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Teacher Recruitment Scam

SC Criticizes Bengal’s Teacher Recruitment Process, Adjourns Case to January 7

20 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the West Bengal government and its School Service Commission (SSC) about the alleged recruitment scam involving 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff. The court noted serious flaws in the selection process and raised concerns about identifying "tainted and untainted" candidates. Supreme Court Points Out Irregularities...

Teacher Recruitment Scam in West Bengal: Calcutta HC Declares Reappointment

22 Apr 2024

On Monday, the Calcutta High Court invalidated all appointments made in the selection of candidates for West Bengal government-sponsored and aided secondary and higher secondary schools via the 2016 recruitment process. The court mandated the School Service Commission (SSC) to carry out new recruitments. The court additionally mandated that individuals...