WBBPE Recruitment 2025 Assistant Teacher - West Bengal Board of Primary Education. Recruitment Notification (Pertaining to Recruitment of Assistant Teachers in Primary Schools).
WBBPE Recruitment 2025 Assistant Teacher
The West Bengal Board of Primary Education invites applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to 13,421 vacant posts of Assistant Teachers in Government Aided/Government Sponsored Primary/Junior Basic Schools across the state.
This recruitment will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of "West Bengal Primary School Teachers Recruitment Rules, 2016" (amended up to date).
Note: This is a state-level recruitment with positions available across all districts of West Bengal. Candidates will have the opportunity to select their preferred district during the application process.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Candidates must possess one of the following qualification combinations:
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- Graduation and Two Year Diploma in Elementary Education
Additional Requirements
- Must have passed Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by WBBPE
- Must be a citizen of India
- Must have studied and passed the specific language as first or second language at Higher Secondary level for the medium of instruction sought
Reservation Benefits: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PwD, Exempted Categories, and Ex-Servicemen are eligible for relaxation of up to 5% in qualifying marks as per rules.
Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years | Maximum age: 40 years as on January 1, 2025
Upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Government norms.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on aggregated marks obtained in the following evaluation parameters (total marks: 50):
| Evaluation Parameter | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Madhyamik/Equivalent Examination | 05 |
| Higher Secondary/Equivalent Examination | 10 |
| Training as specified by NCTE | 15 |
| Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) | 05 |
| Extra-Curricular Activities | 05 |
| Viva-Voce/Interview | 05 |
| Aptitude Test/Teaching Experience (for Para-Teachers) | 05 |
| Total | 50 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹600 |
| OBC (A & B) | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/EWS/PwD | ₹300 |
Reservation
Reservation will be applicable in accordance with the extant reservation norms of the Government of West Bengal.
Important Notes
- Candidates must select their preference for District Primary School Council (DPSC)/Primary School Council (PSC) during application
- Posting will be subject to availability of appropriate medium-wise and category-wise vacancies
- For Santhali medium, proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Santhali (Ol-Chiki Script) is required
- The application portal opening date and submission schedule will be notified separately
Ready to Apply?
The application portal will open soon. Check the official website for updates.
Visit Official WebsiteFAQs - WBBPE Recruitment 2025 Assistant Teacher post
Candidates must have one of the following combinations:
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- Graduation + Two Year Diploma in Elementary Education
All candidates must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by WBBPE.
Yes, upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to:
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC-A and OBC-B)
- Person with Disabilities (PwD)
- Exempted Categories (EC)
- Ex-Servicemen (ExS)
- Para Teacher (PT)
Candidates must have studied and passed the specific language as first or second language at Higher Secondary level for the medium they are applying for.
Exception: For Santhali medium, candidates only need proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Santhali (Ol-Chiki Script). They don't need to have passed Santhali as a subject.
Selection will be based on aggregated marks out of 50 from the following components:
| Evaluation Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Madhyamik/equivalent examination | 05 |
| Higher Secondary/equivalent examination | 10 |
| Training as specified by NCTE | 15 |
| Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) | 05 |
| Extra-Curricular Activities | 05 |
| Viva-Voce/Interview | 05 |
| Aptitude Test/Teaching experience (for Para-Teachers) | 05 |
| Total | 50 |
Candidates must indicate their preference for District Primary School Council (DPSC)/Primary School Council (PSC) where they wish to be posted. Final posting will depend on:
- Candidate's preference
- Availability of vacancies in the preferred district
- Medium-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution
The non-refundable application fee is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹600 |
| OBC (A and B) | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/EWS/PwD | ₹300 |
Yes, reservation will be applicable as per the extant reservation norms of the Government of West Bengal.
Applications will be accepted only through online mode. The schedule for opening the application portal will be notified later by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education.
The exact dates for the application process have not been announced yet. Candidates should regularly check the official website (wbbpe.wb.gov.in) for updates.
