The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released a list of 1,804 "specifically tainted" candidates barred from upcoming recruitment exams, complying with a Supreme Court deadline. These candidates' appointments from the 2016 State Level Selection Test (SLST) were flagged due to discrepancies.
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