WBSSC conducted State Level Selection Test (SLST) to recruit ~24,000 teaching and non-teaching staff in govt-aided schools.
Allegations of OMR sheet tampering, false merit lists, and backdoor appointments arose.
There have been numerous purported appointments of unqualified or non-merit-listed applicants.
While ineligible people were hired, worthy candidates were rejected.
There were claims that appointments were being made in exchange for cash.
The hiring procedure was the subject of a thorough legal analysis by the Calcutta High Court.
Due to massive fraud, more than 25,000 appointments were canceled.
The court ruled that because of pervasive manipulation, it was impossible to separate qualified from ineligible candidates.
Individuals who were fired were required to refund all of their earnings, plus interest.
Overnight, thousands of people lost their jobs, leading to demonstrations and court requests.
The swindle is being intensively investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which is also taking action against individuals responsible.
Widespread indignation resulted from the affair, particularly among students and job seekers, which damaged public hiring practices.
The case emphasizes how important it is to have open hiring procedures, electronic audit trails, and impartial oversight in order to rebuild public institutions' credibility.
Teachers are in integral part of our society. They shape us into who we are. It is important to ensure a fairer system for their recruitment.