WBSSC SLST 2025 Notification Released for Assistant Teacher Recruitment.
WBSSC SLST 2025 Notification Released for the Recruitment of Assistant Teacher.
WBSSC SLST 2025 Notification has been released on 30th May 2025, where it has been announced to fill 35726 Assistant Teacher vacancies for Secondary and Higher Secondary Course Schools in West Bengal. Complete details of the applicants can be seen in the official notification PDF or from the article below.
West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released the official notification for the 2nd State Level Selection Test (SLST)-2025 for the recruitment of Assistant Teachers (9th-10th/Secondary and 11th-12th/Higher Secondary). WBSSC SLST Notification 2025 has been published, where it has been informed that 35726 Assistant Teacher vacancies will be filled this year. The registration process for SLST Exam 2025 will start from 16th June 2025 on www.westbengalssc.com. More detailed information can be seen in the official PDF.
WBSSC SLST 2025 Notification Published:
WBSSC SLST Notification 2025 has given complete details of recruitment for 35726 Assistant Teacher posts in Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools. Candidates who wish to apply for this post should read the detailed advertisement carefully to understand the complete selection process. Download the 2nd SLST 2025 Advertisement PDF from the link below to review the eligibility criteria, vacancy details and other important information.
West Bengal SLST Notification 2025 Summary:
West Bengal State Level Selection Test (2nd SLST) will be held after almost 10 years for the selection of candidates for the posts of Assistant Teachers in Government Aided/Sponsored Secondary/Higher Secondary Schools. The entire responsibility of conducting the selection test for the posts of 35726 Assistant Teachers for various subjects is vested on the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC).
WBSSC Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern:
The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has officially released the notification for the second State Level Selection Test (SLST) for the recruitment of Assistant Teachers of Class IX-X (Secondary) and Class XI-XII (Higher Secondary) for the year 2025. This much-awaited recruitment drive includes new guidelines, detailed selection procedure and significant number of vacancies, which are governed by the “West Bengal School Service Commission (Selection for the recruitment of Assistant Teachers of Upper Primary Level Classes (excluding Work Education and Physical Education), (Class IX-X and Class XI-XII) Rules, 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “Rules, 2025”). West Bengal teacher candidates should follow the official notification before filling the application form.
This recruitment is being conducted following the judgments and orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and is dependent on the outcome of the pending review petitions of the State and the Commission.
WBSSC SLST 2025- Important Dates
The complete schedule for conducting WBSSC SLST Exam 2025 has been released along with West Bengal SLST Notification 2025 PDF. As mentioned, the online registration will be conducted from 16th June to 14th July 2025. The WB SLST 2025 Exam will be held in the first week of September 2025. Candidates follow the important dates provided in this page below.
- Online Application Opening Date – 16 June 2025 at 5 PM
- Online Application Closing Date- 14 July 2025 at 5 PM
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment- 14th July 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Tentative Written Exam Date- 1st week of September 2025
- Tentative Publication of Result- 4th week of October 2025
- Tentative Interview Period- 3rd Week of November 2025
- Tentative Panel Publication- 24 November 2025
- Tentative Counselling & Recommendation- 29 November 2025
Admit Card:
Admit card of the SLST will be available on the official website (www.westbengalssc.com). Candidates are requested to download the same.
Date for downloading of the Admit card will be announced in due course, but at least 7 days before the examination date.
WBSSC 2nd SLST Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2025:
The subject-wise vacancies for Secondary and Higher Secondary have been shared at the official website www.westbengalssc.com. In total 35726 vacancies are officially announced out of which 23212 are for Assistant Teachers (IX-X), and the remaining 12514 are for Higher Secondary (XI-XII).
- Madhyamik (Secondary) Level Post Vacancies- 23212
- Higher Secondary Level Posts Vacancies- 12514
- Total number of Post Vacancies – 35726
WB SLST 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates who are willing to apply for Assistant Teachers for Secondary Classes IX & X and Higher Secondary Classes XI & XII must be aware of the education qualification required and age criteria to be fulfilled.
Education Qualification:
Assistant Teachers for IX & X Classes:
- a) Graduation / Post Graduation completed from a recognised University with at least 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation (or its equivalent) and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed..) from a National Council for Teacher Education recognised institution, OR
- (b) 4th year degree of B.A. Ed/B.Sc. Ed. from any National Council for Teacher Education recognised institution.
Assistant Teachers for XI & XII Classes:
- (a) Candidates must have completed their post-graduation with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) from a recognised University and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a National Council for Teacher Education recognised institution; OR
- (b) Candidates must have completed their post-graduation with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) from a recognised University and B.A. Ed/ B.Sc. Ed. from any NCTE recognised institution.
WBSSC SLST Online Form 2025:
A candidate willing to apply for Assistant Teacher in classes IX & X and Classes XI & XII must have to submit their applications online at the official website of West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC). The dates for registering for WB SLST 2025 Exam has been scheduled from 16th June 2025 (5 pm) to 14th July 2025 (5 pm).
Application Process:
Mode of Application: Applications must be submitted online only through the official website (http://www.westbengalssc.com) of WBSSC. No other mode will be accepted.
