SSC SLST Recruitment: SSC Big Announcement Final Dates for Class 9-12 Teacher Recruitment Declared by Commission Check List
SSC SLST Recruitment: The West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) has taken a significant step towards ending the long wait in the state’s teacher recruitment process. The Commission has submitted a detailed affidavit to the Supreme Court regarding the SLST (State Level Selection Test) recruitment. This affidavit clearly outlines the complete timeline or deadline for the recruitment of Assistant Teachers for classes IX-X and XI-XII. This is undoubtedly major news for aspirants as it clarifies the future roadmap of the recruitment process.
According to the information presented by the Commission to the Supreme Court, specific dates have been set for everything from the publication of the final merit list to counseling and document verification. The target is to complete this recruitment process for classes IX to XII within the first few months of the upcoming year, 2026.
Recruitment Timeline for Class XI-XII (11-12)
According to the affidavit provided by the School Service Commission, the teacher recruitment process for classes XI and XII is set to be completed relatively quickly. Aspirants may receive good news at the very beginning of 2026. The timeline provided by the Commission is discussed below:
- Final Merit List: The final merit list for classes XI-XII will be published on January 7, 2026.
- Counseling: The counseling process will begin exactly one week after the publication of the merit list, i.e., on January 15, 2026.
Recruitment Process for Class IX-X (9-10)
The Commission has also announced specific dates for teacher recruitment in classes IX and X. However, the timeline differs slightly for this level as the step of document verification remains pending.
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Join on Telegram- Document Verification: Document verification for class IX-X candidates is scheduled to start at the end of this year, specifically on December 26, 2025.
- Final Merit List: After completing all processes, the final merit list will be published on March 24, 2026.
- Counseling: Counseling will commence after the publication of the merit list, starting from March 30, 2026.
For the convenience of our readers, the entire timeline is presented in the table below:
| Category | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Class 9-10 | Document Verification Starts | December 26, 2025 |
| Class 11-12 | Final Merit List | January 7, 2026 |
| Class 11-12 | Counseling Starts | January 15, 2026 |
| Class 9-10 | Final Merit List | March 24, 2026 |
| Class 9-10 | Counseling Starts | March 30, 2026 |
Update Regarding Service Tenure of Existing Teachers
alongside the new recruitment, a crucial decision has been made regarding currently serving teachers under the direction of the Supreme Court. The service tenure of teachers deemed “Untainted” or eligible has been extended by another 8 months.
- Extension Period: The tenure has been extended from after December 31, 2025, i.e., from January 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
- Conditions: If the SSC completes the new recruitment process within this period, the extended tenure of the serving teachers will end immediately upon the appointment of new teachers. However, if the recruitment is delayed, they will remain in service until August 31, 2026.
This affidavit by the SSC has instilled new hope in the minds of thousands of aspirants across the state. It is believed that if the recruitment process is completed adhering to the specified timeline, it will be extremely positive for the education system.
