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Key Facts: WBSSC SLST Exam
60 MCQs
WBSSC SLST written paper has 60 one-mark subject MCQs
WBSSC 2nd SLST (AT) 2025 official FAQ / pattern notes
90 minutes
Duration of the written OMR examination is 1 hour 30 minutes
WBSSC official website FAQ for 2nd SLST (AT) 2025
No negative marking
Wrong answers do not deduct marks in the written paper
WBSSC 2nd SLST (AT) 2025 pattern notes
100-mark composite
Final score combines written 60, academics 10, experience 10, interview 10, lecture demo 10
WBSSC SLST selection scheme (Rules, 2025 cycle reporting)
₹500 / ₹200
Application fee for General, EWS and OBC vs SC/ST/PH in the 2025 cycle
2nd SLST (AT) 2025 advertisement / fee schedule reporting
OMR offline
Written examination is conducted in offline OMR mode
WBSSC official website
Subject-specific paper
Candidates take one subject paper aligned to the Assistant Teacher post
WBSSC SLST subject syllabus framework
100
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WBSSC SLST is West Bengal's Assistant Teacher recruitment test for Classes IX–XII. The written paper has 60 subject MCQs in 90 minutes with no negative marking. Final merit uses 100 marks: written 60, academics 10, experience 10, interview 10, lecture demo 10. Application fee in the 2025 cycle was ₹500 (General, EWS and OBC) or ₹200 (SC/ST/PH). This free 100-question bank gives original multi-subject practice with explanations.
Sample WBSSC SLST Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your WBSSC SLST exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which figure of speech is used in the line 'The wind whispered through the trees'?
2In English grammar, which sentence uses the present perfect tense correctly?
3Who is the author of the novel Pride and Prejudice?
4In phonetics, the sounds /p/, /t/ and /k/ are classified as:
5Which critical approach focuses primarily on the text's formal features—imagery, metre, paradox—rather than author biography?
6Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
7The term 'stream of consciousness' is most closely associated with which modernist novelist?
8In communicative language teaching (CLT), the primary classroom goal is to develop learners':
9Identify the figure of speech: 'All the world's a stage.'
10Which of the following is an example of a modal auxiliary verb?
About the WBSSC SLST Exam
The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) conducts the State Level Selection Test (SLST) to recruit Assistant Teachers for Classes IX–X (Secondary) and Classes XI–XII (Higher Secondary) in government-aided and sponsored schools across West Bengal. The 2nd SLST (AT) 2025 cycle notified tens of thousands of vacancies. Selection combines an offline subject-specific OMR written test of 60 MCQs in 90 minutes with no negative marking, academic and experience weightage, an oral interview, and a lecture demonstration. Candidates choose one subject paper aligned to the post (English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science, History, Geography, Political Science, Education, languages, and others as notified). Question papers are generally bilingual in English and Bengali except for language papers.
Assessment
Written examination: 60 subject-specific MCQs (1 mark each), OMR-based, 90 minutes, no negative marking. Overall selection score out of 100: Written 60 + Academic qualification 10 + Prior teaching experience 10 (typically 2 marks per year, max 10) + Oral interview 10 + Lecture demonstration 10.
Time Limit
1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) for the written paper
Passing Score
Merit is based on the 100-mark composite (written + academics + experience + interview + lecture demo). Subject- and category-wise cut-offs vary; there is no single fixed statewide written pass percentage published in the pattern notes.
Exam Fee
₹500 for General, EWS and OBC; ₹200 for SC/ST/PH (2nd SLST AT 2025 cycle, WBSSC official fee table). Confirm the live brochure for later cycles. (West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC))
WBSSC SLST Exam Content Outline
English
English grammar and usage, vocabulary, literary periods and forms, major authors, and language-teaching concepts from the SLST English syllabus.
Mathematics
Number systems, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, calculus basics, probability and statistics for secondary/HS mathematics papers.
Physical Science
Mechanics, heat, light, electricity, modern physics, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, acids–bases and organic fundamentals.
Life Science
Cell structure, biomolecules, genetics, human physiology, plant physiology, ecology, evolution and applied biology themes.
History
Ancient and medieval India, colonial rule, national movement, post-independence developments, and selected world-history themes relevant to SLST History.
Geography
Earth systems, climate, landforms, population, resources, Indian and West Bengal regional geography.
Political Science
Political theory concepts, Indian Constitution, fundamental rights/duties, federalism, Parliament, judiciary and local government.
Education
Philosophical foundations, educational psychology, inclusive education, NEP/NCF themes, assessment and classroom pedagogy for the Education paper.
How to Pass the WBSSC SLST Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Merit is based on the 100-mark composite (written + academics + experience + interview + lecture demo). Subject- and category-wise cut-offs vary; there is no single fixed statewide written pass percentage published in the pattern notes.
- Assessment: Written examination: 60 subject-specific MCQs (1 mark each), OMR-based, 90 minutes, no negative marking. Overall selection score out of 100: Written 60 + Academic qualification 10 + Prior teaching experience 10 (typically 2 marks per year, max 10) + Oral interview 10 + Lecture demonstration 10.
- Time limit: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) for the written paper
- Exam fee: ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC; ₹200 for SC/ST/PH (2nd SLST AT 2025 cycle, WBSSC official fee table). Confirm the live brochure for later cycles.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the WBSSC SLST written exam and how long is it?
The written paper has 60 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes). There is no negative marking.
What is the full selection process for WBSSC SLST Assistant Teacher posts?
Selection uses a 100-mark composite: written OMR exam (60), academic qualification (10), prior teaching experience (10), oral interview (10), and lecture demonstration (10).
Is there negative marking in WBSSC SLST?
No. Each correct answer earns one mark and incorrect answers do not deduct marks in the written paper.
What is the WBSSC SLST application fee?
For the 2nd SLST (AT) 2025 cycle, the fee was ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates and ₹200 for SC/ST/PH candidates, payable online. Confirm any later cycle on westbengalssc.com.
What educational qualification is required for Classes IX–X and XI–XII posts?
IX–X posts generally require a graduate/postgraduate with at least 50% marks plus B.Ed. (or integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.). XI–XII posts require a postgraduate with at least 50% marks plus B.Ed./equivalent as per Rules, 2025, with 5% relaxation for reserved categories.
In which languages is the WBSSC SLST written paper set?
Question papers are generally set in English and Bengali. Language-subject papers are in the concerned language; Sanskrit papers are set in Bengali as notified.