KNEC Open Application For KJSEA, KCSE Examiners Training, Fee And How To Apply

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially opened applications for examiner training ahead of the October and November national examinations, setting in motion preparations for the marking of two key assessments in the country’s education calendar.

In a public notice, KNEC announced that it will conduct a comprehensive training programme targeting teachers who wish to serve as examiners for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

The training is scheduled to take place between March and April 2026, giving successful applicants adequate time to prepare for the marking exercise later in the year.

KNEC revealed that only shortlisted applicants will proceed to the training stage. Those selected will be required to pay a non-refundable training fee of Ksh10,500. However, candidates have been cautioned not to make any payments unless they receive an official notification confirming their selection. The confirmation will be communicated via SMS and through updates on the official examiners’ application portal.

The training programme will adopt a blended learning approach, combining both online and residential components. Shortlisted trainees will first receive instructions on how to access digital training materials and complete preliminary modules before attending the face-to-face residential sessions.

KNEC emphasized that the residential training will be strictly compulsory and fully residential. This means participants will be required to stay at the designated training venue for the entire duration of the physical sessions. Details regarding the specific venues will be communicated directly to qualified applicants at a later date.

Upon successful completion of the training, examiners will be considered for engagement by KNEC to mark KJSEA and KCSE examinations. However, actual deployment will depend on the personnel needs for each paper and adherence to the recruitment criteria set by the council. Completing the training does not automatically guarantee assignment, but it qualifies the examiner for consideration.

For the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), KNEC has listed several papers open for examiner training. These include:

1. English Composition and Literary Analysis
2. Kiswahili
3. Mathematics
4. Kenya Sign Language
5. Integrated Science
6. Agriculture
7. Social Studies
8. Christian Religious Education
9. Islamic Religious Education
10. Creative Arts and Sports
11. Pre-Technical Studies

These subjects reflect the broad-based curriculum offered at the junior school level under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework.

KCSE Subjects Open for Training

For the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), the council is seeking examiners in the following subject areas:

1. Kiswahili Insha
2. Lugha and Fasihi
3. Mathematics
4. Islamic Religious Education
5. Home Science
6. Computer Studies Practical
7. French
8. German
9. Arabic (covering various competencies in the language papers)

The recruitment aims to ensure that the marking process maintains high standards of accuracy, fairness, and professionalism.

Eligibility Requirements

KNEC has outlined strict eligibility criteria for teachers seeking to apply for the examiner training programme. Applicants must:

1. Be practicing teachers or tutors in the relevant subject area at the examination level or higher.
2. Be registered or employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) or the Public Service Commission (PSC).
3. Hold a Diploma in Education or higher qualification
4. Have a minimum of three years’ teaching experience
5. Be free from interdiction or any disciplinary action by their employer
6. Be formally recommended by their head of institution
7. Be 50 years of age or below at the time of application.

These requirements are designed to ensure that only qualified, experienced, and professionally compliant educators participate in the marking of national examinations.

How to Apply

Interested teachers are required to submit their applications online through the official KNEC examiners’ portal:

https://examinersapp.knec.ac.ke

Applicants with existing CP2 accounts can log in using their usernames and passwords. Those who have forgotten their passwords can click the “Reset Password” option. To reset, candidates must enter their mobile number in the format 2547******** to receive new login credentials via SMS.

After successfully logging in, applicants should click on “Apply for Training” to view the available vacancies and select their preferred subject areas.

New applicants who do not have CP2 accounts must click on “Create Account” and follow the registration instructions to generate login credentials. Once registered, they can access the system, review declared vacancies, and submit their applications accordingly.

The opening of examiner training applications marks a critical step in KNEC’s preparations for the 2026 national examinations cycle. By equipping teachers with the necessary marking skills and standardized procedures, the council aims to uphold the integrity, credibility, and reliability of Kenya’s national assessment system.

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