What Are the Newly Announced Dates for the WBSSC Written Exams?
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Synopsis
The West Bengal School Service Commission has unveiled crucial dates for upcoming written exams aimed at filling teaching vacancies. This recruitment follows a Supreme Court ruling that annulled thousands of previous appointments, setting the stage for a fresh start in the education sector. Key details include exam dates, duration, and new evaluation criteria.
Key Takeaways
- Exam Dates: September 7 and 14.
- Total Positions: 35,726 assistant teachers.
- New Criteria: 'Prior teaching experience' and 'lecture demonstration' for evaluation.
- Duration: 90 minutes, with extra time for visually impaired candidates.
- Significance: A fresh start in recruitment after Supreme Court ruling.
Kolkata, July 24 (NationPress) The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has recently revealed the dates for the written examination related to new recruitments for teaching positions in government-run schools. This announcement comes in light of a ruling earlier this year by a division bench of the Supreme Court, which annulled 25,753 school appointments in the state.
The written exams for recruiting assistant teachers for the secondary level are scheduled for September 7, while the exams for the higher secondary level will take place on September 14.
Starting at 12 noon, the exams will last for 90 minutes. Candidates with visual impairments will receive an additional 20 minutes to complete their tests.
A total of 35,726 assistant teacher positions are being filled, with 23,212 allocated for the secondary section and 12,514 for the higher secondary section.
On April 3, the Supreme Court upheld a decision from the Calcutta High Court that invalidated the aforementioned school appointments made through the WBSSC.
The court noted that the entire panel from 2016 needed to be completely annulled due to the authorities’ inability to differentiate between “tainted” and “untainted” candidates.
In response, both the state government and the WBSSC have filed petitions for review in the Supreme Court, seeking to have the order reconsidered.
As part of the fresh recruitment process, two new weightage criteria have been introduced to favor the “untainted” candidates who apply for the jobs in accordance with the Supreme Court's directive.
The new weightage criteria, each worth 10 marks, include “prior teaching experience” and “lecture demonstration”.
However, there has been considerable debate regarding these new criteria, with some arguing that they may disadvantage fresher candidates in the recruitment process.
Point of View
We at NationPress recognize the critical importance of these announcements from the WBSSC. The cancellation of thousands of teaching positions by the Supreme Court underlines the need for transparency and fairness in recruitment processes. The introduction of new weightage criteria aims to rectify past injustices while ensuring that the educational system remains robust and equitable. We stand firmly behind initiatives that promote integrity and merit in hiring for our schools.
NationPress
26/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new exam dates announced by WBSSC?
The written exams for assistant teachers will be held on September 7 for the secondary section and September 14 for the higher secondary section.
How many assistant teacher positions are available?
A total of 35,726 assistant teacher positions are available, with 23,212 for the secondary section and 12,514 for the higher secondary section.
What are the duration and start time for the exams?
The exams will begin at 12 noon and last for 90 minutes, with an additional 20 minutes provided for visually impaired candidates.
What changes have been made to the recruitment criteria?
New weightage criteria for 'prior teaching experience' and 'lecture demonstration' have been introduced, each carrying 10 marks.
What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding previous appointments?
The Supreme Court upheld a decision that annulled 25,753 school appointments due to the authorities' failure to differentiate between 'tainted' and 'untainted' candidates.
