The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) is awaiting state government approval to conduct written exams for Group-C and Group-D posts in schools. According to a report published in the Bengali online daily Anandabazar, officials have proposed holding the exams on March 1 and March 15, aiming to complete the process before the upcoming state assembly elections.
16 Lakh Candidates Applied
The West Bengal School Education Department has sent a proposal to the state government (Nabanna) for conducting the Group-C and Group-D recruitment exams. A total of approximately 16 lakh candidates have applied to compete for 8,477 vacant posts. This includes 2,989 Group-C vacancies and 5,488 Group-D vacancies in schools across the state.
WBSSC Group-C & D Exam Overview
With the Madhyamik and Higher Secondary board exams concluding, the School Service Commission is pushing to hold the written tests promptly. Once the state administration grants its nod, the WBSSC will issue the formal exam notification.
Total Applicants: ~16,00,000 (Around 8 lakh for Group-C and over 8.5 lakh for Group-D).
Vacancies Breakdown: 2,989 for Group-C posts, 5,488 for Group-D posts.
Proposed Exam Dates: 1st March and 15th March 2026 (Subject to government approval).
Current Status: Awaiting final approval from the state government (Nabanna).
Separate Recruitment: Meanwhile, the WBSSC is also expected to release the final merit list for the recruitment of teachers for classes 11 & 12 on January 21.
Exam Context and Preparation
These non-teaching staff recruitments are highly competitive, attracting a massive number of applicants for a limited number of positions. Candidates are advised to monitor the official WBSSC website closely for the official exam notification and admit card details once the government gives its green signal.
Typically, such exams test candidates on subjects like General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Reasoning, and English/Bengali language skills. Aspirants should focus on current affairs of the last 6-12 months, basic mathematics, and logical reasoning while awaiting the formal syllabus and exam pattern from the commission.
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