WB SLST Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025: Physical Science & Physics Syllabus, Exam Details
The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released the notification for the State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025 to recruit Assistant Teachers for Classes IX-X (Secondary) and Classes XI-XII (Higher Secondary) in government and government-aided schools in West Bengal. This article provides a comprehensive guide for candidates aspiring for Physical Science (Classes 9-10) and Physics (Classes 11-12) positions, covering syllabus, important dates, marks weightage, selection process, qualification, and other relevant details.
Important Dates 📅
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | June 16, 2025 (5 PM) |
| Last Date to Submit Application | July 14, 2025 (5 PM) |
| Last Date for Application Fee | July 14, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| WBSSC SLST Exam 2025 (Tentative) | 1st week of September 2025 |
| Result Date (Tentative) | 4th week of October 2025 |
| Interview (Tentative) | 3rd week of November 2025 |
| Publication of Panel (Tentative) | November 24, 2025 |
| Commencement of Counselling | November 29, 2025 |
Selection Process
The selection process for WBSSC SLST Assistant Teachers is a multi-stage process:
- Written Examination (OMR-Based): 60 Marks
- Academic Qualification: 10 Marks
- Teaching Experience: 10 Marks
- Oral Interview: 10 Marks
- Lecture Demonstration: 10 Marks
Total Marks: 100
Qualification Criteria 🎓
For Assistant Teacher (Classes 9-10 - Physical Science):
- Graduate / Post Graduate from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation (or its equivalent) in relevant subjects.
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from an NCTE recognized institution. OR
- 4–year degree of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. from any NCTE recognized institution.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as of January 1, 2025. Relaxations apply for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PH: 8 years).
For Assistant Teacher (Classes 11-12 - Physics):
- Post Graduate degree with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) in Physics from a recognized University.
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from an NCTE recognized institution. OR
- Post Graduate with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent) in Physics from a recognized University and B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. from any NCTE recognized institution.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as of January 1, 2025. Relaxations apply for reserved categories.
Marks Weightage & Experience Weightage
- Written Examination: 60 marks (60 MCQs, 1 mark each).
- Academic Qualification: 10 marks.
- 60% and above: 10 marks
- Below 60% to 50%: 8 marks
- Below 50%: 6 marks
- For Classes 9-10: Higher of Graduation/Post-Graduation marks will be considered.
- For Classes 11-12: Only Post-Graduation marks will be considered.
- Prior Teaching Experience: 10 marks (2 marks per year of approved teaching experience in a Govt./Govt. aided school, maximum 10 marks).
- Oral Interview: 10 marks (to evaluate communication skills and subject knowledge).
- Lecture Demonstration: 10 marks (to assess teaching skills).
Exam Pattern 📝
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-Based)
- Number of Questions: 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 60
- Duration: 1 hour
- Exam Language: English & Bengali (except for language papers). For Sanskrit, the paper will be in Bengali.
- Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Syllabus Overview
The WBSSC SLST syllabus generally covers subject-specific knowledge at the graduation level for Classes 9-10 and post-graduation level for Classes 11-12, along with essential teaching methodologies.
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Physical Science (Classes 9-10):
The syllabus will broadly cover topics from Physics and Chemistry typically taught at the secondary and higher secondary levels, with a depth expected at the graduation level. Key areas include:
- Physics: Motion, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Gravitation, Properties of Matter, Heat & Thermodynamics, Light (Reflection, Refraction, Optical Instruments), Sound, Electricity & Magnetism, Modern Physics (basics).
- Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Chemical Reactions & Equations, Acids, Bases & Salts, Periodic Classification of Elements, Carbon & its Compounds, Metals & Non-metals, Solutions, Electrochemistry (basics), Organic Chemistry (basics).
Physics (Classes 11-12):
The syllabus will be based on the Higher Secondary (10+2) level curriculum of Physics and will require a depth of understanding at the Post-Graduate level. Major topics include:
- Mathematical Methods of Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Quantum Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
- Electronics
- Atomic & Molecular Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification on the WBSSC website (
Application Fee 💵
| Category | Fee for AT (IX-X / XI-XII) |
| General & OBC | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ST/PH | Rs. 200 |
Important Links 🔗
- Official Website:
www.westbengalssc.com www.wbssc.org.in - New Updated Syllabus :
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Candidates are strongly encouraged to read the official notification thoroughly before applying to understand all rules, regulations, and specific requirements. Good luck with your preparation!
