WBSSC: CM Mamata says teacher recruitment notification by May 31, vows age relaxation

Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she wants teachers to get back their jobs and added she has filed review petition in the Supreme Court on the SSC ruling.

Updated on: May 27, 2025, 17:56:02 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Notification for fresh recruitment of teachers will be issued by May 31, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday, assuring that those who lost jobs over the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) will get age relaxation.

Teachers and non-teaching staff stage a sit-in protest against police lathi-charge on protesters on May 15 in front of Bikash Bhawan in Kolkata (ANI/File)

Mamata Banerjee said she wants teachers to get back their jobs and added she has filed review petition in the Supreme Court on the SSC ruling.

The Supreme Court in April ordered invalidating the appointments of 25,753 teaching and non-teaching staff of state-aided schools, deeming the recruitment process "vitiated and tainted."

The development comes amidst ongoing agitations by jobless teachers, many of whom are demanding permanent reinstatement and expressing their unwillingness to appear for a fresh round of recruitment.

West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu on Sunday urged the agitating teachers to have faith in the state government "which is taking every step to end the impasse" following the invalidation of their jobs by the Supreme Court.

He also urged the agitating teachers not to be used by the opposition political parties.

Basu, who was talking to reporters on the sidelines of a programme, said a senior official will meet the teachers - who have been agitating before the Education department headquarters Bikash Bhavan for the past several days - to ascertain their demands as the government is exploring all possible legal steps to solve the issue, according to PTI news agency.

Bratya Basu said the state government ensured the "untainted teachers", rendered jobless by SC order, can continue to attend their workplace and get salary till the process of fresh recruitment is completed by December 31.

On Friday, the Calcutta high court directed the agitating teachers to move their indefinite sit-in demonstration to Central Park, around 200 metres from their earlier location, to ease disruption to daily commuters and office-goers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.