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The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has officially extended the application deadline for the Teacher Recruitment 2025 process. Candidates now have time until 21st July 2025 to submit their applications online. This extension comes as a relief to thousands of aspiring teachers who were facing difficulties meeting the earlier deadline due to various reasons including document verification and technical glitches.
What Is the WBSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025?
The WBSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025 is a major initiative by the West Bengal government to fill up thousands of teaching positions across secondary and higher secondary schools in the state. The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Assistant Teachers in various subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, Bengali, History, and Geography, among others.
This recruitment is being conducted under the School Service Commission’s revised guidelines, ensuring transparency, merit-based selection, and equal opportunity for all eligible candidates.
Key Dates (Updated)
- Start Date of Application: Already started
- New Last Date to Apply: 21st July 2025
- Admit Card Release (Tentative): August 2025
- Exam Date (Tentative): September 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the WBSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025, candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject along with B.Ed. from a recognized institution.
- TET Qualification: Candidates must have cleared the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the West Bengal Board or an equivalent authority.
- Age Limit: Candidates should be between 21 to 40 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories as per government rules.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online through the official WBSSC website. Here is a step-by-step guide:
- Visit the official WBSSC recruitment portal.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in your personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload necessary documents including TET certificate, B.Ed. degree, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee using available online payment options.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹250
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹100
Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- Written Examination
- Interview and Personality Test
- Document Verification
Merit lists will be prepared based on performance in the written test and interview. Candidates who successfully clear all stages will be appointed as Assistant Teachers in various government-aided schools across West Bengal.
This extended deadline gives aspiring teachers another opportunity to be part of the West Bengal education system. Candidates are advised not to wait till the last day and complete their applications well before the 21st July deadline. Make sure all information entered is accurate and documents are properly uploaded. For regular updates, keep checking the official WBSSC website and stay informed about admit cards, exam schedules, and result announcements.
