(Nakuru) Distribution of TSC Recruitment Vacancies per County and Region; Rift Valley region
Nakuru county TSC List of Advertised Vacancies per Sub County
Nakuru county has got a total of 63 advertised vacancies in 2022.
The 63 slots will be filled in less than a month’s time. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply online before July 7, 2022 by clicking Here.
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Below is a table showing the full list of advertised TSC recruitment vacancies in Nakuru county per sub-county.
Even though the Teachers Service Commission has announced over 14,000 recruitment slots, kindly note that not all the applicants will get employed this July. Teachers with the following qualifications have a greater 1chance and definitely an upper hand during the July 2022 TSC recruitment interviews;
TSC Recruitment 2022: List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on academic credentials-degree or diploma,
In the previous TSC recruitment, both degree and diploma teacher graduates were awarded a uniform score. However in this upcoming TSC recruitment, the Commission promised to review the TSC Recruitment Scoresheet to favour degree teacher graduates having cleared the backlog of diploma teachers who have overstayed without being recruited on permanent and Pensionable terms. This therefore means there is a ray of hope for applicants with degree qualifications since the peak mark is 35 out of 100 for those with the rare first class honours and 30 for second class upper.
TSC Recruitment 2022: List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on disability,
Applicants with a certificate to verify their disability status from the National Council of Persons With Disabilities coupled with evidence of internship either internship extension letter or internship posting letters will definitely get the 5000 slots.
TSC Recruitment 2022: List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on length of stay,
Applicants who graduated before the year 2014 will get a direct ticket in the upcoming TSC recruitment this July.
TSC Recruitment 2022; List of applicants likely to be employed on length of service on internship(contract) terms,
In the upcoming TSC recruitment exercise, work experience has been replaced by evidence of internship. Applicants who have worked on internship terms will be awarded a whooping 20 marks.
TSC Recruitment 2022; List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on communication ability-eloquency,
Since eloquency is a key aspect in communication and the teaching/learning process heavily relies on effective communication, teachers who are bold, outspoken and eloquent will definitely get absorbed on permanent and pensionable terms.
TSC Recruitment 2022; List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on talents and ability to coach learners to realize their potential and talents,
Since education is a holistic process of acquiring knowledge, skills and values, a teacher is expected to not only impart knowledge but also inspire and guide learners to fully realize their potential besides making use of their talents.
Teachers who have successfully coached learners in athletics, games, drama and music festivals up to extra county or national levels stand a better chance of being absorbed into permanent and pensionable terms.
TSC Recruitment 2022; List of applicants likely to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms based on the ability to network and collaborate with the community,
Collaboration and networking is one of the key pillars in the ongoing Teacher Performance Appraisal Development,TPAD assessment process.
Teachers with evidence of networking stand a better chance of bagging available TSC Recruitment Vacancies.
The other shortlisted candidates for the UON VC job are:
Prof Stephen Kiama Gitahi,
Prof Eng Bernard N. Kimani Njoroge
Prof Solomon Igosangwa Shibairo
Prof Patricia G. Kameri Mbote
Prof Madara Ogot
Prof Elijah I. Omwenga
Prof Kareithi Ruth Wanjiru Nduati
According to the Public Service Commission, PSC the eight shortlisted candidates (three women and five men) were selected from 14 applicants.
UON VC JOB PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Public Service Commission hereby wishes to call upon all Kenyans who would like to take part in the appointment of UON’s new VC to send credible information on the aforementioned candidates before Wednesday, December 2019 when the candidates will be interviewed.
Manual submissions, on the other hand, can be addressed to The CEO/Secretary P.O. Box 30095-00100 NAIROBI.
UON VC JOB INTERVIEW DATES (2019)
The shortlisted candidates for the UON VC job will be interviewed on Wednesday, December 2019 as from 8.30 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. in Nairobi.
The position fell vacant after the exit of the University of Nairobi’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Mbithi who served for four years.
In July, the University of Nairobi’s council sent Prof Mbithi on compulsory leave to create room for the appointment of a new VC after he expressed interest in seeking a second term.
