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WB TET Protest 2026: Primary and upper-primary teachers in West Bengal are preparing to intensify their agitation over the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) recruitment process, with protesters planning a demonstration in front of Bikash Bhavan. The protest comes amid growing concerns about recruitment eligibility, employment opportunities and the future of thousands of aspiring teachers.
According to the Bengali newspaper report shared, the Nikhil Banga Prathamik Shikshak Samiti has called attention to the recruitment dispute and the need for the state government to address the concerns of candidates and teachers.
The report highlights the long-running uncertainty surrounding teacher recruitment, particularly the eligibility requirements that candidates must satisfy to secure teaching positions in government schools.
WB TET Protest 2026:Â Supreme Court TET Deadline Puts Thousands of Teachers Under Pressure
The newspaper report says the Supreme Court’s directions require primary and upper-primary teachers across the country to qualify in TET by 2028. Teachers with five years or less remaining before retirement are reportedly exempt from this requirement.
The issue has raised serious concerns among serving teachers who were appointed under earlier recruitment rules. According to the report, around 20 lakh teachers nationwide and approximately 90,000 teachers in West Bengal may be affected by the TET qualification requirement.
The figures and the interpretation of the court’s directions should be checked against the original judgment and official government notifications before publication.
Why Are Teachers Objecting to the TET Requirement?
One of the main concerns involves the minimum marks required for educational eligibility. The report states that candidates generally need at least 50% marks in Higher Secondary or graduation, subject to the applicable rules.
However, some teachers appointed before the introduction of the newer recruitment requirements may not have obtained the required percentage. This could create a difficult situation for teachers who wish to take the TET examination but may not satisfy the educational eligibility criteria.
Teachers fear that they could face employment-related consequences despite having worked in schools for many years.
WB TET Protest: Teachers Demand a Legislative Solution
The organisations mentioned in the report are demanding intervention by the government to resolve the uncertainty. Their proposals include a legislative measure or an ordinance that could address the difficulties faced by serving teachers.
The report also refers to the views of Swapan Mondal, general secretary of the Bangiya Shikshak O Shikshak Karmachari Samiti. He argues that teachers who do not meet the 50% marks requirement may be unable to appear for TET and calls for a policy solution to protect affected teachers.
The organisations want the state government to clarify its position and take urgent steps to address the matter.
Bikash Bhavan Protest Scheduled for October 28–30
According to the report, the Nikhil Banga Prathamik Shikshak Samiti has called for a sit-in protest outside Bikash Bhavan from October 28 to October 30, 2026.
The demonstration is intended to draw the government’s attention to the TET dispute and the uncertainty surrounding the future of serving teachers. The organisation has also appealed for greater unity among teachers as they seek a resolution.
The coming days may prove important for the debate over teacher eligibility, recruitment rules and the implementation of the court’s directions.
What Happens Next?
The immediate concern is whether the state and central governments will take steps to clarify the rules and address the problems faced by teachers appointed under earlier eligibility conditions.
Any change to the existing requirements would need to follow the applicable legal framework and relevant court directions. Until an official decision or clarification is issued, teachers should rely on government notifications and authoritative legal documents rather than unverified claims.
For thousands of serving teachers, the issue is not simply about passing an examination. It concerns their eligibility to continue in service, their professional future and the need for a clear, legally valid policy.
