WBSSC SLST West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025:Application Form Re-opened, Check Exam Dates, Syllabus, Etc.
WBSSC Assistant Teacher 2025: The WBSSC Assistant Professor application form has been re-released. Candidates can apply for WBSSC examination from 23rd August till 2nd September 2025. The admit card for the candidates who apply for the examination on dates mentioned above will get released on 3rd September 2025. The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has been released the admit card for Assistant Teacher (for IX-X & XI-XII) on its official website at westbengalssc.com for the candidates who had applied earlier. A total of 35726 vacancies are available under various categories. The notification for 2nd State Level Selection test for the recruitment of Assistant Teachers for Secondary and Higher Secondary was released on 14th June.
WBSSC Assistant Teacher 2025 Overview
WBSSC Assistant Teacher 2025 Updates
-> WBSSC SLST Admit Card is released on westbengalssc.com for the candidates who applied earlier.
-> WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Exam Dates will be conducted on 7th September (for classes 9 and 10) and 14th September 2025 (for classes 11 and 12).
->WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher application can be modified from 30th July 2025 to 3rd August 2025.
-> WBSSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025 is for a total of 35726 vacancies.
-> The Age Criteria for the exam is 21-40 years.
-> The details of the notification is updated on the official website.
WBSSC SLST West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025 Application Re-opened: The application window for WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Examination is re-opened from 23rd August till 2nd September 2025. The WBSSC Admit Card 2025 will be released on 3rd September 2025 (for the candidates who will be applying in Phase-2). The WBSSC SLST Examination will be held on 7th (for class 9 and 10) and 14th September 2025 (for class 11 and 12). The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) conducts examination for the State Level Teachers’ Selection Test (SLST) for the recruitment of Assistant Teachers in various subjects and levels in recognized Santhali Medium non-Govt. aided/sponsored Junior High/Secondary/Higher Secondary Schools in West Bengal. WBSSC SLST Admit Card is available for the exam which will be conducted on 07 September for 9th and 10th Class and on 14 September for 11th and 12th Class (for the candidates who applied earlier). The application correction window for the WBSSC SLST West Bengal Assistant Teacher will be open from 30th July 2025 to 3rd August 2025.
WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Application Form Reopening Official Notification PDF
Online applications were invited till. The West Bengal Assistant Teacher has released the category-wise vacancy list for the post of Assistant Teacher on 16th June, 2025. The 2nd level selection test for recruitment of Assistant Teachers for Secondary and Higher Secondary is available on the official website.
- A total of 35726 vacancies have been declared.
- The age of the candidates must be between 21 - 40 years.
- The selection of the candidates is based on the performance in the Written Test followed by a personal interview.
Important Links for WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher 2025:
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Download West Bengal SLST Application Date Reopening Notification PDF
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Download West Bengal SLST(AT) Application Date Extension Notification PDF
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Download West Bengal Assistant Teacher Category-Wise Vacancy (IX-X) PDF
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Download West Bengal Assistant Teacher Category-Wise Vacancy (XI-XII) PDF
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Download West Bengal Assistant Teacher Official Notification PDF
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Download West Bengal Assistant Teacher Rules PDF
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Download WBBSE Assistant Teacher Vacancy Count for Secondary Classes PDF
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Download WBBSE Assistant Teacher Vacancy Count for Higher Secondary Classes PDF
WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher 2025: Overview
In order to hire over 35,726 assistant teachers for secondary classes (9 & 10) and higher secondary classes (11 & 12) in government-aided and sponsored secondary and higher secondary schools throughout the state, the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) plans to administer the second State Level Selection Test (SLST) in 2025. Online applications will be accepted for the position starting on June 16 and ending on July 17, 2025. The state government has implemented more transparency measures in reaction to past inconsistencies, such as providing carbon copies of OMR sheets, publishing answer keys, videotaping interviews, etc.
