Upper Primary Recruitment: 10-Year Wait Ends! SSC to Finally Recruit 1200 Upper Primary Teachers After Court Order

Upper Primary Recruitment: At last, the ten-year wait is over! The School Service Commission (SSC) is set to begin the recruitment process for nearly 1200 upper primary candidates. Following a long legal battle and persistent protests by job aspirants, the initiative to start counseling for 1,241 candidates on the merit list will commence right after Durga Puja. This news has naturally brought a wave of joy among the candidates.

The Core Issue: What Do the Court and Commission Say?

This swift action from the School Service Commission comes on the heels of a strict directive from the Calcutta High Court. In response to a contempt of court case, the judge issued a clear order: the entire counseling process for upper primary recruitment must be completed and a report submitted by November 20th. Adhering to this deadline, the Education Department has already requested data on vacancies from District Inspectors of Schools, signaling that the recruitment process is set to begin imminently.

The entire matter had been in limbo since the eighth phase of counseling concluded in July. With no new notifications being issued, frustration and resentment grew among the candidates. Ultimately, it was the court’s intervention that is breaking the deadlock.

The Candidates’ Long Struggle and Future

For the past decade, these candidates have been counting the days in hope of an appointment. From protesting on the streets to fighting legal battles, they left no stone unturned. Many suffered from depression and crossed the age limit for government jobs during this prolonged period. Finally, their struggle is about to bear fruit. Once the counseling process begins, eligible candidates from the merit list will have the opportunity to choose their preferred schools and are expected to receive their appointment letters soon after.

Recruitment at a Glance

• Total Candidates: Approximately 1,241
• Counseling Starts: After Durga Puja
• Court’s Deadline: November 20th
• Current Step: Vacancy data collection by the Education Department

This move will not only clear the stalled recruitment but also help address the shortage of teachers in state-run schools. The focus now is on whether the commission can complete the entire process transparently and within the stipulated timeframe. The job aspirants are watching with bated breath.