The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the recruitment of assessors for oral and practical examinations for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

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In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 30, seen by Kenyans.co.ke , the council invited qualified secondary school teachers and college tutors to submit applications before the deadline on July 15.

KNEC noted that selected professionals will receive training during the assessment process to equip them with the required marking standards and procedures.

“The professionals identified will be trained on-the-job during assessment of the 2026 KCSE examination papers,” KNEC wrote.

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According to an official circular reviewed by this publication, teachers are being recruited for papers including Power Mechanics, Electricity and Aviation Technology practicals, as well as French, German, Arabic and Music Oral Papers.

KNEC said applicants must be practising secondary school teachers or college tutors in the relevant subjects, with a minimum of three years of teaching experience.

The circular specifies that candidates are required to hold at least a diploma in education or the relevant area of specialisation, with Aviation Technology applicants expected to have a diploma in Aeronautical Engineering.

In addition, assessors must be registered or employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) or another recognised professional body.

Further, applicants must be recommended by their head of institution or employer, be aged 50 years or below, and must not be serving any interdiction or other disciplinary action.

To apply, candidates can access the KNEC examiners’ portal and log in using their existing Contracted Professionals (CP2) account or create a new one where necessary.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke