Full background of the case:
In 2016, the teacher and non-teacher appointments made by WBSSC were cancelled by the Supreme Court due to corruption and irregularities.
Appointments for a total of 25,753 posts were cancelled and the Supreme Court ordered a fresh recruitment process.
Single Bench Order (7 July 2025):
In 2016, the teacher and non-teacher appointments made by WBSSC were cancelled by the Supreme Court due to corruption and irregularities.
Appointments for a total of 25,753 posts were cancelled and the Supreme Court ordered a fresh recruitment process.
WBSSC was directed to cancel all such applications submitted under the new recruitment process starting from June 14, 2025.
Appeal by Government and WBSSC (8 July 2025):
WBSSC and the state government argued before the Division Bench that it is not fair to give double punishment to such candidates –
First the job was lost
Now the salary has to be returned along with interest
He said that the Supreme Court did not say anywhere in its order that such candidates cannot apply again.
Important Highlights:
WBSSC Recruitment 2025 Legal Challenge Supreme Court cancels 2016 recruitment panel due to corruption – 25,753 appointments cancelled.
Calcutta HC Single Bench (7 July 2025): “Tainted candidates” barred from re-applying.
WBSSC and State Govt (8 July 2025): Challenged in Division Bench – Called it “Double Punishment”.
Petitioners: Warning of contempt of Supreme Court and claim of injustice to legitimate candidates.
New Recruitment Dispute: Questions also raised about new weightage criteria (such as prior teaching experience).
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Arguments of Petitioners:
Lawyers representing valid candidates of 2016 who were denied appointment said that giving a second chance to “tainted candidates” is a violation of Supreme Court orders.
They are also thinking of filing a Contempt of Court petition.
Other controversies in the new recruitment:
Petitions have also been filed over the weightage criteria in the new recruitment process introduced by WBSSC.
Awarding marks on the basis of prior teaching experience and classroom performance has been said to be a departure from the 2016 rules, which may create inequity for new candidates.
Current status of the case:
The Division Bench (Justices Soumen Sen and Smita De) has allowed the state and WBSSC to file an appeal and assured an early hearing.
This legal battle is causing delay in the appointment process for thousands of candidates from the state.
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