The West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) has finally released the merit list for Upper Primary Teacher Recruitment, much to the relief of thousands of job aspirants. This major development comes after the Calcutta High Court, in a hearing on August 28, 2024, ordered the publication of the merit list and directed the SSC to complete the recruitment process for 14,052 vacant teaching positions by November 21, 2024.
The recruitment process, which had been stalled for nearly 9 years since 2015, has faced numerous legal and procedural delays. Candidates had been waiting anxiously for the court’s decision, which initially cleared the path for recruitment in August. However, the case soon escalated to the Supreme Court, only to return to the High Court’s Division Bench. The court’s final ruling came on August 28, directing the SSC to release the merit list within four weeks and to finish the recruitment by November 21.
In a swift response, the West Bengal government has acted ahead of schedule, releasing the merit list three days before the court-mandated deadline. This has sparked renewed hope among candidates, who now anticipate a smooth recruitment process in the coming months.
The state’s Education Minister, Bratya Basu, had earlier expressed the government’s intent to expedite the recruitment process, ideally starting before the Durga Puja festival. While the merit list publication is a crucial step, job seekers are now waiting for the actual recruitment to begin.
The SSC has less than two months to complete all necessary preparations for the recruitment of 14,052 teaching positions. Many experts believe that since the merit list has been published without any issues, the recruitment process is likely to proceed without further complications.
As the November 21 deadline approaches, all eyes are on the SSC and the state government to fulfill their promise of completing the long-awaited recruitment process.
News Highlights:
- Merit List Released: The School Service Commission (SSC) has published the merit list for Upper Primary Teacher Recruitment after a long delay.
- Court Orders for Recruitment: The High Court had given the green light for the recruitment process on August 28, 2024, following a series of legal hurdles.
- 14,052 Vacancies: Over 14,000 teaching positions will be filled by November 21, 2024, as directed by the court.
- Legal Battle Resolved: The recruitment process had been stalled since 2015, but a recent court ruling has removed all obstacles.
- Government Action: The West Bengal government has complied with the High Court’s order, releasing the merit list ahead of the four-week deadline.
- Next Steps: The state’s School Service Commission (SSC) is expected to complete the recruitment process within the next two months, as per court instructions.