (Annexure-I). It is also on wbpolice.gov.in. The notice also names www.prb.wb.gov.in as a download site.
Print the form on white A4 paper and fill it in CAPITAL LETTERS. It asks for your name, father’s name, address, date of birth, driving licence details, education, experience, sex, religion and whether any criminal case is pending against you.
Paste one recent passport-size photo (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) at the top right. Self-attest it, which means you sign it yourself.
Attach self-attested copies of your documents (see the table below).
Put everything in an envelope and write APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER (CONTRACTUAL), 2026 on it.
Drop the envelope in the drop box, or send it by Speed Post, to: The Member, West Bengal Police Recruitment Board, Araksha Bhawan (5th Floor), DJ Block, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700 091.
Note: The notice accepts only paper applications. It does not mention any online application.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Education certificate
Photocopy of certificate or mark sheet
Age proof
Photocopy of birth certificate or age-proof certificate
Driving licence
Photocopy
Address proof
Photocopy; Aadhaar card preferred
Experience certificate
Copy of certificate for your working experience
Other certificate
Extra-curricular certificate on motor repairing and others
Photograph
One recent photo, 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, self-attested, pasted on the form
The form says self-attested copies of the supporting papers must be attached. Your original documents are checked at the interview.
Do not wait. No application is accepted after the closing date, and the 14 days start from the day the notice goes on the website, so check that date at once.
Do not send an incomplete form. The notice says applications without the required documents will be rejected.
Fill the form in CAPITAL LETTERS on white A4 paper and paste your self-attested photo at the top right.
Write APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER (CONTRACTUAL), 2026 on the envelope exactly as given.
Do not ask anyone to put in a word for you. The notice treats canvassing or pressure of any kind as disqualification.
Keep your original documents ready, because they are checked at the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for West Bengal Police driver applications?
The notice gives no fixed date; applications must reach the board within 14 days after the notice is published on the website.
How many driver posts are there?
There are 4 temporary driver posts on contract, and the notice does not split them by category.
What is the salary for this driver job?
The pay is Rs. 16,000 a month as one consolidated amount, before the deductions government rules require.
What qualification is needed?
You must have passed Class VIII, read and write Bengali, hold a valid LMV or HMV licence for at least 3 years, and have 3 years of work experience.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 21 to 40 years as on the date of advertisement, and the notice gives no age relaxation.
How do I apply?
Download and print the form, fill it in, attach your documents, and put it in the drop box or send it by Speed Post to the board’s office in Salt Lake City, Kolkata.
How are candidates selected?
Selection is by a driving test (20 marks) and an interview (20 marks), followed by a medical examination and police verification.
Is this a permanent job?
No, it is a one-year contract that can be renewed, and the notice says you cannot claim a regular post.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
