The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has announced the recruitment of 35,726 Assistant Teachers for government-aided and sponsored secondary and higher secondary schools across West Bengal. This recruitment is conducted through the 2nd State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025. The application process is set to begin on June 16, 2025, and will conclude on July 14, 2025.
Post Name and Vacancy Details
- Assistant Teacher (Secondary Level): 23,212 posts for Classes IX–X.
- Assistant Teacher (Higher Secondary Level): 12,514 posts for Classes XI–XII.
The vacancies are distributed across various subjects, including Bengali, English, Mathematics, Life Science, Physical Science, History, Geography, and more. Detailed subject-wise vacancies are available on the official WBSSC website.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: June 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Application End Date: July 14, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: July 14, 2025, 11:59 PM
- Written Examination: First week of September 2025 (tentative)
- Result Declaration: Fourth week of October 2025
- Interview and Lecture Demonstration: November 2025
- Counseling and Recommendation: Starting November 29, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- For Secondary Level (Classes IX–X):
- Graduation or Post-graduation with at least 50% marks, and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from an NCTE-recognized institution, OR
- 4-year B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognized institution.
- For Higher Secondary Level (Classes XI–XII):
- Post-graduation with at least 50% marks, and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution, OR
- Post-graduation with at least 50% marks, and a B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years as of January 1, 2025
- Age Relaxation:
- 5 years for SC/ST candidates
- 3 years for OBC candidates
- 8 years for physically handicapped candidates
Application Fee
- General and OBC Candidates: ₹500
- SC/ST/PH Candidates: ₹200
The fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or e-challan.
Selection Process
The selection process comprises:
- Written Examination: 60 marks
- Academic Qualification: 10 marks
- Teaching Experience: 10 marks (2 marks per year, maximum 10 years)
- Oral Interview: 10 marks
- Lecture Demonstration: 10 marks
The total marks for selection are 100. The written examination will be an OMR-based test with 60 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark. There will be no negative marking, and the duration of the exam will be 1 hour.
How to Apply
- Visit the official WBSSC website: www.westbengalssc.com
- Click on the link for “2nd SLST Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025”
- Register by providing necessary details to receive a registration ID and password
- Log in using the credentials and fill out the application form
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Salary Structure
- Secondary Level: Basic pay of ₹33,400 with a gross salary of approximately ₹38,760
- Higher Secondary Level: Basic pay of ₹42,600 with a gross salary of around ₹50,000
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the mode of the WBSSC SLST 2025 examination?
A1: The examination will be conducted offline in the OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) format.
Q2: Can I apply for multiple subjects?
A2: No, candidates are required to apply for a single subject as per their qualification and specialization.