Lava HSS Economics Teacher deputation Vacancy | Walk-in Interview | Kalimpong

Lava Higher Secondary School, Lava has released the Economics Teacher deputation vacancy notification on 11th June 2026 through the Himalaya Darpan newspaper. As per the official walk-in notice dated 11/06/2026, the walk-in interview will be held on 18th June 2026 (Thursday) at the school premises. This recruitment is for candidates who want a teaching job in the secondary education sector in West Bengal.

The vacancy is for the post of Economics Teacher (Higher Secondary Section) against a maternity deputation leave, with the place of posting at Lava Higher Secondary School in Kalimpong district. Candidates looking for Jobs in Kalimpong should check all details from the below article.

Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying. Information verified from the official Lava Higher Secondary School walk-in notice published in Himalaya Darpan dated 11.06.2026.

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Quick Summary of Lava HSS Economics Teacher Post

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About Lava Higher Secondary School

Lava Higher Secondary School is a government-aided school located at P.O. Lava, District Kalimpong, West Bengal, PIN 734319. The school functions under the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education for its H.S. section and serves students from Lava and surrounding villages in the Kalimpong hills. The current vacancy has been notified by the Secretary, Managing Committee, and is meant to fill a temporary gap created by a teacher proceeding on maternity leave.

Lava and the Kalimpong Catchment

Lava is a small hill town in Kalimpong district, located around 32 km from Kalimpong town and approximately 110 km from Siliguri. The road approach is via Algarah, and the last stretch climbs through reserved forest near Neora Valley National Park. Candidates travelling from Siliguri, Kurseong, or Darjeeling should plan for an early morning start, as shared vehicles to Lava typically operate in the first half of the day. Candidates from Kalimpong town can reach the school in around one hour by road. The candidate catchment for such posts usually comes from Kalimpong, Kurseong, Darjeeling, and parts of Sikkim, with Nepali being the dominant languages of instruction in the region. This is editorial context, not part of the official notification — confirm specifics with the hiring office.

Important Dates

The notification confirms only the walk-in interview date. There is no separate application submission window, as the school accepts hand-written applications on the day of the interview itself.

The notification states that interested candidates must report to the school at 10:30 a.m. onwards on the interview date. Candidates arriving late may not be entertained if proceedings have already begun.

Vacancy Details & Salary

Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference.

Salary details are not stated in the walk-in notice. Based on comparable maternity leave deputation appointments in West Bengal government-aided higher secondary schools during 2024–25, contractual H.S. teachers are typically paid on a consolidated monthly basis fixed by the managing committee. This is editorial context, not part of the official notification — confirm the exact figure with the school office on the day of the interview.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the Economics Teacher post include education and category requirements. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.

Educational Qualification

• Honours graduate in Economics, or Post-Graduate in Economics
• B.Ed qualification is mandatory
• Category: Unreserved (UR) — as per the 100-point roster system followed in West Bengal school appointments

The 100-point roster is the reservation tracking method used by West Bengal school service appointments to maintain the prescribed share across reserved and unreserved categories. The current vacancy has been earmarked for the UR category as per the school’s running roster position.

Selection Process

The selection process is conducted entirely through walk-in interview on the notified date. The stages are:

1. Reporting at the school venue with all required documents
2. Verification of original certificates and self-attested copies
3. Personal interview before the Selection Committee constituted by the Managing Committee
4. Selection decision communicated by the school

The notification states that candidates must bring two sets of xerox self-attested educational qualification documents along with original documents and a hand-written application at the time of interview. Candidates without complete documentation may not be permitted to appear.

Application Fee

Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to confirm the same at the time of reporting for the walk-in interview.

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How to Apply for Lava Higher Secondary School Recruitment 2026

The application process is offline. Interested candidates should follow these steps:

1. Prepare a hand-written application addressed to the Secretary, Managing Committee, Lava Higher Secondary School
2. Arrange two sets of self-attested xerox copies of all educational qualification documents
3. Carry all original documents for verification
4. Reach Lava Higher Secondary School, P.O. Lava, Kalimpong-734319 by 10:30 a.m. on 18th June 2026 (Thursday)
5. Appear before the Selection Committee for the personal interview

Documents Checklist Before Leaving Home

• Hand-written application addressed to the Secretary, Managing Committee
• Honours / Post-Graduation degree certificates and mark sheets — originals + two self-attested xerox sets
• B.Ed certificate and mark sheets — originals + two self-attested xerox sets
• Higher Secondary (Class 12) and Madhyamik (Class 10) certificates and mark sheets — originals + two self-attested xerox sets
• Caste / Category certificate (UR — for verification)
• Valid government photo ID proof

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Important Links

Candidates applying for the Economics Teacher post are advised to refer to the contact details below, as the school has not published a dedicated online portal for this walk-in.

Should You Apply?

The Lava Higher Secondary School Economics teacher vacancy is suitable for candidates who hold an Honours or Post-Graduate degree in Economics along with B.Ed, fall under the Unreserved category, and are based in or near the Kalimpong–Darjeeling–Siliguri belt. The contractual nature of the post against a maternity leave vacancy makes it more appropriate for freshers building classroom experience, recently qualified B.Ed holders waiting for permanent school service appointments, or candidates already living in the Lava region. The post is less suitable for candidates seeking a permanent government teaching position or those located far from the Kalimpong district, as relocation costs may not be justified by a short-term deputation salary. Competition is expected to remain limited compared to urban West Bengal teaching vacancies, given the remote hill location and walk-in mode. Based on comparable hill-region school appointments in 2024–25, contractual maternity leave teachers who perform well are sometimes considered for subsequent vacancies at the same institution, though this is at the discretion of the managing committee.

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