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WBSSC 2016 OMR Sheet Download (SLST): OMR Sheets for the 2016 Teacher Recruitment Exam Now Available for Download. The West Bengal School Service Commission has finally published the scanned OMR sheets for the 2016 teacher recruitment examination on its website. Candidates who appeared for the first SLST (State Level Selection Test) in 2016 for teaching positions in Classes IX-X and XI-XII can now view their answer scripts—specifically, their OMR sheets. The 2016 OMR sheets can be accessed by entering the roll number and the specified captcha code at this website: https://www.wbsschelpdesk.com/info/ The Commission has also announced that copies of the OMR sheets for candidates who appeared in the third RLST (Regional Level Selection Test) will be published as well.
It is worth noting that the 2016 teacher recruitment process was cancelled following a court order due to allegations of irregularities. Many non-teaching staff recruited through the third RLST also lost their jobs for the same reason. In total, 25,753 young males and females—comprising both teachers and non-teaching staff—lost their employment. A fresh recruitment process is currently underway for the second SLST (Assistant Teacher) and the first SLST (Non-Teaching Staff) for 2025. Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari believes that legal norms were not followed in organizing the School Service Commission examinations for 2025. He recently stated that, as a legislator, he considers the move to merge 2016 candidates with fresh candidates—while effectively depriving fresh candidates of the opportunity to secure 10 marks—to be legally flawed.
Candidates who appeared in the 2016 West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) teacher recruitment examination can now access their OMR answer sheets online. The commission has made the scanned OMR sheets available through its official helpdesk portal, allowing candidates to review their responses by entering their credentials.
WBSSC 2016 OMR Sheet Download: Now Available
According to the published report, the West Bengal School Service Commission has uploaded the OMR sheets of candidates who appeared in the First State Level Selection Test (1st SLST), 2016, for recruitment of teachers in Classes IX-X and XI-XII.
Candidates can download their OMR sheets by visiting the commission’s online portal and entering:
- Roll Number
- Required CAPTCHA code
The online facility enables candidates to verify the answers recorded during the examination.
Duplicate Copies Also to Be Provided
The report also states that the commission will provide duplicate copies of OMR sheets to candidates who appeared in the Third SLST, giving applicants another opportunity to access their examination records.
Background of the 2016 Recruitment Case
The 2016 teacher recruitment process has remained under public and legal scrutiny for several years.
Following allegations of irregularities, court proceedings led to the cancellation of the 2016 recruitment panel. As a result, thousands of teaching and non-teaching employees lost their jobs.
The report mentions that around 25,753 teaching and non-teaching staff were affected after the recruitment was cancelled.
Meanwhile, fresh recruitment processes have already been initiated through:
- 2nd SLST (Assistant Teachers), 2025
- 1st SLST (Non-Teaching Staff), 2025
WBSSC 2016 OMR Sheet Download: Legal Questions Over the New Recruitment Process
The newspaper report also highlights an observation made during recent discussions on the recruitment process.
It notes that concerns have been raised regarding the decision to conduct the 2025 recruitment examination by combining fresh candidates with candidates from the 2016 recruitment process, as well as issues related to the allocation of additional marks. According to the report, one legal expert expressed the view that these arrangements may not fully align with the relevant legal framework.
These observations reflect ongoing legal debate and should not be interpreted as a final judicial finding.
New SSC Chairman Takes Charge
Another important development mentioned in the report is the appointment of a new Chairman of the West Bengal School Service Commission.
Senior IAS officer Dushyant Narwala has reportedly taken charge as the new Chairman, marking a new phase for the commission as it continues the recruitment process.
WBSSC 2016 OMR Sheet Download: How Candidates Can Check Their OMR Sheet
Eligible candidates can view their OMR sheet by:
- Visiting the WBSSC helpdesk portal: https://www.wbsschelpdesk.com/omrall/omrDownload09102016/
- Entering their Roll Number.
- Completing the CAPTCHA verification.
- Downloading or viewing the scanned OMR sheet.
What This Means for Candidates
The release of OMR sheets gives candidates an opportunity to review their examination records while recruitment-related legal matters continue to evolve. It also improves transparency by allowing applicants to independently verify their answer sheets.
Candidates should regularly monitor official WBSSC notifications for any further announcements regarding recruitment, counselling, or court-related updates.
