WBSSC-West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) Recruitment 2025 for 35,726 Assistant Teachers Posts Announced

WBSSC- West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has made a major announcement in the field of education recruitment. A golden opportunity has arrived for aspiring teachers as the commission has released a notification for 35,726 Assistant Teacher posts across various government-aided schools in West Bengal. This recruitment drive is expected to be one of the largest in the state in recent times, and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of WBSSC before the deadline of July 14, 2025.

Whether you are a fresh graduate with a B.Ed degree or someone looking for a government teaching job, this article covers everything you need to know – from eligibility, salary structure, and age limit to the selection process and application procedure.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the post of Assistant Teacher under WBSSC, candidates must fulfill the following academic and professional qualifications:

Educational Qualification:

• For Upper Primary and Secondary Levels: A Graduation degree in relevant subjects from a recognized university along with B.Ed. is mandatory.

• For Higher Secondary Level: Post-Graduation in relevant subject and B.Ed.

• Candidates must have passed the West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) appropriate to the level they are applying for.

Language Proficiency:

• Candidates must be proficient in Bengali and should be able to read, write, and speak the language fluently.

• Exceptions will be given to candidates from hill areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

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Age Limit

As per the official notification, the age criteria are:

• Minimum Age: 21 years

• Maximum Age: 40 years as on 01.01.2025

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC: 3 years

• PWD: 8 years

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Vacancy Details

WBSSC has announced a total of 35,726 vacancies distributed across different levels and categories:

• Primary Level: 12,510 posts

• Upper Primary Level: 8,240 posts

• Secondary Level: 10,976 posts

• Higher Secondary Level: 4,000 posts

Detailed subject-wise and region-wise vacancy breakup is available in the official notification.

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Salary Structure

The salary will be as per the West Bengal School Education Service (WBSES) pay scale. Selected candidates will enjoy the following pay structure:

• Pay Band: Rs. 32,100 – Rs. 82,900 depending on the level

• Grade Pay: Rs. 4,600 – Rs. 5,400

• Additional benefits include:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)

  • Medical Allowance

  • Pension benefits under NPS

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Selection Process

The recruitment process for Assistant Teachers will be conducted in multiple stages:

1. Written Examination – Objective-type test based on subject knowledge, pedagogy, and general awareness.

2. Interview/Personality Test – Shortlisted candidates from the written test will be called for an interview.

3. Document Verification – Final stage to verify the academic and professional credentials.

The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks of the written test and the interview.

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