This page on wbpscupsc.com is a complete, subject-wise resource covering all current WBSSC recruitment cycles:

• 2nd SLST (Assistant Teacher) — IX-X and XI-XII levels
• 1st SLST (NTS) — Non-Teaching Staff, Group C (Clerk) and Group D
• 3rd RLST — Group C (Clerk) and Group D previous year questions
• Free mock tests for every level and group

Everything is arranged exam-wise, group-wise and subject-wise so both teaching and non-teaching WBSSC aspirants can revise without switching between multiple sites.

Yes — all WBSSC content on wbpscupsc.com is completely free.

No registration, no subscription, and no hidden charges are required. Subject-wise questions for 2nd SLST (AT), 1st SLST (NTS) and 3rd RLST are freely accessible to every aspirant — no login needed.

wbpscupsc.com is a free Bengali-language educational website dedicated to competitive exam preparation. It covers:

• WBCS — West Bengal Civil Service (Prelim & Main)
• WBPSC — West Bengal Public Service Commission exams
• WBSSC SLST — Assistant Teacher recruitment exam
• WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) and RLST — Non-Teaching Staff (Clerk & Group D) recruitment
• Subject-wise previous year question papers
• Study guidance and FAQ for aspirants

Especially useful for Bengali-medium aspirants from West Bengal who want SSC content in their own language, completely free.

All WBSSC content on this page is organized exam-wise, group/level-wise and subject-wise:

• 2nd SLST (IX-X): History, Geography, Life Science, Physical Science, English
• 2nd SLST (XI-XII): History, Geography, Biological Science, Political Science, English
• 1st SLST (NTS) Group C: General Knowledge, General English, Arithmetic, Logical Reasoning
• 1st SLST (NTS) Group D: General Awareness, Arithmetic, Logical Reasoning
• 3rd RLST Group C: General Knowledge, General English, Arithmetic, Current Affairs
• 3rd RLST Group D: General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Current Affairs

This structure helps aspirants prepare for their exact exam, group and subject instead of studying everything in a scattered manner.

Yes! This page includes dedicated Practice / Mock Test buttons for 2nd SLST (IX-X and XI-XII), 1st SLST (NTS) Group C & D, and 3rd RLST Group C & D, linking to wbcsmocktest.com.

Practicing with these sets helps aspirants understand question patterns and revise faster before the written exam.

Yes — this page is useful for both teaching and non-teaching WBSSC posts.

The Assistant Teacher section (2nd SLST) and the Non-Teaching Staff sections (1st SLST NTS and 3rd RLST) are kept separate, since each is a different recruitment cycle with its own eligibility, syllabus and exam pattern, so candidates should only practice the section relevant to the post they have applied for.

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• Exam-wise & subject-wise organization — Easy to find exactly what you need, across both teaching and non-teaching posts
• Completely free — No registration, no payment
• Bengali language support — Helpful for Bengali-medium aspirants
• Regularly updated — New subjects and content added as each exam cycle progresses

Bookmark this page as your primary free resource for WBSSC preparation.

wbpscupsc.com provides WBSSC previous year questions organized subject-wise for free — one of the most useful free resources for both Assistant Teacher and Non-Teaching Staff exam preparation.

Questions are sorted by exam, group/level and subject, so aspirants can quickly locate the exact topic they want to revise.

This page is regularly updated to keep WBSSC content relevant and current.

• New subject sections are added progressively for 2nd SLST, 1st SLST (NTS) and 3rd RLST
• Mock tests are updated to reflect the latest exam pattern

Aspirants are encouraged to bookmark this page and revisit regularly for the latest subject-wise questions.

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WBSSC 2nd SLST (State Level Selection Test) is conducted by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) to recruit Assistant Teachers for Secondary (Classes IX-X) and Higher Secondary (Classes XI-XII) government-aided schools across West Bengal.

The current cycle is officially referred to as the 2nd SLST, 2025 (AT).

