The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has opened applications for teachers and tutors seeking training as examiners for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) examinations.
The recruitment will strengthen Kenya's examination system by expanding the pool of trained examiners and supporting credible, timely and efficient national assessment processes.
KNEC Opens Examiner Training Applications
KNEC has invited qualified teachers and tutors to apply for examiner training ahead of the 2026 national examinations.
In a notice issued on Friday, July 10, the council announced that successful applicants will undergo blended training comprising online learning followed by a residential physical session between July and August 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will participate in the programme after paying a Ksh10,500 training fee.
Subjects and Eligibility Requirements
The recruitment targets examiners across several KJSEA and KCSE subjects, including English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Agriculture, Biology Practical, Computer Studies, French, German, Arabic and Special Needs Education papers.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Employment | Registered by TSC or employed by the Public Service Commission |
| Qualification | Minimum Diploma in Education |
| Experience | At least three years of teaching |
| Recommendation | Endorsement from the head of institution |
| Age | 50 years or below |
| Conduct | Not under interdiction or disciplinary action |
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the KNEC Examiners' Portal using their CP2 accounts or by creating new accounts before selecting available examiner training vacancies.
KNEC said only candidates who meet all eligibility requirements and upload the required documents will be shortlisted.
Successful trainees will later be engaged to mark KCSE and KJSEA examination papers based on the council's operational requirements.
Recruitment Follows Examiner Payments
The recruitment comes days after the government released Ksh1.5 billion to settle outstanding marking allowances for teachers who marked the 2025 KCSE and KJSEA examinations.
The payment ended months of uncertainty among examiners and cleared the way for preparations for the 2026 examination cycle.
Final Thought
By expanding its pool of trained examiners, KNEC aims to strengthen the credibility, efficiency and integrity of national examinations.
The exercise also offers experienced teachers an opportunity to contribute directly to Kenya's assessment system while building professional expertise.
