A large number of job aspirants gathering outside the West Bengal Secondary Service Commission (WBSSC) headquarters in Kolkata staged a peaceful demonstration demanding transparency in examinations and prompt filling of vacant posts. The protest, which saw hundreds of participants, was organized by several candidate welfare associations that accused the commission of repeated delays in declaring results and releasing government jobs.
The demonstrators held placards and chanted slogans calling for fairness in the examination process and an end to what they described as indefinite postponement of vacancy notifications. Their key demands included strict adherence to merit lists without any grace marks or arbitrary adjustments, timely announcement of result datesheets, and immediate release of pending vacancies across various departments.
Several participants told reporters that they had been waiting for years after clearing written examinations but were left in limbo due to delayed result declarations and vacancy releases. Many said the prolonged uncertainty has caused significant mental and financial strain on their families.
WBSSC officials acknowledged receipt of the demonstration and stated that the commission is working on expediting the process of result declaration and vacancy notification. They assured that steps are being taken to ensure transparency and fairness in all recruitment activities. However, the protesters maintained that mere assurances have not worked in the past and insisted on concrete action and a fixed timeline for filling positions.
The agitation comes at a time when thousands of candidates across West Bengal are awaiting results of various recruitment examinations conducted by the commission. Rights activists have expressed support for the demonstrators, emphasizing that delayed job appointments not only affect individuals but also impact the functioning of government departments that remain understaffed due to unfilled vacancies.