The WBSSC 2nd SLST 2025 notification announced a total of 35,726 Assistant Teacher vacancies across Secondary and Higher Secondary levels combined.

Exact category-wise and subject-wise vacancy breakup is available in the official WBSSC notification, and can be revised by the commission.

The age limit for WBSSC 2nd SLST Assistant Teacher is 21 to 40 years as on 1st January, 2025.

Upper age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for SC, ST, OBC, and Physically Handicapped candidates.

Candidates generally need a relevant Graduate/Post-Graduate degree with at least the prescribed minimum aggregate marks, along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree or equivalent training qualification.

For most subjects, candidates also need to have qualified the relevant Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Exact subject-wise qualification details should always be checked from the latest official WBSSC notification.

The WBSSC 2nd SLST 2025 written exam was held in two phases:

• Classes IX-X (Secondary): 7th September 2025
• Classes XI-XII (Higher Secondary): 14th September 2025

Both exams were conducted offline, in a single shift, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

The WBSSC 2nd SLST written exam consists of 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), to be completed in 90 minutes.

The exam is offline and covers the candidate’s chosen subject along with sections on Arithmetic & Mensuration, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, and English.

No — the WBSSC 2nd SLST written exam has no negative marking.

Since it is an MCQ-based test with no penalty for wrong answers, candidates are advised to attempt all 60 questions within the given 90 minutes.

The WBSSC 2nd SLST syllabus is split into two levels based on the post applied for:

• IX-X (Secondary): Assistant Teacher posts in secondary schools, exam held on 7th September 2025
• XI-XII (Higher Secondary): Assistant Teacher posts in higher secondary schools, exam held on 14th September 2025, with a wider range of subject options

Both levels test core subject knowledge along with teaching methodology-related understanding, but candidates apply and appear separately for the level matching their eligibility.

The WBSSC 2nd SLST Assistant Teacher application fee for 2025 was ₹500 for General and OBC candidates and ₹200 for SC, ST, and PH candidates.

Fee structure can be revised by WBSSC for future notifications, so always confirm from the official website.

WBSSC Assistant Teacher salary follows a structured government pay scale, made up of Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other permissible perks, as per West Bengal government norms.

Exact in-hand figures depend on pay level, posting location, and periodic DA revisions, so candidates should refer to the latest official pay matrix for precise numbers.

After the written exam, WBSSC 2nd SLST selection generally proceeds through further stages such as document verification and a Personality Test / Interview (including a teaching demonstration for some posts), before the final merit-based recommendation.

Exact stages and their weightage can be revised by WBSSC, so always verify from the official notification and updates on the WBSSC portal.

The WBSSC 2nd SLST final merit list is generally prepared by combining marks from the written examination with marks from subsequent stages such as the interview / personality test, as per the weightage defined in the official notification.

Category-wise (General/SC/ST/OBC) and subject-wise merit lists are usually published separately, since vacancies and cut-offs differ by category and subject.

The WBSSC 2nd SLST cut off depends on the written exam performance and varies by:

• Level (IX-X vs XI-XII)
• Subject — each subject has its own vacancies and competition level
• Category — General, SC, ST, OBC cut offs typically differ

WBSSC does not publish cut offs in advance — always confirm the latest figures from official WBSSC results.

WBSSC 2nd SLST 2025 covers multiple core subjects for Secondary (IX-X) and a wider range for Higher Secondary (XI-XII), including subjects such as History, Geography, Life Science, Physical Science, English, and others as per the official subject list published for each level.

Candidates should check the official WBSSC notification for the complete subject-wise vacancy list applicable to their level.

Practicing WBSSC 2nd SLST previous year questions helps candidates in several ways:

• Understand exam pattern: Get familiar with the MCQ format and difficulty level
• Time management: Learn to solve 60 questions within 90 minutes efficiently
• Identify important topics: Spot recurring topics and question trends
• Build confidence: Reduce exam-day anxiety through repeated practice

This is why wbpscupsc.com organizes WBSSC 2nd SLST previous year questions subject-wise and level-wise — free for every aspirant.

