The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has officially released the notification for the 1st SLST for Non-Teaching Staff (NTS) 2025, inviting applications for a total of 8477 vacancies for the posts of Clerk (Group C) and Group D staff in secondary and higher secondary schools across West Bengal. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for WBSSC Group C and D from 3rd November 2025 to 12th December 2025 on the official website at www.westbengalssc.com.
WBSSC Group C and D Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF Download
Candidates can download the official WBSSC Non Teaching staff Recruitment 2025 notification PDF from the link below to check complete details about the recruitment process, including eligibility, selection process, vacancy distribution, and important dates. The WBSSC aims to fill these non-teaching positions across various regions and mediums of instruction in the state. Click the link below to download the official notification and read the full details.
WBSSC Clerk and D Notification PDF
WBSSC Group C and D Apply Date Extended
The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has extended the last date to apply for the Group C and Group D recruitment due to heavy online traffic and server issues. A large number of candidates tried to submit their applications at the last moment, causing technical problems on the official website. Many applicants were unable to complete their forms on time. To ensure all candidates get a fair chance to apply, the SSC has extended the application deadline up to 12 December 2025 (5 PM) instead of 8 December 2025.
WBSSC Group C and D Recruitment 2025: Overview
The WBSSC NTS Recruitment 2025 aims to recruit candidates for 8477 non-teaching posts in schools across West Bengal. Candidates can check the key highlights of the recruitment in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) |
| Post Name | Clerk (Group C) and Group D Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 8477 |
| Application Start Date | 3rd November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3rd December 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12th December |
| Exam Level | State (West Bengal) |
| Tentative Exam Date | January 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Academic Score Evaluation (for Clerk), Experience, Interview/Typing Test |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.westbengalssc.com |
WBSSC Group C and D Vacancy 2025
The WBSSC NTS Recruitment 2025 offers a total of 8477 vacancies, distributed between Clerk and Group D posts across different regions and mediums. The detailed post-wise and region-wise vacancy distribution is provided in the table below.
Clerk Vacancies (Total: 2989)
| Region | Bengali (M/F) | Bengali (F) | Hindi (M/F) | Hindi (F) | Urdu (M/F) | Urdu (F) | Other Mediums (M/F) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 559 | 121 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 717 |
| Northern | 504 | 91 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 (Nepali) | 615 |
| South Eastern | 345 | 90 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 (Telugu) | 443 |
| Southern | 369 | 95 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 491 |
| Western | 629 | 86 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 (Oriya, English) | 723 |
Group D Vacancies (Total: 5488)
| Region | Bengali (M/F) | Bengali (F) | Hindi (M/F) | Hindi (F) | Urdu (M/F) | Urdu (F) | Other Mediums (M/F/F) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 736 | 211 | 38 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 (Telugu) | 995 |
| Northern | 1270 | 281 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 10 (Nepali) | 1606 |
| South Eastern | 372 | 132 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 534 |
| Southern | 499 | 145 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 680 |
| Western | 1410 | 252 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 (Oriya, English) | 1673 |
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4TH RLST, 2025 CLERK VACANCY (Region Wise, Post wise, medium wise and gender wise and Social
category wise)
WBSSC Group C and D Eligibility 2025
Candidates applying for the WBSSC NTS Recruitment 2025 must meet specific eligibility criteria related to age and educational qualification.
WBSSC NTS Age Limit 2025
The age of the candidates shall be calculated as on 1st January 2025. Age relaxation will be given as per the Government of West Bengal norms and specific Hon’ble Supreme Court orders.
WBSSC Non Teaching Staff Educational Qualification 2025
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Passed Madhyamik (Class 10) or its equivalent examination on or before the last date of online application. |
| Group D | Passed Class VIII from a recognized institution on or before the last date of online application. |
Note: Candidates must have mandatorily passed the language of the medium of instruction (e.g., Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, etc.) for the school they are applying to, as per the NTS Rules, 2025.
WBSSC Group C and D 2025 Apply Online Link
Eligible candidates can submit their applications for WBSSC NTS Recruitment 2025 online from 03rd November 2025 to 03rd December 2025. Applications must be submitted through the official website www.westbengalssc.com. Candidates should carefully check their eligibility, including educational qualification, age limit, and mandatory language proficiency, before applying.
Direct Link to Apply for WBSSC Non-Teaching Staff Application Link
WBSSC Group C and D Selection Process 2025
The selection process for the two posts involves multiple stages as outlined below:
| Post | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Clerk | 1. Written Examination (OMR-based) 2. Evaluation of Academic Performance 3. Evaluation of Prior Similar Experience 4. Interview (including Typing-cum-Computer Proficiency Test) |
| Group D | 1. Written Examination (OMR-based) 2. Evaluation of Prior Similar Experience 3. Interview |
Key Points:
- The written exam will be bilingual (English and Bengali).
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
- The final merit list will be prepared region-wise, medium-wise, gender-wise, and category-wise.
Also Read: WBSSC 1st SLST Notification 2025 Out
WBSSC Group C and D Salary 2025
The selected candidates will be placed in schools under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. The salary and pay scale will be as per the rules and regulations of the Government of West Bengal for Group C and Group D non-teaching staff. The exact pay matrix will be as notified by the state government.
WBSSC 1st SLST Recruitment 2025 FAQs
Q1. What is the official start date to apply for WBSSC NTS Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The online application for WBSSC NTS 2025 starts on 12th November 2025.
Q2. How many total vacancies are available under this notification?
Ans: A total of 8477 vacancies have been released – 2989 for Clerk and 5488 for Group D staff.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 3rd December 2025 (5:00 PM), and the fee payment can be done until 3rd December 2025 (11:59 PM).
Q4. Is there a typing test for the Clerk post?
Ans: Yes, the selection process for Clerk includes a Typing-cum-Computer Proficiency Test as part of the interview stage.
Q5. Is the written exam the same for all regions?
Ans: The exam pattern and syllabus will be the same, but the merit list and selection will be conducted separately for each region and medium of instruction.