Here are the complete details for the WBSSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025 in West Bengal — a massive opportunity with 35,726 vacancies via the 2nd State Level Selection Test (SLST)
Overview & Vacancies
Total Posts: 35,726 Assistant Teacher positions
Secondary (Classes IX–X): 23,212
Higher Secondary (Classes XI–XII): 12,514
Key Dates
Notification Issued: ~30 May 2025
Online Application:
Opens: 16 June 2025, 5 PM
Closes: 14 July 2025, 5 PM (fee also due by 11:59 PM)
Exam Dates (Tentative): 7 & 14 September 2025
Eligibility
Educational Qualifications:
For Classes IX–X:
Graduation or Post‑Graduation with ≥ 50% PLUS B. Ed (NCTE‑recognized)
OR 4‑year B.A.Ed. / B. Sc .Ed.
For Classes XI–XII:
Post‑Graduation ≥ 50% PLUS B. Ed or B.A.Ed. / B. Sc .Ed
Reserved-category candidates get 5% relax in qualifying marks
All qualifications must be completed by 14 July 2025
Age Limits (as on 01 Jan 2025):
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 40 years
Relaxations:
SC/ST: +5 yrs
OBC: +3 yrs
PH: +8 yrs
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
SC / ST / PwD (PH): ₹200
Selection Process (100 Marks Total)
Written Exam (OMR-based, 60 marks, 60 MCQs; 90 minutes + 20 min extra for PH); no negative marking
Academic Score: 10 marks (based on ≥ 60%, 50–60%, <50%)
Teaching Experience: 10 marks (2 marks per year in govt/aided schools)
Oral Interview: 10 marks
Lecture Demonstration: 10 marks
Pay Scale
Salary per state government norms, approximately:
₹33,400 basic (~₹38,760 gross) for Secondary
₹42,600 basic (~₹50,000 gross) for Higher Secondary
Application Process
Visit westbengalssc.com
Register (email & mobile), then login.
Complete application form with personal, academic, professional, and category details.
Upload photo, signature.
Pay application fee (if applicable).
Save & print the confirmation.
Important Notes
Panel validity: 1 year from counseling date, may be extended by 6 months
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Admit cards available ~7 days before exam
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State ensures transparency: OMR copies, answer keys, video-recorded interviews
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Component Details
Dates 16 Jun–14 Jul 2025
Vacancies 35,726 (23,212 Secondary + 12,514 Higher Secondary)
Eligibility Graduation + B. Ed (Secondary); Post‑Grad + B. Ed (Higher)
Age Limit 21–40 yrs (with relaxations)
Fee ₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS); ₹200 (SC/ST/Pw D)
Selection Written (60) + Academic (10) + Experience (10) + Interview (10) + Lecture Demo (10)
Salary ₹33,400–42,600 basic (gross ~₹38k–50k)