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WBSSC Assistant Teacher Overview |
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Recruiting Body |
West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) |
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Post |
Assistant Teacher |
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Level of Exam |
State Level |
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Number of Vacancies |
35726 |
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Application Start Date |
23rd August 2025 (re-opened) 16th June, 2025 (5 p.m.) |
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Last Date to Apply |
2nd September 2025 (re-opened) 14th July, 2025 (5 p.m.) 21st July, 2025 (5:59 p.m.) |
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Last Date of Fee Payment |
21st July, 2025 (11:59 p.m.) |
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Exam Result |
Result of Written Exam- 4th Week of October, 2025 (tentative) Publication of Panel- 24th November, 2025 Counselling and Recommendations- 29th November, 2025 |
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Exam Date |
Written Exam- 07 and 14 September Interview- 1st Week-3rd Week of November, 2025 (tentative) |
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Application correction window |
30th July 2025 to 3rd August 2025 |
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Purpose |
To choose competent teachers for West Bengal's government-aided schools, the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) exam is administered. |
West Bengal Assistant Teacher Exam Date 2025
Knowing the WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Exam Dates for each stage of the selection process is important for the candidates to plan their preparation accordingly. The stage-wise exam dates are listed below. The candidates are suggested to follow the examination dates properly to prepare accordingly.
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West Bengal Assistant Teacher Overview Exam Dates |
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Event |
Exam Dates |
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Written examination |
07 and 14 September |
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Interview |
1st Week- 3rd Week of November, 2025 (tentative) |
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Counselling and Recommendation |
29th November, 2025 |
WBSSC Assistant Teacher Test Series
West Bengal Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2025
The vacancy of WBSSC SLST has been declared on the official website on 30th May, 2025. The vacancies are divided between two categories: secondary classes and senior secondary classes. The candidates are suggested to have a look at the qualification details mentioned above and apply accordingly. The details of the vacancies have been stated below.
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Category |
No. of Vacancies |
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WBSSC SLST Secondary Classes |
23212 |
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WBSSC SLST Senior Secondary Classes |
12514 |
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Total |
35726 |
WBSSC SLST West Bengal Assistant Teacher Application Form 2025
The application form of West Bengal Teacher Recruitment 2025 has been re-opened and now can be applied from 23rd August till 2nd September 2025. The official application method for teaching posts in West Bengal government-aided schools is the WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Application Form 2025. It is anticipated that the application will be accessible online at the official WBSSC website, where applicants can complete the form, pay the application cost, and attach the required paperwork. Candidates are encouraged to often visit the official website for updates as the application process will shortly be released.
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WBSSC Senior Secondary TeacherHow to Apply Online for West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025?
Candidates must go to the official WBSSC website and follow the instructions to finish the online application procedure for the WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher 2025. Candidates are encouraged to often visit the official website for updates as the application process is anticipated to start shortly. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply online for the WBSSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025 by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of WBSSC - westbengalssc.com and click on the link for online application for State Level Teachers’ Selection Test (AT) – 2025.
Step 2: Register yourself by providing your basic details such as name, date of birth, email id, mobile number, etc. and create a password.
Step 3: Login with your registration number and password and fill up the online application form with your personal details, educational details, post preference, etc.
Step 4: Upload your scanned photograph and signature as per the prescribed format and size.
Step 5: Pay the application fee through online mode using debit card/credit card/net banking or offline mode using bank challan.
Step 6: Submit your application form and take a printout of it for future reference.
Note:
- The candidates are to submit the online application within the specified time.
- The educational and professional qualifications shall be obtained by the applicants on or before the last date of receiving of online application.
WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Application Fees
Depending on the candidate's category, the WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher 2025 application fee varies.The candidates are to pay the fee before the last date. The details regarding the online application fee payment will be uploaded in the information brochure.
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Category |
Application Fees |
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General/OBS Candidates (for both Secondary and Higher Secondary) |
Rs. 500/- |
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ST/SC/PH Candidates (for both Secondary and Higher Secondary) |
Rs. 200/- |
West Bengal Assistant Teacher Selection Process 2025
Candidates will be chosen for teaching positions at schools for classes IX & X and XI & XII based on their written exams, qualifications, oral interviews, and lecture demonstrations, which will be decided by the Commission in the way outlined in the 2025 Rules.
- Both Bengali and English will be used for the question papers. The same language will be used in language papers. It will be in Bengali for Sanskrit.
- Candidates for the position of assistant teacher (IX & X and XI & XII) may apply using any one of the instruction languages.
