Tag: West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC)

Calcutta HC Admits Petition Challenging WBSSC’s New Teacher Recruitment Criteria

Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury, presiding over the single-judge vacation bench, admitted the plea and scheduled the matter for hearing on June 5.

June 3, 2025

Bikash Bhavan protest: Police says teachers turned agitation into “hostage-like situation”

Shamim noted that Bikash Bhavan is not solely occupied by the education department--it houses 58 departments and employs over 500 staff members.

May 17, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Urges President to Protect Jobs of Fairly-Selected Teachers in Bengal After Court Verdict

In his letter dated April 7, Gandhi highlighted concerns raised by the Shikshak Shikshika Adhikar Mancha, a platform representing the affected teachers.

April 8, 2025

“Lollipop, Not Justice”: Sacked Bengal Teachers Slam Mamata Banerjee After Meeting

Earlier, CM Mamata Banerjee described the situation as part of a “conspiracy to destroy the education system”.

April 7, 2025

“Conspiracy to Destroy Education System”: Mamata Banerjee Slams SSC Recruitment Verdict, Backs Dismissed Teachers

Reaffirming her commitment to the teachers, Banerjee said, “As long as I am alive, I will not let any deserving person lose their job.”

April 7, 2025

Mamata Banerjee to Meet Thousands of Sacked Teachers After Supreme Court Upholds SSC Recruitment Cancellation

Speaking outside the venue, teacher Akhtar Ali said, "Those who committed fraud should be jailed. Why punish us when we followed the proper process?"

April 7, 2025

New irregularity surfaces in teachers’ recruitment in Bengal

Of these 58 teachers, 40 are in the secondary category, while 18 are in the higher secondary category.

January 15, 2024