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West Bengal School Job Recruitment Scam

The West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam is an ongoing education fraud case involving illegal appointments and cash bribes within the state's school system. The scandal came to light following investigative steps and a Facebook post by a former minister and retired CBI officer. Central agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate, launched massive probes into the irregularities.

State

West Bengal

First reported

May 2022

Last activity

2025

Estimated victims

Thousands of genuine candidates

Amount alleged

₹1,000+ Cr (alleged)

Case

West Bengal School Job Recruitment Scam

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

Investigators raided multiple locations and uncovered massive amounts of unaccounted cash and gold hidden in properties linked to associates of a former education minister and key political figures. Several high-ranking officials, including former ministers, education board heads, and local political leaders, were arrested as the probe expanded.

The legal proceedings saw significant developments, including court interventions, orders to publish candidate details, and the reassignment of case hearings by the Supreme Court. Political fallout was severe, leading to suspensions from the ruling party and fierce criticism from opposition parties demanding accountability from top leadership.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the exact total financial magnitude of the scam or the final judicial verdicts for the arrested individuals.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The case remains an ongoing investigation handled jointly by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate, with multiple individuals facing arrest and court hearings.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Candidates seeking legitimate teaching positions in West Bengal schools were affected by corruption and cash-for-jobs practices during the recruitment process.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

November 2021The Calcutta High Court directed the CBI to take charge of investigating the recruitment scam.

May 2022A former minister and retired CBI officer publicly revealed details about the SSC scam via a Facebook post.

23 July 2022The ED arrested a prominent political leader and former education minister, subsequently raiding associated properties and seizing large sums of cash and gold.

10 August 2022The CBI arrested a special advisory committee convenor and a state school service commission secretary.

15 September 2022The CBI arrested the chairman of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.

19 September 2022The CBI arrested a former school service commission official and university vice-chancellor.

11 October 2022The ED arrested another legislator who served as chairman of the West Bengal SSC committee.

17 April 2023The CBI arrested another legislator after a brief attempt to evade authorities.

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Sources and further reading

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en.wikipedia.orgOriginal report Primary source / searchen.wikipedia.org CBI accuses former Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee of violating bail conditions in SSC teachers' recruitment scam - FM BharatFM Bharat · 17 Sept 2026

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