The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released the preliminary interview list for 20,500 candidates of the School Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025. This significant step initiates the next phase of teacher recruitment for classes 11 and 12 in state-run and state-aided higher secondary schools across West Bengal. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download their SLST 2025 intimation letters online, marking their eligibility for the next stage.
Accessing Interview List and Intimation Letters
The official interview list, containing the names and roll numbers of shortlisted candidates, is available on the WBSSC’s designated website, westbengalssc.com. This online portal serves as the primary resource for all official notifications related to the SLST 2025 recruitment drive. Candidates are advised to access the website immediately to verify their inclusion and obtain necessary documents. The intimation letters provide specific details regarding individual interview schedules and required preparations.
Mandatory Document Verification Process
All candidates named in the preliminary interview list must undergo a mandatory document verification process. This step is crucial for validating the eligibility and credentials of each applicant. According to a senior WBSSC official, this verification process is scheduled to begin on November 18 . Candidates must arrive with all original required documents and certificates for review. Failure to attend this verification process will result in automatic disqualification from further participation in the selection process. The commission emphasizes that no exceptions will be made for absent candidates.
Criteria for Interview Selection
The WBSSC developed the interview list based on a comprehensive evaluation system. A senior official explained that approximately 20,500 candidates have been called for interviews after this initial screening. The selection criteria combine performance and background as follows:
| Criterion | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Test Score | 60 marks |
| Teaching Experience | 10 marks |
| Eligibility Assessment | 10 marks |
This point-based system ensures a standardized evaluation for all applicants moving forward to the interview stage.
Interview Ratio and SLST 2025 Examination Overview
The interviews will follow a specific ratio to manage the selection process effectively. The WBSSC has set an interview ratio of 1:1.6. This means that for every 100 available posts in a particular subject, 160 candidates will be invited for an interview. The preliminary School Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025 was conducted on September 14 . The examination spanned across 478 centres and covered 35 different subjects. Each subject section of the written test was allotted a maximum of 60 marks, contributing significantly to the overall candidate score.
Addressing the 2016 Recruitment Controversy
This recruitment drive also integrates candidates from a previous, controversial selection process. An official confirmed that many “untainted” candidates from the 2016 SLST test are included in the current interview list. Their original appointments, part of a larger group of 26,000 jobs, were invalidated following an order from the Supreme Court on April 3 . This decision created vacancies and uncertainty for many teaching aspirants. The current inclusion aims to provide these candidates with a fresh opportunity. Specifically, this phase addresses 12,445 posts for classes 11 and 12 that became vacant after the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Candidates are urged to remain updated through the official WBSSC website for any further announcements or changes to the interview schedule and process.