Pressure eases for Bengal's teaching recruitment candidates

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-07 06:35:52 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-10 04:23:36

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Pressure eases for Bengal's teaching recruitment candidates, as the West Bengal government conducts a long-awaited teacher recruitment examination for over 3 lakh aspirants.

For aspirants of Teacher Recruitment in West Bengal, the past nine years have been a grueling wait accompanied by protests and sit-ins, with desperate candidates demanding the long-overdue examination. The situation was exacerbated by an influx of candidates due to the Trinamool Congress's free-school education initiative, leading to a substantial increase in the competition for teaching vacancies.

Since 2011, the ruling Trinamool Congress's 'Free School Education' policy has resulted in an additional 1.2 million students enrolling in the state's schools. This policy, however, has strained the education system and led to a massive shortage of around 80,000 teachers.

Yesterday, the long-awaited day finally came, as 3.2 lakh candidates (out of 4.2 lakh registered) sat for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in Bengal. The move not only lightens the pressure but also promises to address the dearth of teachers in the state.

The TET, conducted by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE), saw a huge turnout, exceeding the total candidates for any previous teacher recruitment exam in the state. It was conducted at over 1300 centers across the state.

The move is a major relief for candidates who have waited tirelessly for this opportunity, hoping to secure a position to fill the massive teacher gap in the state's education system.

"I am delighted that the long-standing issue has finally been resolved and our teachers' jobs will be made secure. This move will benefit the students and schools, and we owe it to the state and its young minds."

With this development, the state government is one step closer to filling the vacant posts and restoring balance to the education sector.

Candidates will now eagerly await the results, hoping to land a sector that promises job security and serves the community.

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