Plateau State teacher recruitment runs through two separate bodies, both accessed via plateaustate.gov.ng: the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) for secondary school teachers, and the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) for primary school teachers, which most recently sought 1,500 new teachers with a confirmed application fee of ₦1,000. No specific, dated 2026/2027 announcement was independently confirmed at the time of writing for either body.

About Education Staffing in Plateau State

Plateau State, known as the “Home of Peace and Tourism” with its capital at Jos, has run recruitment exercises for both TESCOM and PSUBEB in recent years to address staffing gaps across its public primary and secondary schools. The two bodies operate independently of each other despite sharing the same general state portal, which is a common source of confusion for applicants searching generically for “Plateau teacher jobs” without knowing which specific level they’re aiming for.

TESCOM vs. PSUBEB

• TESCOM recruits secondary school teachers. Past cycles (2022 and 2023) have both opened around late November, specifically 28 November, suggesting this timing may be a recurring pattern worth watching for, though it’s not guaranteed to repeat exactly.
• PSUBEB recruits primary school teachers, with its most recent well-documented cycle seeking 1,500 new teachers for the state’s basic education system.
• Both use plateaustate.gov.ng as the entry point, so confirm which specific recruitment section, TESCOM or PSUBEB, you’re navigating to before applying.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nigerian citizenship.
• A National Certificate in Education (NCE), B.Sc., B.Ed., B.A. (Ed.), HND, or OND in an education-related or relevant subject field.
• A minimum of five credits in WASSCE, NECO, or GCE, in not more than two sittings.
• TRCN (Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria) registration has been noted as an advantage in several Nigerian state teacher recruitment exercises generally, and is worth having ready even where not strictly mandatory.
• Willingness to be posted to any school within the state.

How to Apply

1. Visit plateaustate.gov.ng directly and navigate to the TESCOM or PSUBEB recruitment section, depending on the school level you’re applying for.

2. Create an account with an active email address and password.

3. Log in to your dashboard, select your desired subject or role, and complete the online application form.

4. Attach clear, scanned copies of your credentials.

5. For PSUBEB specifically, pay the stated ₦1,000 application fee through the portal and save your evidence of payment. Do not pay this or any amount through any channel other than the official portal itself.

6. Submit only once multiple applications have led to disqualification in past cycles.

Documents to Bring to Screening

• Your Primary Six School Leaving Certificate and Senior Secondary School Certificate.
• 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.

Checking Your Shortlist Status

1. Log in to the official TESCOM or PSUBEB portal via plateaustate.gov.ng using your registered account details.

2. Look for your CBT test date, time, and examination centre once the shortlist is published.

3. If you don’t see your name immediately, be patient; shortlists in past cycles have taken time to finalise, and the portal is updated as soon as the list is ready.

No Unauthorised Payment

The only confirmed fee is PSUBEB’s ₦1,000 application charge, paid strictly through the official portal. TESCOM’s process has not been described as carrying a comparable fee. Do not pay any individual or agent claiming they can guarantee your shortlisting or expedite your application; treat this as fraudulent, regardless of how convincing the claim sounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plateau State TESCOM recruitment currently open?

No specific announcement dated 2026/2027 was independently confirmed at the time of writing. Past TESCOM cycles have opened around late November, though this isn’t guaranteed; check plateaustate.gov.ng directly.

What’s the difference between TESCOM and PSUBEB?

TESCOM recruits secondary school teachers. PSUBEB recruits primary school teachers, and its most recent cycle sought 1,500 positions with a ₦1,000 application fee.

Is there a fee to apply?

PSUBEB has charged a confirmed ₦1,000 application fee through its official portal. TESCOM’s process has not been described as carrying a comparable charge; confirm which body’s process you’re following.

How do I check if I’ve been shortlisted?

Log in to the relevant portal (TESCOM or PSUBEB) via plateaustate.gov.ng and check your CBT test details once they are published.

What documents do I need at screening?

Original and photocopy of your educational certificates, a birth certificate or age declaration, and your printed application confirmation.

Can I apply to both TESCOM and PSUBEB at the same time?

They’re separate exercises for different school levels, so you would need to apply to each individually based on your qualification and the level you want to teach at, rather than a single combined application covering both.