Archive · 15 Sep 2025
WB SSC Teacher Recruitment: Exams Held, High Turnout Reported
The West Bengal government held exams for assistant teacher positions for higher classes.
Around 229,497 candidates took the test on Sunday, which is about 93% of the registered candidates.
The exams took place after nine years, with many centers across the state.
A significant number of candidates came from outside of West Bengal, mostly from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The Education Minister emphasized the importance of a fair and transparent process.
Many candidates are hoping for a fair process following the loss of teaching jobs due to the Supreme Court.
229,497 candidates appeared for the SSC exams for assistant teachers.
The exam was held for classes 11 and 12.
Around 93% of registered candidates participated.
The exams were conducted at 478 centers.
Over 31,000 candidates were from outside Bengal.
- Who
- Candidates, Education Minister, WBSSC
- What
- Exams for assistant teachers in WB
- When
- September 14
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- Recruitment of assistant teachers in government-aided schools
Education Minister/WBSSC
Candidates
Transparency
Education Minister/WBSSC
Emphasis on a transparent process.
Candidates
Skepticism, hope for a fair process.
Fairness
Education Minister/WBSSC
The process will be fair and takes care of deserving candidates.
Candidates
Desire for a fair selection process
- Exam Type
- SLST for Assistant Teachers (Classes 11 & 12)
- Exam Date
- September 14
- Total Candidates Appeared (Classes 11 & 12)
- 229,497
- Approximate Registered Candidates
- 246,000
- Exam Centers
- 478
- Out-of-State Candidates
- 31,362
Sources
West Bengal School Service Commission holds recruitment test for assistant teachers after 9 years
Thousands of candidates from UP, Bihar take SSC exam in Bengal, Education Minister Bratya Basu says ‘no job in double-engine states’
2.20 Lakh Candidates Sit for Class 11-12 Teacher Recruitment Test in Bengal
Round 2 of State Level Selection Test conducted by WBSSC concludes without glitch
‘We lost jobs due to corruption’: Candidates return to SSC exams in Bengal amid promises of fairness
Bengal teachers’ recruitment exams conclude, minister thanks SSC for ‘ensuring transparency’
Teaching aspirants hope for fair selection as a fruitful result of their hard work - Telegraph India
SSC interviews of shortlisted candidates to begin in November, says Bratya Basu - Telegraph India