WBSSC SLST Application Fee 2025
Candidates have to pay the application fees for the examination (excluding Bank/Other payment-related charges, where applicable). The fee for General & OBC candidates is Rs. 500, and for SC/ST/PH candidates is Rs. 200. Pay the fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or e-challan.
Important Instructions for Applicants:
- Candidates should be filling the application form very carefully. No further rectification will be allowed after the final online submission.
- Candidate should be entering your Name, ‘Father’s/ Mother’s name’, and ‘Date of Birth’ as per Madhyamik or equivalent certificate.
- Information on “How to Apply/ Pay” and ‘FAQs’ will be available on the website, follow the instructions before online application starts.
- Incomplete or wrong applications are liable for rejection.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern (as per “Rules, 2025”):
The selection process for Assistant Teachers (Classes IX-X and XI-XII) will comprise the following stages:
- Written Examination (OMR-based)
- Academic Qualifications (Evaluation of educational scores)
- Prior Teaching Experience
- Oral Interview
- Lecture Demonstration
- Appearance before the Interview Board (for Oral Interview and Lecture Demonstration) is compulsory.
A. Marks Distribution for Assistant Teacher (Classes IX-X) – Total 100 Marks:
Written Examination (OMR): 60 Marks
Academics (Educational Qualification): 10 Marks (Based on Graduation or PG marks in the applied subject, whichever is higher. 60% & above: 10; Below 60%-50%: 8; Below 50%: 6. No rounding off)
Prior Teaching Experience: 10 Marks (At secondary level in Govt./Govt. aided/sponsored school. 2 marks per year of substantive service)
Oral Interview: 10 Marks
Lecture Demonstration: 10 Marks
B. Marks Distribution for Assistant Teacher (Classes XI-XII) – Total 100 Marks:
Written Examination (OMR): 60 Marks
Academics (Educational Qualification): 10 Marks (Based on PG marks in the applied subject. 60% & above: 10; Below 60%-50%: 8; Below 50%: 6. No rounding off)
Prior Teaching Experience: 10 Marks (At secondary level in Govt./Govt. aided/sponsored school. 2 marks per year of substantive service)
Oral Interview: 10 Marks
Lecture Demonstration:10 Marks
C. OMR Based Written Test Details:
Candidates will retain a duplicate copy of their OMR Sheet.
Preliminary model answer keys will be published online, and objections (supported by authentic academic publications) can be submitted within 5 days.
A subject-wise Expert Committee will review objections, and their decision is final.
The final model answer key will be uploaded before OMR evaluation.
Candidates may be allowed to view an image of their own OMR sheet online on payment of a fee.
Question papers will be set in English and Bengali. Language papers will be in the respective language. The Sanskrit paper will be in Bengali.
Note on Upper Primary Selection (as per “Rules, 2025” – Not for this current SLST AT 2025):
The “Rules, 2025” also outline the selection process for Assistant Teachers for Upper Primary Level (except Work Education and Physical Education).
This involves: Academic Score (10 marks),
TET Weightage (40 marks),
Written Exam (OMR – 25 marks),
Oral Interview (15 marks),
Lecture Demonstration (5 marks), and
Prior Teaching Experience (5 marks).
This is for informational purposes, as the current advertisement (2nd SLST AT 2025) is only for Classes IX-X and XI-XII.
Syllabus:
The detailed syllabus for the written examinations will be framed and finalized by the Central Commission as per the “Rules, 2025”. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check the official WBSSC website (www.westbengalssc.com) for updates on the syllabus.
Panel Preparation and Validity:
An Interview List will be prepared category-wise based on preliminary merit score (written test and/or academic score) in a 1.6:1 ratio of final vacancies.
Merit Lists will be published based on marks in written test, academic score, oral interview, lecture demonstration, and prior teaching experience.
Final Panels (equal to vacancies) and Waiting Lists will be published category-wise.
Candidates will be informed of their individual scores and cut-off marks.
The Panel and Waiting List will be valid for 1 year from the date of the first counselling, extendable by a maximum of 6 months with State Government approval.
Important Considerations for Aspirants:
Supreme Court Review: This entire selection process is subject to the final outcome of the review petitions pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
Transparency Measures: The new rules emphasize transparency with provisions like duplicate OMR sheets, challenge to answer keys, and access to own OMR images.
Thorough Preparation: Given the competitive nature, aspirants should begin their preparation earnestly, focusing on their respective subjects and the common components of the selection process.
Important Links: WBSSC Recruitment 2025 2nd SLST Assistant Teachers
- Official Advertisement for 2nd SLST (AT) 2025: Click to Download
- Recruitment Rules, 2025 (Gazette Notification): Click to Download
- Indicative Vacancy Details (Classes IX-X): Click to Download
- Indicative Vacancy Details (Classes XI-XII): Click to Download
- Online Application Link: https://www.westbengalssc.com (Available from 16 June 2025)
- Official WBSSC Website: https://www.westbengalssc.com
Subject wise, Medium wise, Gender wise indicative vacancy counts in Assistant Teacher (IX-X) for 2nd SLST, 2025
as received from WBBSE
- Click here to view the vacancies of Classes IX – X
- Click here to view the vacancies of Classes XI- XII
Visit the Official Website: Go to https://www.westbengalssc.com for the official notification, “Rules, 2025,” vacancy details, and upcoming information brochures.