WBBPE Teacher Recruitment: There is great news for those waiting for teaching jobs in West Bengal! The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has published a notification for the recruitment of Special Education Teachers in Government Aided/Sponsored Primary Schools across the state. A total of 2308 vacant posts will be filled, presenting a golden opportunity for qualified candidates. This recruitment process will be conducted in accordance with the “West Bengal Primary School Special Education Teachers Recruitment Rules, 2025” and in compliance with the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
In this blog post, we will discuss all the important information regarding this recruitment, such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, and application procedure.
Post Details and Vacancy
- Post Name: Special Education Teacher (Primary)
- Total Vacancies: 2308
- Pay Scale: As per the extant rules of the Government of West Bengal.
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, please verify your eligibility.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess specific qualifications from an institution approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI):
- D.Ed. in Special Education from an RCI Approved Institute and a valid RCI CRR number.
- OR, D.El.Ed. degree along with a recognized qualification (Certificate/Diploma) from an RCI-approved institution equivalent to D.Ed. in Special Education, and a valid CRR number.
- Additionally, a six-month training of teaching in a cross-disability area in inclusive education is required. If this training program is not available, candidates must complete it compulsorily after recruitment as soon as it is conducted.
Language Proficiency
The candidate must have studied the specific language of the school’s medium of instruction as a first, second, or third language at the Secondary or Higher Secondary level.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years (as of 01.01.2025).
- Maximum Age: 40 years (as of 01.01.2025).
- The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) and Physically Challenged candidates as per state government norms.
Selection Process & Marks
Passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is mandatory for selection.
- For candidates who have not yet cleared TET, the Board will conduct a new TET exam, the date of which will be announced later.
- Those who have already passed TET can also apply. They will have the option to be evaluated based on their old TET certificate or appear for the new TET exam.
The selection process will be based on a total of 100 marks, with the distribution as follows:
| Item | Marks |
|---|---|
| Weightage for TET | 80 |
| Classroom Teaching Demonstration and Interview | 10 + 10 |
| Total | 100 |
This marks distribution makes it clear that a good score in the TET exam is crucial for final selection.
Application Process & Fees
- Application Mode: Applications can only be submitted online. The dates for form submission will be announced soon on the Board’s website.
- District Preference: Candidates must specify their preference of District Primary School Council (DPSC)/Primary School Council (PSC) during application.
- Application Fee:
- General Candidate: ₹600
- OBC (A and B) Candidate: ₹500
- SC/ST/EWS/Physically Challenged Candidate: No Fee
Eligible candidates should start preparing all necessary documents and keep a regular watch on the official website of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (https://wbbpe.wb.gov.in). This is an excellent opportunity for job seekers in the state.
