Assistant Professor Recruitment (Expected 2026) – Latest Update

🚀 Recruitment Progress

📰 Latest News

The West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) has not yet released the official recruitment notification for Assistant Professor positions for 2026. However, a crucial preparatory step, the requisition of vacancies from colleges, was completed by February 1, 2026. The recruitment advertisement is highly anticipated in February 2026, following the expected declaration of the 27th State Eligibility Test (SET) results, which was conducted on December 14, 2025.

📋 Updates Timeline

• On January 7, 2026, WBCSC issued a notice requesting government-aided colleges to submit requisitions for vacant Assistant Professor positions.
• A revised requisition notice for Assistant Professor posts was issued on January 15, 2026.
• The deadline for colleges to submit requisitions for vacant Assistant Professor positions was February 1, 2026.
• The 27th State Eligibility Test (SET), a mandatory eligibility criterion for Assistant Professor recruitment, was conducted on December 14, 2025.
• Provisional answer keys for the 27th SET were released on January 27, 2026, with a feedback/challenge period.
• WBCSC officials expect the recruitment advertisement to be released in February 2026, following the declaration of the 27th SET results.

📅 Phase Details

📅 Expected Schedule

💡 Recommendations

• 1Candidates should regularly check the official WBCSC websites (www.wbcsc.org.in and www.wbcsconline.in) for the official recruitment notification for Assistant Professor positions.
• 2Aspirants should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including having qualified the State Eligibility Test (SET) or UGC NET/CSIR NET.
• 3Keep an eye on news sources for further updates regarding the recruitment advertisement and application dates.