"Bengal School Service Body Foresees Eligibility for 19,000 Teachers"

West Bengal School Recruitment Scam: Commission Claims Most Teachers Eligible

The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSCC) has responded to the Calcutta High Court's judgment cancelling thousands of teacher appointments made in 2016. Here's a breakdown of the key points:

WBSCC Claims Most Teachers Were Eligible: The commission chairman, Siddhartha Majumdar, stated they believe around 19,000 of the 25,753 affected teachers were likely qualified and appointed fairly.
Lists of Suspected Cases Submitted: WBSCC claims to have provided the High Court with lists totaling 5,300 candidates with potential irregularities in their recruitment process.
Challenge to High Court Order: WBSCC has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, contesting the High Court's decision to cancel all appointments.
New Recruitment Process Planned: A fresh recruitment process will be initiated soon, open to both new candidates and those who lost their jobs due to the court order.
Clarification on CBI Investigation: WBSCC maintains they've cooperated with the CBI investigation and shared relevant information. They believe the CBI will conduct a fair analysis.
OMR Sheets Preserved for 10 Years: The state education minister, Bratya Basu, announced that OMR sheets will be retained for a decade to prevent future issues.
State Government Defends Recruitment Process: Despite the irregularities, the education minister claims most 2016 appointees were qualified, citing WBSCC's assessment of 19,000 potentially eligible candidates. He criticized opposition claims of widespread irregularities.

It's important to note these are the WBSCC's claims. The Calcutta High Court found significant irregularities in the recruitment process and cancelled all appointments. The CBI investigation is ongoing.

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