WBSSC SLST Job 2025 | 35,726 Vacancies – Last Date 14 July 2025
Job Overview
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Date PostedJune 21, 2025
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State
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Offered Salary₹38760 - ₹50000 / month
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Expiration dateJuly 14, 2025
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ExperienceFresh
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GenderBoth
Job Description
WBSSC SLST Job: Established under the Government of West Bengal, the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) oversees recruitment for teaching staff at government-aided secondary and higher secondary schools. It ensures a transparent and merit-based hiring process to strengthen the public education system throughout the state. With a mandate rooted in fairness and efficiency, WBSSC administers large-scale exams like the State Level Selection Test (SLST) to meet the growing demand for quality educators.

Job Overview
The second SLST (State Level Selection Test) 2025 is being conducted for a total of 35,726 Assistant Teacher posts in West Bengal. These vacancies are divided between Secondary (Classes IX–X) and Higher Secondary (Classes XI–XII) levels. This recruitment drive falls under the State Government sector, specifically within the WBSSC – Central School Service Commission. Positions span various academic subjects and demand educational qualifications and teaching proficiency.
- Number of Posts: 35,726
- Secondary (IX–X): 23,212
- Higher Secondary (XI–XII): 12,514
- Job Level: Assistant Teacher (Group C/D, state-level teaching cadre)
- Sectors: State Government / Education (Public)
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification:
- Secondary (IX–X): Graduation or Post-Graduation with ≥50% marks and B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution, or a 4-year integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
- Higher Secondary (XI–XII): Post-Graduation with ≥50% marks and B.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. from an NCTE-certified institute.
- Age Limit (as of 1 Jan 2025): 21–40 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwD: +8 years
- Experience: Not mandatory; preference given during final scoring.
- Other Requirements: Indian citizenship; minimal health or character restrictions.
Salary
- Secondary (IX–X): Basic Pay ₹33,400 + DA/TA = ~₹38,760/month
- Higher Secondary (XI–XII): Basic Pay ₹42,600 + allowances ≈ ₹50,000/month
Selection Process
- Written Test (OMR-based): 60 marks
- Academic Qualification: 10 marks
- Teaching Experience: Up to 10 marks
- Oral Interview: 10 marks
- Lecture Demonstration: 10 marks
- Final Ranking Panel & Counselling
Application Process / How to Apply
- Visit westbengalssc.com
- New users must click “Register” and generate Candidate ID
- Complete login, fill out personal and academic details
- Upload scanned photograph and signature
- Pay application fee: ₹500 (Gen/OBC) or ₹200 (SC/ST/PwD)
- Review and submit before the 14 July 2025 (5 pm) deadline
- Save and print confirmation
Job Summary
Field | Details |
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Job Title | Assistant Teacher |
Organization | West Bengal School Service Commission |
Location | West Bengal |
Qualification | Graduation/Post‐Graduation + B.Ed. |
Salary | ₹38,760–₹50,000/month approx. |
Apply By | 14 July 2025 |
FAQs
What is SLST?
It stands for State Level Selection Test, conducted by WBSSC to recruit Assistant Teachers across West Bengal.
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 35,726 Assistant Teacher positions are available across Secondary and Higher Secondary levels
What is the application fee?
₹500 for General/OBC; ₹200 for SC/ST/PwD categories.
Can final year students apply SLST?
Candidates must have completed required degrees by the closing date; no provisional certificates are accepted.
When will the exam take place?
The SLST written exam is scheduled for the first week of September 2025
External Links
- Official Website: Apply now via the westbengalssc.com portal (link in PDF)
- Employment News: https://employment-news.gov.in
- Ministry of Education, WB: https://schoolservicecommission.wb.gov.in