WBSSC Written Exams 2026 for Group C & D Non-Teaching Staff in March

The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) is set to conduct written examinations in March 2026 for recruitment of non-teaching staff across state-run and aided schools. The Group C written test is scheduled for 1 March 2026, while the Group D exam will be held on 8 March 2026 as part of the selection process. These written examinations are a critical part of the recruitment drive following the notification issued for 8,477 non-teaching staff vacancies, which include 2,989 Group C posts and 5,488 Group D positions. A large number of candidates have applied and will appear for the tests at designated centres across the state

Exam Dates and Schedule for WBSSC 2026 Recruitment

The State secretariat Nabanna has approved the exam schedule, and candidates are advised to note the following dates:

• Group C Written Exam: 1 March 2026 – 60-mark OMR-based written test.
• Group D Written Exam: 8 March 2026 – 40-mark OMR-based written test.

Both exams are expected to begin at 12:00 noon with durations of around 1 hour 50 minutes (Group C) and 1 hour 20 minutes (Group D)

The tests will be conducted across more than 1,500 examination centres in West Bengal, reflecting the large scale of the recruitment exercise.

Vacancy Details and Applicant Numbers

This recruitment drive follows the official notification for the 1st State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025 by the WBSSC to fill non-teaching positions in government and aided secondary and higher secondary schools. The total vacancies are distributed as:

• Group C (Clerk and related posts): 2,989 vacancies
• Group D (Support staff): 5,488 vacancies

A total of roughly 16 lakh candidates have applied for these posts, with approximately 8.13 lakh applicants for Group C and 8.20 lakh for Group D positions, creating intense competition.

Selection Process and Next Steps

The WBSSC selection process for non-teaching staff primarily begins with the written examination, after which qualified candidates will be moved forward to the next stages, which may include document verification and other assessments as stipulated in the official recruitment guidelines. These details will be shared closer to the exam dates on the official WBSSC portal Candidates must regularly check updates from wbssc.gov.in regarding admit card release, exam centres, and other logistical instructions ahead of the March 2026 written tests.