Kolkata, Nov 19, 2025

The online application process for the fresh recruitment of primary teachers in state-run schools in West Bengal began on Wednesday, marking the first such drive in eight years.

The new recruitment comes even as the division bench of the Calcutta High Court has completed the final hearing on alleged irregularities in the earlier appointment of about 32,000 primary teachers, with a judgment expected at any time.

The notification for the recruitment of primary teachers was issued in September this year. The West Bengal Board of Primary Education has opened applications for 13,421 vacancies. From Wednesday, candidates who have cleared the Teachers Eligibility Test can apply online for assistant teacher posts in government-approved and government-sponsored primary and

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