High Court Nullifies 2016 Recruitment Exam for Government-Aided Schools in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court declared illegal the 2016 State Level Selection Test (SLST) recruitment process for government-aided schools in West Bengal, nullifying all appointments made through it. The court ordered the CBI to investigate the process and report within three months. The West Bengal School Service Commission was directed to initiate a fresh selection process. Over 23 lakh candidates had attempted the SLST for 24,640 vacancies.

The Calcutta High Court on Monday declared as null and void the selection process of State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in West Bengal government-sponsored and aided schools, ordering cancellation of all appointments made through it.

A division bench comprising justices Debangsu Basak and Md Shabbar Rashidi also directed the CBI to undertake further investigation in respect of the appointment process, and submit a report in three months.

The bench directed the West Bengal School Service Commission to initiate a fresh appointment process. Over 23 lakh candidates had appeared for the 2016 SLST for 24,640 vacant posts.

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