Understanding WBSSC Eligibility Requirements
The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has specific eligibility criteria for assistant teacher positions across different educational levels. This calculator helps you determine if you meet the basic requirements for the 2025 recruitment cycle.
Key Eligibility Factors:
- Age Limit: Varies by category (General: 21-40, SC/ST: 21-45, OBC: 21-43, PH: 21-50)
- Educational Qualifications:
- Upper Primary: Graduation with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
- Classes IX-X: Graduation/Post Graduation with 50% marks in relevant subject
- Classes XI-XII: Post Graduation with 50% marks in relevant subject
- B.Ed Requirement: Mandatory for all levels (or equivalent NCTE recognized qualification)
- Language Proficiency: Must have studied the medium of instruction as a subject
Understanding WBSSC Selection Weightage
The WBSSC selection process uses a comprehensive scoring system that varies by teaching level. Your final score determines your ranking in the merit list.
Upper Primary Level (VI-VIII) Weightage:
- Academic Score (10 marks): Based on graduation percentage
- TET Weightage (40 marks): Teacher Eligibility Test score
- Written Exam (25 marks): OMR-based objective test
- Interview (15 marks): Personal assessment
- Lecture Demo (5 marks): Teaching demonstration
- Experience (5 marks): 1 mark per year of teaching
Secondary Level (IX-XII) Weightage:
- Written Exam (60 marks): Main competitive test
- Academic Qualification (10 marks): Higher of Grad/PG marks
- Teaching Experience (10 marks): 2 marks per year
- Interview (10 marks): Personal assessment
- Lecture Demo (10 marks): Subject teaching demonstration