WBSSC Announces 8,477 Vacancies in Group C and D Positions Amid Ongoing Recruitment Controversy

Agencies, Kolkata, September 5, 2025 : In the midst of the ongoing recruitment controversies surrounding the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) and the tainted candidates' scandal, the commission has officially released a new advertisement announcing 8,477 vacancies for Group C and D positions in West Bengal's state-run institutions. These vacancies are spread across several non-teaching roles, including positions for clerks, peons, laboratory attendants, and other similar staff. This move has added a new layer to the already complex recruitment process in the state, which has been overshadowed by the previous issues of corruption and irregularities in teacher recruitment.

The advertisement, published on August 31, 2025, outlines that the vacancies will be filled through an online registration process. The registration for these non-teaching positions will begin on September 16, 2025, and the last date for application submission will be October 31, 2025. The available positions include:

• Group C Vacancies (Clerk): 2,989 posts

• Group D Vacancies (Peon, Laboratory Attendant, etc.): 5,488 posts

The application process will be conducted entirely online via the official WBSSC website, with candidates required to pay an application fee by the end of the month, October 31, 2025.

Key Details of the New Recruitment:

• Notification Date: August 31, 2025

• Online Registration Start Date: September 16, 2025

• Last Date for Application: October 31, 2025

• Age Limit (as on 31.10.2025): Minimum age 18 years, Maximum age 40 years

• Total Vacancies: 8,477 (2,989 Group C and 5,488 Group D)

The vacancies, though advertised as part of the usual staffing process, come at a critical time when the WBSSC has been embroiled in a legal and political storm over its recruitment practices. In particular, the Commission has been scrutinized for publishing a potentially incomplete list of "tainted" candidates involved in the recruitment scam. Legal experts and central investigative agencies suspect that the list was deliberately truncated to protect certain individuals from being named in the scandal.

Moreover, despite the controversies, these new Group C and D vacancies are a reminder of the broader efforts underway to fill positions in the state’s education and administrative sectors. The newly announced positions are expected to be highly sought after, especially as the vacancies have garnered significant attention due to the ongoing recruitment crisis.

The WBSSC has announced that the recruitment process for Group C and D positions will follow all necessary legal and procedural guidelines, including adherence to reservation quotas for OBC, SC, and ST candidates, as well as the regular examination schedule. The exams are expected to take place after the registration process is completed, with candidates being notified of further developments through the official WBSSC portal.

Recruitment Amid Ongoing Legal Scrutiny

As the Group C and D recruitment process moves forward, many are questioning the transparency and integrity of the broader recruitment practices by the WBSSC. Legal analysts have expressed concerns that the ongoing investigation into the tainted candidates and the lack of clarity regarding the full scope of the recruitment scam may jeopardize the credibility of the process.

In the meantime, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) continues to probe the multi-crore "cash-for-jobs" scandal involving high-ranking officials and candidates accused of paying bribes for teaching and non-teaching jobs in the state. The ED is closely monitoring the developments, with fresh interrogations of key figures expected in the coming weeks.

The new recruitment advertisement for Group C and D posts, despite the controversy, is a significant development for job seekers across the state. However, how it will be received by the public, especially amid doubts regarding the WBSSC's handling of the earlier teaching staff recruitment process, remains to be seen.