SSC Case Update: Supreme Court Rejects SSC Plea on Tainted Candidates Major Relief for Fresh Job Seekers

SSC Case Update: A highly significant hearing regarding the West Bengal Teacher Recruitment scam took place today, November 26, 2025, in the Supreme Court of India. The bench presided over by Justice Sanjay Kumar made stern observations regarding the role of the School Service Commission (SSC). During the hearing, the SSC faced severe reprimand, and several of their controversial claims were outright rejected. Specifically, the court did not entertain the SSC’s plea regarding the recruitment of ‘tainted’ candidates, marking a major victory for deserving job aspirants.

Supreme Court’s Strict Stance on Tainted Candidates

The focal point of today’s hearing was a specific Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the SSC. The Commission had claimed that, as per previous court orders, ‘tainted’ candidates falling under the Physically Handicapped (PH) category should be given a chance in the new recruitment process. However, the Supreme Court categorically rejected this claim.

Justice Sanjay Kumar’s bench made it crystal clear that under no circumstances can any tainted candidate—whether from the General category or PH category—be allowed to participate in the new recruitment process. Essentially, those who found their way onto the panel through unethical means have no opportunity left for employment. This directive is a significant step towards ensuring a transparent recruitment process.

Court’s Dissatisfaction with SSC and State Government

During the proceedings, the court expressed deep dissatisfaction with the SSC’s modus operandi. According to the Supreme Court’s observation, the recruitment process of 2016 should have been completed using the rules and candidates of that time. However, the Commission complicated the entire process by adding new vacancies and introducing new rules. The court explicitly stated that the SSC and the State Government are responsible for the current legal complexities. Their illogical steps have caused deserving candidates to be deprived for a long time.

Case Returned to Calcutta High Court

In today’s hearing, the Supreme Court remanded several critical issues back to the Special Bench of the Calcutta High Court for resolution. As per the apex court’s directive, the following matters will now be adjudicated in the High Court:

• Constitutionality of 10 Marks: The challenge regarding the 10-mark division or rule in the recruitment process will be heard in the Calcutta High Court on the upcoming 28th.
• Verification of Tainted List: The Calcutta High Court will investigate whether there are any more unqualified candidates hidden beyond the published list of tainted candidates.
• Vacancy and Rule Challenges: All unresolved issues regarding new vacancies and recruitment rules will be settled in the High Court.

Summary of the Hearing

The key directives from today’s hearing are summarized in the table below:

In conclusion, today’s hearing has paved a wider path to victory for deserving and fresh candidates. For those who did not receive interview calls or appointments despite securing 100 percent marks, the court’s stance has significantly strengthened their hope for justice.