Professor Mbithi did not, however, apply for the position.
CORRUPTION AND ABUSE OF OFFICE
Professor Mbithi’s reappointment for a second term to the Public Service Commission, PSC has been greatly opposed by a section of lecturers who have accused him of corruption and abuse of office.
UASU accused Prof Mbithi of illegally acquiring Kshs 20 million, furniture and office equipment.
Besides, Professor Mbithi failed to pay university workers their outstanding arrears.
Responding to these allegations, Prof Mbithi said he was clean and that the allegations were unfounded.
TSC Transfers: Applications for TSC transfers to be done online as commission embraces the digital era, unveils E-platform for teachers; Latest TSC circular
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has moved to provide most of its services via its online platform. Teachers seeking transfers will now file their applications online as opposed to the manual application process. Other services that have been fully made available online are applications for promotions and new teacher registration. (See circulars and guidelines below).
These latest developments come at a time when TSC has completed digitizing teachers’ documents.
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In its 2019-2023 Strategic Plan, the Commission identified Reforms and Innovation in the provision of teaching services as its strategic focus area aimed at improving service delivery to its employees and stakeholders. In this regard, the Commission has successfully migrated services related to recruitment and promotions of teachers to an online system.
Accordingly, there will be no manual applications for recruitment and promotion of teachers with effect from 1st March, 2021.
Consequently, applications for transfer shall be accessed through the Commission’s website at www.tsc.go.ke as per the attached schedule while the mode and manner of application for both recruitment and promotion will be communicated in the adverts whenever there is a vacancy.
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Further, the Commission has introduced an e-platform for official emails, virtual meetings and remote learning. The platform targets all teachers employed by the Commission and those undergoing internship programmes.
The new platform will be used in the following instances: –
For official communication between the Commission and teachers including transmission of official letters, Circulars, Pay-slips and responses to teachers’ inquiries among others. To promote the usage of e-learning at no cost. To support and promote the usage of virtual meetings. Institutions can therefore use the platform to hold virtual meetings while teachers will be able to create peer groups to carry out learning activities including mentoring and coaching. See also; TSC online portal; https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/
Implementation Process
All Heads of Institutions and teachers including those on internship are required to activate their email accounts provided on the platform and use it for all communications to the Commission. The official email will take the format of the teacher’s name, the last two digits of the TSC number @mwalimu.tsc.go.ke.
The detailed procedure on how to activate the system can be accessed through the Commission’s website.
The Commission’s ICT field officers will be available to assist in the activation of the accounts. Heads of Institutions may use the ICT champions to sensitize teachers in their institutions and provide any needed technical support.
In addition to an official personal account, heads of institutions are to open a separate head-of-institution email. This address will be available to subsequent heads of institutions for continuity.
Heads of institutions shall update the teachers official email address and registered personal mobile phone number in the Teacher Management Information System (TMIS) within 30 days after all teachers in the institution have activated their emails.
Further, users may seek help on activation of the email, virtual meetings and remote learning through the following address; emailactivation@tsc.go.ke. All other normal queries and/or issues, to be sent to info@tsc.go.ke.
Effective Date
The exercise of activating the emails takes effect from 15th February, 2021 and will close on 30th April, 2021. Upon the expiry of the registration window, all emails outside the e-platform shall not be acted upon.
For the latest TSC news, kindly visit our TSC News Portal by clicking on the link below
(Tana River County) TSC Replacement Recruitment Teaching Vacancies per County-Tana River County List of Schools with Replacement Vacancies as of July 2022
TSC FULL LIST OF AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT VACANCIES/POSTS FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS BY JANUARY 2020:
HERE IS A FULL LIST OF AVAILABLE TSC REPLACEMENT VACANCIES FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO EXITED SERVICE DUE TO NATURAL ATTRITION, APPLICATION PROCEDURE, ELIGIBILITY AND DEADLINE
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC has advertised 2, 120 vacancies for the replacement of primary and secondary school teachers who exited service through natural attrition.
