Howrah GRP Driver Recruitment 2026

The Office of the Superintendent of Government Railway Police (GRP), Howrah, Government of West Bengal, has issued Employment Notice No. 01/2026/HA for five temporary Drivers on a contractual basis. The opportunity is for Indian citizens who are permanent residents of West Bengal and meet the specified education, driving licence, experience and age requirements.

There are five vacancies, and applications are to be submitted offline. The application process began on 7 October 2026, and applications must reach the office within 14 days after the notice is published on the website; the notification does not state a specific calendar deadline. Selection involves a Driving Test and Interview, followed for provisionally selected candidates by a Medical Examination and verification of character and antecedents.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for five Driver positions on a temporary, contractual basis. The notification does not provide a category-wise reservation or vacancy breakup.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed Class VIII from a recognised school and hold a valid four-wheeler driving licence. They must also have at least two years of driving experience with a Government organisation, quasi-government organisation, registered private limited company or a similar organisation specified in the notice. Applicants must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of West Bengal. Candidates should check the official notification for the full requirements before submitting an application.

Age Limit

The age must be between 21 and 40 years as on the date of the advertisement. The notification text does not specify any age relaxation.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Howrah GRP website or the West Bengal Police website and download the notice and prescribed application format.
2. Print the application form on white A4-size paper and complete it in capital letters.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, driving licence, educational qualification certificates and experience certificate.
4. Paste one recent, self-attested passport-size photograph measuring 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm at the top right of the application. Keep a valid mobile number available for contact.
5. Submit the completed application personally in the drop box or send it by Speed Post to the address below. Ensure it is received within the stated application period.
6. Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER (CONTRACTUAL), 2026” on the envelope.

Postal address:
The Superintendent of Railway Police, Howrah
2nd Floor Yatri Niwas, New Complex
Howrah Railway Station, Howrah-711101

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected Drivers will receive consolidated remuneration of 16000 per month. The amount is subject to applicable statutory deductions under Government norms.

The engagement is temporary and contractual for one year from the date the contract is executed. Appointment requires execution of a contract or agreement. Renewal, if any, depends on satisfactory performance and approval by the competent authority. Contractual Drivers will not be absorbed into, or have a claim to appointment in, the regular Government establishment.

Selection Process

Applicants with valid applications who are shortlisted will be called for a Driving Test and Interview. These stages carry a total of 40 marks: 20 for the Driving Test and 20 for the Interview. A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained and published on the Howrah GRP website. Provisionally selected candidates must then pass a medical fitness examination as directed by the competent authority and complete verification of character and antecedents. A Police Clearance Certificate or other verification may be required at the time of joining.

Eligible candidates should review the official notice, prepare the required documents and submit their applications in time. As the closing date is stated as a period after website publication rather than an exact date, applicants should check the official website promptly for any deadline clarification.