Teacher recruitment in Gombe State runs through two separate bodies under the same general portal, gombestate.gov.ng: the Gombe State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) for secondary school teachers, and the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) for primary school teachers. No specific, dated 2026/2027 announcement was independently confirmed at the time of writing for either body; check gombestate.gov.ng directly for the current status.

About Education Recruitment in Gombe State

Gombe State, in Nigeria’s northeast, has prioritized expanding access to qualified teaching staff as part of broader efforts to improve education outcomes across its public primary and secondary schools. Both TESCOM and SUBEB run recruitment as part of this push, aiming to fill vacancies across the state’s 11 Local Government Areas with candidates willing to be deployed wherever they’re needed most.

TESCOM vs. SUBEB: Which One Do You Need?

• TESCOM handles recruitment for secondary school teaching and non-teaching positions.
• SUBEB handles recruitment specifically for primary school teachers, and is open to both candidates with formal teaching credentials and those without, depending on the role.
• Both are accessed through gombestate.gov.ng, so make sure you’re navigating to the correct section for the school level you’re interested in rather than assuming one portal covers both.

Eligibility Requirements

Requirements vary slightly by cadre and level, but generally include:

• An NCE combined with a First Degree, or a B.A. (Ed), B.Ed., B.Sc. (Ed), or B.Tech. (Ed); alternatively, a First Degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or an HND with a Technical Teachers Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
• A minimum of five O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
• An NYSC discharge certificate, exemption, or exclusion letter.
• Age requirements generally fall between roughly 18 and 45 for TESCOM secondary-level positions, and a narrower 22 to 35 range has applied to some SUBEB primary-level cycles; confirm the specific age range stated for your cadre.
• Willingness to be deployed to any Local Government Area within Gombe State.
• Physical and mental fitness for the role.

How to Apply

1. Visit gombestate.gov.ng directly and navigate to the recruitment section relevant to TESCOM or SUBEB, depending on which level you’re applying to.

2. Complete the prescribed application form free of charge, providing your full name, permanent address, Local Government of origin, email address, phone number, and academic qualifications.

3. Select the subject area or role matching your qualification.

4. Upload the required supporting documents as scanned copies.

5. Review your application and submit, retaining any confirmation reference provided.

Checking the Shortlist

Only shortlisted candidates proceed to the screening exercise, which is the second phase of the recruitment process. If you don’t see your name on an initial list, wait for confirmation that the list is genuinely final before assuming rejection, since some cycles have released updates or supplementary batches.

1. Visit the official portal at gombestate.gov.ng and log in using the details you used to create your account.

2. Scroll to the “Shortlisted Candidates” section once available.

3. Scroll through the published list alphabetically, or use your device’s search function, to check for your name.

4. Download the list in PDF format if you want to keep a copy.

5. Also check your registered email regularly, including spam folders, for direct notifications about your application status.

Documents to Bring to Screening

• Educational certificates: Primary Six School Leaving Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate, and your B.Sc, B.Ed, B.A. (Ed), HND, OND, or NCE certificate as applicable.
• A birth certificate from the National Population Commission, or an Affidavit of Declaration of Age.
• A printed copy of your online application confirmation or reply.
• A valid means of identification.

No Payment Required

Gombe State teachers recruitment, under both TESCOM and SUBEB, has been consistently described as free of charge. Do not pay any individual or agent claiming they can help secure your shortlisting or guarantee a teaching position; treat this as fraudulent regardless of how convincing the claim sounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gombe State teachers recruitment currently open?

No specific, dated 2026/2027 announcement was independently confirmed at the time of writing for either TESCOM or SUBEB. Check gombestate.gov.ng directly for the current status.

What’s the difference between TESCOM and SUBEB in Gombe State?

TESCOM recruits secondary school teachers and non-teaching staff. SUBEB recruits specifically for primary school teaching positions. Both operate through the same general state portal but handle separate recruitment processes.

Do I need a teaching qualification to apply?

SUBEB has historically accepted candidates both with and without formal teaching credentials, depending on the specific role. At the same time, TESCOM positions have generally required one of the education-focused qualifications listed above.

Is there a fee to apply?

No. The process has consistently been described as free at every stage.

How do I check if I’ve been shortlisted?

Log in to your account on gombestate.gov.ng and check the “Shortlisted Candidates” section, or watch your registered email for a direct notification.

What if I don’t have formal teaching credentials?

SUBEB has historically accepted applicants without formal teaching credentials for certain roles. At the same time, TESCOM’s secondary-level positions have generally required one of the education-focused qualifications listed above to confirm the specific requirement for the role you’re applying to.