WBSSC SLST 2026 Exam, Over 6.8 Lakh Appeared for Group C Test

The West Bengal School Service Commission’s (WBSSC) SLST 2026 Group C recruitment exam witnessed a massive turnout on 1 March 2026, with nearly 6.80 lakh candidates appearing for recruitment to 2,989 Group C posts across the state.The State Level Selection Test (SLST) – conducted for clerical and related non-teaching positions in state-aided schools across West Bengal – saw an attendance rate of approximately 84 per cent, according to officials.

WBSSC SLST High Participation Despite Large Applicant Pool

Out of around 8.09 lakh registered candidates, close to 6.80 lakh appeared in the SLST Group C exam. The recruitment exercise is part of the first phase of WBSSC’s effort to fill vacancies in administrative and clerical roles across secondary and higher secondary schools .Authorities reported that the examination was conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, with various agencies coordinating to maintain transparency and security throughout the process. This year’s recruitment drive comes in the backdrop of a Supreme Court verdict last year that terminated the services of more than 26,000 teachers and non-teaching staff appointments in the state due to irregularities in earlier recruitment cycles, prompting renewed emphasis on fair and transparent selection processes.

What Happens after WBSSC SLST ?

Candidates who appeared for the WBSSC SLST 2026 Group C exam will now await the answer key and subsequent result announcements by the commission. Once released, candidates will be able to check their performance and qualifying status through the official WBSSC website or recruitment portals. The next phase of the recruitment process – including result declaration, cut-off release and further stages such as interviews or document verification – will be communicated by the commission in due course. Regular updates are expected on the official WBSSC website and through recruitment notifications.