Archive · 28 May 2025
West Bengal Announces Fresh School Job Drive, Review Petition
The West Bengal government is hiring new teachers and staff after the Supreme Court ordered them to.
They are also trying to get the court to change its mind about a previous ruling.
If the court agrees to review its decision, the teachers who lost their jobs might not have to take a new test.
The government is starting a new application process soon, and those who lost their jobs can apply even if they are too old, using their past experience.
The government is also paying the teachers until the new hiring is done.
West Bengal government will start a fresh recruitment process for school staff.
The government is simultaneously pursuing a review petition in the Supreme Court.
Notification for recruitment will be issued May 30, with online applications from June 15.
Age relaxation will be offered for teachers who lost jobs, along with experience benefits.
The entire recruitment process is expected to be completed by November 2025.
- Who
- West Bengal government led by CM Mamata Banerjee.
- What
- Fresh recruitment process for school teachers and staff.
- When
- Recruitment notification May 30, 2025, application June 15-July 14, 2025, process complete by November 2025.
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To fill vacancies and comply with a Supreme Court order, while also pursuing a review petition.
Protesting Teachers
West Bengal Government
Employment Status
Protesting Teachers
Protesting teachers feel let down and are disappointed with the examination push.
West Bengal Government
The government is pursuing fresh recruitment as directed by the Supreme Court.
- Recruitment Start Date
- May 30, 2025
- Total Vacancies
- 44,203
- Application Period
- June 15-July 14, 2025
- Process Completion
- November 2025
- Age Relaxation
- Offered for previous teachers
- Positions Included
- Teachers and non-teaching staff
Sources
Bengal teachers insist they won’t take re-exam; delegation off to Delhi
Mixed bag, say protesting teachers after edu dept meet
After SC sacked 24,000 school staffers, West Bengal opens job window