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Exam Stage |
Process |
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Stage I |
Written Examination |
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Stage II |
Interview |
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Stage III |
Panel Preparation |
West Bengal Assistant Teacher Selection Process
There are several phases of the selection process, which has been stated below.
Stage 1: Written Examination: It will be an OMR based examination consisting of 60 marks.
Stage 2: Academics will be considered and marked accordingly:
- Educational Qualification: 10 marks
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Percentage obtained |
Merit Score |
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60% and above |
10 marks |
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Below 60% to 50% |
8 marks |
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Below 50% |
6 marks |
- Prior Teaching Experience: 10 marks
Stage 3: Oral Interview: 10 marks
Stage 4: Lecture Demonstration: 10 marks
Note: The selection process is applicable for both secondary and higher secondary classes.
Verification of Documents and Interview
Shortlisted candidates for the interview and document verification phase are those who pass the main exam. The interview evaluates the candidate's topic knowledge, communication abilities, and teaching aptitude. Verification of the candidate's documents guarantees the legitimacy of their degrees and other credentials. For the final selection, this step is essential.
The top candidates have the preference of choosing the vacancy and so for there is a publication panel and waiting list for the various subjects.
West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025 Eligibility
Before applying for the WBSSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025, you should check if you meet the WBSSC Assistant Teacher eligibility criteria set by the commission. The eligibility criteria include educational qualification, age limit and nationality.
Educational Qualification for Assistant Teacher
As the vacancy has been declared for both secondary and higher secondary classes, the educational qualification differs for both the posts. The educational qualifications have been stated below for reference.
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Post |
Qualification |
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Assistant Teacher Secondary (Classes IX-X) |
(a) Graduate / Post Graduate from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation (or its equivalent) and Bachelor of Education(B.Ed.) from a National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution, OR (b) 4–year degree of B.A. Ed/B.Sc. Ed. from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution. |
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Assistant Teacher Higher Secondary (Classes XI-XII) |
(a) Post Graduate with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) from a recognised University and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a National Council for Teacher Education recognised institution; OR (b) Post Graduate with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) from recognised University and B.A. Ed/ B.Sc. Ed. from any NCTE recognised institution. |
(Note: A relaxation of 5% marks in educational qualification is allowed in case of reserved candidates.)
Age Limit
The age limit for applying for the WBSSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025 is 21 to 40 years as on 1st January, 2025. However, there is a relaxation of age for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules.
Age Relaxation
As any other competitive examination in India, West Bengal Assistant Teacher Exam also has age relaxations which has been stated below.
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Age Relaxation |
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SC/ST Candidates |
5 years |
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BWC Candidates |
3 years |
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Physically Handicapped Candidates |
8 years |
Nationality
As per the official notification only Indian Nationals are allowed to apply for the post of Assistant teacher under WBSSC for both secondary and higher secondary categories.
WBSSC SLST West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025 Exam Pattern
The candidates can check the detailed exam pattern from the below table. The candidates are advised to go through the information regarding the weightage and marking scheme in each stage, for scoring better in the examination.
Written Examination
The written exam of WBSSC SLST examination has the highest weightage in the marking scheme. It holds 60 marks in the marking scheme which is 60% weightage. The written exam is conducted offline and candidates are to answer mcq based questions on an OMR sheet.
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Topic |
Details |
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Written Exam Total Marks |
60 |
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Question Type |
MCQs |
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Negative Marking |
As per notification |
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Duration |
2-3 hours |
Other Stages
After the written examination is conducted the candidates are judged on other levels and the weightage and the stages are discussed below. These stages have been mentioned along with the likely marks/weightage they carry in the total marks.
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Topic |
Details |
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Oral Interview |
10 marks |
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Lecture Demonstration |
10 marks |
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Academic Score |
10 marks |
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Teaching Experience Score |
10 marks (2 marks for each year of teaching experience) conditions applied |
WBSSC SLST West Bengal Assistant Teacher Paper Pattern
The expected written paper pattern has been stated below. As the written examination holds the maximum weightage the candidates are requested to focus on this very much. The subject wise syllabus and the weightage of each topic has been stated below.
