The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) released this notice on 25 August 2026 on its official website. As per Memo No. 1480/7017/CSSC/ESTT/2026, the Commission’s online portal, www.westbengalssc.com, will open from 1 September 2026 to 8 September 2026 for candidates of the 1st SLST (NTS), 2025 to update their OBC Sub-Category or Unreserved category details. The full notice for the WBSSC Sub-Category Edit Option is available as the official notification PDF.
This edit option applies only to candidates who have already applied for the 1st SLST (NTS), 2025 recruitment and need to correct or confirm their OBC Sub-Category, or move to the Unreserved (General) category. It is a portal-based update, so no travel or physical visit is needed. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official West Bengal Central School Service Commission notice No. 1480/7017/CSSC/ESTT/2026 dated 25.08.2026. Last verified: 26 August 2026.
The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has opened an edit option for candidates of 1st SLST (NTS), 2025 to update their OBC Sub-Category or Unreserved category details. The edit window is open on the official portal, www.westbengalssc.com, from 1 September 2026 to 8 September 2026. Candidates who do not enter their OBC Sub-Category and certificate number within this window will automatically be treated under the Unreserved (General) Category, and no representation or extension request will be entertained.
Quick Summary of WBSSC Sub-Category Edit Option 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) |
| Notice Type | Edit option for OBC Sub-Category / Unreserved category details |
| Applicable Recruitment | 1st SLST (NTS), 2025 |
| Memo No. | 1480/7017/CSSC/ESTT/2026 |
| Notice Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Reference Memo | 1060/Secy/BCW/7P-63/2024 dated 07.08.2026 |
| Edit Window Opens | 1 September 2026 |
| Edit Window Closes | 8 September 2026 |
| Mode | Online, on www.westbengalssc.com |
| If Not Updated | Candidature treated under Unreserved (General) Category |
| Extension Allowed | No |
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About West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC)
The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC), based at Acharya Sadan, Salt Lake, Kolkata, recruits teaching and non-teaching staff for government-aided and sponsored schools across West Bengal. Recruitment is conducted through the State Level Selection Test (SLST), which covers both teaching posts and Non-Teaching Staff (NTS) posts such as Clerk and Group D. This notice concerns candidates who have already applied under the 1st SLST (NTS), 2025 process. (This description of WBSSC’s role is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.)
Why This Edit Window Has Been Opened
The notice itself gives only the reference memo — 1060/Secy/BCW/7P-63/2024 dated 07.08.2026 — as the basis for reopening category details, and does not explain the reason in the text made available to candidates. (Added context, not part of the official notice; confirm with the official website.) West Bengal’s OBC classification list has been revised more than once since 2024, after the Calcutta High Court set aside the state’s post-2010 OBC list. Several state recruitment and admission bodies have since asked candidates to reconfirm their OBC sub-category status against the revised list. This notice’s edit window may be connected to that wider process, though WBSSC has not stated this explicitly. Candidates should go by the category shown in the portal’s drop-down and their own certificate, not by assumption.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issued | 25 August 2026 |
| Reference memo (BCW Department) | 07 August 2026 |
| Edit window opens | 1 September 2026 |
| Edit window closes | 8 September 2026 |
The notice gives only the closing date, not a closing time (hour), for 8 September 2026. Candidates should not wait for the last day to complete the edit.
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How to Update OBC Sub-Category / Unreserved Details
- Go to the WBSSC portal at www.westbengalssc.com.
- Log in with the registered candidate credentials for 1st SLST (NTS), 2025.
- Select the “Edit” option on the dashboard.
- Choose the category from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the sub-category and the applicable certificate number in the text boxes that appear after the category is selected.
- Submit the update before 8 September 2026.
Documents to keep ready
- OBC certificate showing the correct sub-category, if claiming OBC status
- The certificate number to enter on the portal
- Login credentials used for the 1st SLST (NTS), 2025 application
What Happens If the Deadline Is Missed
The notice states this plainly: if a candidate does not mention their OBC Sub-Category or Category details within the given timeframe, the candidature will automatically be treated under the Unreserved (General) Category. The notice also states that no further representations or extension requests will be entertained under any circumstances. This is a one-time window, and the notice gives no provision for a later correction.
Who This Notice Concerns
This applies only to candidates of the 1st SLST (NTS), 2025 recruitment — the WBSSC process for Non-Teaching Staff posts such as Clerk and Group D in government-aided and sponsored schools. (Added context, not part of the official notice: these post names come from WBSSC’s own recruitment listings, not from this specific notice. Confirm with the official website.) It does not apply to candidates of other WBSSC recruitments, including the ongoing SLST processes for Assistant Teacher posts, unless a separate notice is issued for them.
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For Candidates Outside Kolkata
The entire process described in this notice is online. There is no interview, document verification or physical visit involved at this stage. Candidates in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and other parts of North Bengal, as well as the rest of West Bengal, can complete this update from home, on the same terms as candidates based in Kolkata. (Added context, not part of the official notice.)
Should Candidates Act on This Now?
Yes. This is a narrow, one-time window, and the notice is explicit that no extension will be given. Candidates who believe their OBC Sub-Category was recorded incorrectly, or who need to move to Unreserved because their earlier category is no longer valid, should use this window rather than wait. Candidates who are confident their category details are already correct should still log in and check, since the notice does not say whether the portal displays a candidate’s currently recorded category before editing. The trade-off here is procedural rather than financial: missing this window has a lasting effect on category status for this recruitment, with no stated route to correct it afterwards. (This guidance is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm the exact portal behaviour with WBSSC.)
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Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official OBC Edit Option Notice (PDF) | Memo No. 1480/7017/CSSC/ESTT/2026 |
| WBSSC Candidate Portal | Log in and use the Edit option |
| All WBSSC Notifications | Official notice board |
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FAQs
What is the last date to update OBC Sub-Category for WBSSC 1st SLST (NTS) 2025?
The last date is 8 September 2026. The edit option opens on 1 September 2026 and closes on 8 September 2026, as per WBSSC Memo No. 1480/7017/CSSC/ESTT/2026.
What happens if I do not update my OBC Sub-Category before 8 September 2026?
The candidature will automatically be treated under the Unreserved (General) Category. The notice states that no further representations or extension requests will be entertained after this date.
How do I edit my OBC Sub-Category on the WBSSC portal?
Log in at www.westbengalssc.com, choose the Edit option, select the category from the drop-down menu, then enter the sub-category and certificate number in the text boxes that appear.
Why is WBSSC asking 1st SLST (NTS) 2025 candidates to update OBC Sub-Category details?
The notice does not state the exact reason. (Added context, not part of the official notice.) West Bengal’s OBC classification list has been revised more than once since 2024 following a Calcutta High Court order, and several recruitment bodies have since asked candidates to reconfirm category status as a result. Candidates should confirm the exact reason with WBSSC if unsure.
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