West Bengal announces fresh recruitment for 10,544 police posts
West Bengal is set to announce recruitment for another 10,544 police vacancies, expanding its ongoing recruitment drive for 27,556 personnel across the state. The announcement signals a fresh push to strengthen the state's police force while creating additional employment opportunities for job seekers.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the upcoming recruitment plans at Lalbazar, Kolkata, during an event where appointment letters were handed over to 309 newly recruited Sub-Inspectors. He also outlined plans for large-scale appointments across the police, fire services and forest department over the next six months.
11,902 Candidates Selected Against 27,556 Advertised Police Posts
Of the 27,556 police vacancies advertised under the ongoing recruitment drive, 11,902 candidates have been selected so far. This includes 6,345 positions earmarked for women, highlighting the scale of recruitment across different categories.
More than 1,100 candidates selected for Sub-Inspector (SI) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) positions are expected to receive their appointment letters in December and January. Additionally, over 4,000 constables are expected to join Kolkata Police.
The upcoming recruitment notification for another 10,544 vacancies will add to the existing hiring programme, opening up further opportunities for candidates aspiring to join the state police force.
West Bengal Faces Significant Police Personnel Shortage
The expanded recruitment drive comes against the backdrop of a considerable shortage of police personnel in West Bengal.
The state currently has approximately 105 police personnel per lakh population, significantly below the national average of 155. Around 46,000 sanctioned police positions also remain vacant, indicating the scale of the recruitment requirement.
Previous recruitment delays have been attributed to legal complications, affecting the pace of appointments across the state.
Recruitment Push to Extend Beyond the Police Department
Alongside the additional police vacancies, the state government has indicated plans to undertake large-scale recruitment across the fire services and forest department over the next six months.
The proposed hiring programme is expected to address personnel shortages in key public service departments while expanding government employment opportunities across West Bengal.
With the additional 10,544 police vacancies, the state is preparing for another major recruitment phase. Candidates aspiring to pursue careers in the police force will be watching for the upcoming official notifications and details regarding eligibility, application dates and selection procedures.