The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a warning about a fake advert circulating on social media, inviting applications for 230,000 contracted professionals to administer the 2026 national examinations and assessments. The advert, which claims to be recruiting invigilators, supervisors, examiners, assessors, security and logistics officers, and support staff, is not affiliated with KNEC. The council has urged individuals to be cautious of fraudulent advertisements and to verify information through official channels.
The fake advert, which was reportedly posted on social media, stated that applicants could apply online via the CP2 portal and required only a certificate of good conduct and a Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate. However, KNEC has clarified that the requirements for contracted professionals vary depending on the role and examination involved. For example, applicants for KCSE or KJSEA supervisor and invigilator positions must meet prescribed academic and professional qualifications and teaching experience.
KNEC is preparing to administer the 2026 national examinations and assessments to approximately 3.6 million candidates, the highest candidature in Kenya's history. The 2026 KCSE examination has attracted over 1.04 million candidates, while KPSEA has approximately 1.38 million candidates, and KJSEA has around 1.2 million candidates. The large number of candidates and contracted professionals required to administer the assessments has created an opportunity for fraudsters to exploit teachers.
The KNEC has emphasized that it periodically announces recruitment and deployment of contracted professionals through its official communication channels and platforms. Teachers have been cautioned against relying on recruitment messages circulating on social media unless they can be verified through official KNEC channels. The council has also warned that it will not use the CP2 portal for recruitment.
To ensure the authenticity of recruitment information, KNEC has advised individuals to be vigilant and to verify information through official channels. The council has also urged teachers to be cautious of fake news and misleading information. The warning comes as KNEC prepares to recruit contracted professionals for the 2026 national examinations and assessments.
The requirements for contracted professionals vary depending on the role and examination involved. For example, KCSE and KJSEA examiners are required to have a Diploma in Education or higher qualification in the relevant subject area, at least three years of teaching experience, and meet other conditions set by KNEC. Applicants must also be recommended by their heads of institution during the recruitment process.
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Key points
- KNEC warns of fake job advert for 230,000 exam positions
- Applicants should verify information through official KNEC channels
- Requirements for contracted professionals vary depending on role and examination involved
