The Abia State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced the dates for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for candidates shortlisted in the second batch of its ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise aimed at strengthening manpower in public schools across the state.
The ministry disclosed that the CBT for the shortlisted applicants will hold between March 17 and March 21, 2026, as part of the selection process for qualified teachers to be employed into the state’s public primary and secondary schools.
According to the ministry, candidates who successfully applied for the recruitment and were shortlisted in the second batch are expected to participate in the CBT as the next stage of the screening process.
The exercise forms part of the Abia State Government’s broader plan to address the shortage of teachers and improve the quality of education across the state.
Officials of the ministry explained that the recruitment programme is designed to attract qualified professionals who will contribute to improving learning outcomes in public schools, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
The government noted that the recruitment process involves multiple stages, including screening of applications, Computer-Based Test, oral interviews, and verification of academic credentials, before the final selection of successful candidates.
It was gathered that thousands of applicants had earlier submitted applications during the recruitment exercise, with over 24,000 candidates reportedly shortlisted to participate in the CBT stage.
The state government said the recruitment exercise was approved as part of ongoing reforms in the education sector under the administration of Gov. Alex Otti, which prioritises improved teaching standards and better learning environments in public schools.
Government officials further explained that the recruitment of new teachers would help fill existing vacancies, reduce teacher shortages, and improve the teacher-to-student ratio across schools in the state.
They added that the initiative would also enhance the delivery of quality education and strengthen the overall capacity of the state’s basic and secondary education system.
The ministry advised all shortlisted candidates to check their examination details, including CBT schedules, venues, and other instructions, through the official recruitment portal.
Candidates are also expected to appear for the examination with valid identification and other required documents as specified by the ministry.
Education authorities emphasised that only candidates who successfully pass the CBT would proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process, which includes oral interviews and documentation verification.
The government also warned applicants to beware of fraudulent individuals or platforms claiming to influence the recruitment process, stressing that the exercise remains transparent and merit-based.
Officials reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector through the recruitment of competent and qualified teachers capable of driving academic excellence in the state’s public schools.
Applicants and interested individuals can access updates and information regarding the recruitment process through the official portal:
Application Portal:
https://jobs.mobse-abiastategov.ng/
The Abia State Government reiterated that the teachers’ recruitment programme is part of broader efforts to reposition the education sector and ensure that students across the state have access to quality teaching and learning.
