High Court Slams SSC Over Bengal Teacher Scam, Demands Detailed Tainted List

• Calcutta High Court reprimanded the School Service Commission (SSC) for an insufficient list of 1806 tainted candidates in the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam.
• Justice Amrita Sinha's bench demanded a new, fully detailed list specifying the type of irregularity and posting location for each candidate.
• The Supreme Court had previously upheld the cancellation of jobs for 25,753 teaching and non-teaching staff involved in the 2016 recruitment process.
• The court emphasized that complete identification is crucial to prevent tainted individuals from infiltrating the ongoing 2nd SLST 2025 recruitment.
• The next hearing for this significant case, aimed at ensuring transparency, is scheduled for February 11, 2026.

Why It Matters: Calcutta High Court demands full transparency from SSC in Bengal teacher scam, ensuring fair recruitment.