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A total of 1591 vacancies are for primary school teachers and 529 posts for secondary schools.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Candidates wishing to apply for the 2, 120 replacement posts at the TSC should
Be citizens of Kenya
Meet the minimum academic qualifications for the posts and possess original professional and academic certificates
Be TSC registered as per Section 23 of the TSC Act.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested TSC registered candidates are expected to present their applications to the County Education directors and Boards of Management, BOM of various schools by Wednesday February 5 2020.
Teachers who submit individual applications to the Teachers Service Commission will not be considered for the upcoming interviews. Only applicants who send their applications to TSC County selection panels and BOM will be considered for the available posts.
TSC REPLACEMENTS APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for application for the 2, 120 TSC replacement vacancies has been set on 5th February , 2020.
REPLACEMENT OF 529 SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERSWHO EXITED SERVICE DUE TO NATURAL ATTRITION IN SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2019
TSC teacher interns given an upper hand in the 2021 Teachers’ Replacement Marking Scheme/ score sheet; Check out the new 2021 TSC recruitment parameters
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a new marking scheme/ score sheet to be used during the upcoming 2021 TSC replacements.
2021 TSC REPLACEMENT MARKING SCHEME
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SCORE SHEET FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEACHERS RECRUITMENT February 2021
A). AWARDING OF MARKS BASED ON ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Teachers are awarded marks, here, depending on the strength of their academic papers. If you have a better qualification, you will definitely score more marks, here. The maximum score for this part is 35 percent.
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HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BED) DEGREE
Scoring areas and Maximum score
BED Degree First Class Honors 35
BED Degree Second Class Upper 30
BED Degree Second Class Lower 25
BED Degree Pass 20
HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) PLUS PGDE OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSC) PLUS PGDE
Scoring areas and Maximum score
First Class Honors 35
Second Class Upper 30
Second Class Lower 25
Pass 20
HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH DIPLOMA PLUS DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Scoring areas and Maximum score
Distinction 25
Credit 20
Pass 15
HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
Scoring areas and Maximum score
Distinction 25
Credit 20
Pass 15
B). AWARDING OF MARKS BASED ON LENGTH OF STAY SINCE QUALIFYING AS A TEACHER
The marking scheme in this area favours those teachers who have stayed at home for longer periods since qualifying as a teacher. The maximum score for this area is 50 percent.
The year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used for scoring in part A of the score sheet determines the length of stay but not the year of enhancement.
AWARDING MARKS BASED ON THE LENGTH OF STAY SINCE QUALIFYING AS A TEACHER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN EMPLOYED BY TSC
Length of Stay and Maximum Score
2012 and before 50
2013 – 45
2014 – 40
2015 – 35
2016 – 30
2017- 25
2018 – 20
2019- 15
2020 and after 10
Maximum Score – 50
AWARDING MARKS BASED ON THE LENGTH OF STAY SINCE EXITING FROM SERVICE FOR THOSE PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED BY TSC
Length of Stay Maximum Score
2020 and after 50
2019-2018 45
2017-2016 40
2015-2014 30
2013-2012 25
2011-2010 20
2009-2008 15
2007 and before 10
Maximum Score 50
C). AWARDING OF MARKS BASED ON COMMUNICATION AND OTHER ABILITIES
This section is very important as many candidates tie on parts A and B. This part, therefore, is used to break ties. You must be well versed with TSC and current affairs apart from having a clear understanding of your teaching areas.
You, at the same time, must have certified co-curricular certificates to ensure you scoop the maximum 5 marks in this section. Please note that no candidate should score zero in this area.
Scoring area and Maximum Score
Communication skills 1 mk
Presentation 1mk
Participation in Co-curricular activities while teaching 1 mk
Students’ academic performance 1 mk
Special talents 1 mk
Maximum Score 5
E). Teachers who have served as interns, before, are awarded an extra 10 marks provided they show evidence of internship service.