Effective short-term strategy for WBSSC 2nd SLST:

1. Focus on your core subject first, since it carries the highest weightage
2. Revise Arithmetic & Mensuration and GK/Current Affairs daily in smaller sessions
3. Solve previous year MCQs subject-wise (free on wbpscupsc.com) to spot patterns
4. Take timed mock tests regularly to build speed for the 90-minute format
5. Revise NCERT-level concepts for core subject clarity

Consistent daily MCQ practice, rather than only reading, is what improves speed and accuracy the most.

Commonly recommended resources for WBSSC 2nd SLST:

• Core Subject: Standard graduation-level textbooks in History, Geography, Life Science, Physical Science, or English depending on your subject
• Arithmetic & Mensuration: Standard school-level aptitude books
• GK & Current Affairs: A regularly updated current affairs digest focused on West Bengal and national events
• NCERT Class 9–12 textbooks for core concept clarity in your subject

Along with books, regular subject-wise previous year question practice on wbpscupsc.com strengthens exam readiness.

WBSSC 2nd SLST is not held on a strict annual calendar — notifications are released whenever WBSSC announces a new recruitment cycle, such as the current 2nd SLST, 2025.

The full cycle — notification, written exam, interview/verification, and final result — can take a considerable number of months. Aspirants should regularly check the official WBSSC website for updates.

Candidates must be Indian Nationals to apply for WBSSC 2nd SLST Assistant Teacher posts.

Specific domicile or residency conditions, if any, are mentioned in the official WBSSC notification, so candidates should always check the latest eligibility clause before applying.

No — male candidates are not eligible to apply for Assistant Teacher posts in girls’ schools under WBSSC 2nd SLST recruitment.

This restriction is mentioned in the official eligibility conditions, so candidates should check the school-category preference carefully while filling the application.

WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) is the 1st State Level Selection Test for Non-Teaching Staff, conducted by the West Bengal School Service Commission to recruit Clerk (Group C) and Group D staff (such as Peon, Laboratory Attendant, Night Guard, Matron and Helper) in Government-aided/Sponsored Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools in West Bengal.

This is a separate recruitment cycle from the Assistant Teacher (SLST) exam, meant specifically for non-teaching posts.

The WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) 2025 notification announced a total of around 8,477–8,478 vacancies, split roughly between Clerk (Group C) and Group D posts across different regions and mediums of instruction.

The exact region-wise, post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup is available in the official indicative vacancy list on the WBSSC website, and can be revised by the commission.

The age limit for WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) is generally 18 to 40 years, calculated as on 1st January 2025.

Upper age relaxation is applicable as per government norms, including relaxation for SC/ST and other reserved categories. Candidates should always confirm the exact age criteria from the latest official notification.

For the Group C (Clerk) post, candidates generally need to have passed Madhyamik / School Final examination or its equivalent (or old HS in lieu of Madhyamik) on or before the last date of application.

Basic computer knowledge and typing proficiency are also assessed as part of the selection process for this post.

For Group D posts, candidates generally need to have passed Class VIII from a school recognized or affiliated by a Board/Council or equivalent, on or before the last date of application.

There is no requirement of computer proficiency for most Group D posts, unlike Group C (Clerk).

The WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) 2025 application fee was around ₹400 for General, OBC and EWS candidates and ₹150 for SC, ST and PH candidates, payable online.

Fee structure can be revised by WBSSC in future notifications, so always confirm from the official website before applying.

The WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) Group C (Clerk) written exam is generally an objective MCQ-type test of 60 marks, set to the 10th standard level, covering General Awareness/Current Affairs, General English, Arithmetic and Logical Reasoning.

Exact question count, duration and marks distribution should always be verified from the latest official notification, as these can be revised.

The WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) Group D written exam is generally an objective MCQ-type test, set to the 8th standard level, covering General Awareness, Arithmetic and Logical Reasoning — without a separate English section.

Exact question count, marks and duration should always be verified from the latest official notification, as these can be revised.

No — the WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) written exam has no negative marking for either Group C or Group D.

Since there is no penalty for wrong answers, candidates are advised to attempt every question in the given time.

Online applications for WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) 2025 were accepted from early November 2025, with the deadline later extended into December 2025.

The written exam schedule and admit card release dates are announced separately by WBSSC — candidates should keep checking the official WBSSC website regularly, since exam dates can be revised or notified in phases for Group C and Group D.

The key differences between the two groups are:

• Group C (Clerk): Requires Madhyamik-level qualification; syllabus includes an extra General English section along with GK, Arithmetic and Reasoning; also involves a computer proficiency/typing test
• Group D: Requires Class VIII-level qualification; syllabus covers General Awareness, Arithmetic and Logical Reasoning only, with no English or computer test

Candidates should prepare according to the subject combination relevant to the post they are applying for.

For Group C (Clerk), candidates should focus on:

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Static GK plus recent West Bengal and national events
• General English: Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension at Madhyamik level
• Arithmetic: Percentage, ratio, profit & loss, time & work, and basic mensuration
• Logical Reasoning: Series, classification, coding-decoding and basic analytical questions

Practicing subject-wise previous year MCQs regularly helps build speed and accuracy across all four areas.

For Group D, candidates should focus on:

• General Awareness: Elementary Indian and West Bengal history, geography, constitution and current affairs
• Arithmetic: Class 8-level topics such as percentage, simple interest, time & distance and basic mensuration
• Logical Reasoning: Simple, visual and analytical reasoning questions

Since there is no English section for Group D, candidates can devote more focused time to these three subjects.

The WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) selection process generally includes a written examination followed by a Personality Test / Interview.

For Group C (Clerk), this is usually followed by a Computer Proficiency & Typing Test as well, whereas Group D selection is generally based on the written exam and interview alone. Exact stages and weightage should be verified from the latest official notification.

WBSSC Non-Teaching Staff salaries follow the West Bengal government pay matrix, made up of Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other permissible perks.

Group C (Clerk) posts generally carry a higher pay scale than Group D posts, but exact in-hand figures depend on posting location and periodic DA revisions — always refer to the latest official pay matrix for precise numbers.

Practicing previous year Non-Teaching Staff question papers (both 1st SLST NTS and older RLST cycles) helps candidates:

• Understand the MCQ pattern and difficulty level used by WBSSC for Group C/D exams
• Identify recurring topics in General Awareness, Arithmetic and Reasoning
• Build speed and accuracy for the strict time limit

This is why wbpscupsc.com organizes 1st SLST (NTS) questions subject-wise and group-wise, completely free.

Effective short-term strategy for WBSSC NTS preparation:

1. Revise General Awareness/Knowledge daily using a current affairs digest
2. Practice Arithmetic at the level relevant to your group (10th standard for Group C, 8th standard for Group D)
3. Solve Logical Reasoning sets regularly to improve speed
4. Group C candidates should also revise basic English grammar and practice typing/computer basics
5. Take timed mock tests and solve previous year MCQs subject-wise (free on wbpscupsc.com)

Since there is no negative marking, focus on attempting every question within the time limit.

Commonly used resources for WBSSC NTS (Group C & D) preparation:

• General Awareness/Knowledge: A West Bengal-focused static GK book plus a monthly current affairs digest
• Arithmetic: Class 8–10 level school mathematics and aptitude books
• Logical Reasoning: Standard verbal & non-verbal reasoning practice books
• General English (Group C only): Basic grammar and comprehension books

Along with books, regular subject-wise previous year question practice on wbpscupsc.com strengthens exam readiness for both groups.

