Checking directly on TESCOM’s own application portal reveals something worth knowing before you go further: the most recent recruitment cycle referenced there is the 2024 TESCOM exercise, and the portal explicitly states that online form submission for that cycle is closed. Despite this, numerous third-party sites currently publish “2025/2026” and “2026/2027 Application Form Portal Now Open” articles for Oyo State TESCOM, some of which openly contradict themselves; one even states in its own body text that the 2026 exercise “isn’t officially open yet.” There is no confirmed, currently active TESCOM recruitment window as of this writing.

About TESCOM

The Oyo State Post Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) was established under the Oyo State Law of 1992 as an offshoot of the defunct Central Schools Board and is responsible for recruiting, managing, promoting, and disciplining teaching and non-teaching staff in the state’s public secondary schools. It reports directly to the state’s Executive Governor through its Executive Chairman.

What the Official Portal Actually Shows

• The application portal at tescom.jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng currently displays the approved timetable for the 2024 TESCOM Recruitment exercise specifically for non-teaching cadres and the physically-challenged category oral interview, with a note that CBT schedule slips were available for printing from 25th July 2024.
• The same portal states plainly: “The Filling And Submission Of Online Forms Is Closed.” This is the most recent activity visible in the official application system.
• A separate, more specific announcement referenced a Post-Primary Schools TESCOM recruitment exercise following state government approval, with a two-step process (physical form collection centers, followed by completing the application online). This appears to be a genuinely distinct, dated exercise rather than recycled content, but it predates any confirmed 2026/2027 cycle, and its current status could not be independently verified as still active.

Given this, treat any site claiming the “2026/2027 portal is now open” with real caution unless it links to a specific, dated notice on oyotescom.oyostate.gov.ng or the jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng/tescom system itself.

General Eligibility Requirements (Based on Past Cycles)

When TESCOM recruitment exercises have genuinely run in the past, requirements have generally included:

• A minimum of a Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) from a recognized institution for teaching positions; a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Education or a relevant subject discipline is generally an advantage.
• A minimum of five credits in SSCE, NECO, or GCE, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
• Non-teaching and administrative roles generally accept SSCE or trade/certificate holders, so a teaching qualification is not required for every advertised position.
• Applicants both resident in and outside Oyo State have been accepted in past cycles, though state indigenes and residents are sometimes given specific consideration for certain roles.
• Good conduct, with no history of examination malpractice or criminal record.

How to Apply, When a Genuine Window Opens

1. Go directly to oyotescom.oyostate.gov.ng or jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng/tescom. Do not rely on a third-party link claiming to be the official application form.

2. Register for an account using the phone number and email address you intend to use throughout the process; some past cycles required matching the phone number used at a physical form collection stage, so use one consistent contact detail.

3. Validate your account through the confirmation link sent to your email.

4. Complete the application form with accurate personal, academic, and contact details, and upload the required credentials.

5. Review your submission carefully on the summary page before submitting, then print your confirmation slip.

6. Watch your email and the portal directly for CBT scheduling and screening details, since these have historically been communicated this way rather than through third-party sites.

No Payment Required

TESCOM’s application process has consistently been described as free of charge across past cycles. Do not pay any individual or agent who claims to guarantee your shortlisting, and be especially wary of anyone who claims that lobbying or informal payments can influence the outcome. The Commission has stated that such conduct leads to automatic disqualification.

Subjects and Roles TESCOM Has Historically Recruited For

Past TESCOM exercises have covered a broad range of subject-teaching positions across Oyo State’s public secondary schools, including core subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and Nigerian languages, as well as vocational and technical subjects and non-teaching administrative, clerical, and support roles. The specific list of disciplines and available slots is published with each genuine recruitment announcement, since needs vary by school and by year. Treat any subject list from a past cycle as illustrative rather than confirmed for a future one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Oyo State TESCOM 2026/2027 portal currently open?

Not confirmed. The official application portal’s most recent visible activity is the 2024 recruitment exercise, and it states that online form submission for that cycle is closed. Verify directly on the official portal before trusting any third-party claim of a live 2026/2027 window.

Can non-teachers apply to TESCOM recruitment?

Yes. TESCOM recruits both teaching staff, who generally require an NCE or higher qualification, and non-teaching/administrative staff, who have historically been accepted with SSCE or relevant trade/certificate qualifications.

Is there a fee to apply?

No. The application has consistently been free. Treat any request for payment as a scam.

Where should I check for the next genuine recruitment announcement?

oyotescom.oyostate.gov.ng and jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng/tescom are the direct official sources. A dated, specific announcement on either of these carries far more weight than a third-party blog’s “now open” claim.