2019 TSC PROMOTIONS: A LIST OF ALL SHORTLISTED TEACHERS AND DEPUTIES WHO APPLIED FOR TSC PROMOTIONS PER COUNTY AND REGION- NAMES, TSC NUMBER, INTERVIEW DATES AND COUNTY
A LIST OF SHORTLISTED TSC CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED FOR 2019 TSC PROMOTIONS-HOMABAY COUNTY, NYANZA REGION
This article gives an overview of TSC shortlisted candidates for the upcoming 2019 TSC Promotions for teachers and deputies seeking administrative posts in Kenyan public schools.
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC has just released a list of candidates who qualified for the upcoming TSC interviews for administrative positions 2019.
Teachers in Homabay County are expected to attend the interviews on December 2 to 3 2019.
FOR A FULL LIST OF TEACHERS AND DEPUTIES WHO APPLIED FOR THE 2019 TSC PROMOTIONS- NOV/DEC ACCESS THE FOLLOWING EXTERNAL LINKS:
HERE IS THE LIST OF SHORTLISTED TSC CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED FOR HEADSHIP IN HOMABAY COUNTY, NYANZA REGION
INTERVIEW DATE: 2ND DECEMBER, 2019
Below is a list of teachers who are expected to turn up for the TSC headship interviews in Homabay County-Name, TSC number and current work station
TSC NO
NAME OF CANDIDATE
CURRENT WORK STATION
401867
OCHIENG MICHAEL ODHIAMBO
LWANDA PRIMARY SCHOOL
435875
OTIENO VICTOR RANDIGA
ADHIRO PRIMARY SCHOOL
477496
OKUMU STEPHEN OGOT
GOD BER PRIMARY SCHOOL
505681
BOYI KENNEDY OCHIENG’
KIDEWA PRIMARY SCHOOL
491938
MONDO GEORGE OTIENO
MANGA PRIMARY SCHOOL
404195
OBEWA JOSHUA ODHIAMBO
AKELE PRIMARY SCHOOL
446278
ELIZABETH AKINYI MBARE
OGANGO PRIMARY SCHOOL
369690
OBONDO ONYANGO WALTER
GOYO PRIMARY SCHOOL
TSC SHORTLISTS CANDIDATES FOR THE UPCOMING INTERVIEWS FOR TEACHERS AND DEPUTIES WHO APPLIED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSTS
HERE IS A DETAILED GUIDE ON TSC PROMOTIONS AND INTERVIEW DATES FOR TEACHERS AND DEPUTIES SEEKING ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC has just released lists of successful shortlisted candidates for the various administrative posts advertised in August 2019.
The number of available administrative or promotion vacancies stands at 6, 043.
2310 posts are reserved for heads (T-Scale 10 Grade C5) whereas the rest, 3, 733 posts are for Deputy headteachers II (T-Scale 9 Grade C4).
TSC SPONSORED LINKS
For more details on TSC upcoming interviews, follow the following links:
Those seeking the aforementioned posts were required to submit their applications online.
Those who tendered their interests have already received invitations for interviews with a detailed guide on the dates and venues.
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE TSC PROMOTION INTERVIEW
HERE IS A LIST OF ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS YOU SHOULD CARRY AS YOU ARE PREPARING FOR THIS INTERVIEW:
1. Certificate of good conduct.
2. EACC Clearance certificate
3. KRA tax compliance certificate
4. Academic and professional documents
5. Hard copies of 2017, 2018 and 2019 TPADs.
6. HELB clearance certificate.
7. Clearance certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau
8. Any other supportive relevant documents.
NEW TSC SCORE SHEET FOR TEACHERS SEEKING PROMOTIONS
HERE ARE CRUCIAL DETAILS ON THE NEW TSC SCORING AREAS FOR TEACHERS SEEKING PROMOTIONS
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC is an independent commission tasked with the responsibility of performing teacher management functions such as registration, deployment, recruitment, remuneration, discipline and promotion of teachers.
The commission has got agents- heads of institutions and other administrators who play a crucial role in teacher management.
To promote quality teacher management, the Commission identifies and trains the right people for the job in a bid to reduce unrests and discontentment among staff.
