The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has officially released the much-awaited notification for the 2nd State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025, announcing the recruitment of 35,726 Assistant Teachers in government-aided and sponsored schools across the state. This is one of the largest teacher recruitment drives in recent years, aimed at filling vacancies for both secondary (Classes IX–X) and higher secondary (Classes XI–XII) levels.
This recruitment process comes in light of the Supreme Court’s direction to cancel the 2016 SLST panel and start a fresh recruitment with increased transparency. Read on for complete details including vacancy breakdown, eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, and how to apply.
🔔 WBSSC SLST 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | West Bengal School Service Commission |
| Exam Name | 2nd State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025 |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher |
| Total Vacancies | 35,726 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Dates | 16 June to 17 July 2025 |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | September 2025 |
| Official Website | westbengalssc.org |
📊 WBSSC SLST 2025 Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies has been distributed as follows:
- Classes IX–X (Secondary): 23,212 posts
- Classes XI–XII (Higher Secondary): 12,514 posts
These posts are spread across various subjects like Mathematics, Science, English, Bengali, Geography, History, Political Science, etc.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | May 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16 June 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 July 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | Within 24 hours of submission |
| Written Examination | 1st Week of September 2025 |
| Interviews | 1st to 3rd Week of November |
| Final Result Declaration | 4th Week of October 2025 |
| Counseling and School Allocation | From 29 November 2025 |
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Classes IX–X:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject + B.Ed.
- For Classes XI–XII:
- Master’s degree in relevant subject + B.Ed.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PH: As per govt. norms
- Special relaxation is given to candidates who were previously selected through the 2016 SLST panel and lost their jobs.
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹200 |
Payment Mode:
- Online: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
- Offline: Bank challan (generated after 24 hours of form submission)
📝 How to Apply for WBSSC SLST 2025
Follow these steps to apply for the Assistant Teacher posts:
- Visit the official website: https://westbengalssc.org
- Click on the “Apply Online for 2nd SLST 2025” link.
- Register with your basic details.
- Fill out the application form with academic and personal details.
- Upload scanned photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee via online or offline mode.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
🧠 Selection Process
The selection process for WBSSC SLST 2025 includes the following stages:
- Written Examination (Objective-type)
- Subject-based questions
- General knowledge/aptitude section
- OMR-based with carbon copy given to candidates
- Interview
- Only shortlisted candidates from the written test will be called
- Interviews will be video-recorded to ensure transparency
- Merit List
- Final merit will be prepared on the basis of marks in both the written test and interview
- Counseling
- Qualified candidates will be called for counseling and school allotment
📚 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
- The syllabus includes subject-specific content, pedagogy, and general awareness.
- The pattern and full syllabus can be found on the official site or here:
👉 WBSSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern
✅ Transparency & Reforms
To ensure a fair and corruption-free recruitment process, the following steps are being taken:
- OMR sheets with carbon copies will be issued
- Answer keys will be published for all sets
- Interviews will be video-recorded and archived
- Counseling and seat allotment will follow strict merit guidelines
🔗 Important Links
- 🔗 Official Notification PDF – WBSSC SLST 2025
- 🔗 Apply Online – WBSSC SLST 2025
- 🔗 WBSSC Official Website
📣 Final Words
The WBSSC SLST 2025 recruitment is a golden opportunity for teaching aspirants in West Bengal. With over 35,000 vacancies and a transparent selection system, this is the perfect time to apply and start preparing. Make sure to fill out your application form on time and follow all official updates through the WBSSC website.
If you want study material, previous year papers, or a detailed preparation strategy – feel free to ask!
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