WBSSC Recruitment Drive for 35726 Assistant Teacher – The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) published an advertisement for recruitment of 35,726 Assistant Teacher. Eligible and interested candidates may apply before the last date. Application must be submitted in prescribed format only. Before applying, candidates must ensure that they are eligible to apply for the post(s) and ready to comply with the requirement and terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement. Candidates are advised to carefully read the full advertisement for details of educational qualification and other eligibility criteria before submission of application.
Interested candidates can apply online through the official WBSSC website (https://www.westbengalssc.com/otr/recruitment/#) from June 16, 2025, to July 14, 2025. The application fee is Rs.500 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, and Rs.200 for SC/ST/PH candidates. Ensure all eligibility criteria are met and documents are ready before applying to avoid last-minute issues.
2nd SLST (AT), 2025 – Details of the Recruitment Drive
The WBSSC 2nd SLST (AT), 2025 aims to fill 35,726 Assistant Teacher vacancies across various subjects for Classes IX-X (Secondary) and XI-XII (Higher Secondary). Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the recruitment details:
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Details |
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Post Name |
Assistant Teacher (AT) for Classes IX-X (Secondary) and XI-XII (Higher Secondary) |
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Total Vacancies |
35,726 (23,212 for Classes IX-X, 12,514 for Classes XI-XII; detailed vacancy list available on the official website) |
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Application Fee |
General, EWS & OBC: Rs.500/-; SC/ST/PH: Rs.200/- |
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Application Period |
Opening: June 16, 2025 (5 PM); Closing: July 14, 2025 (5 PM); Fee Payment Last Date: July 14, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
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Eligibility |
Indian citizens with minimum qualifications as per Rules, 2025 (details in Schedule I (A & B) on the official website); qualifications must be attained by July 14, 2025 |
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Age Limit |
21 to 40 years, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates and 1st SLST (2016) candidates per court orders |
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Selection Process |
OMR-based Written Test (60 marks), Educational Qualification (10 marks), Prior Teaching Experience (10 marks), Oral Interview (10 marks), Lecture Demonstration (10 marks) |
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Written Exam Details |
MCQ-based, 60 questions, 1 mark each, 1 hour 30 minutes (additional 20 minutes for PH candidates), no negative marking, tentative date: First week of September 2025 |
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Syllabus & Subject Equivalence |
To be published on the official website |
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Panel Validity |
1 year from first counselling, extendable by 6 months with State Government approval |
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Salary |
As per extant State Government norms |
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Official Website |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Indian citizens and hold the minimum qualifications specified in the Rules, 2025, available on the official website. Typically, candidates need a relevant graduate or postgraduate degree with a B.Ed., and qualifications must be completed by July 14, 2025. The age limit is 21 to 40 years, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates and those who applied for the 1st SLST in 2016, as per court orders dated April 3 and April 17, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online through the official WBSSC website from June 16, 2025, to July 14, 2025. The application fee is Rs.500 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, and Rs.200 for SC/ST/PH candidates. Ensure all eligibility criteria are met and documents are ready before applying to avoid last-minute issues.