NEW QUALIFICATIONS FOR TSC POST PRIMARY HEADSHIP POSITIONS
For one to qualify for promotion to head a post-primary institution s/ he must:
. Be a professionally trained University Graduate teacher/ technical teacher/lecturer who is currently employed by the Teachers Service Commission.
. Have at least 7 years continuous post qualification experience, two of which must have been at the level of Deputy Head or Head of Department.
. Demonstrate competence and ability both as a classroom teacher and an administrator.
. Be at a minimum TSC Grade of Job Group M as per the TSC Scheme of Service for Graduate teachers, technical teachers and lecturers.
. Have attended at least two in-service training courses on institutional management offered or recognized by Kenya Education Staff Institute, KESI.
. Have a clean personal record.
. Have tendered/ expressed interest in institution administration by applying for advertised headship positions.
. Prove through evaluation that s/he does possess the required qualities of head of an institution, for example, a pass in a selection interview and performance report.
NOTE
THE CANDIDATE MUST SCORE AT LEAST 50% TO BE DEPLOYED.
HERE IS THE TSC SCORE SHEET FOR TEACHERS SEEKING PROMOTIONS TO HEAD POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS
TO ACCESS THE NEW TSC SCORE SHEET FOR PROMOTIONS, CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:
QUALITIES/CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD HEAD OF AN INSTITUTION
A good head of institution:
1. Must be a good classroom teacher for proper supervision, curriculum organization and implementation.
2. Should be easily accessible to the teaching staff, non-teaching staff, students, parents and the community at large.
3. Must be aware of the instruments used in education management such as the Education Act, TSC Code of Regulations, Heads Manual, Education Policies on examination rules and Accounting instructions for secondary schools.
4. Should be resourceful and prudent when it comes to financial management.
5. Must be a team player and have good public relations.
6. Should demonstrate integrity hence serve as a good role model to teachers, parents, students and the community at large.
7. Should show interest in connecting with students and teachers, knowing them by name and their backgrounds.
8. Should be committed to duty.
9. Must be proactive and a good facilitator.
DUTIES AND ROLES OF SCHOOL HEADS-PRINCIPALS
A school head plays the following roles:
1. Curriculum management, organization and implementation.
2. Supervising teaching and learning activities within the institution as specified in the school time table.
3. Management and control of the school’s resources.
4. Management and motivation of human resource within the institution.
5. Management and maintenance of institution facilities, materials, and equipment.
6. Serving as the Secretary to the school’s Board Of Management, BOM.
The TSC outlines the documents needed for confirming teacher replacement.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has begun notifying teachers who submitted applications for 2,014 substitute teaching positions, with the application period concluding on May 19, 2025.
In an advertisement, the TSC announced a total of 2,014 teaching positions available, consisting of 1,309 for primary schools, 32 for junior schools, and 673 for secondary schools.
The position is offered on a permanent basis and includes pension benefits. The Commission has stated that a P1 certificate is the minimum requirement for applicants seeking placement in primary schools, while a diploma in education is required for those applying to junior and secondary schools.
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The Commission has specified the educational and professional documents that need to be submitted to the recruitment panel for the verification process.
Applicants must provide original and clear photocopies of the following, along with any other pertinent documents for verification:
Required documents for verification for primary school instructors.
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1) National ID card.
2) Teaching Registration Certificate;
3) Proof of having completed the Upgrade Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, or the UDPTE Certificate, if relevant.
PTE Certificate;
5) KCSE certificates or an equivalent qualification (please include certificates for any attempts made if the exam was retaken);
6) KCPE certificate or an equivalent document (please include certificates for all attempts if the exam was retaken);
7) Certification letter of results issued by KNEC (if relevant);
8) Certificates of completion for Primary and Secondary School, along with any other pertinent testimonials;
9) National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (if relevant);
10) A sworn affidavit in accordance with the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 15 of the Laws of Kenya, to clarify the differences in names.
