WBSSC SLST Exam Update: Separate SLST Exam for Teachers and Freshers? All Eyes on the Supreme Court
WBSSC SLST Exam Update: A new controversy surrounding the SLST (State Level Selection Test), organized by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC), has emerged and has now reached the doors of the Supreme Court of India. At the center of this dispute are the teachers appointed in 2016 and new job aspirants. Both groups are demanding separate examinations, but for different reasons. In this blog post, we will discuss this issue in detail and present the latest situation.
The Core of the Dispute
At the root of this controversy lies the structure and competition of the SLST exam. On one hand, teachers appointed in 2016 do not want to sit for the exam again; they are demanding a separate re-paneling process for themselves. Their argument is that they have already proven their eligibility once and have been appointed to their jobs.
On the other hand, new job aspirants are also demanding a separate exam. Their main concern is the allocation of an additional 10 marks for experienced teachers, which makes the competition extremely tough for them. According to the freshers, these extra marks create a significant barrier to securing a job based on merit. In this situation, both parties have united in their demand for separate examinations to protect their respective interests.
Case Filed in the Supreme Court
The teachers and new aspirants have filed a case in the Supreme Court with their demands. This petition challenges an order issued by the Calcutta High Court on July 16, 2025, which had mandated a combined SLST exam.
Some important details of the case:
- Diary Number: 41453/2025
- Case Parties: Abhijit Sadhukhan vs. The State of West Bengal.
- Petitioners: There are a total of 73 petitioners in this case, most of whom are teachers.
- Respondents: The respondents include the State of West Bengal, the West Bengal Central School Service Commission and its chairman, and the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and its president.
The case was filed on July 28, 2025, and was verified on August 22, 2025. It is currently pending and was listed for hearing on August 25, 2025, before a bench of the Honorable Justices Sanjay Kumar and Aravind Kumar.
Next Steps and Possibilities
All eyes are now on the Supreme Court. The future of the examination depends on the court’s observations and directives in this matter. There are two main possibilities:
- Exam Postponement: If the court feels that a thorough hearing of the case is necessary, it might order a stay on the examinations scheduled for September 7th and 14th.
- Directive for Separate Exams: After hearing the arguments from both sides, the court might direct the commission to conduct separate examinations for teachers and new aspirants.
However, it is noteworthy that the case has been filed at a time when the exam schedule has already been announced and admit cards have been issued. In such circumstances, making any major changes to the examination structure in such a short period will be a significant challenge.
Now, it remains to be seen what decision the Supreme Court takes in this complex situation. The future of thousands of job aspirants depends on this verdict. We will keep a close watch on this matter and bring you the latest updates.
