The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has officially shortlisted 1,800 candidates for teaching appointments following a rigorous selection process. This announcement was made by TESCOM’s Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onile.
According to Mr. Onile, the shortlisted applicants were selected after a thorough screening, which included computer-based tests and interviews held over the past three months. Of the 1,800 applicants, 790 (44%) were selected for STEM subjects, 581 for core subjects, 370 for specialized subjects, and 59 for technical subjects.
The successful candidates will be posted to senior secondary schools across the 16 local government areas of the state, in accordance with TESCOM’s needs assessment.
Mr. Onile further stated that the applicants who participated in the interview process should verify their selection status via the TESCOM portal.
Additionally, all shortlisted candidates are required to undergo a mandatory drug test conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The test, coordinated by Hon. Mukail Aileru, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Drugs Abuse, Prevention, and Control, is set to begin on April 9, 2025, and conclude on April 12, 2025.
The candidates will be tested according to their local government areas, with Baruten, Edu, Kaiama, and Patigi scheduled for the first day, followed by other local governments on subsequent days.
“The drug test certificates will be directly sent to TESCOM by the NDLEA to prevent tampering,” the statement noted.
Moreover, successful candidates will be required to sign a bond, committing to remain in their assigned positions for at least six years as part of a strategy to address the shortage of teachers in rural areas.
Applicants will also need to present medical certificates from any state government hospital and original copies of their credentials for documentation. They will be asked to submit photocopies for record purposes and submit handwritten letters accepting the job offer. Further details regarding the conditions of service will be provided during the documentation process.