All official updates regarding the WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) admit card, written exam schedule, answer key and result are published on the official WBSSC website (westbengalssc.com), usually accessible after logging in with your Registration Number.

For free previous year questions and subject-wise practice for Group C & D, aspirants can also follow wbpscupsc.com.

The two exams recruit for entirely different types of posts:

• 2nd SLST (Assistant Teacher): Recruits teaching staff for Secondary/Higher Secondary schools; requires a Graduate/PG degree, B.Ed. and TET qualification
• 1st SLST (NTS): Recruits non-teaching staff — Clerk (Group C) and Group D; requires only Madhyamik (Group C) or Class VIII (Group D) qualification

Candidates should check their own eligibility carefully and apply only for the recruitment cycle that matches their qualification and career goal.

WBSSC 3rd RLST (Regional Level Selection Test), 2016 was an earlier recruitment cycle conducted by the West Bengal School Service Commission for Non-Teaching Staff — Clerk (Group C) and Group D posts in government-aided schools.

Although it is an older cycle, its question pattern and subject combination closely resemble the current 1st SLST (NTS) exam, which makes its previous year questions valuable practice material for today’s Group C/D aspirants.

WBSSC 3rd RLST, 2016 recruited candidates for Clerk (Group C) and Group D staff (such as Peon, Laboratory Attendant, Night Guard and Matron) in Government-aided/Sponsored Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools in West Bengal — the same broad post categories covered under the current 1st SLST (NTS).

The WBSSC 3rd RLST, 2016 notification announced vacancies for Clerk and Group D posts across regions, with figures in the range of around 4,900 combined posts as per the original notification.

Exact region-wise and category-wise numbers were listed in the official 2016 notification and its later corrigenda, since vacancy figures were revised during the recruitment process.

The WBSSC 3rd RLST Clerk (Group C) written exam consisted of 60 MCQ-type questions carrying 1 mark each (60 marks total), to be completed within 1 hour, covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English and Arithmetic.

This subject combination is very close to the current 1st SLST (NTS) Group C pattern, which is why practicing 3rd RLST Group C papers is useful preparation today.

The WBSSC 3rd RLST Group D written exam consisted of 45 MCQ-type questions carrying 1 mark each (45 marks total), to be completed within 1 hour, covering General Knowledge, Arithmetic and Current Affairs — without a separate English section.

There was also no evaluation of academic qualification for Group D selection, unlike the Clerk (Group C) post.

No — the WBSSC 3rd RLST written exam had no negative marking for either Clerk (Group C) or Group D.

This no-negative-marking approach has continued in the current 1st SLST (NTS) exam as well, so candidates practicing older RLST papers can attempt every question without worrying about penalty.

The application fee for WBSSC 3rd RLST, 2016 was around ₹140 for General/OBC candidates and ₹70 for SC/ST/PH candidates, payable online or through bank challan.

Fee structures for the current 1st SLST (NTS) cycle are higher and should always be confirmed from the latest official notification.

Selection to the Clerk (Group C) post under 3rd RLST was based on the written examination, evaluation of academic qualifications, and a Personality Test with Computer Proficiency and Typing, combined into a final merit list.

This multi-stage pattern is broadly similar to how the current 1st SLST (NTS) Group C selection process works.

Selection to Group D posts under 3rd RLST was based purely on the written examination and Personality Test, with no evaluation of academic qualification involved, since Group D posts like Peon, Laboratory Attendant, Night Guard and Matron do not require an academic merit component.

No — they are different recruitment cycles. 3rd RLST, 2016 was an earlier Non-Teaching Staff recruitment conducted under the “Regional Level Selection Test” naming, while the current cycle is called 1st SLST (NTS), 2025.

However, both recruit for the same broad Clerk (Group C) and Group D posts, and their exam patterns are closely related — which is exactly why 3rd RLST previous year questions remain useful practice material for 1st SLST (NTS) aspirants.

