North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], September 14 (ANI): West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu on Sunday attributed the influx of candidates from other states to the lack of jobs under the “double-engine” government, asserting that under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, exams are conducted regularly and transparently.
Speaking to reporters, Basu said, “…There are no jobs in the double-engine government, so they (candidates from other states) are coming to the state. Under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, exams are conducted regularly and transparently.”
The remarks came as the School Service Commission (SSC) exam for recruiting Class 9 and 10 teachers was held on September 7, 2025, after a gap of nearly nine years. The last SSC exam in West Bengal was conducted on November 26, 2016.
Large numbers of candidates gathered outside several exam centres across the state. Priyabrata Roy, District Commissioner of South Kolkata, outlined the security measures: “Everything is placed rightly, and we have provided police officials at examination venues. We have also escorted the question papers, and everyone is on high alert. Everything appears good so far, and we have received no complaints. I wish all the best to all the candidates appearing for the SSC examination.”
One candidate who had appeared for the 2016 exam and was taking it again in 2025 said, “Preparation is full, but what will happen in the examination hall or after the exam, I am not sure. I am appearing for the exam, and I also appeared for the 2016 exam.”
Another examinee remarked, “Everybody is excited as the examination is happening after nine years. Everybody has prepared well, and we hope that the results will be declared properly and the panel will be good this time. Those who have prepared for the government job should be fairly rewarded.” (ANI)
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