The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has officially announced a massive revision in vacancies for Assistant Teacher positions under the 2nd State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025. A total of 35,657 revised vacancies have been designated across Secondary and Higher Secondary school categories. Aspirants preparing for teaching roles in West Bengal can review essential notifications, important milestone dates, vacancy breakdowns, eligibility parameters, and salary structures below.
WBSSC SLST 2025 Overview & Summary
Managed by the West Bengal Central School Service Commission, the SLST recruitment drive aims to fill various Assistant Teacher positions across the state. Below is a concise summary of the key highlights associated with the examination.
| Board | West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) |
|---|---|
| SLST full form | State Level Selection Test (SLST) |
| Posts | Assistant Teacher |
| Vacancies | 35657 (Revised) |
| School Category | Secondary and Higher Secondary |
| WBSSC SLST Interview Dates | From 26th November 2025 onwards |
| Selection Process | Written Exam- Interview |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
| Official website | www.westbengalssc.com |
Revised Vacancy Distribution
The revised announcement outlines a comprehensive allocation across both Secondary (Class 9-10) and Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) levels. Notably, the Higher Secondary count underwent an adjustment from 12,514 to 12,445 positions.
| Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Secondary | 23212 |
| Higher Secondary | 12445 (Revised) |
| Total | 35657 |
Important Recruitment Dates & Schedule
Candidates should keep track of the timeline spanning from notification release down to the ongoing interview phases.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30th May 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 16th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 21st July 2025 (5:59 pm) (Extended) |
| Last date of receipt of application fees | 21st July 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| WBSSC SLST Admit Card 2025 | 15th August 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST Exam 2025 | 7th and 14th September 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST Answer Key 2025 | 16th September 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST Result 2025 | 7th November 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST DV Intimation Letter | 16th November 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST DV Dates | 18th November to 4th December 2025 |
| Interview Dates | From 26th November 2025 onwards |
| WBSSC SLST Result 2025 (Class 9-10) | 24th November 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit & Fees
Applicants must fulfill standard age limits as of 1st January 2025, along with category-based fee payments.
| Level | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Secondary | 21 to 40 years |
| Higher Secondary | 21 to 40 years |
Upper age limit Relaxation
- Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates- 5 years
- Other Backwards Classes candidates- 3 years
- Physically Handicapped Candidates- 8 years
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PH Candidates | Rs. 200 |
| General & OBC Candidates | Rs. 500 |
Selection Process & Marks Allocation
The selection of candidates is structured out of a total of 100 marks spanning multiple evaluation tiers.
| Stages | Marks Allocation |
|---|---|
| Written Examination (OMR Based) | 60 Marks |
| Academic Qualification | 10 Marks |
| Teaching Experience | 10 Marks |
| Oral Interview | 10 Marks |
| Lecture Demonstration | 10 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Salary Structure
Successful candidates appointed as Assistant Teachers receive competitive basic pay and gross salary packages depending on their posting level.
| Parameters | Classes IX-X, Secondary Level | Classes XI-XII, Higher Secondary Level) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 33,400 | Rs. 42,600 |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 38,760 | Rs. 50,000 approx. |
Official Notifications and PDF Files
Candidates can access and download official documentation and announcements directly:
- Download WBSSC SLST Notification 2025 PDF
- Download Revised WBSSC SLST Higher Secondary (XI-XII) Vacancy PDF
Quick Links
Access portal links for registration, login, results, and cutoffs:
- Check WBSSC SLST Result 2025 (Class 9 & 10)
- View WBSSC SLST Cut Off 2025
- Register for WBSSC 2nd SLST Teacher Recruitment 2025 [Inactive]
- Login for WBSSC 2nd SLST Teacher Recruitment 2025 [Inactive]
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