He was eagerly waiting for the recruitment of fresh teaching for 24000+ vacancies. As WB Chief Minister, Mamta Banerjee, announced that the recruitment will be released as per SC instructions by the end of May 2025. The move comes after the decision of a Supreme Court which canceled the appointment of thousands of teachers and employees in government aided schools.
Now, the government is not only preparing to recreate those vacant posts, but also trying to ensure that the affected candidates get a proper opportunity in the new recruitment process by filing a review petition in the Supreme Court about the SSC Teacher Recruitment Case.
WB government to release 24000+ teaching vacancies by 31 May 2025
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that the official teacher recruitment notification will be out by 31 May 2025. About 24203 vacant teaching posts will be advertised, and the government has also created additional posts, which are more than 11000 for classes 9 and 10 along with the posts of Group C and Group D categories.
The recruitment process is being taken immediately to complete the deadline of the Supreme Court, which may end. The government will continue to fight a legal battle through a review petition, hoping that the court may reconsider its decision. But by then, recruitment has to move forward.
CM Mamta Bnerjee assured invalid candidates of age rest
Due to the court’s decision, there is a silver lining for teachers who lost their jobs. The Chief Minister has clearly stated that he will not be left out of the new process. Those who were affected will be allowed to re -apply, even if they have crossed the normal age limit.
More importantly, his teaching experience will not go in vain. It will be kept in mind during recruitment. This is a great relief for many people, who feared that they would have to start from scratches after years of service.
The state government has promised to support these candidates as the law is allowed. While they are following the instructions of the Supreme Court, they are also keeping the door open for a review petition.
Protests continue by invalid candidates in Bengal
Despite these assurances, the situation on the ground is tense. Many teachers who have been terminated are still protesting. They have said that they do not want to appear for another exam and are demanding their jobs without going through a new recruitment process.
Some groups have also announced their plans to protest in Delhi. These teachers feel that the court order is unfair to them, and they want the central government and the judiciary to listen to them.
At the same time, the state government says that its hands are tied. The Chief Minister has mentioned that if they do not issue notification till 31 May 2025, it can be considered contempt of court. So they are going forward with recruitment, while expecting some relief through the legal route.
WB Teaching Recruitment 2025: Latest Status
For someone to become a government teacher in West Bengal, this upcoming recruitment drive is a major opportunity. If you were affected by the SSC recruitment case, still hope, age discount and experience benefits are being offered. And if you are a new aspiration, it may be a chance to take off a teaching work in a government school.
Keep an eye on official notification, expected around 30 May 2025. It will have all the details required for you- eligibility, exam pattern, application process, and more.
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