📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 May 2025 |
| Application Start | 16 June 2025 (5 PM) |
| Application End | 14 July 2025 (5 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 14 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Exam (Tentative) | 1st Week of September 2025 |
| Result (Tentative) | 4th Week of October 2025 |
| Interview | 1st–3rd Week of November 2025 |
| Panel Publication | 24 November 2025 |
| Counselling Begins | 29 November 2025 |
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹200 |
Payable via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, IMPS, Wallets }
🔢 Total Vacancies
| Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Secondary (Classes IX–X) | 23,212 |
| Higher Secondary (Classes XI–XII) | 12,514 |
| Total | 35,726 |
Vacancy details by subject available via official PDF
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Age (as on 01 Jan 2025): 21–40 years; SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PH +8 yrs
- Secondary Posts: Grad/Postgrad ≥50% + B.Ed or 4‑yr B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed (NCTE‑approved)
- Higher Secondary: Postgrad ≥50% + B.Ed or equivalent integrated degree
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Written Test (OMR‑based), followed by evaluation of academic credentials, teaching experience, interview, and lecture demonstration
- Marks Distribution: Written exam – 60; Academic – 10; Experience – 10; Interview – 10; Lecture demo – 10 (Total = 100)
🔍 How to Apply
- Visit the official WBSSC portal: westbengalssc.com.
- Register under OTR portal with email & mobile.
- Log in, complete form, upload documents and pay fee.
- Submit and save confirmation copy.
❓ FAQs
Q: When does the online application close?
A: 14 July 2025 at 5 PM
Q: What is the total number of posts?
A: 35,726 Assistant Teacher vacancies
Q: Is the written test objective?
A: Yes, OMR‑based objective format (60 marks)
Q: What syllabi/topics are covered?
A: Refer to WBSSC syllabus PDF for subject-wise topics.