The Kolkata Police Department has officially released the admit card for the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination for the 2026 cycle. The hall tickets have gone live on the department's official portal, kolkatapolice.gov.in, and candidates who applied successfully are now able to download and print their admit cards.
The recruitment drive is one of the most sought-after police jobs in West Bengal, attracting lakhs of applicants across the state each year. The Sub-Inspector post is a gazetted leadership position that offers candidates a chance to serve in the state's law enforcement machinery while enjoying competitive pay scales and career progression opportunities under the Bengal Police Act framework.
Candidates can access their admit cards by visiting the official Kolkata Police website and navigating to the recruitment section. They will need to enter their application number, date of birth, or other credentials as prompted on the download portal. Once downloaded, applicants are advised to print multiple copies and carry them to the examination centre along with a valid photo identity proof.
The admit card contains crucial details such as the candidate's name, exam date and time, reporting time, venue address, and instructions regarding prohibited items. Candidates are urged to cross-check all information on the hall ticket carefully and report any discrepancies to the police recruitment authority at the earliest.
This recruitment cycle is part of the broader effort by the West Bengal government to fill substantive vacancies across various police ranks. The selection process typically includes a written examination followed by a physical efficiency test, medical examination, and document verification rounds. Successful candidates will be appointed as Sub-Inspectors in the Kolkata Police force and posted across different districts based on merit and departmental requirements.
