Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, April 14, 2025, Kolkata: Following a high-level meeting at Vikas Bhavan on Friday, Education Minister Bratya Basu assured unemployed teaching aspirants that the School Service Commission (SSC) has already begun preparing a detailed list of eligible and ineligible candidates. The announcement comes amid ongoing protests and persistent demands from those affected by recruitment irregularities.
Twelve representatives of the unemployed teachers attended the nearly three-hour-long meeting with the Education Minister and SSC officials. According to those present, several key concerns were addressed during the session. The SSC chairman informed the attendees that the process of listing eligible and ineligible candidates is currently underway and is expected to be completed by next Friday. The Commission has tentatively committed to making the list public by April 21.
One of the major points raised by the representatives was the demand for the publication of the ‘mirror image’ of the OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) answer sheets, which many believe could offer transparency in the evaluation process. However, the Commission reportedly clarified that it does not currently possess the ‘mirror image’ records.
In another significant development, teachers dismissed following the Supreme Court’s directives stated that the SSC has mentioned seeking the assistance of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in this matter. They were also informed that the official transcripts related to the recruitment process would be released.
While many welcomed the steps taken, concerns remain about the potential social consequences of publicly disclosing the list of ineligible candidates. Some apprehend that such a move could lead to unrest. The situation continues to evolve, with stakeholders across the education sector closely monitoring the developments as the April 21 deadline approaches.