The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has officially announced the 2nd State Level Selection Test (SLST) for 2025, aiming to recruit 35726 Assistant Teachers for Classes 9-10 (Secondary) and 11-12 (Higher Secondary). The registration process for the SLST Exam 2025 will begin on June 16, 2025, onwards at www.westbengalssc.com. Interested candidates can check details on the WBSSC SLST Notification 2025 by reading this article.
WBSSC SLST Notification 2025 Out
The WBSSC SLST Notification 2025 outlines the complete details for the recruitment for 35726 vacancies of Assistant Teachers in Secondary and Higher Secondary schools. Candidates who wish to apply for this post must go through the detailed advertisement carefully to understand the complete process of selection. Download the “2nd SLST 2025 Advertisement” PDF from the link below to review eligibility criteria, vacancy details, and other important information.
WBSSC SLST 2025 Exam- Summary
The 2nd West Bengal State Level Selection Test (2nd SLST) is being conducted approximately 10 years later from the first test for selecting candidates for Assistant Teacher posts in Government Aided/Sponsored Secondary/Higher Secondary Schools. West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) is held responsible for conducting the selection test for shortlisting candidates for 35726 Assistant Teacher posts for various subjects.
West Bengal SLST Notification 2025- Summary | |
Board | West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) |
SLST full form | State Level Selection Test (SLST) |
Posts | Assistant Teacher |
Vacancies | 35726 |
School Category | Secondary and Higher Secondary |
Mode of Application | Online |
Registration Dates | 16th June to 14th July 2025 |
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 WBSSC SLST Exam 2025 has been released along with the official West Bengal SLST Notification 2025 PDF. The online registration will be conducted from 16th June to 14th July 2025. The WB SLST 2025 exam will be held in the 1st week of September 2025.
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 30th May 2025 |
Online Registration Start Date | 16th June 2025 (5 pm) |
Last Date to Submit Application | 14th July 2025 (5 pm) |
Last date of receipt of application fees | 14th July 2025 (11:59 pm) |
WBSSC SLST Exam 2025 | 1st week of September 2025 |
Result Date | 4th week of October 2025 |
Interview | 3rd Week of November 2025 |
Publication of Panel | 24th November 2025 |
Commencement of Counselling and Recommendation | 29th November 2025 |
WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2025
The subject-wise vacancies for Secondary and Higher Secondary have been shared at the official website www.westbengalssc.com. In total, 35726 vacancies are officially announced, out of which 23212 are for Assistant Teachers (Class 9-10), and the remaining 12514 are for Higher Secondary (Class 11-12)
Level | Vacancies |
Secondary | 23212 |
Higher Secondary | 12514 |
Total | 35726 |
WBSSC SLST Secondary Assistant Teacher (IX-X) Vacancy 2025
WBSSC SLST Higher Secondary Assistant Teacher (XI-XII) Vacancy 2025
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WB 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 2025
A candidate willing to apply for Assistant Teacher in classes IX & X and Classes XI & XII must have to submit their applications online at the official website of West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC). The dates for registering for WB SLST 2025 Exam have been scheduled from 16th June 2025 (5 pm) to 14th July 2025 (5 pm).
WBSSC SLST Application Fee 2025
Candidates have to pay the application fees for the examination (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 |
Steps to Apply for WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025?
- Go to the official West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) website at www.westbengalssc.com.
- On the homepage, look for the “2nd SLST Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025” or “Apply Online” link under the recruitment section.
- If you’re a new user, click on “New Registration.” Provide basic details such as your name, date of birth, email, and mobile number to register. You will receive a registration ID and password.
- Use the registration ID and password to log in to the application portal.
- Complete the form by entering personal details (name, date of birth, etc.), academic qualifications (marks, board, passing year for MP, HS, graduation, etc.), work experience (if applicable), and preferences for medium of vacancy or subject.
- Scan and upload required documents, including your photograph and signature, in the specified format
- Pay the required application fee as applicable.
- Verify all entered details carefully for accuracy. Once satisfied, click the “Submit” button to complete the application process.
WBSSC SLST Selection Process
- Written Test
- Interview
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 on the basis of 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. |