West Bengal Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025: The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) invites applications for the 2nd State Level Selection Test (SLST) for recruitment of Assistant Teachers for Classes IX-X (Secondary) and Classes XI-XII (Higher Secondary) in Government Aided/Sponsored Schools of West Bengal. There are a total of 35,726 vacancies. Interested candidates can apply for this post from 16th June to 14th July. The written examination may be held in the first week of September. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website westbengalssc.com. It is advisable for all eligible and interested candidates to read the official notification carefully.
West Bengal Assistant Teacher (SLST) Recruitment 2025
WBSSC SLST Notification - Important Dates
All the important dates of this recruitment are given below. However, the exact date of the written examination is not mentioned in the official notification. It is mentioned that it may happen in the 1st week of September and the result may be published in the 4th week of October. Candidates are advised to check all the dates and apply before the last date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 16 June 2025 (5 PM) |
| Online Application End Date | 14 July 2025 (5 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Tentative Written Exam Date | 1st Week of September 2025 |
| Tentative Result Publication | 4th Week of October 2025 |
| Interview Period | 1st-3rd Week of November 2025 |
| Panel Publication | 24 November 2025 |
| Counselling Commencement | 29 November 2025 |
West Bengal Assistant Teacher - Vacancy Details
There are a total of 35,726 vacancies in this recruitment. We have provided the screenshot of the official notification, where it is clearly shown the subject-wise total number of posts. For more detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully.
| Post Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teachers (Classes IX & X) | 23212 |
| Assistant Teachers (Classes XI & XII) | 12514 |
Note: Exact vacancy numbers will be published on the official website. Male candidates are not eligible for appointment in girls' schools.
WBSSC SLST Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for this recruitment can be divided on the basis of nationality, educational qualification, and age limits. If we talk about the nationality for this recruitment, then we can say only Indian citizens are eligible for this recruitment. Other points of the eligibility criteria are discussed below. Candidates must read it and check whether they are eligible for it or not.
- Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2025): The age limits of the candidates must be between 21 and 40 years. However, age relaxation will be given as per the government rules, which are provided below.
- Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 8 years for PH
- Educational Qualification: The educational qualifications for this recruitment are as follows:
- For Classes IX-X:
- Graduate/Post Graduate with 50% marks + B.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution
- OR 4-year B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed from NCTE recognized institution
- For Classes XI-XII:
- Post Graduate with 50% marks + B.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution
- OR Post Graduate with 50% marks + B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed from NCTE recognized institution
- 5% relaxation in marks for reserved categories
- For Classes IX-X:
- Medium of Instruction: Bengali/English/Hindi/Nepali/Oriya/Santhali/Telugu/Urdu
WBSSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment - Selection Process
Eligible candidates have to go through the WBSSC selection process as mentioned in the official notification. At first, candidates have to appear for an OMR-based test. Then, qualified candidates who pass the written test will be called for the interview. Therefore, candidates are advised to read it, and for any doubts or confusion, candidates must read the official notification.
- Written Examination:
- OMR based test
- Question papers in English and Bengali (except language papers)
- Evaluation of Qualifications: Academic score assessment
- Oral Interview: For shortlisted candidates
- Lecture Demonstration: Teaching skill evaluation
- Merit List Preparation: Subject-wise, medium-wise, gender-wise and category-wise
- Panel Publication: Based on vacancies and waiting list
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Application Fee for West Bengal Assistant Teacher Recruitment
Eligible and interested candidates have to pay application fees for this recruitment. However, SC/ST/PH candidates have to pay less than other categories. We have provided the application fee structure below in a table format for the easy understanding of candidates. For more details, candidates are advised to read the official notification properly.
| Post Name | General/OBC | SC/ST/PH |
|---|---|---|
| AT (IX & X / SECONDARY) | ₹500/- | ₹200/- |
| AT (XI & XII / HIGHER SECONDARY) | ₹500/- | ₹200/- |
Note: Bank/other payment-related charges may apply.
West Bengal Assistant Teacher Recruitment - How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment through the official website. We have provided all the steps below. Candidates are advised to enter all the details correctly while applying. Name, father's name, etc. should match with the Madhyamik certificate as mentioned in the official notification. After submitting the application form, candidates must take a printout of the application form for future reference.
- Application Mode: Online only at westbengalssc.com
- Steps:
- Visit the official website during application period
- Fill all mandatory details in the online form
- Make payment of applicable fees
- Submit the application carefully (no changes allowed after submission)
- Important Notes:
- Name, Father's/Mother's name & DOB must match Madhyamik Certificate
- Only qualifications obtained before last date of application will be considered
- Reserved category certificates must be issued by West Bengal Government
- Candidates from other states must apply as General candidates
- No TA/DA will be paid for examination/interview
West Bengal Assistant Teacher Recruitment - Important Links
All the important links for this recruitment are given below. Candidates can use these links to download the official notification and visit the official website. Through these links, candidates can also easily navigate to the direct application portal.
| Official Website | Visit |
| Official Notification | Download |
| WBSSC Assistant Teacher(IX-X) Vacanacy | Download |
| WBSSC Assistant Teacher(XI-XII) Vacancy | Download |
| Application Portal | Activate Soon |
Additional Notes
- The selection process is subject to outcome of pending review petitions in Supreme Court
- Commission reserves right to cancel/amend the selection process at any time
- Panel and waiting list validity: 1 year from first counselling date
- No recommendation against un-notified vacancies
- Helpline numbers will be notified on website before application commencement
- Admit cards will be available for download at least 7 days before exam
