Full Information about WBSSC Group C and D Recruitment 2025

Introduction

The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) conducts the Group C and Group D recruitment examinations to fill various non-teaching posts in government-aided schools across West Bengal. These posts include clerical and technical positions under Group C, and support or maintenance roles such as peons, lab attendants, and cleaners under Group D. The recruitment process is designed to ensure fair and transparent selection of qualified candidates who can contribute to the smooth functioning of educational institutions.

Candidates are shortlisted based on written examinations and document verification, as per the commission’s guidelines. The WBSSC Group C and D recruitment offers a stable government job opportunity with good pay, allowances, and career growth prospects, making it highly sought after among aspirants in the state. Through this exam, the commission aims to maintain efficiency and accountability in school administration and support services.

Wbssc Group C &Amp; D 2025

 Important Dates

Event Date
Start Date for Online Application November 3, 2025
Last Date for Online Application December 3, 2025 (5:00 PM)
Last Date for Payment of Fees December 3, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Tentative Month of Written Exam January 2026
Official Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Vacancy Details

WBSSC has opened up many jobs for both Group C and Group D posts. The role of a Clerk involves office work like maintaining records, handling documents, and assisting the school administration. The role of Group D staff involves various support tasks to ensure the school functions well. You can see exactly how many jobs are available for each post in the table below.

Name of the Post Number of Vacancies
Group C (Clerk) 2989
Group D 5488

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The education you need is different for Group C and Group D jobs. You must have your certificate on or before the last day you can apply. Any qualification gained after the closing date will not be counted.

Name of the Post Educational Qualification Required
Group C (Clerk) You must have passed School Final / Madhyamik (Class 10) or a similar exam from a recognized board.
Group D You must have passed Class 8 from a recognized school or board.

Age Limit (as on January 1, 2025)

There is an age range for applying. Your age is counted as it is on January 1, 2025. This means you should calculate your age on that specific date to see if you fit in the age bracket.

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 40 years

For some categories, the government allows a relaxation in the maximum age. This means you can be a bit older and still apply.

Category Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste (SC) 5 years
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 5 years
Other Backward Class (OBC) 3 years
Physically Handicapped (PH) 8 years

This age relaxation is only for candidates who are permanent residents of West Bengal and have a valid certificate from the West Bengal government. 

Application Fee and Process

Application Fee

Category Fee for Group C Post Fee for Group D Post
General / OBC / EWS Rs. 400 Rs. 400
SC / ST / PH Rs. 150 Rs. 150

How to Apply

Applying for these jobs is easy, but you can only do it online through the official website. You cannot send your application by mail or any other way. Before you start, keep a valid email ID, mobile number, and scanned copies of your photo and signature ready. 

  1. Go to the official website: www.westbengalssc.com.
  2. Find the link to apply for the "1st SLST (NTS), 2025" and click on it.
  3. Register yourself by providing your basic details like name, email, and mobile number.
  4. Fill out the online form very carefully with your personal information, educational qualifications, and other details. Double-check that everything matches your school certificates.
  5. Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the required format and size.
  6. Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
  7. Once you are done, review your application one last time and then submit it.
  8. Save or print the final application form and the fee receipt for your own records.

Important: You can't change your form after you submit it, so please check everything carefully before you click the final submit button. An incomplete or incorrect application can be rejected.

 Salary

If you get selected for a Group C or Group D post, you will get a good salary. The salary follows the rules set by the West Bengal State Government, based on the official pay scale for these jobs. A government salary usually includes Basic Pay, along with other allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), which helps with the cost of living, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) if you live in a rented house. You can expect a stable and respectable monthly income.

 Selection Process

For Group C (Clerk) Post:

Here are the steps to get selected as a Clerk:

  1. Written Exam: The first and most important step is a written test. Your score here will be very crucial.
  2. Academic Score & Experience: After the test, your school marks and any past work experience in a similar role will also be checked and given some weightage. Higher academic scores can give you an advantage.
  3. Interview & Computer Test: If you pass the written test and have a good overall score, you will be called for an interview. The interview will also include a typing test to check your typing speed and a basic computer test to check your knowledge of programs like MS Word and Excel.

A final list of selected people will be made based on your combined marks from all these steps.

For Group D Post:

Here are the steps to get selected for a Group D post:

  1. Written Exam: The first step is a written test.
  2. Experience: Your past work experience in a relevant field will be considered and given some marks.
  3. Interview: If you clear the written test, you will be called for an interview. The interview will check if you are a suitable person for the job.

A final list will be made based on your performance in the test, your experience, and the interview.

