SSC Announces: The School Service Commission (SSC) recently announced a significant recruitment drive, declaring 35,726 vacancies in schools. The announcement comes with much anticipation, offering a glimmer of hope to thousands of job-seeking candidates. The available positions are for two levels: 23,212 posts for classes 9-10 and 12,514 posts for classes 11-12. A subject-wise list of these vacancies has been released, with examinations scheduled for September 7th for classes 9-10 and September 14th for classes 11-12.
Subject-Wise Vacancies and Reservation (SSC Announces)
The new list from the SSC shows a varied distribution of vacancies across different subjects. Notably, Physical Science has the highest number of openings, while Geography has the lowest. This list was released following an order from the Supreme Court, which mandated the inclusion of a 17% OBC reservation. This move aims to ensure a more equitable representation and provide opportunities for a wider range of candidates.
Controversy and Legal Scrutiny
The recruitment process, however, is not without its share of controversy. The SSC had previously released a list of “tainted” candidates, which included names of political leaders and their relatives. This list sparked a major public outcry and legal challenges. The Supreme Court has given clear directives that these “tainted” candidates should not be allowed to participate in any examination or recruitment process.
Adding to the complexity, a qualified teacher has also filed a complaint with the Supreme Court, alleging that several “tainted” candidates’ names are missing from the list. The Supreme Court has since ordered an investigation into the matter, signaling a serious commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency. These ongoing legal battles and allegations of irregularities have cast a shadow of doubt over the entire process.
Political Reactions and Transparency Concerns
The announcement has also drawn significant attention from the political sphere. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had previously hinted at the number of vacancies, but the formal announcement has intensified the political debate. Opposition parties are consistently raising questions about the lack of transparency in the recruitment process, criticizing the SSC for its handling of the issue.
This recruitment drive is taking place at a time when multiple legal cases concerning irregularities in past hiring processes are still active. While this initiative promises to provide much-needed employment opportunities to thousands of aspirants, the controversies surrounding it have put a question mark on its credibility. As the examination dates approach, candidates are advised to focus on their preparations, hoping that the process will be conducted fairly and without further issues.
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