WBSSC Releases Final Merit List for Classes 11 & 12 Teachers Recruitment
Title: Teachers Recruitment in Classes 11 & 12,
Board: West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC),
State: West Bengal,
Date of Publication: January 21, 2026.
WBSSC Publishes Final Merit List for Teachers Recruitment in Classes 11 & 12
Introduction
The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has officially released the Merit List (Panel and Waiting List) for the recruitment of assistant teachers in government-aided and sponsored schools for Classes 11 and 12. Released on January 21, 2026 (Wednesday), the list features the names of candidates who successfully cleared the final interview, along with those placed on the waiting list.
In addition, WBSSC has also published the list of unsuccessful candidates, ensuring transparency in the recruitment process.
This recruitment drive covers 12,514 vacancies for higher secondary schools. WBSSC has announced that recommendation letters will begin distribution from January 27, 2026, followed by the counselling process.
The commission had earlier promised to publish the panel before Saraswati Puja (January 23), but continuous government holidays prompted an earlier release. Although the Supreme Court extended the recruitment deadline until August 2026, the state government aims to complete the process before the upcoming Assembly elections.
Document verification was completed on December 4, 2025, across 35 subjects, with over 20,000 candidates participating. WBSSC clarified that names of ineligible candidates, including those with application errors or criminal records, have been removed.
The recruitment is part of the State Level Selection Test (SLST) held in September 2025, conducted after nine years to fill 35,726 teaching posts across Classes 9–12.
Recruitment Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 12,514 posts for Classes 11 & 12
- Panel Released: January 21, 2026
- Recommendation Letters: Expected distribution from January 27, 2026
- Counselling Process: Scheduled to begin after recommendation letters are issued
- Document Verification: Completed on December 4, 2025, across 35 subjects
- Candidates Verified: Over 20,000 applicants
Quick Highlights – WBSSC Merit List (Classes 11 & 12)
- Merit List Published: January 21, 2026
- Total Vacancies: 12,514 posts for Classes 11 & 12
- Recommendation Letters: Distribution begins January 27, 2026
- Counselling Process: Expected to start end of January
- Document Verification: Completed December 4, 2025 (35 subjects, 20,000+ candidates)
- Recruitment Exam: SLST held September 2025 after nine years
- Overall Vacancies: 35,726 posts (23,212 for Classes 9–10, 12,514 for Classes 11–12)
Background & Timeline
- WBSSC had earlier announced that the merit list would be published before Saraswati Puja (January 23, 2026).
- The Supreme Court had extended the deadline for recruitment until August 2026, but the state government aimed to complete the process before the upcoming Assembly elections.
- Continuous government holidays from January 22 prompted the commission to release the list earlier.
- Some candidates with application errors or criminal records were mistakenly called for interviews. Their names have now been removed from the final list.
- Approximately 18,000 candidates will either receive recommendation letters or remain on the waiting list.
- The recruitment drive is part of the State Level Selection Test (SLST) held in September 2025, conducted after nine years to fill 35,726 teaching posts across Classes 9–12.
- Classes 9–10: 23,212 posts
- Classes 11–12: 12,514 posts
Key Notes from WBSSC
Conclusion
The publication of the WBSSC merit list marks a significant step in filling long-pending vacancies in higher secondary schools across West Bengal. With recommendation letters set to be distributed from January 27, 2026, thousands of aspiring teachers are now closer to securing their positions in government-aided institutions.
This recruitment drive not only addresses the shortage of teachers but also ensures that the education system in West Bengal receives a much-needed boost ahead of the new academic session.