Just In: Kwara TESCOM Announces CBT Cutoff Mark and Interview Date

The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has invited 5,928 applicants for interviews. These applicants are trying to get jobs as senior school teachers. The interviews will start on February 25 and end on March 1, 2025.

TESCOM Chairman, Mallam Bello Taoheed, said the required scores for different groups of applicants are set. People from Kwara who applied for non-STEM subjects need to score at least 60% to qualify. But for those from Baruten, Isin, Oke Ero, and Patigi, the required score is 50%.

For people applying to teach STEM subjects like Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics, Computer, and Geography, the required score is 50% for Kwara State indigenes. This is because the state needs more teachers in these subjects.

TESCOM also said all 93 people from Kaiama who applied will be interviewed. In addition, all 37 People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) who took the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will also be interviewed.

However, non-indigenes applying for any subject must score at least 70% to be considered.

TESCOM has asked all applicants to check their status on the recruitment portal. The interviews will take place at two locations: Kwara State University International Conference Centre (KWASU ICC) and Kwara State Banquet Hall. The interviews will begin at 8:00 a.m. each day.

The schedule for the interviews is as follows:

Day 1 (Feb 25)

• Asa – 186 applicants
• Ilorin East – 502 applicants
• Ilorin South – 205 applicants
• Oke-Ero – 193 applicants
• Total: 1,086

Day 2 (Feb 26)

• Baruten – 150 applicants
• Edu – 601 applicants
• Patigi – 281 applicants
• Kaiama – 93 applicants
• Total: 1,125

Day 3 (Feb 27)

• Ifelodun – 413 applicants
• Irepodun – 372 applicants
• Isin – 225 applicants
• Total: 1,070

Day 4 (Feb 28)

• Moro – 232 applicants
• Offa – 308 applicants
• Ekiti – 200 applicants
• Oyun – 231 applicants
• Non-Kwarans – 362 applicants
• Total: 1,336

Day 5 (March 1)

• Ilorin West – 1,310 applicants

TESCOM has also given important instructions to applicants. All applicants must come with original copies of their documents. These include:

• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
• Birth certificate or court affidavit (dated not earlier than June 30, 2024)

Those selected for the teaching job must take a drug test at National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) approved centers.

TESCOM reminded applicants that only 1,800 people will be hired for teaching positions in senior secondary schools in Kwara State. This means the process is very competitive, and only the best candidates will be selected.