Hearing in Calcutta High Court on Wrong Question Case, Will Fortunes Turn for Candidates in New Recruitment?

Primary Recruitment 2025: A crucial hearing on the question paper error case was held today at the Calcutta High Court. The case was heard in the bench of Justice Sampadatta Pal. Candidates who failed to qualify in the 2022 primary teacher recruitment exam by a narrow margin due to alleged errors in the question paper had filed this case. Their fate now depends on the court’s verdict. This article provides a detailed discussion on the latest developments in the case and its implications.

Background of the Case

A controversy arose over some questions in the 2022 primary teacher recruitment process. Many candidates alleged that they were deprived of their rightful marks due to errors in the question paper, which resulted in their exclusion from the final merit list. They approached the court regarding this matter. The court had directed the Primary Education Board to submit a report, but the board has not yet submitted it. Meanwhile, the case took a new turn after the state government announced 13,421 new vacancies for recruitment.

What Happened in Today’s Hearing?

Although there were multiple cases listed for hearing today, the primary focus was on the case WPA 23757/2025, filed by Iren Tabassum and others. The petitioners demanded that the board submit its report before the new recruitment process begins and that the candidates affected by the question errors be given a chance to participate in the recruitment.

The board informed the court that it has not yet issued the final notification or started the application process for the new recruitment; only the number of vacancies has been announced. After hearing this submission, the court made the following observations:

• The court will review the matter once the application process begins: The court accepted the board’s statement and mentioned that it will reconsider the issue once the application process is initiated.
• A new opportunity for the petitioners: The judge granted the petitioners “Liberty to File,” which means they have the freedom to file a new case. If the board starts the recruitment application process without submitting the report, the candidates can approach the court again based on this order.

What Does This Mean for the Candidates?

This verdict has brought a ray of hope for the candidates involved in the question error case. Here are a few potential positive outcomes:

• Legal Protection: The opportunity to file a new case provides a form of legal protection. The board cannot arbitrarily proceed with the recruitment process.
• Increased Pressure for Report Submission: This ruling creates psychological pressure on the board to submit the report. The hearing of other related cases after the vacation will further emphasize the matter’s importance.
• Hope for Participation in Recruitment: If the report favors the candidates, they may get an opportunity to participate in the new recruitment process.

For now, all petitioners and candidates must wait for the new recruitment notification and the board’s next steps. The situation is expected to become clearer when the remaining cases are heard after the court vacation.