Around 2,29,497 candidates appeared in the second phase of the School Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025 conducted by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) for the recruitment of assistant teachers for Classes 11-12. The exam was held at 478 centres across the state.
WBSSC SLST 2025 Class 11-12 Exam: Key Numbers & Details
- Vacancies to be filled: 12,514 posts for Classes 11-12.
- Number of registered candidates: ~2,46,000 for this phase.
- Actual attendance: ~2,29,497 candidates (93% of those registered).
- Exam centres: 478 centres across West Bengal.
Security Measures & Exam Protocol for SLST 2025
WBSSC has instituted strict protocols to ensure fairness and integrity in the examination. Important measures include:
- Unique identification features on each question paper.
- Complete ban on electronic devices, mobile phones, calculators, wristwatches, etc., in exam halls. Candidates were asked to arrive early.
- Special time allowance for differently-abled candidates.
Context: Re-Recruitment After 2016 SLST Controversy
The 2025 SLST exams follow a Supreme Court order that cancelled the 2016 teacher recruitment, declaring it “tainted and vitiated.” As a result, approximately 26,000 teachers and staff lost their posts. The fresh SLST drive is designed to be transparent and fair, disqualifying “tainted” candidates.
