Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Upholds Teacher Job Cancellations in Bengal
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals to reconsider the cancellation of 26,000 teacher jobs in West Bengal.
This confirms an earlier ruling by the Calcutta High Court, which found problems with the way these teachers were hired back in 2016.
The court cited corruption as the reason.
Both those who should have been hired and those who shouldn't have were affected by the decision, creating uncertainty for many.
Supreme Court dismissed review petitions regarding the 2016 teacher recruitment in West Bengal.
The ruling upholds the Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel nearly 26,000 teacher appointments.
The High Court had previously canceled the appointments due to corruption in the recruitment process.
Both eligible and ineligible candidates were affected by the cancellation.
The state government, SSC, and recruits had challenged the High Court's decision.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, the state government, the SSC, and the affected teachers.
- What
- The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions concerning the 2016 SSC teacher recruitment.
- When
- The Supreme Court made the decision on Tuesday.
- Where
- The case involves the Supreme Court, Calcutta High Court, and schools in West Bengal.
- Why
- The review petitions were dismissed, upholding the High Court's decision due to corruption allegations.
Applicants
Supreme Court
Outcome of Review
Applicants
Candidates hoped for relief through the review petitions.
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court dismissed all review petitions.
- Case
- 2016 SSC teacher recruitment
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Previous Ruling
- Calcutta High Court canceled appointments
- Teachers affected
- Approximately 26,000
- Reason for Cancellation
- Corruption in recruitment process