A compilation of documents needed for verification for teachers in post-primary education (Junior Secondary School and Secondary level).
a) National ID card;
Certificate of Registration for teaching.
c) Certificate of Diploma or Degree and official academic records;
d) KCSE certificates or equivalent documents (please include certificates for any attempts if the exams were retaken);
e) KCPE certificate or an equivalent document (please include certificates for each attempt if the exams were retaken);
f) Certificates of completion from primary and secondary schools, along with other pertinent testimonials;
g) National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (if relevant);
h) A sworn affidavit in accordance with the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 15 of the Laws of Kenya, to clarify the differences in names;
i) Certification letter of results issued by KNEC (if applicable).
However, intern teachers who have received 50 marks on their scoresheet will only need to show their identification cards during the verification process.
Individuals with disabilities must disclose their disability status along with the specific types of disabilities to assist in determining their appropriate placement.
Following the verification process, the TSC Sub-County Director will create a Merit List of all candidates whose documents have been confirmed.
The TSC states that the Merit Lists will be accessible to the public upon request, provided that this is done in a way that does not compromise the recruitment process and fully complies with the Data Protection Act of 2019.
TSC Announces 14,460 Teaching jobs To fill Teething Staffing Gaps
TSC Online Recruitment 2022; The Teachers Service Commission TSC has honoured its pledge to unemployed teachers especially teachers serving on internship contract terms and advertised 14,460 teaching posts to be filled in July/August 2022.
A total of 5000 teaching posts are a special preserve of teachers currently serving on internship terms who will soon be absorbed on permanent and pensionable terms especially now that the Commission awards them a whooping 20 marks giving them an edge when it comes to competing for limited TSC teaching vacancies.
The July 2022 TSC Recruitment will definitely attract thousands of applicants seeking TSC internship and mass Recruitment Vacancies owing to the hard economic times ushered by the covid 19 pandemic and the skyrocketing living standards.
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The most recent TSC recruitment conducted last year saw over three hundred thousand applicants apply for the limited TSC Recruitment Vacancies.
The good news however is that the Commission will only absorb teachers with immeasurable working experience especially those currently serving on internship terms who have borne the blunt of harsh economic times by working for a pittance, a stipend not exceeding Kshs 20,000.
TSC To Release new Scoresheet for July 2022 Mass Recruitment
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As per the norm, the Commission will definitely release a new score sheet for the upcoming July/August 2022 recruitment.
According to the latest TSC recruitment Scoresheet at our disposal, intern teachers still have an upper hand as opposed to their counterparts who have never been employed on contract terms.
Degree holders on the other hand are still disadvantaged since their mark is the same as diploma holders. Following the numerous comaints raised by applicants in the previous TSC recruitment exercise, the Commission promised to review it’s recruitment Scoresheet this year to favour degree holders.
According to the response given by the Commission on the equalization of marks for length of stay for both degree and diploma holders, the Commission had tied the marks to clear the backlog of diploma teacher graduates who has tarmacked for over five years without bagging TSC teaching jobs.
Click Here to download the latest TSC recruitment Scoresheet and guidelines 2022-2023
List of Applicants Likely to bag Advertised TSC Slots
Applicants to be given priority during recruitment
S/N Nature of Applicant Description
1 Disabilty Applicant (s) with disability(ies)
2 Intern Offered Service as a teacher intern
3 Fresh Preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission
4 Early graduates Preference to applicants who graduated earlier
5 Teaching Practice If the applicants tie at the aggregate grade, the teaching practice grades should be used
All applicants, irrespective of gender, disability, ethnicity or Home County should be given equal opportunity. However, in case of a tie, consideration will be given on the following aspects in their order of priority:
i) Applicant (s) with disability(ies);
ii) Service as a teacher intern;
iii) Preference to applicants who had not been previously employed by the Commission;
iv) Preference to applicants who graduated earlier;
v) If the applicants tie at the aggregate grade, the teaching practice grades should be used
See also; TSC interview questions and their answers- 2022 recruitment
The names of interviewed applicants ranked in order of performance during the selection process for each vacancy (Appendix iii) will then be submitted to the Commission by the County Director together with Application for Employment forms.
