The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released the **Preliminary Interview Lists for Group C (Clerk) and Group D** on 5 November 2026 for the 1st State Level Selection Test (SLST) for Non-Teaching Staff, 2025. The lists cover **8,477 posts — 2,989 Group C Clerk posts and 5,488 Group D posts** — in government-aided and sponsored high and higher secondary schools across West Bengal. Candidates who appeared in the written examinations can now check whether their names appear in the preliminary interview lists on the official website westbengalssc.com. These are preliminary interview lists, not final appointment orders: document verification and oral interview dates will be announced separately by the Commission.
The Group C list was issued under Memo No. 2037/7052/CSSC/ESTT/2026 and the Group D list under Memo No. 2036/7053/CSSC/ESTT/2026, both dated 5 November 2026. A total of 16,954 candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage, at a ratio of 1:2 against the vacancies, as reported by jagranjosh. The Group C written examination was held on 1 March 2026 and the Group D written examination on 8 March 2026. Candidates whose names appear in the lists should keep their documents ready and watch the official website for the document verification and interview schedule. Read the official lists and the original notification for eligibility, selection process and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (1st SLST for Non-Teaching Staff, 2025) | As per official notification |
| Group C (Clerk) Written Examination | 01 March 2026 |
| Group D Written Examination | 08 March 2026 |
| Preliminary Interview Lists released | 05 November 2026 |
| Document Verification | To be notified |
| Oral Interview | To be notified |
| Final Result | To be notified |
Application Fee
No fee is payable at the result stage. Checking the preliminary interview lists on the official WBSSC website is free of cost. The application fee for the recruitment was paid at the time of applying, during the application window that has now closed.
Vacancy Details
The 1st SLST for Non-Teaching Staff, 2025 covers non-teaching posts in government-aided and sponsored high and higher secondary schools in West Bengal. The vacancy split below is per the official recruitment: 2,989 Group C Clerk posts and 5,488 Group D posts, a total of 8,477 posts. Some reports quote 8,478 as the total; the post-wise split of 2,989 and 5,488 sums to 8,477, and that figure with the split is used here.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Group C — Clerk | 2,989 | Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent |
| Group D Staff | 5,488 | Class VIII |
| Total | 8,477 |
The exact region-wise and medium-wise distribution of the posts is given in the official notification on westbengalssc.com. Candidates must also have passed the language of the medium of instruction (for example Bengali, Hindi or Urdu) for the school they applied to, as per the NTS Rules, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Only candidates who appeared in the written examinations and whose names appear in the preliminary interview lists move to the next stage. The educational qualification for Clerk (Group C) is passing the School Final / Madhyamik examination or its equivalent, or old H.S. in place of School Final / Madhyamik or its equivalent, on or before the last date of receiving the online application. The educational qualification for Group D Staff is passing Class VIII from a school recognised or affiliated by the Board or Council, or its equivalent, on or before the last date of receiving the online application. These qualifications were fixed in the original notification and verified during the application window; they are not re-decided at the result stage.
Age Limit
The age limit for this recruitment was 18 to 40 years as on 01 January 2025, for both Clerk and Group D posts.
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 40 years |
Upper age relaxation applies as per Government of West Bengal norms: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates and 8 years for Physically Handicapped candidates. The age limit was fixed in the original notification and verified during the application window.
Salary / Pay Scale
The pay scale for the Group C Clerk and Group D posts is as per the official notification and the Government of West Bengal pay rules for non-teaching staff in government-aided and sponsored schools. Pay level, pay matrix range and allowances are fixed in the official notification — candidates should check the notification on westbengalssc.com for the exact figures.
Selection Process
The selection for the 1st SLST for Non-Teaching Staff, 2025 is carried out in the following official order:
- Written Examination (completed — Group C on 01 March 2026; Group D on 08 March 2026)
- Preliminary Interview List (released — 05 November 2026)
- Document Verification — dates to be notified
- Oral Interview — dates to be notified
- Final merit list and appointment — to be notified
A total of 16,954 candidates have been shortlisted in the preliminary interview lists, at a ratio of 1:2 against the 8,477 vacancies. Inclusion in the preliminary list does not by itself mean final selection; candidates must clear document verification and the oral interview before the final merit list is prepared.