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Question Type |
Subjects |
Marks |
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MCQs |
Arithmetic & Mensuration |
40 |
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General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
70 |
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English |
40 |
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Total |
150 |
Exam Pattern
The candidates can appear for the examination better if they are aware of the examination pattern. There is a set pattern for WBSSC SLST examination and candidates are suggested to prepare accordingly. The written examination pattern of the West Bengal Assistant Teacher has been stated below.
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Papers/Event |
Group-wise Marks allotment |
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1 (Upper Primary) |
2 (IX-X) |
3 (XI-XII) |
4 & 5 (Work Education- Physical Education) |
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Teachers’ Eligibility Test (hereinafter referred as TET)/Preliminary Test (hereinafter referred as PT) |
TET of 150 marks MCQ |
PT of 150 marks MCQ |
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Mains examination (comprise of Written Examination and weightage) |
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(i) English Composition and Comprehension (ii) Language on the medium of instruction |
100 marks Paper for each Groups [50 marks for (a) (i) and 50 marks for (a)(ii)] |
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Knowledge of subject/Group in which the candidate is appearing (separate papers for each groups of service) |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus of WBSSC SLST Assistant teacher syllabus has been stated below. If the candidate knows the syllabus well half of his job is done as this increases the chances of him scoring well in the examination.
WBSSC Assistant Teacher Syllabus 2025 for Secondary (Classes IX-X)
WBSSC has a defined syllabus for the candidates who want to appear for WBSSC Assistant Teacher Examination. Below mentioned syllabus will help the candidates in preparing for the examination better. The subjects catered here are: Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, Bengali/Hindi.
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Subject |
Topics |
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Mathematics |
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Arithmetic |
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Science |
Physics (Motion, Light, Sound), Chemistry (Atoms, Reactions), Biology (Life Processes) |
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Social Science |
History (Nationalism, Revolutions), Geography (Resources, Climate), Civics (Constitution) |
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English |
Grammar (Tenses, Modals), Literature (Prose, Poetry), Writing Skills (Essays, Letters) |
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Bengali/Hindi |
व्याकरण (काल, वचन), साहित्य (कहानियाँ, कविता), रचना (निबंध, पत्र) |
WBSSC Assistant Teacher Syllabus 2025 for Higher Secondary (Classes XI-XII)
WBSSC has a defined syllabus for the candidates who want to appear for WBSSC Assistant Teacher Examination for higher secondary. Below mentioned syllabus will help the candidates in preparing for the examination better. The subjects catered here are: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English, History, Political Science and Commerce.
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Topics |
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Physics |
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Chemistry |
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Mathematics |
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Biology |
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English |
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History |
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Political Science |
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Commerce |
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WBSSC SLST West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025 Salary
The WBSSC SLST West Bengal Assistant Teacher salary has Grade Pay & Allowances which includes DA, HRA, and other benefits, whereas Basic Pay varies by post (Higher Secondary School and Secondary School). About Rupees 35,000 to Rupees 65,000 is the net salary.
West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025 Hall Ticket
As per the official notification the admit card will be released at least 7 days before the examination. For applicants taking the recruitment exam, the West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025 Hall Ticket is an essential document. It confirms the candidate's identity and serves as formal permission to enter the testing facility. Important information such as the exam date, time, location, and candidate details will be included on the online hall pass. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website: www.westbengalssc.com
West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025 Response Sheet
For applicants who took the test, the West Bengal Assistant Teacher 2025 Response Sheet is a crucial document. Candidates can review their answers by accessing the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) responses that were recorded throughout the test. By using their application credentials to log in, candidates can view and download their response sheets online on the official WBMSC website, wbmsc.com.
WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher 2025 Result
The official WBSSC website announces the WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Exam results. Every step of the selection process has its own results published. To verify the status of their results and to follow any additional instructions, candidates should frequently visit the official website.
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Result Stage |
Result Date |
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Written Exam Result Date |
October 2025 |
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Publication of Panel |
24th November, 2025 |
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Counselling and Recommendation |
29th November, 2025 |
WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher 2025 Cut Off
The WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Exam Cut Off is released online a few days after the examination. These cut off marks play a key role in determining which candidates move forward in the selection process. The cut off is influenced by factors such as the exam’s difficulty level, the number of vacancies, and the overall performance of candidates.
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