I made this ppt as I had a paper called Teacher Education . And this topic was given me as an Assignment by Dr Mumtaj Begum, Associate Professor, School of Education, Pondicherry University.

1. STUDY ON THE CADRE AND
RECRUTMENT RULES OF
TEACHERS IN WEST BENGAL
Prepared by
Usman Gani Al Haque
Student of M.Ed(2015-17), School of Education,
Pondicherry University, Reg. No: No:15392025

2. Content
Recruitment rules of WB:
 ECCE teachers
 Primary teachers (before and after RTE)
 Upper Primary teachers (before and after RTE)
 Secondary and Higher Secondary teachers (before and
after RTE)
 DIET and PTTI lecturers
 Assistant Professors of B.Ed colleges /University
Departments

3. ECCE teachers
Two types of teachrs:
 Anganwadi Worker
 Anganwadi Assistant
Age Limit:
Candidates maximum age should be between 18-45 Year
Educational Qualification:
Worker: VIII pass
Assistant: X pass
Exam and Interview:
Workers: Both exam and interview
Assistant : Interview only.
DPSE: Not required,
Special training is given after recruitment

4. Primary Teachers
Before implementation of RTE:
There was no any hard and fast rule, recruitment was
done by WBBPE on the basis or marks obtained in 10th Exam.
After implementation of RTE:
In 2012 TET was conducted but did not follow NCTE
norms.
Again last month on 11th TET was conducted ,this time also it did not
follow the NCTE norms fully.
Educational Qualification:
Higher Secondary or its equivalent with at least 50% marks (45% for
the SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PH, EC, Ex-Serviceman)
or
Graduation from any recognized university, irrespective of
percentage of marks.

5. http://www.wbbpe.org

6. Upper Primary Teachers
In WB upper primary= V- VIII
Before implementation of RTE:
WBCSSC used to conduct SSC(pass) exam every year
Educational Qualification:
 Any graduate (B.A. , B.Sc, B.Com.) irrespective of percentage of marks.
 B.Ed: Not compulsory, but trained were given preference
Exam and Interview:
A written exam based on the subject the candidate applied for. Exam comprises both
MCQ & descriptive type questions. Then Interview and Personality test and then
a merit list was made based on exam, interview and academic marks.
Reservation:
There was reservation policy as per state govt rules:
SC- 22% ST- 6% OBC(A)- 10% OBC(B)- 7% PWD- 3%(at least 40%
disability )

7. Upper Primary Teachers cont...
After implementation of RTE:
Before 2010 SSC exam was conducted every year after that due to change of govt
it was not continued. One exam WBCSSC conducted in 2012 only which did
not follow the NCTE guidelines. Recently on 16th Aug ,2015 it conducted a
TET for upper primary teachers based on NCTE norms. But non trained could
also appear in the test as per relaxation given by MHRD.
Eligibility for TET:
Citizenship: Only citizens of India.
Educational Qualificaton: As per NCTE guidelines.
Reservation Policy:
 Relaxation of 5% in the qualifying exam for SC/ST/OBC/PWD
 SC- 22% ST- 6% OBC(A)- 10% OBC(B)- 7% PWD- 3%(at least 40%
disability
Training to be Undergone: A person with D.Ed (Special Education) qualification
shall undergo, after appointment an NCTE recognized 6-month Special
Programme in Elementary Education.
Structure of TET

8. Educational Qualifications for TET
Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
OR
Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
OR
Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1- year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in
accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from
time to time in this regard.
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4- year Bachelor in
Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed
or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
OR
Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
OR
Graduation with at least 50% marks as per relaxation given by Ministry of Human
Resource Development (Department of School Education and Literacy) vide notification
number S.O. 918(E) dated 1st April ,2015, which was published in the Gazette of India
on 1st April 2015)

9. Secondary and Senior Secondary Teachers
Before implementation of RTE:
An exam was conducted every year by WBCSSC year known as SSC(Hons/PG)
Educational Qualification: Honours graduate of PG in a subject he/she wants to
appear in the test.
Exam and Interview
Reservation Policy: As mentioned earlier
After implementation of RTE:
After 2012 no SSC(Hons/PG) was conducted. The coming year exam will be conducted
notification of which will come soon, the new rules goes like this
Secondary Teachers:
 BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com honours with 50% marks with B.Ed
 BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com honours with 45% marks with B.Ed for candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/PWD.
Higher Secondary Teachers:
 MA/M.Sc/M.Com with atleast 50% marks and B.Ed
 MA/M.Sc/M.Com with atleast 45% marks and B.Ed for candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/PWD.
Reservation: SC- 22% ST- 6% OBC(A)- 10% OBC(B)- 7% PWD- 3%(at least
40% disability

10. http://www.westbengalssc.com

11. DIET and PTTI Lecturers
Educational Qualification:
For Foundation Course :
M. Ed. / M.Ed. ( Elementary ) with 55% marks
or
M.A. in Education with 55 % marks and Diploma / Degree in Primary /
Elementary Education with 55 % marks – all from recognized University /
Institutes.
For Methodology Course :
A Master’s Degree of two years duration ( regular ) course, with Honours at
Graduation Level, having at least 55% marks in relevant school teaching
subject and Diploma /Degree in Education / Primary Education with 55%
marks – all from recognized University / Institutes.
Knowledge in Bengali – Spoken & Written.
Acquisition of Computer Literacy.
Exam and Interview
Reservation: Same as mentioned earlier

12. https://www.pscwbonline.gov.in
and
http://www.pscwb.org.in

13. Assistant Professors of B.Ed colleges and
University Departments
Recruitment is done by WBPSC and WBCSC. Both having the same rules:
Educational Qualification:
For Foundation Courses :
 A Master’s Degree in Science / Humanities / Arts / Commerce with 50% marks.
 M. Ed. with at least 55% marks.
 NET/SET/SLET in Education
OR
 M. A. in Education with 55% marks .
 B.Ed. with at least 55% marks .
 NET/SET/SLET in Education
For Methodology Courses :
 A Master’s Degree in subject with 55% marks
 M.Ed. Degree with at least 55% marks
 NET/SET/SLET in Education
Reservation: According to WB state govt rules.
Interview only

14. http://www.wbcsc.ac.in
and
https://www.pscwbonline.gov.in

16. THE WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TEACHERS'
TRAINING,
EDUCATION PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION

17. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
The West Bengal University of Teachers’ Training, Education Planning and
Administration is an umbrella university for all the institutions of West Bengal
imparting education and research in teachers’ training, education planning and
administration. The university is investing dedicated effort for being responsive
to Global changes and Indian heritage and for emerging as one of the
pathfinders in the field of Teacher Education.
Vision:
It proposes to contribute to the society through a centralized pursuit and practice
of Education, Scholarship, Research and Exchange Programmes at the highest
level of excellence and strive to create a vibrant community of thinking
individuals who stand out as valued members of the society and also to fulfil the
requirement of True Teachers in our humanity. The university hopes to achieve
this goal by presenting itself as an umbrella institute for all the training colleges
and centres of study, organizing research and exchange of ideas in Teachers’
Training, Education Planning and Administration in West Bengal. It also aspires
to be responsive to global changes and Indian heritage in all these directions and
to be one of the pathfinders in the field of Teacher Education in the Indian
scenario.