Teacher Vacancy: Over 13,000 Primary Teachers to be Recruited in this State, Know Details

According to information provided by the government, only those candidates will be able to apply who have passed the West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test (WB TET) or have achieved equivalent qualifications.

Teacher Vacancy: Big news has emerged for candidates awaiting teacher recruitment. The West Bengal government has announced that new teachers will be appointed to 13,421 posts. State Education Minister Bratya Basu, while providing information in this regard, stated on the social media platform X that this recruitment process is being initiated at the direction of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He clarified that the detailed notification, including complete information from application to selection process, will be released immediately after Durga Puja.

WB TET Pass is Mandatory

According to the information provided by the government, only those candidates who have passed the West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test (WB TET) or possess equivalent qualifications will be eligible to apply. Appointments to these posts will be made in primary and upper primary schools to address the long-standing shortage of teachers. This recruitment has been in demand in the state for a long time, and this decision will now prove to be a relief for the candidates.

Teacher Vacancy: Previous Recruitment

It is noteworthy that previously, the West Bengal School Service Commission had conducted a large-scale recruitment process for teachers from classes 9th to 12th. At that time, applications were invited for a total of 35,726 posts. In this recruitment, a B.Ed degree along with graduation was made mandatory for candidates. The maximum age limit was set at 40 years, while age relaxation was also provided to reserved categories. The application process for that recruitment continued until July 21, and a large number of candidates participated in it.

Teacher Vacancy: Process to be Completed Online

The new recruitment process will also be completed through online means. While applying, candidates will have to fill in their preferences for the District Primary School Council (DPSC) or Primary School Council (PSC). Detailed information and application-related dates will soon be made available on the official website of the board.