Kwara TESCOM Recruitment 2025 | How to Apply & What to Expect

The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has officially opened its 2025 recruitment exercise, offering qualified individuals the opportunity to teach across secondary schools in the state. If you hold a degree and meet the requirements, this is your chance to join one of the most respected teaching institutions in Nigeria. Below is your step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth application, along with what lies ahead after applying.

Recruitment Overview & Deadline

The TESCOM portal was active from February 5 to February 14, 2025. All applicants were required to apply online via tescom.kwarastate.gov.ng before the midnight deadline.
Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for TESCOM recruitment, applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education (e.g., B.Ed., B.Sc. Ed., or B.A. Ed.) or possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject alongside a teaching qualification such as PGDE or NCE. Those without these credentials were ineligible.
• Have at least five credit passes in O’Level examinations, including Mathematics and English, taken in no more than two sittings.
• Ensure you are registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and provide a scanned copy of your TRCN certificate.
• Be 35 years old or younger as of January 31, 2025.
• Possess a valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
• Be willing to serve in underserved or rural areas, as deployment may include rural communities.
• Provide a Local Government of origin certificate and evidence of local government residence.
• Be medically fit, evidenced by a medical report, and willing to undergo a drug test as part of the screening process.

Also Read: Oyo State TESCOM Recruitment

How to Apply for Kwara State TESCOM Recruitment

Applying for TESCOM recruitment involved a straightforward online process:

• Visit the TESCOM recruitment portal at tescom.kwarastate.gov.ng.
• Register and validate your account using the link sent to your email.
• Log in and complete the application form, entering your bio-data, O’Level and tertiary education details, and employment history (if any).
• Upload required documents: passport photograph, birth certificate, NIN slip, O’Level results, tertiary credentials, NYSC certificate, TRCN registration, and local government certificate.
• Review your entries carefully, submit the form, and download or print a copy for your records.

What Happens After Applying

After the application window closed, applicants who met the eligibility requirements were invited to participate in a Computer-Based Test (CBT), scheduled at centers close to their local government of residence.

Those who passed the CBT moved on to the next phases, which included:

• Oral interviews and certificate screening, followed by a drug test at NDLEA-approved facilities.
• Final evaluation, leading to issuance of employment letters for successful candidates.

The Bigger Picture: Kwara SUBEB Parallel Recruitment

It’s important not to confuse TESCOM recruitment with another concurrent recruitment effort by Kwara SUBEB, which aimed to hire 1,611 teaching and non-teaching staff, including 695 B.Ed holders, 605 NCE holders, 200 security personnel, and 111 support staff. This was conducted at the local government level, and successful candidates signed a five-year bond to remain in their assigned communities.
Final Thoughts

The Kwara State TESCOM Recruitment 2025 offered a golden opportunity for qualified educators to secure government teaching positions and contribute positively to the state’s education system, especially in underserved areas. If you fulfilled all eligibility criteria and submitted your form on time, you were in the running! Keep your portals and communication channels monitored, prepare for screening if shortlisted, and be ready to seize the chance to serve.