West Bengal SSC Announces Recruitment for 35,726 Teacher Positions in 2025

The West Bengal School Service Commission has unveiled a significant recruitment drive for 35,726 teaching positions in government secondary and higher secondary schools for 2025. This initiative includes a 17% reservation for OBC candidates and is a response to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The vacancies are divided into 12,514 positions for classes 11-12 and 23,212 for classes 9-10. For more details on the application process and eligibility, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Sep 6, 2025, 12:37 IST

Overview of WBSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025

The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released a notification on Friday to recruit teachers for 35,726 positions in government secondary and higher secondary schools across the state.

Details of Teacher Vacancies

According to a commission official, the advertisement is now accessible on the WBSSC's official website. It includes a 17% reservation for OBC candidates in line with the state's reservation policy, along with positions allocated for the general category.

Breakdown of Vacancies by Class:

Class 11-12: 12,514 positions

Class 9-10: 23,212 positions

Total: 35,726 positions

This announcement follows a recent Supreme Court decision that put a hold on a Calcutta High Court ruling, which had raised concerns regarding the recruitment of teachers under the state's OBC policy.