Teacher Transfer: West Bengal School Service Commission Suddenly Cancels Transfer Recommendation Letters
Teacher Transfer: The School Service Commission has issued an urgent notification announcing the temporary cancellation of specific transfer recommendation letters issued in 2023. This action follows a directive from the School Education Department. Let’s look at the details.
The Core Issue:
On June 11, 2025, the West Bengal School Service Commission published a notice stating that all recommendation letters for transfers, issued based on two specific notices from 2023, are being withdrawn and cancelled. These notices were dated:
- March 31, 2023
- August 14, 2023
This decision was made in response to a notification from the School Education Department dated April 11, 2025.
Key Information:
- Temporary Cancellation: The Commission has clarified that this cancellation is a temporary measure and will remain in effect “until further order.”
- Who is Affected: This new announcement is particularly significant for all teachers and individuals connected to the two aforementioned notices from 2023.
This announcement may create uncertainty for many teachers who were awaiting transfers. They will now have to wait for further directives. While this move by the School Service Commission could be an effort to enhance transparency within the education system, its true impact will only be seen over time.
