SSC Tainted List: WBSSC Releases Tainted List of Teachers and Group C D Staff with Reasons

SSC Tainted List: In a significant move towards transparency and compliance with legal directives, the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released a comprehensive “Tainted List” of candidates involved in the recruitment process. This list, published on Wednesday, not only names the individuals but also explicitly specifies the reasons why they have been flagged as “tainted” by the Commission. This development comes amidst ongoing scrutiny and legal battles regarding the recruitment of teachers and staff in state-aided schools.

The Numbers Game: Breakdown of the Tainted List

The list released by the Commission is extensive, covering both teaching and non-teaching posts. It includes names of candidates who are currently under the scanner for various discrepancies.

Zero Tolerance Policy: Job Cancellation Warning

The WBSSC has issued a stern warning alongside the publication of the list. The notification clarifies that the scrutiny process is ongoing and rigorous. However, the Commission has stated that if any “tainted” candidate manages to secure a job recommendation or appointment letter through the current process despite the screening, their service will not be secure.

The Commission has explicitly mentioned that upon detection, the employment of such candidates will be cancelled immediately. This statement serves as a “sword of Damocles” hanging over the heads of candidates whose integrity in the examination process is in question.

Context: Upcoming Counseling and Legal Pressure

This move is strategically timed just before the commencement of the counseling process and the issuance of recommendation letters for Higher Secondary teacher candidates. Opposition parties and petitioners have long alleged that the current recruitment drive is not free from corruption and that many ineligible candidates are still part of the system. Following specific orders from the Calcutta High Court to ensure transparency, the Commission is publishing these lists to adhere to the law and clear the air before the final recruitment steps are taken.

Candidates Raise Valid Concerns

While the publication of the list is a step towards transparency, it has also sparked confusion and anxiety among a section of genuine aspirants. Many are questioning the logic behind the Commission’s “hire and fire” warning. The primary question being asked is: Why is the Commission not confident enough to filter out these candidates during the verification stage itself?

Candidates argue that allowing tainted candidates to progress to the point of receiving a job, only to cancel it later, indicates a flaw in the verification mechanism. There is a growing fear that such retroactive cancellations could lead to further litigation, stalling the recruitment process once again and delaying justice for deserving candidates. Ideally, the verification process should be robust enough to weed out ineligible candidates before any appointment is made.