SSC recruitment scam: Calcutta HC declares 24000 jobs null and void, orders fresh recruitment

The Calcutta High Court on Monday declared the entire panel of the 2016 School Service Commission recruitment, null and void. All appointments from 9th to 12th and groups C and D, where irregularities were found, have also been declared null and void.

The High Court declared the 2016 SSC recruitment panel null and void, cancelling approximately 24,000 jobs. 

According to ANI, the court has instructed the administration to take action on fresh appointments in the next 15 days. Besides, the court has instructed for the return of salary within 4 weeks.

One exception in the matter has been mentioned by the court in the case of Soma Das who is a victim of cancer. Soma's job will remain safe.

Reportedly, the CBI has been directed to investigate the appointment process and submit a report in three months.