West Bengal Police, through the Office of the Superintendent of Railway Police, Howrah, has announced the recruitment of 5 Drivers on a temporary, contractual basis. The posts fall under the Government Railway Police, Howrah, and involve driving duties for the department on a one-year contract. This page gives candidates an overview of the drive, with the vacancy details, eligibility, dates, selection stages and application procedure covered in the sections below.
WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 202601/2026/HA
Total Vacancies
5
Last Date
21 Oct
3 days left
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Last date 21 Oct 2026 · 3 days left
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Open07 Oct
About WB Police Driver Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- West Bengal Police
- Advertisement No.
- 01/2026/HA
- Post Name
- Driver (Temporary / Contractual Basis)
- Job Location
- Howrah, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of West Bengal (Applicant must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of West Bengal)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- At least 2 years of driving experience in a Government organization, Quasi Government organization or Registered Private Limited Company
- Credentials Required
- Valid Four-Wheeler Driving Licence
- Tenure
- 1 year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and approval of the competent authority
Vacancy Breakdown
Driver (Temporary / Contractual Basis)
5
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Driver (Temporary / Contractual Basis) | 5 |
Eligibility Details
Driver (Temporary / Contractual Basis) - Qualification and Experience
Class VIII passed from a recognized School. Must possess a valid Four-Wheeler Driving Licence. At least 02 (two) years' experience of driving in any Government organization / Quasi Government organization / Registered Pvt. Ltd. Company etc.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Driver (Temporary / Contractual Basis) - Qualification and Experience | Class VIII passed from a recognized School. Must possess a valid Four-Wheeler Driving Licence. At least 02 (two) years' experience of driving in any Government organization / Quasi Government organization / Registered Pvt. Ltd. Company etc. |
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on the date of advertisement (07-10-2026)
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting of Valid Applications
Applications that meet the eligibility conditions are shortlisted and called for the Driving Test and Interview.
- 2Driving Test
Carries 20 marks out of the total 40 marks.
- 3Interview
Carries 20 marks; a merit list is prepared on the total of 40 marks and published on the Howrah GRP website.
- 4Medical Examination
Provisionally selected candidates undergo a medical fitness test as directed by the competent authority.
- 5Verification of Character and Antecedents
Selected candidates submit a Police Clearance Certificate or undergo verification as prescribed by the competent authority at the time of joining.
Salary Structure
Rs. 16,000 per month (consolidated remuneration, subject to applicable statutory deductions)
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format from the West Bengal Police website or the Howrah GRP website
- 2Print the application on white A4 size paper
- 3Fill up the application form in CAPITAL LETTERS
- 4Paste one recent passport-size photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm), self-attested, on the top right of the application
- 5Attach self-attested copies of Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, educational qualification certificates and experience certificate
- 6Superscribe the envelope as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER (CONTRACTUAL), 2026"
- 7Submit the application in the drop box or by speed post to the Office of the Superintendent of Railway Police, Howrah, 2nd Floor Yatri Niwas, New Complex, Howrah Rly Station, Howrah-711101
Reporting Venue
Office of the Superintendent of Railway Police, Howrah, 2nd Floor Yatri Niwas, New Complex, Howrah Rly Station, Howrah-711101
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of Aadhaar Card
•Voter ID Card
•PAN Card
•Driving License
•Educational Qualification certificates
•Experience certificate
•One recent passport-size photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for a period of one year and may be renewed based on satisfactory performance and approval of the competent authority.
- Contractual drivers will not be absorbed into, or claim appointment to, the regular establishment of the Government.
- No TA/DA is paid to candidates attending the Driving Test and Interview.
- Incomplete applications without the required documents are rejected, and all original documents are verified at the time of interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the Driving Test and Interview?
No. The notification states that no TA/DA will be paid to candidates attending the Driving Test and Interview.
Where will the merit list be published?
The merit list of the Driving Test and Interview will be published on the Howrah GRP website.
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