West Bengal Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (WBPHIDCL) runs Pratyasha Scheme in 2026 for state police personnel, giving inspectors, sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors and constables a way to buy a residential flat at a fair price. Flats are built with loan support from HUDCO and are given out through a random lottery. Category A flats come to around 1,123 sq. ft., Category B around 926 sq. ft. and Category C around 794 sq. ft.
Application forms are available on the Kolkata Police website and on wbphidcl.com. Every officer can send only one form. If someone wants to apply jointly, only an immediate family member (spouse, parent or child) can be the second applicant. Read the process, eligibility, pay categories, documents and rules below.
Pratyasha Scheme West Bengal Application Process
Applications are submitted offline at the WBPHIDCL head office in Kolkata. Follow these steps to apply for a flat under this housing scheme:
STEP 1 - Go to the Kolkata Police website at kolkatapolice.gov.in and download the application form, the Information Guide and the General Terms & Conditions PDF. The same form is also available on the WBPHIDCL site at wbphidcl.com.
STEP 2 - Prepare an A/C Payee Demand Draft, Pay Order or Banker's Cheque in favour of "Managing Director, West Bengal Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited" payable at Kolkata. The amount depends on your flat category and any optional parking space you want to book.
STEP 3 - On the back of the payment instrument, write your name, your father's or spouse's name and your contact number so your fee can be linked to your form during checking.
STEP 4 - Fill the form fully, sign it, and attach the required documents listed below. Submit the packet in person at the WBPHIDCL office at Araksha Bhawan (3rd Floor), Block-DJ, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata- 700 091.
STEP 5 - If you cannot go in person, send the packet by post to the Managing Director at the same office address. Keep the receipt, payment copy and a photocopy of the filled form safely for future reference.
Selection is done by a random lottery so each eligible officer gets a fair chance. If some flats are left unallotted after the lottery round, the remaining units may go on a first-come, first-served basis or through another lottery.
Eligibility Rules
You can apply if you serve in West Bengal Police or Kolkata Police and hold one of the qualifying ranks. Your flat category is decided by your total pay, which is Basic Pay plus Grade Pay. Officers above the pay slab of a lower category can still apply for that lower category if they want.
| Category | Eligible Ranks | Minimum Pay | Flat Area (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | DSP (Non-WBPS), Assistant Commissioner, Inspector, Sub-Inspector/Sergeant | ₹18,000 | 1,123 sq. ft. |
| B | Inspector, Sub-Inspector/Sergeant, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Constable | ₹15,000 | 926 sq. ft. |
| C | Assistant Sub-Inspector, Constable | ₹8,840 | 794 sq. ft. |
One officer can send only one form. Joint applications are allowed only with an immediate family member such as spouse, parents or children. Any second application by the same officer will be rejected.
Benefits
Pratyasha Scheme lets police staff shift from rented rooms and government quarters to their own permanent flat at a rate they can afford. Flats are built by WBPHIDCL with HUDCO loan support, so the buyer gets a proper residential unit with basic services in place. This gives you long-term stability for your family and a fixed address after retirement. State-level housing options like WB Nijashree Housing Scheme cover lower-middle income families, whereas Pratyasha is meant only for the police force.
Highlights of Pratyasha Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pratyasha Scheme |
| State | West Bengal |
| Launched By | Government of West Bengal |
| Eligible People | Police personnel from Constable up to DSP (Non-WBPS) |
| Nodal Department | Housing Department |
| Implementing Agency | West Bengal Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (WBPHIDCL) |
| Funding Support | HUDCO loan |
| Benefit Type | Allotment of residential flat |
| Selection | Random lottery |
| Application Mode | Offline at WBPHIDCL office, Kolkata |
| Official Website | wbphidcl.com |
Documents Required
Keep the following papers ready before you fill the form. Missing any of these can lead to your form being rejected during checking.
- Demand Draft, Pay Order or Banker's Cheque for the flat and any optional parking space, with your details on the back.
- Self-attested copies of your PAN Card and your joint applicant's PAN Card (if you apply jointly with a family member).
- Salary Certificate given by your DDO in the format shown inside the Information Guide.
- Two passport-size photographs with your signature on the reverse side of each photo.
- One cancelled cheque from your bank account for account details.
- Copy of the first page of your Bank Passbook showing account number, branch code and branch address.
For other new state and central schemes rolling out this year, see the West Bengal Budget 2026-27 new schemes list and new schemes launching in West Bengal 2026.
References
Official Guideline | Government Website | Official Notification
FAQ's
Who can apply for Pratyasha Scheme in West Bengal?
Serving police staff of West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police from Constable up to DSP (Non-WBPS)/Assistant Commissioner rank can apply, subject to the pay slabs of categories A, B and C.
How are flats allotted under this scheme?
Flats are given through a random lottery so each valid form has a fair chance. Any flats left unallotted after the lottery may go on a first-come, first-served basis or through another lottery round.
Can I submit more than one form?
No. Each officer can send only one form and will get only one flat if selected. Duplicate forms from the same officer will be rejected.
Where do I submit the application?
Submit the form and documents in person at the WBPHIDCL office, Araksha Bhawan (3rd Floor), Block-DJ, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata- 700 091. You can also send it by post to the Managing Director at the same address.
Can my spouse apply jointly with me?
Yes, joint applications are allowed only with an immediate family member such as spouse, parents or children. Friends or colleagues cannot be added as joint applicants.
Which website has the official application form?
Download the form and Information Guide from the Kolkata Police site kolkatapolice.gov.in or from the WBPHIDCL site wbphidcl.com.