Exam Pattern
The written examination for the 1st SLST (Non-Teaching Staff) 2025 was an OMR-based test held separately for Group C and Group D. The Group D paper was set at the Class VIII standard and covered General Awareness, Logical Reasoning and Arithmetic. The post-wise paper composition, number of questions, marks, duration and marking scheme for each group are given in the official notification and the examination instructions on westbengalssc.com. The oral interview and document verification stages follow the written examination, and their schedule will be announced separately by the Commission.
Documents Required
Candidates shortlisted in the preliminary interview lists should keep the following documents ready for document verification:
- Printed copy of the preliminary interview list page showing your name and roll number, or the downloaded list PDF
- Original valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence or Voter ID)
- Madhyamik (Class 10) certificate and marksheet — for Clerk posts
- Class VIII certificate and marksheet — for Group D posts
- Caste certificate, if applicable, in the prescribed format
- Age proof and address proof documents
- Recent passport-size photographs
Carry originals and self-attested photocopies to document verification. The exact document list and the verification venue and date will be given in the Commission’s notice for the next stage — check the official website before attending.
How to Apply (How to Check the Result)
- Go to the official WBSSC website at https://www.westbengalssc.com.
- Find the link for the Preliminary Interview List for Group C (Clerk) or Group D under the 1st SLST (NTS) 2025 on the homepage.
- Open the list PDF for your group — Group C under Memo No. 2037/7052/CSSC/ESTT/2026 or Group D under Memo No. 2036/7053/CSSC/ESTT/2026, both dated 5 November 2026.
- Search the PDF for your name or roll number.
- Alternatively, log in to the candidate portal with your Candidate ID or registered mobile number and password to check your status.
- Download and save the list PDF for your records.
- Keep checking the official website for the document verification and oral interview dates.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Result / Interview List (westbengalssc.com) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. When was the WBSSC Group C and D Result 2026 released?
The Preliminary Interview Lists for Group C (Clerk) and Group D were released on 5 November 2026 on the official website westbengalssc.com.
Q2. How many posts are there in WBSSC Group C and D Recruitment 2025?
There are 8,477 posts in total — 2,989 Group C Clerk posts and 5,488 Group D posts. Some reports quote 8,478, but the post-wise split sums to 8,477.
Q3. How many candidates are shortlisted in the preliminary interview lists?
A total of 16,954 candidates have been shortlisted, at a ratio of 1:2 against the 8,477 vacancies.
Q4. What is the qualification for WBSSC Clerk and Group D posts?
Clerk (Group C) requires passing Madhyamik (Class 10) or its equivalent, or old H.S. in place of School Final/Madhyamik. Group D requires passing Class VIII from a recognised school.
Q5. Is this the final result?
No. These are preliminary interview lists. Document verification and the oral interview will follow, and the final merit list will be prepared after those stages.
Q6. When will the document verification and interview be held?
The dates for document verification and the oral interview have not been announced yet. The Commission will notify them separately on westbengalssc.com.
Q7. How can I check the WBSSC Group C and D result?
Open the list PDFs on westbengalssc.com (Group C Memo No. 2037/7052/CSSC/ESTT/2026; Group D Memo No. 2036/7053/CSSC/ESTT/2026), or log in to the candidate portal with your Candidate ID or registered mobile number and password.
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Sources: West Bengal Central School Service Commission, Preliminary Interview Lists Memo No. 2037/7052/CSSC/ESTT/2026 and Memo No. 2036/7053/CSSC/ESTT/2026 dated 5 November 2026; westbengalssc.com; jobshouter (5 November 2026); moneycontrol (5 November 2026); jagranjosh (5 November 2026); telegraphindia (6 November 2026); prepp; testbook.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
What about the cutoff / merit list?
The cutoff and merit list details are given in the result notice linked in this post, where this post states them. Check the official list and the notice from westbengalssc.com for the category-wise cutoff and the next stage, because those figures differ by post and by category.
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