 Exam Pattern For Group C

Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks
General Knowledge 15 15
Current Affairs 15 15
General English 15 15
Arithmetic 15 15
Total 60 60

Exam Pattern For Group D

 

Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks
General Knowledge 15 15
Current Affairs 15 15
Arithmetic 15 15
Total 45 45
  • Total Time: You get 1 hour (60 minutes) for the exam. This means you have exactly one minute per question, so speed is important.
  • Question Type: All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). 
  • Marks: You get 1 mark for each correct answer.
  • Negative Marking: There is no negative marking, which means you won't lose marks for wrong answers. 
  • Language: The questions will be in both English and Bengali, so you can choose the language you are comfortable with.

 Syllabus

General Knowledge (15 Marks)

This part checks your general knowledge about the world around you. You should have a broad understanding of various subjects. Study these topics:

  • History: Important events in Indian history, especially the Indian Freedom Movement, and major events in West Bengal's history.
  • Geography: Geography of India and West Bengal, including rivers, mountains, climate, and major cities.
  • Indian Polity: Basic knowledge about the Indian Constitution, the structure of our government (Parliament, President), and the Panchayati Raj system.
  • Indian Economy: Basic ideas about our country's economy, like planning and major industries.
  • General Science: Simple science concepts from daily life (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). You don't need to be an expert, just know the basics that we see and use every day.
  • Environment: Basic knowledge about our planet, pollution, climate change, and how to protect our environment.
  • Culture and Literature: Famous books and authors, important festivals, and dance forms of India and West Bengal.

Current Affairs (15 Marks)

This part checks how much you know about recent news and events.

  • National & International News: Important things happening in India and around the world.
  • Sports: News about recent games like the Olympics or Cricket World Cup, famous players, and major tournaments.
  • Awards: Who won important awards like the Nobel Prize, film awards, or sports awards recently.
  • Science and Technology: New discoveries, space missions, and inventions.
  • Important Days: Knowledge of special days and their themes (e.g., World Environment Day).
  • Books and Authors: New books that have been released by famous authors.
  • Government Schemes: New plans and programs started by the central and state governments.

General English (15 Marks)

This part checks your basic English skills. The questions will be at the Class 10 level.

  • Vocabulary: Words with similar meanings (synonyms), opposite meanings (antonyms), and one-word substitutions.
  • Grammar: Basic English grammar rules like tenses, articles, prepositions, parts of speech, and subject-verb agreement.
  • Sentence Structure: Finding errors in sentences and arranging jumbled sentences in the correct order.
  • Idioms and Phrases: Meanings of common English sayings and phrases.
  • Comprehension: You might be given a short story or passage, and you will have to answer a few questions based on it.

Arithmetic (15 Marks)

This part checks your basic math skills, up to the Class 10 level.

  • Number System: Problems with numbers, fractions, decimals, simplification, and finding LCM and HCF.
  • Ratio and Proportion: Simple problems on ratios.
  • Percentage: Problems on profit, loss, and discounts.
  • Average: Finding the average of a set of numbers.
  • Simple Interest: Basic interest calculation problems.
  • Partnership: Simple problems about business partners.
  • Time and Work: Problems about how long it takes for people to do a job.
  • Time and Distance: Problems about speed, time, and distance, including problems about trains and boats.

 Result

  • The results will be posted on the official website. You will be able to check your score by entering your roll number.
  • A list of candidates who are selected for the next stage (the interview and computer test) will be published. This is called the merit list.
  • After all the stages are complete, a final list of selected candidates will be released.
  • There will also be a "waiting list." This means if a selected candidate does not join, a person from the waiting list might get a chance.
  • This final list of selected candidates will be valid for one year.

 Admit Card

Your admit card is super important. You absolutely cannot take the test without it.

  • You can download your admit card from the official website: www.westbengalssc.com.
  • It will be available for download about a week before the exam. The exact date will be announced on the website.
  • The admit card will not be mailed to your house; you have to download it yourself.
  • After you download it, check all your details like your name, photo, and exam center very carefully. If you see a mistake, contact the helpline immediately.
  • It is a good idea to print two or three copies of the admit card and keep one safe.
  • On the day of the exam, you must carry your admit card along with a valid photo ID like an Aadhaar card or Voter ID card.

Preparation Tips

  • First, go through the syllabus and exam pattern carefully. Make a list of all the topics you need to cover.
  • Plan your study time. Give enough time to every subject, focusing a little more on subjects you find difficult.
  • Make it a habit to read a newspaper or watch the news every day to stay updated on current affairs.
  • Math needs practice. Solve math problems regularly to get faster and more accurate.
  • Learn one new word every day and understand basic grammar rules. Practice with exercises.
  • Find and solve old question papers from similar exams. This is a great way to understand the types of questions that are asked.
  • Taking mock tests will help you learn to finish the exam on time and manage your stress.
  • Write down important points and formulas in a small notebook. This will help you revise quickly.
  • Keep reviewing what you've learned every week so you don't forget it.
  • Don't forget to eat healthy food, drink plenty of water, and get enough sleep. A healthy mind lives in a healthy body.
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