Applicants who were previously employed by the Commission MUST declare their past employment history and reason(s) for break in service (with evidence in
break in service). Applicants who were previously employed by the Commission and FAIL to declare their past employment shall be disqualified. However, preference will be given to applicants who have never been employed by the Commission.
TSC County Directors MUST ensure that Heads of Institutions confirm online registration status of the applicants to avoid engaging unregistered/deregistered teachers in the selection process.
Also read; TSC Guidelines for recruitment of primary school teacher; marking scheme for interns 2022
2.0. AUTHENTICITY OF ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
(a)Applicants must present original and legible photocopies of the following documents: –
National identification cards;
National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
Certificate of Registration as a teacher
KCPE (or its equivalent) Certificates (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
KCSE (or its equivalent) Certificates (include certificates for attempts if one repeated exams);
Diploma/Degree Certificates and official transcripts;
Primary and Secondary Schools leaving certificates;
Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
Sworn Affidavit where names in the submitted documents differ.
NB: Provisional transcript(s) shall not be accepted.
(b)The selection panel shall vet each applicant to verify that: –
(i) He/she meets the requirements of the TSC advertisement;
(ii) All submitted original academic and professional certificates, as well as official transcripts are authentic.
(iii) The proof of application for confirmation of results from KNEC has been availed where the certificates are missing.
TSC promotions 2021-Number of shortlisted applicants per county; Assess your chances of being successful in the upcoming TSC promotions 2021 by analysing the number of shortlisted teachers per county
32,431 teachers shortlisted for the recently announced TSC Promotional vacancies as Kiambu County takes lead; See full details including interview venues per county below
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TSC Promotions 2021- Number of Shortlisted Candidates per County
County
Venue
Number of candidates
Number of Interview panels
Kiambu
Kiambu
1717
6
Kisii
Kisii
1673
5
Kakamega
Kakamega
1488
5
Isiolo
Meru
1407
5
Nakuru
Nakuru
1395
5
Murang’a
Murang’a
1363
5
Machakos
Machakos
1362
5
Bungoma
Bungoma
1346
4
Kitui
Kitui
1233
4
Wajir
Nairobi
1168
4
Makueni
Makueni
1146
4
Kisumu
Kisumu
1142
4
Hamabay
Hamabay
1009
3
TSC interview lists and venues per county 2021. TSC interview lists and venues per county 2021.
A total of 32,431 teachers applied and were shortlisted for the recently advertised TSC promotion vacancies. According to data released by TSC, Kiambu County recorded the highest number of applicants at 1,717. Kisii came in second with 1,673 applicants while Kakamega had 1,488 applicants.
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Surprisingly, ten counties had no applicants who made to the final list of shortlisted candidates. The Counties are: Kilifi, Lamu, Laikipia, Marsabet, Meru, Mombasa, Garissa, Mandera, Nairobi and Uasin Gishu.
Meanwhile, the Commission has released the lists of shortlisted applicants per County. Teachers who applied for promotions vacancies can now download the lists and check their respective interview dates, venues and time. The lists feature names of applicants for Deputy Principal I, Deputy Principal II, Senior Lecturer, Deputy Principal III, Curriculum Support Officers, Head Teacher, Senior Master IV, Deputy Head Teacher II, Senior Lecturer IV and Senior Master IV promotion vacancies.
TSC BREAKING NEWS: TEACHERS AGED 45 AND ABOVE CAN NOW SEEK TSC EMPLOYMENT
THIS IS WHY THE TSC MIGHT BE FORCED TO CHANGE ITS AGE LIMIT POLICY
At last, there is a reprieve for teachers who have been tarmacking for years on end in search of TSC employment as a Nairobi-based court yesterday declared a circular by the TSC which limits the entry of teachers who have attained the age of 45 discriminatory.
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Initially, the TSC had capped the age of teachers who would like to be employed by the Teachers Service Commission at 45 years.
DISCRIMINATION
According to the Employment and Labour Relations Court, the afore-mentioned TSC Circular is unconstitutional, biased and unreasonable.