Practicing 3rd RLST previous year questions helps current NTS aspirants because:

• The subject combination overlaps closely with the present Group C/D syllabus
• It exposes candidates to the real difficulty level and question style WBSSC has historically used for non-teaching posts
• It adds extra practice material beyond newer papers, which are still limited in number

Combining 3rd RLST and 1st SLST (NTS) practice gives a fuller picture of WBSSC’s non-teaching exam pattern.

Group C (Clerk) aspirants should revise General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English and Arithmetic using 3rd RLST papers, since this is the exact subject combination tested — closely matching the current 1st SLST (NTS) Group C pattern minus the Logical Reasoning section that has since been added.

Group D aspirants should revise General Knowledge, Arithmetic and Current Affairs using 3rd RLST papers, which matches the core areas still tested in the current 1st SLST (NTS) Group D exam, aside from the Logical Reasoning section introduced later.

Subject-wise WBSSC 3rd RLST Group C and Group D previous year questions are available completely free on wbpscupsc.com, organized in the Group C and Group D sections above — no download, login or payment required.

Since WBSSC has largely retained a similar MCQ format, no-negative-marking policy, and core subject areas (General Knowledge/Awareness, Arithmetic, English for Group C) across its non-teaching recruitment cycles, solving older RLST papers builds the same underlying skills needed for the 2025 exam — question recognition, time management and topic familiarity — even though the exact syllabus wording has been updated over the years.

Yes — AI tools can be useful aids for WBSSC preparation, whether for 2nd SLST, 1st SLST (NTS) or 3rd RLST practice.

What AI can help with:
• Simplifying complex subject topics
• Generating extra MCQ-style practice questions
• Summarizing current affairs for quick revision

Important caution: AI can occasionally give outdated or inaccurate information, especially on West Bengal-specific details and official notification updates. Always verify with the official WBSSC website and trusted sources like wbpscupsc.com. Use AI to supplement — not replace — core study material and MCQ practice.

All official WBSSC notifications, admit cards, answer keys, and results — for 2nd SLST (Assistant Teacher), 1st SLST (NTS) and any regional recruitment updates — are published on the official WBSSC website (westbengalssc.com).

For free previous year questions, subject-wise practice, and exam updates in Bengali, aspirants can also follow wbpscupsc.com and its Facebook, Telegram, and YouTube channels listed above.

These three terms refer to different WBSSC recruitment tracks:

• SLST (State Level Selection Test): Used for both Assistant Teacher recruitment (2nd SLST) and, more recently, Non-Teaching Staff recruitment (1st SLST NTS)
• NTS (Non-Teaching Staff): Refers to the Clerk (Group C) and Group D posts, as opposed to teaching posts
• RLST (Regional Level Selection Test): The earlier naming WBSSC used for Non-Teaching Staff recruitment cycles (e.g. 3rd RLST, 2016) before the process was reorganized under the current SLST naming

Despite the naming changes, RLST and the current 1st SLST (NTS) recruit for the same broad Group C/D non-teaching posts.

This depends on your eligibility and career preference. If you hold a Graduate/PG degree with B.Ed. and TET, the 2nd SLST (Assistant Teacher) exam may suit you, while candidates with a Madhyamik or Class VIII qualification can consider 1st SLST (NTS) Group C or Group D.

Some aspirants who meet both sets of eligibility criteria do prepare for both tracks in parallel, since the General Knowledge, Arithmetic and Reasoning portions overlap to some extent — but each exam still needs dedicated, syllabus-specific revision closer to its exam date.

wbpscupsc.com provides free, subject-wise previous year questions for 2nd SLST, 1st SLST (NTS) and 3rd RLST, while wbcsmocktest.com offers timed mock tests based on the same exam patterns.

Using both together lets aspirants first learn the question style from real previous year papers, then test their speed and accuracy under exam-like conditions — a combination that builds genuine exam readiness for any WBSSC recruitment cycle.