PSPTB announces May 2025 exam results, 47.9pc pass rate recorded

DODOMA:  The Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technical Board (PSPTB) has released the results of its May 2025 examinations, showing that 47.9 per cent of candidates passed the professional tests, while a small portion failed all subjects.

Announcing the results on Friday in Dodoma, PSPTB Executive Director, Mr Godfrey Mbanyi, said a total of 1,506 candidates registered for the examinations, of whom 1,421 eventually sat for the tests.

Mr Mbanyi said out of the total number of candidates who sat for the exams, 680 passed, accounting for 47.9 per cent, while 610 candidates, representing 42.9 per cent, are required to re-sit supplementary exams.

He noted that 131 candidates, equivalent to 9.2 per cent, failed in all the subjects at various levels of the examinations.

“These results reflect steady progress in some areas but also expose persistent challenges, especially in subjects requiring numerical skills,” Mr Mbanyi said.

He said out of the 16 subjects assessed, 11 were well attempted by candidates while five were poorly performed.

He commended the performance in tendering process subjects, saying it reflects positively on the training being offered at higher learning institutions.

“This shows that our professionals are beginning to mature, and credit goes to the universities and other higher education institutions that are now equipping students with practical skills on procurement processes. What we observe in the exam is a reflection of what they are being taught at their respective institutions,” he explained.

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Mr Mbanyi highlighted that subjects such as negotiation skills recorded encouraging performance.

“In this exam session, we assessed candidates in specialised subjects on procurement contract negotiations. The results suggest that candidates are beginning to gain maturity in that area. This is a promising sign for the country, especially in terms of achieving favourable terms in commercial negotiations and procurement contracts we engage in as a nation,” he said.

However, he pointed out that subjects involving calculations remained a major challenge despite various efforts and interventions. He urged institutions to strengthen support for students in these areas.

Mr Mbanyi also congratulated candidates who successfully completed the final stage and have been awarded the Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional (CPSP) designation. He welcomed them to the professional market and encouraged them to contribute to national development through their expertise.

The PSPTB boss urged candidates who did not attain the required pass marks to revisit their studies in preparation for the next examination session scheduled for November 2025.

He further called on graduates who have completed their studies to register and prepare for the board’s professional examinations without fear.

Meanwhile, Mr Mbanyi said the Board has nullified the results of a candidate from the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA) Mbeya centre after being found guilty of violating examination regulations.

“The candidate will be barred from sitting for the board’s examinations until after three consecutive sessions have passed. This means they can resume exams in November 2026,” he said.

The PSPTB is mandated to oversee professional standards in procurement and supply in the country through examinations, certification, and regulation of practitioners.