North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], September 14 : West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu on Sunday said that there are no jobs in the double-engine government, which is why students from other states are coming to the state.
He emphasised that under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's leadership, exams are held regularly and fairly.
Speaking to the reporters, Bratya Basu said, "...There are no jobs in the double-engine government, so they (candidates from other states) are coming to the state. Under Mamata Banerjee's leadership, exams are conducted regularly and transparently."
The School Service Commission (SSC) exam for the recruitment of Class 9 and 10 teachers was conducted in West Bengal after nearly nine years, on September 7. The SSC exam was last conducted on November 26, 2016.
A huge number of candidates lined up outside several exam centres for the SSC Exam 2025.
Priyabrata Roy, DC South Kolkata, highlighted the security arrangements for the examination.
"Everything is placed rightly, and we have provided police officials at examination venues. We have also escorted the question papers, and everyone is on high alert. Everything appears good so far, and we have received no complaints. I wish all the best to all the candidates appearing for the SSC examination," the official said.
A candidate who appeared for the 2016 exam and was appearing again in 2025 after nine years, said, "Preparation is full, but what will happen in the examination hall or after the exam, I am not sure. I am appearing for the exam, and I also appeared for the 2016 exam."
Another candidate who was appearing for the exam said, "Everybody is excited as the examination is happening after nine years. Everybody has prepared well, and we hope that the results will be declared properly and the panel will be good this time. Those who have prepared for the government job should be fairly rewarded."