West Bengal Police Contractual Driver Recruitment 2026

West Bengal Police is inviting offline applications for 21 temporary, contractual Driver positions across four police units in West Bengal. The recruitment is intended for Indian citizens who are permanent residents of West Bengal, have passed Class 8, hold a valid four-wheeler driving licence and meet the relevant experience requirements.

The vacancies are distributed among Diamond Harbour Police District, Sealdah GRP, the State Armed Police 6th Battalion and the Special Striking Force Battalion at Barrackpore. Applications must be submitted within 14 days of the relevant notice being published on the website; the exact closing dates are not specified in the available notice details. Selection involves shortlisting where needed, a driving test and interview, followed by medical fitness and character verification.

Important Dates

The posts were sanctioned under Home & Hill Affairs Department G.O. No. 2980-PL/PB/3P-08/2017 dated 2026-09-30, read with IGP (HQ) Org No. 95/ORG/ORG-188/2017 (Pt-III) dated 2026-10-06.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed Class 8 (VIII) from a recognised school and hold a valid driving licence for a four-wheeler. Candidates must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of West Bengal. Driving experience requirements vary by unit, and candidates should provide supporting documents. Diamond Harbour requires at least three years of experience. Sealdah GRP, SAP 6th Battalion and SSF Battalion require at least two years of experience in a government or quasi-government organisation, or a registered private limited company.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years old as of the date of the relevant advertisement. No age relaxation details are provided in the available notification information.

Application Fee

The available notification details do not specify an application fee. Check the notice for the unit you are applying to for any applicable fee instructions.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form and the relevant unit notice from the West Bengal Police website. Sealdah GRP applicants may also check the Sealdah GRP website.
2. Print the form on white A4 paper and complete it in English using capital (block) letters.
3. Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph, measuring 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm, in the top-right space on the form.
4. Attach self-attested copies of your Aadhaar card, Voter ID, PAN card, four-wheeler driving licence, educational certificates and experience certificate. Include one self-attested passport-size photograph.
5. Complete the requested particulars, which include your name, father's name, address, mobile number, date of birth, age, qualification, sex, religion, bank account number and IFSC, licence details, Aadhaar number, past experience and details of any pending criminal case.
6. Place the form and supporting documents in an envelope. For Diamond Harbour, write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER CONTRACTUAL BASIS, 2026” on the envelope. For Sealdah GRP, SAP 6th Battalion and SSF Battalion, use “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER (CONTRACTUAL), 2026”.
7. Submit the application to the address for the unit you have chosen. Diamond Harbour, Sealdah GRP and SAP 6th Battalion accept applications through a drop box or Speed Post. SSF Battalion accepts applications in person only, through its drop box during office hours. Make sure the application reaches the office within 14 days of publication of the relevant notice.

Incomplete applications and applications missing required documents may be rejected. Canvassing can lead to disqualification, and original documents will be checked at the interview. For Diamond Harbour Police District queries, the listed contact details are 033 2497 8465 and ddhpolicedistrict@gmail.com.

Official notices: SAP 6th Battalion notice, Sealdah GRP notice, Diamond Harbour notice and SSF Battalion notice.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected Drivers will receive consolidated remuneration of INR 16000 per month, subject to statutory deductions under government norms. The engagement is temporary and contractual for one year from the date the contract is signed. It may be renewed based on satisfactory performance. The appointment does not provide absorption into the regular government establishment, and no claim for regularisation will be entertained. The authority may cancel the recruitment process at any stage without notice.

Selection Process

If the number of applications is high, candidates may first be shortlisted based on educational qualification and driving experience. Shortlisted applicants take a driving test and interview, with marks used to prepare the merit list. The total marks and assessment components vary by unit:

Provisionally selected candidates must pass a medical fitness examination. SSF candidates will attend their medical examination at Brigade Hospital. Selected candidates must also submit a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) or undergo character verification when joining; SSF applicants must obtain their PCC through the WB Police PCC portal. Shortlisted SSF candidates will be contacted by SMS or phone call. Merit lists will be displayed on the West Bengal Police website and each unit's notice board; Sealdah GRP will also publish its list at its website. No travel or daily allowance (TA/DA) is paid for attending the driving test or interview.

Eligible candidates should check the notice for their chosen unit, confirm its publication date and submit a complete application within the stated 14-day period.