The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has declared the final result for the Kolkata Police Sub-Inspector recruitment on 8 October 2026 for Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch), Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch) and Sergeant against 309 vacancies; the merit list PDF and category-wise cut-off marks are available on the official portal, and candidates should follow the specified steps to verify their status and await further appointment communications.
Overview
The table below summarises the key particulars of the recruitment and result.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) |
| Recruitment | Kolkata Police – 2023 |
| Post Names | Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspectress (Unarmed Branch), Sub-Inspector (Armed Branch), Sergeant |
| Total Vacancies | 309 |
| Result Declared For | Final Result (Final Combined Competitive Examination and Personality Test) |
| Result Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Result Mode | |
| Official Websites | prb.wb.gov.in, wbpolice.gov.in |
Final merit list PDF
The final result PDF titled “Result of Final Combined Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the posts of Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspectress (UB), Sub-Inspector (AB), and Sergeant in Kolkata Police – 2023” has been uploaded on the WBPRB website and can be opened directly from the official upload link.
Open the official final result PDF
How to check the final result
Candidates should follow the official verification steps to confirm their inclusion in the final list.
- Visit the WBPRB official website at prb.wb.gov.in or the West Bengal Police website at wbpolice.gov.in.
- Open the Recruitment section on the homepage.
- Find and open the notice for the final combined competitive examination result for the Kolkata Police – 2023 recruitment.
- Open the uploaded PDF and use Ctrl+F to search with your application serial number or name.
- Check marks, grand total and category, then save or print the PDF for future reference.
Cut-off marks (category-wise)
WBPRB has published category-wise cut-off marks separately for each post included in this recruitment. Candidates scoring at or above the respective cut-off for their category and post are included in the final list.
| Category | Sub-Inspector (UB) | Sub-Inspectress (UB) | Sub-Inspector (AB) | Sergeant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 159.17 | 144.33 | 154.17 | 152 |
| SC | 148.17 | 132.83 | 144.33 | 144 |
| ST | 124.17 | 130.5 | 146.83 | 131 |
| OBC | 155.83 | 142.17 | 150.67 | 151 |
| EWS | 152.67 | 142.33 | 149.5 | 146 |
Details listed in the final result PDF
The official merit list provides candidate-level information and marks details for verification and record-keeping.
- Application serial number
- Name of the candidate
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Last updated category
- Marks obtained in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III
- Total marks obtained in the Final Combined Competitive Examination
- Marks obtained in the Personality Test
- Grand total
- Category under which selected
Recruitment result timeline
The recruitment progressed through multiple result stages before the final declaration.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination Result | 24 September 2025 |
| Final Combined Competitive Examination (Mains) | 30 December 2025 |
| Final Combined Competitive Examination Result (Personality Test shortlist) | 16 September 2026 |
| Final Result | 8 October 2026 |
Selection process
Selection for the advertised posts was based on combined performance across several stages of the recruitment process.
- Preliminary Examination
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Combined Competitive Examination (Mains)
- Personality Test
What happens after the final result
Candidates whose names appear in the merit list should monitor official portals for appointment and training communications; the schedule for these steps has not yet been announced.
- Await official communication regarding appointment and training schedule on the WBPRB or West Bengal Police websites.
- Keep original documents and photocopies ready, commonly required at appointment (printout of final result entry, photo ID proof, educational and date of birth certificates, category certificate if applicable, and a copy of application details).
- Candidates not listed in the PDF have not been selected in this recruitment cycle.
Important links
Use the official links below to access the final result and the recruiting authority portals.
