Is the WBSSC Job Notification Undergoing Final Review?
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Synopsis
As the deadline approaches for the WBSSC to announce its recruitment notification, the Legal Affairs Department is meticulously reviewing the draft to prevent legal disputes. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasizes transparency in the recruitment process, highlighting the necessity for even previously employed teachers to undergo examinations.
Key Takeaways
- Final review of WBSSC job notification underway
- Focus on transparency in recruitment process
- All teachers must participate in written exams
- New measures for maintaining OMR sheet integrity
- Notification expected on May 30
Kolkata, May 28 (NationPress) With less than 48 hours remaining for the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) to release the notification for new recruitment in government schools, officials from the state's Legal Affairs Department are engaged in a final detailed examination of the draft.
An official from the state Secretariat disclosed that the Legal Affairs Department is meticulously reviewing each term in the draft notification to eliminate any possibility of a legal challenge.
“Simultaneously, it has been decided that while the WBSSC will oversee the entire fresh recruitment process, the Chief Minister’s Office and the Legal Affairs Department will maintain constant oversight. The goal is to ensure that the new recruitment process is as robust and transparent as possible,” stated the senior government official, who requested anonymity.
In the upcoming recruitment process, the WBSSC intends to implement measures to enhance transparency. “One such measure will be to keep the optical mark recognition sheets utilized in the written exams for a more extended period and also to store their digital copies on the commission's server,” the official noted.
Additionally, candidates who take the written examinations will be permitted to keep carbon copies of their respective OMR sheets.
On Tuesday afternoon, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the WBSSC will issue its notification for new recruitments to fill vacant positions in state-run schools on May 30.
She also indicated that even the ‘untainted’ teachers, who lost their jobs due to a Supreme Court ruling in the cash-for-job scandal, will be required to sit for the written examination for recruitment. On April 3, the Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision, which annulled 25,753 school appointments made through the WBSSC, directing the state government to initiate a new recruitment process by May 31.
Given that teachers who secured their positions without any monetary exchange had been asserting they would not participate in a new written examination, the Chief Minister emphasized that, following the Supreme Court's order, they have no alternative but to take the test.
Point of View
The ongoing scrutiny of the WBSSC notification reflects a commitment to transparency and fairness in the recruitment process. Ensuring that all candidates, including those previously affected by legal issues, have a fair chance is crucial for restoring public trust in educational appointments.
NationPress
08/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the timeline for the WBSSC's job notification?
The WBSSC is expected to issue its job notification on May 30.
How are the Legal Affairs Department involved?
They are reviewing the draft notification to ensure there are no legal issues.
Will previous teachers need to take the exam?
Yes, even previously employed teachers must sit for the written examination.
What measures are being taken for transparency?
The WBSSC will preserve OMR sheets for longer and allow candidates to keep copies.
Where can updates be found?
Updates can be followed through the official WBSSC communications and news outlets.
