The West Bengal SSC (WBSSC) has released a recruitment announcement for 2025 positions. The recruitment provides candidates who want to work in government schools and hold only an 8th or 10th grade certificate with a chance to secure employment.
The recruitment process focuses on selecting candidates for non-teaching roles that exist in government schools. The recruitment process includes two positions which are Clerk (Group C) and Group D. The selection process will consist of a single examination.
WBSSC School Clerk Recruitment 2025
The West Bengal SSC provides employment opportunities to candidates who completed 8th or 10th grade and want to work in government schools. The recruitment process for Clerk (Group C) and Group D positions includes both written examinations and document verification.
| Organization Name | West Bengal SSC (WBSSC) |
| Post Names | Clerk (Group C) and Group D |
| Total Posts | 8477 |
| Application Start Date | 03 November 2025 |
| Last Date | 03 December 2025 |
| Application Type | Online |
| Eligibility | Minimum 8th/10th Pass |
| Selection Process | Written Test & Interview |
| Official Website | https://old.westbengalssc.com/ |
The recruitment drive targets non-teaching positions which exist in government schools throughout Kolkata and West Bengal.
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Types of Positions
The recruitment process requires candidates to submit applications for two specific positions.
- Clerk (Group C): 2989 positions
- Group D: 5488 positions
The two positions available in government primary schools do not require teaching responsibilities because they are non-teaching roles.
Educational Qualifications
Clerk (Group C): The candidate needs to show proof of completing secondary education or obtaining a 10th grade diploma.
Group D: The candidate needs to show proof of completing 8th grade. The position accepts applications are open to 10th grade pass candidates who do not have their 8th grade marksheet.
Age Limit
- The minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
- The maximum age limit for candidates is 40 years old.
- The OBC category receives an age relaxation of 8 years.
- The Physically Handicapped (PWD) category receives an additional 8 years of age relaxation.
Required Documents
- Passport-sized color photographs and signature
- ID card (Aadhaar card)
- Educational qualification marksheet (8th/10th/12th)
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC)
- Birth certificate or 10th marksheet (as proof of age)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate
Salary
The monthly salary for primary school teachers are ₹30,000 to ₹45,000.
Application Fee
- The application fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates amounts to ₹400.
- SC/ST/PWD candidates need to pay ₹150.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will include only one examination stage.
The written examination for Clerk and Group D positions will use OMR-based multiple-choice questions (MCQ). The selection process for Group D positions includes an interview stage.
Exam Pattern
Clerk:
- The test contains 90 questions which award 90 marks.
- The test duration is 1.5 hours which equals 90 minutes.
- The test consists of multiple-choice questions which candidates must answer on an OMR sheet.
Group D:
- The test contains 100 multiple-choice questions which add up to 100 marks.
- The test duration is 1.5 hours which equals 90 minutes.
- The test consists of multiple-choice questions which candidates must answer on an OMR sheet.
- The official announcement about negative marking has not appeared in any public statement.
How to Apply WBSSC School Clerk Recruitment
The entire application process exists online. The application deadline for all candidates is December 3, 2025.
- The official WBSSC website https://old.westbengalssc.com/ should be visited first for application purposes.
- The “Apply Online” link should be selected for access.
- The application process for Non-Teaching Staff (Clerk and Group D) positions in Schools is available.
- Create a new registration through the system by providing your full name and mobile number and email address and other required information.
- You need to upload your photo and signature to the system.
- Enter all information in the application form with precision.
- You need to upload all necessary documents to the system.
- The application fee payment process will start after you select your category.
- After submitting the form you should print it for future use.
Important Date
| Applications Start Date | 03 November 2025 |
| Last Date | 03 December 2025 |
WBSSC School Clerk Recruitment FAQ
The West Bengal Secondary Education Board (WBSSC) conducts this recruitment to fill non-teaching positions (clerk and Group D) in government primary schools.
The application period ends on December 3, 2025.
The recruitment process includes a written exam (OMR-based), but Group D candidates might also need to undergo an interview.
Important Links
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Final Thoughts
The recruitment process offers 8th and 10th pass candidates a chance to secure government school positions throughout West Bengal.
