A fresh legal petition against the West Bengal School Service Commission has been admitted by the Calcutta High Court, challenging a new recruitment notice. Allegations of contempt and misconduct may affect thousands of teaching jobs in West Bengal.

Calcutta High Court Admits Petition Challenging WBSSC Recruitment Notice

A major legal challenge threatens to shake up the integrity of the recruitment process for teaching jobs in West Bengal, potentially impacting thousands of aspirants.

Fresh Legal Challenge Against WBSSC Recruitment 2025

On 24 June 2025, the Calcutta High Court officially admitted a petition questioning the legality of the latest recruitment advertisement issued by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC). The petitioners—candidates previously affected by the infamous SSC recruitment scam—claimed that the new job notification directly violates earlier directives from the Supreme Court of India.

Allegations of Contempt and Misconduct

According to the petition, WBSSC’s 2025 recruitment process has unlawfully permitted previously disqualified and scam-tainted candidates to reapply. The petitioners argue that this move constitutes contempt of court, specifically breaching the Supreme Court’s ruling that disallowed corrupt candidates from holding any form of public employment.

Remarks from the High Court Bench

Presiding over the matter, Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya noted the gravity of the allegations, stating that the issue warranted urgent judicial scrutiny. The Hon’ble Judge scheduled the next hearing for 1 July 2025, instructing both parties to submit detailed responses.

Why the Petition Has Statewide Impact

This case goes beyond procedural irregularities—it strikes at the core of public trust in recruitment systems and government appointments. With thousands of teaching aspirants awaiting clarity, the court’s final decision could reshape how future recruitments are conducted in West Bengal.

Awaited Developments and Government Response

The state government and the WBSSC have been directed to submit formal clarifications ahead of the next hearing. Stakeholders, including job seekers and education policy experts, are watching closely as the proceedings could have far-reaching consequences on education sector hiring.