Lagos State Government Activates TESCOM Portal

On July 1, 2025, the Lagos State Government, through its Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), officially reactivated its teacher recruitment portal, signaling a fresh intake aimed at strengthening the state’s education workforce. The portal is open for a two-week window, closing on Monday, July 14, 2025.

🎯 Why This Portal Matters

Equity & Transparency
The portal is designed to ensure fair access to teaching jobs, with built-in support for youths, people with disabilities, and marginalized groups, embodying Lagos State’s digital transformation and inclusive employment goals.
Data-Driven Workforce Planning
It supports planning initiatives, serving not just recruitment but also as a resource for workforce analytics and policy-making.

📋 Who Can Apply & When

Detail	Information
Application Window	July 1–14, 2025
Position Levels	Entry-level teaching roles at Grade Level 08, including Education Officer II and Higher Instructors
Eligibility	– Original O’Level (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) results – NCE + Bachelor’s Degree (B.Ed, B.Sc Ed, B.A Ed, B.A, B.Sc, B.Eng, B.Tech) – HND, TTC, and PGDE qualify; PGDE is advantageous – No provisional certificates; must have NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificates

📝 How to Apply: A Step‑by‑Step Guide

Visit https://tescomjobs.lagosstate.gov.ng (or tescom.lagosstate.gov.ng) to register, create an account, and verify your email.
Log in, complete the form, choose your discipline, and upload required documents:
- Recent passport photo, O’Level & degree certificates, NYSC certificate, valid ID (e.g., NIN, driver’s license), proof of state of origin.
Submit your application and download/print the confirmation slip.
Await communication—shortlisted candidates will receive CBT test details via email or SMS. Interviews will follow based on performance.

✅ Must‑Know Requirements

No application fees — the process is completely free.
Deadline is firm — applications accepted only between July 1 and July 14, 2025.
NYSC certificate is essential for degree/HND holders.
Work-readiness matters — candidates must be under 35 years, physically fit, and medically cleared.

🌟 What Makes This Special

Modern & Accessible: Improved user interface, designed with accessibility features for diverse applicants.
Inclusive State Agenda: Aligns with ongoing efforts to build an equitable, tech-enabled civil service across Lagos.
Strengthens Education Delivery: Enables TESCOM to recruit competent teachers in STEM, Arts, Languages, & more, boosting learning outcomes.

🚀 Next Steps for Applicants

Act Fast: Submit your application before the July 14, 2025 deadline.
Ensure Compliance: Verify all documents are originals and correct.
Stay Connected: Monitor your email and SMS for shortlist announcements and CBT scheduling.
Prepare Thoroughly: Review subject content and general aptitude ahead of the CBT.