West Bengal Police Service

West Bengal Police Service
Service Overview
Motto: Jivan Raksha, Samaj Raksha
"Protection of Life, Protection of Society"
AbbreviationWBPS
Date of Establishment
  • 1861 (1861)
    (as Bengal Police Service)
  • 1952 (1952)
    (as West Bengal Police Service)
CountryIndia
Governing BodyWest Bengal Police
Staff CollegeSwami Vivekananda State Police Academy, Barrackpore
Cadre Controlling AuthorityWest Bengal Public Service Commission
Minister ResponsibleChief Minister of West Bengal (Home Minister, West Bengal)
Legal personalityGovernmental: Civil Service
DutiesLaw enforcement, Crime investigation, Public safety
SelectionWBCS Exam
Rank StructureDy.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.