Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Kolkata Metro to Run for SLST Candidates on September 7
The Kolkata Metro will run its normal services on Sunday, September 7, starting at 7 am to help people taking the State Level Selection Test (SLST).
Both the Blue Line (Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash) and Green Line (Howrah Maidan-Salt Lake Sector V) will be operational.
This is to help the 319,000 candidates traveling to 636 exam centers for the WBSSC organized test.
The test on September 7 marks the return of teacher recruitment exams after 9 years.
These exams are crucial, as teaching jobs are a primary source of employment in the state.
Kolkata Metro will operate normal services on the Blue and Green Lines.
Services are scheduled to begin at 7 am on September 7.
The special service is for candidates taking the SLST exam.
319,000 candidates will take the test on September 7.
The exam on September 7 marks the return of teacher recruitment exams after 9 years.
- Who
- Kolkata Metro
- What
- Will operate normal services
- When
- September 7
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To aid SLST candidates
- Date of Special Service
- September 7 (Sunday)
- Lines with Normal Service
- Blue Line and Green Line
- Purpose
- To assist WBSSC exam candidates
- Blue Line Route
- Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash
- Green Line Route
- Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V
- Service Start Time
- 7 am
- SLST Candidates (Sept 7)
- 319,000
- SLST Exam Centers
- 636
Sources
Metro services run smoothly as Kolkata records 4.65 lakh commuters
Metro carries 4.65L passengers on a holiday