SSC SLST List: WBSSC Publishes List of Invalid Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff Amid Recruitment Irregularities
SSC SLST List: In a significant move towards ensuring transparency and adhering to court directives regarding the recruitment irregularities in the state’s education sector, the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released a crucial list. Following allegations of corruption in the 2016 SLST recruitment process, the Commission has now made public the details of candidates accused of malpractices. Based on findings from the CBI investigation, the names and details of teaching and non-teaching staff involved in OMR sheet distortion have been disclosed.
Why Was This List Published?
The 2016 recruitment process has long been mired in legal battles and allegations of corruption. The CBI investigation revealed that numerous candidates had secured full marks despite submitting blank OMR sheets or providing incorrect answers. These candidates came under the scanner due to severe data mismatches. In light of the Supreme Court’s orders and to restore faith in the system, the Commission decided to publish this specific list. This action primarily identifies those candidates whose appointments or recommendations face serious questions regarding their legitimacy.
Breakdown of the Published Lists
The Commission has uploaded two separate lists on its official website: one for Assistant Teachers and another for Non-Teaching Staff. A brief breakdown of the data is provided below:
| Category | Post | Total Count |
|---|---|---|
| List 1 | Assistant Teachers (IX-XII) | 250 Candidates |
| List 2 | Non-Teaching Staff (Group C & D) | 1853 Candidates |
Assistant Teachers List: 250 Names
This list includes 250 candidates from the recruitment process for classes IX-X and XI-XII. It details the names, roll numbers, and fathers’ names of candidates across various subjects like Bengali, Geography, Education, and Physical Science. The Commission claims that while these names appeared in the CBI’s investigation list due to OMR mismatches, the SSC had not issued any formal ‘Recommendation’ letter to them.
Non-Teaching Staff List: 1853 Names
A comprehensive 43-page list has been released for Group C (Clerks) and Group D posts, containing the names of 1,853 candidates. The nature of irregularities here appears to be extensive. Investigations found instances where candidates allegedly submitted blank answer scripts yet secured jobs. According to the Commission, although these names are on the CBI’s radar, none of them were issued an ‘Appointment Letter’ by the Board or Commission.
Nature of Irregularities and Current Status
The published lists highlight that OMR sheet manipulation was at the core of the alleged scam. In many cases, there was a massive discrepancy between the marks obtained by the candidate and the marks stored in the server. The release of these names provides clarity to the general public and deprived eligible candidates regarding the extent of the corruption. The Commission has clarified that this step is part of the ongoing investigation process and compliance with the Supreme Court’s directives.
