West Bengal Police Service
| Service Overview | |
Motto: Jivan Raksha, Samaj Raksha "Protection of Life, Protection of Society" | |
| Abbreviation | WBPS |
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| Date of Establishment |
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| Country | India |
| Governing Body | West Bengal Police |
| Staff College | Swami Vivekananda State Police Academy, Barrackpore |
| Cadre Controlling Authority | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
| Minister Responsible | Chief Minister of West Bengal (Home Minister, West Bengal) |
| Legal personality | Governmental: Civil Service |
| Duties | Law enforcement, Crime investigation, Public safety |
| Selection | WBCS Exam |
| Rank Structure | Dy.SP to Additional DGP (Promotion Post) |
The West Bengal Police Service (WBPS) is the state police service of West Bengal, India. Officers of the WBPS serve under the jurisdiction of the West Bengal Police and assist the Indian Police Service officers in maintaining law and order in the state. WBPS officers are recruited through the WBCS Exam.