West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) aims to fill a total of 35657 vacancies (Revised) for Assistant Teachers for Classes 9 and 10 (Secondary) as well as Classes 11 and 12 (Higher Secondary) under the 2nd State Level Selection Test (SLST). A total of 69 vacancies have been reduced from the Assistant Teacher Post (Class 11 and 12). The WBSSC SLST Interview for Bengali & English subjects is scheduled from 26th November 2025 onwards for all those candidates who declared qualified in the written exam. Candidates can check details regarding the exam from the article.
WBSSC SLST Notification 2025
WBSSC Notification 2025 for the State Level Selection Test (SLST) provides comprehensive information regarding the recruitment for Assistant Teachers in Secondary and Higher Secondary schools. Interested candidates should carefully read the detailed advertisement to fully understand the selection process. You can download the “2nd SLST 2025 Advertisement” PDF from the link below to review the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, and other essential information..
WBSSC SLST Exam 2025- Summary
The 2nd West Bengal State Level Selection Test (2nd SLST) is taking place nearly ten years after the first test. This examination aims to select candidates for Assistant Teacher positions in government-aided and sponsored secondary and higher secondary schools.
| WBSSC SLST Notification 2025- Summary | |
| Board | West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) |
| SLST full form | State Level Selection Test (SLST) |
| Posts | Assistant Teacher |
| Vacancies | 35657 (Revised) |
| School Category | Secondary and Higher Secondary |
| WBSSC SLST Interview Dates | From 26th November 2025 onwards |
| Selection Process | Written Exam- Interview |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
| Official website | www.westbengalssc.com |
WBSSC SLST 2025- Important Dates
The complete schedule for conducting the West Bengal School Service Commission SLST Exam 2025 has been released along with the official West Bengal SLST Notification 2025 PDF. The WB SLST 2025 Interview for Bengali & English subjects is scheduled from 26th November 2025 onwards. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 30th May 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 16th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 21st July 2025 (5:59 pm) (Extended) |
| Last date of receipt of application fees | 21st July 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| WBSSC SLST Admit Card 2025 | 15th August 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST Exam 2025 | 7th and 14th September 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST Answer Key 2025 | 16th September 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST Result 2025 | 7th November 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST DV Intimation Letter | 16th November 2025 |
| WBSSC SLST DV Dates | 18th November to 4th December 2025 |
| Interview Dates | From 26th November 2025 onwards |
| WBSSC SLST Result 2025 (Class 9-10) | 24th November 2025 |
WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2025
The subject-wise vacancies for Secondary and Higher Secondary have been shared at the official website of West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC), www.westbengalssc.com. In total, 35657 vacancies (Revised) are officially announced, out of which 23212 are for Assistant Teachers (Class 9-10), and the remaining 12445 (Revised) are for Higher Secondary (Class 11-12)
| Level | Vacancies |
| Secondary | 23212 |
| Higher Secondary | 12445 (Revised) |
| Total | 35657 |
WBSSC SLST Secondary Assistant Teacher (IX-X) Vacancy 2025

WBSSC SLST Higher Secondary Assistant Teacher (XI-XII) Vacancy 2025
Firstly, a total of 12,514 vacancies were released for Class 11 and 12 Assistant Teacher posts, which have now been reduced to 12445. A total of 69 vacancies have been reduced by the West Bengal School Service Commission. Candidates can download the PDF from the direct link provided below to know the subject-wise vacancies.
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WBSSC SLST 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who are willing to apply for Assistant Teachers for Secondary Classes IX & X and Higher Secondary Classes XI & XII must be aware of the education qualification required and the age criteria to be fulfilled.
Education Qualification
Assistant Teachers for IX & X Classes
a) Graduation / Post Graduation completed from a recognised University with at least 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation (or its equivalent) and Bachelor of Education(B.Ed.) from a National Council for Teacher Education recognised institution, OR
(b) 4–year degree of B.A. Ed/B.Sc. Ed. from any National Council for Teacher Education recognised institution.
Assistant Teachers for XI & XII Classes
(a) Candidates must have completed their post graduation with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) from a recognised University and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a National Council for Teacher Education recognised institution; OR
(b) Candidates must have completed their post-graduation with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) from a recognised University and B.A. Ed/ B.Sc. Ed. from any NCTE recognised institution.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
Candidates must fall in the age group of 21 to 40 years to be eligible to apply for WBSSC SLST Recruitment 2025. The age limit will be counted as on 01/01/2025.
| Level | Age Limit |
| Secondary | 21 to 40 years |
| Higher Secondary |
Upper age limit Relaxation
- Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates- 5 years
- Other Backwards Classes candidates- 3 years
- Physically Handicapped Candidates- 8 years
WBSSC SLST Online Form Fill Up 2025
Candidates willing to apply for Assistant Teacher positions in classes IX and X and Classes XI and XII had submitted their applications online at the official website of West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC). The last date for submitting and filling the online form for the WB SLST 2025 Exam was 21st July 2025 (5 pm).
WBSSC SLST Application Fee 2025
Candidates must pay the examination application fees (excluding Bank/Other payment-related charges, where applicable). The fee for General & OBC candidates is Rs. 500, and for SC/ST/PH candidates is Rs. 200. Pay the fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or e-challan.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PH Candidates | Rs. 200 |
| General & OBC Candidates | Rs. 500 |
WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher 2025 Exam Pattern
The candidates have to qualify in a written examination, which is of 60 marks, and afterwards, marks will be counted based on Academic Qualification, Teaching Experience, Oral Interview, and Lecture Demonstration. The marks distribution is as follows.
| Stages | Marks Allocation |
| Written Examination (OMR Based) | 60 Marks |
| Academic Qualification | 10 Marks |
| Teaching Experience | 10 Marks |
| Oral Interview | 10 Marks |
| Lecture Demonstration | 10 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Salary 2025
The salary for WBSSC SLST Assistant Teachers in West Bengal varies based on the level of teaching (e.g., Secondary for Classes IX-X, Higher Secondary for Classes XI-XII) and is governed by the state’s pay structure.
| Parameters | Classes IX-X, Secondary Level | Classes XI-XII, Higher Secondary Level) |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 33,400 | Rs. 42,600 |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 38,760 | Rs. 50,000 approx. |
| Related Links | |
| WBSSC SLST Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025 | WBSSC SLST Previous Year Question Papers |




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