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West Bengal school recruitment scam: ‘Tainted’ candidates have made it to the fresh interview list, allege teachers

The Hindu 18 Nov 2025 · 2:30 AM
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Protests in Kolkata highlight issues in teacher recruitment, with claims that disqualified candidates are on the interview list. This raises concerns about fairness in the hiring process.
West Bengal school recruitment scam: ‘Tainted’ candidates have made it to the fresh interview list, allege teachers
Why it matters
On November 17, 2025, fresh protests occurred in Kolkata concerning the recruitment of teachers for state-aided schools in West Bengal. Candidates expressed outrage over the inclusion of disqualified individuals in the interview list, despite a Supreme Court order barring them from the process. Many non-teaching candidates reportedly received extra credits for work experience, which was meant for teaching experience only. Protesters demanded an increase in vacant positions and questioned how disqualified candidates were allowed to participate. State Education Minister Bratya Basu urged candidates to trust the recruitment process, which aims to be completed by December 31, 2025. The situation is further complicated by allegations of bribery involving a Trinamool Congress MLA, raising concerns about corruption in the recruitment process.
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