The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board is to recruit individuals best suited for the job based on a fair, impartial, transparent, objective and merit-based recruitment process involving modern technology. Initially, the Board was given responsibility only for the recruitment of Constables & Sub-Inspector / Lady Sub-Inspector in West Bengal Police. Later, the Government has given the responsibility of recruitment to the post of Constables / Lady Constables, Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspectress and Sergeant in Kolkata Police, Wireless Supervisor, Wireless Operator and recruitment of staff for other uniformed services like Department of Excise, Correctional Administration, Forest, Disaster Management & Civil Defence.
The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board was formed in line with the recommendations of National Police Mission by the Government of West Bengal in July, 2010 vide Resolution No. 2624-PL of Home (Police) Department, Government of West Bengal to ensure Transparent Recruitment Process.