Kwara State Teachers (SUBEB) 2026/2027 Shortlisted Candidates

Last updated: 15 October 2026

Last updated: 15 October 2026

Kwara State has no open teacher recruitment for 2026/2027, and no new shortlist has been published. The most recent list came in January 2025, when the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) selected 1,811 candidates from 55,713 applicants for primary and basic schools. Kwara also has a separate body, the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), which recruits for secondary schools. This page explains how both work, what the last shortlist looked like and where the next one will appear.

The shortlist is free. Kwara State does not charge applicants for forms, tests or slots. Never pay anyone who promises to put your name on a shortlist, and use only official Kwara State Government channels.

SUBEB or TESCOM: Which Body Recruits Which Teachers?

If you want a primary school post, the SUBEB lists matter most to you. If you want a secondary school post, follow TESCOM. A shortlist from one body does not apply to the other.

See also: Kwara State government recruitment

Current Status: 2026/2027

I found no 2026/2027 recruitment notice from either KWSUBEB or TESCOM. In October 2026, the SUBEB chairman, Prof. Sheu Raheem Adaramaja, spoke about the 2026 teacher promotion exercise, not new hiring. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has listed merit-based recruitment among his education reforms, but he has not announced any new vacancy numbers or dates.

Kwara has recruited regularly, so a new round is possible. It is not confirmed, and any list you see circulating before an official notice should be treated as unverified.

The Last SUBEB Exercise: What Happened

The 2024/2025 SUBEB exercise is the best guide to how the next one may run.

• August 2024: The board announced 1,600 vacancies, including 695 B.Ed holders, 605 NCE holders, 200 security guards and 111 other non-teaching staff.
• Recruitment was community-based. The board assessed needs across the 16 local government areas and favoured people willing to serve in rural communities.
• Successful candidates had to sign a five-year bond not to transfer from their posts.
• 55,713 people applied.
• On 7 January 2025, the board announced 1,811 successful candidates: 1,500 teachers, mostly in STEM subjects, and 311 non-teaching staff such as drivers, security guards and office assistants.
• TESCOM contacted candidates with valid phone numbers directly about their appointment letters.
• Documentation was staggered by region: Kwara North on 6 January, Kwara South on 7 January and Kwara Central on 8 January 2025.

The TESCOM Exercise for Secondary School

In January 2025, TESCOM announced it would hire 1,800 teachers for senior secondary schools, prioritising rural areas and STEM subjects. Applicants applied online, and applicants whose subjects were not on the portal were told not to apply. The position required a degree in Education, or a relevant degree plus a teaching certificate such as a PGDE or NCE, and shortlisted applicants had to be no older than 35.

Shortlisted candidates also took a drug test run with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). In April 2025, TESCOM chairman, Bello Taoheed Abubakar, said eight selected candidates were disqualified after testing positive for substances. They replaced them with the next best-performing candidates in their local government areas.

Lessons From Earlier Exercises

Kwara’s record shows that the state treats teacher recruitment seriously. In December 2020, the governor dismissed 2,414 teachers who had been hired into SUBEB in 2018 after the state said an investigation found irregularities, including missing teaching certificates. In January 2023, the board filled 600 vacancies using candidates from its 2021 exercise and made no new call for applications. Both episodes show that the board can fill from an existing database, and your documents will be checked closely.

How to Check the Kwara Teachers Shortlist When It Is Released

1. Watch the official KWSUBEB announcements and Kwara State Government channels for primary school notices.
2. Watch the TESCOM recruitment portal at tescom.kw.gov.ng for secondary school notices.
3. Look for the shortlist, test or documentation notice and note the date, venue and documents to bring.
4. Search for your full name exactly as it appears on your application.
5. Check your phone and email because successful candidates are contacted directly.
6. Prepare originals of your certificates, as you will submit them in person and may sign a bond.

Preparing Before the Next Round

• Keep your NCE or degree, transcripts, O’Level, and birth documents ready.
• Confirm your TRCN registration status.
• Consider the community where you would be willing to serve because rural postings are favoured.
• Keep your phone number active since candidates are called directly.
• Practice aptitude and subject questions, especially for STEM subjects.

Also read: Kwara State TESCOM recruitment portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Kwara SUBEB shortlist for 2026/2027?

No. The latest announced list was in January 2025, and no new exercise has been announced.

How many people were selected in January 2025?

KWSUBEB announced 1,811 successful candidates from 55,713 applicants.

Is SUBEB the same as TESCOM?

No. SUBEB handles primary and basic schools. TESCOM handles senior secondary schools.

Do successful candidates sign a bond?

Yes. The 2024 SUBEB exercise required a five-year bond not to transfer from the assigned post.

Is there a drug test?

TESCOM’s 2025 exercise included an NDLEA drug test for shortlisted candidates.

Is a fee required to be shortlisted?

No. Shortlisting is free.

Disclaimer

This article is independent, informational content and is not an official KWSUBEB or TESCOM publication. Confirm every notice on official Kwara State channels before you act on it.