The Katsina State Government has issued a press release informing all candidates who applied for teaching positions in public secondary and primary schools to check their examination status and prepare for the next stage of the recruitment process.
According to the notice, applicants are required to visit the official portal: https://katsinasemis.com/shortlisted to confirm whether they have been shortlisted for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and to download their examination slips.
The announcement confirms that only shortlisted candidates will be eligible to sit for the CBT, which forms a key part of the teachers’ recruitment exercise in the state.
What Shortlisted Candidates Must Do
Candidates who find their names on the shortlist are expected to:
- Visit the official recruitment portal to check their examination details
- Download and print their examination slip
- Come along with the printed slip to the designated CBT centre
- Present a valid means of identification at the venue
The government emphasised that these requirements are mandatory for participation in the examination.
Strict Rules for CBT Centres
The statement also outlined clear restrictions for candidates attending the examination. Shortlisted applicants are not permitted to enter the examination hall with any electronic devices.
Items prohibited at the CBT centres include:
- Mobile phones
- Smart watches
- Calculators
- Any similar electronic gadgets
Officials warned that failure to comply with these rules may lead to disqualification.
Only Shortlisted Candidates Allowed
The committee reiterated that only candidates who have been officially shortlisted will be allowed to sit for the CBT. Applicants who do not receive confirmation via the portal are advised not to present themselves at the examination venues.
The notice was signed by Isah Idris Zakari, PhD, Secretary of the Committee, on behalf of the Chairman of the Teachers Recruitment Committee.