Justice Hellen Wasilwa saw it extremely unfair to set regulations limiting the entry of teachers into the Teachers Service Commission yet there are very high unemployment rates in Kenya.
NEW AGE LIMIT
The Teachers Service Commission failed to convince the Court why it did not set the limit at the age of 40 or 18.
In the Court’s opinion, a lower age limit like let us say 18 years would be more reasonable since this is the age of the majority in Kenya.
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
The case against the Teachers Service Commission was filed by Mr Lempaa Soyinka, a former teacher practising as a lawyer.
What aggrieved Mr Lempaa was the fact that the retirement age for teachers is 60 yet the TSC wants to deny qualified and experienced Kenyans an opportunity to serve for the remaining 15 years.
In January, 2019, the Teachers Service Commission advertised positions for teachers but restricted the age (45 years and below). This restriction locked Mr Lempaa out since he was older than the set age.
EFFICIENCY
The Teachers Service Commission, however, defended its move saying that the age limit was aimed at maintaining efficiency, institutionalize succession planning and recruit teachers that match up to the expectations of learners in public schools.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will from February next year issue thousands of promotion letters to teachers following promotion interviews it carried out countrywide in October this year.
TSC also plans to release remaining 980 letters this December for teachers who attended promotion interviews in January and February this year.
A source who spoke on anonymity says funds availability is affecting how promotion letters are released.
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The Commission had shortlisted a total of 64,619 teachers who had applied for the 21,313 promotion slots advertised in August.
The promotions covered teachers from job group C1 to D4 which also included the Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs).
The interviews for primary school teacher applicants ran from 6th to 10th October while that for post primary institutions (secondary and TTC), and Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) which were to run from 13th to 24th October were later rescheduled to 21st October through Thursday, 23rd October following death of former PM Raila Odinga.
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However the promotions only favoured aged teachers. TSC only invited aged teachers, a paradigm shift from previous interviews.
In the scoresheet teachers promotions were largely based on age, year of service in current grade and whether one acted as school administrator.
Teachers aged 52 to 56 years scored 25 marks, 47 to 51 years got 20 marks while those aged below 41 years scored 10 marks.
The years a teacher served in current grade was also key in this years promotion.
Those who served for at least seven years in same job group were awarded 30 marks.
Six, five, four and three years scored 25, 20, 15 and 10 marks respectively according to the promotion scoresheet.
However the promotion slots are likely to go up next year after a pledge by President William Ruto who committed to increase the number of teacher promotions from the current 25,000 to 50,000 annually.
While speaking during a State House meeting with teachers, Ruto said his government will increase allocation for teacher promotions from sh 1 billion to sh 2 billion yearly.
TSC declared a total of 14,034 teacher promotions in December 2022, 36,275 in September 2023, 25,633 in 2024 and 21,313 in August 2025 bringing the total promotions to 97,255 since President Ruto’s tenure.
Below is a circular that was issued by TSC to guide the October teacher promotions for both primary and post primary institutions as well CSO’s.
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
Our Ref: TSC/ADM/192A/VOL.X/63
Date: 11th September 2025
CONDUCTING OF PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEWS FOR TEACHERS AND CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICERS (CSOs) IN 2025/2026 FINANCIAL YEAR
The Commission advertised 21,313 Teacher and Curriculum Support Officer promotional posts from Tuesday, 12th August to Monday, 25th August 2025.
Accordingly, applicants have been shortlisted and as a result, you are required to conduct the promotional interviews as outlined below.
The Circular should be read together with Promotional Guidelines for Teachers, Circular No. 8/2025 dated 11th August 2025, available on the Commissions website.
1) Interview Dates
The promotional interviews will be conducted in two (2) phases:
a) Phase 1: Primary School Candidates
1.1 The Interviews shall be conducted from 6th – 10th October, 2025 (5 days)
1.2 Candidates to be interviewed during this period are all shortlisted primary school candidates for all grades. Table 1 gives the list of the adverts.
Table 1: Primary School Teachers Adverts (C2 to D1 grade)
S/No.
Advert No.
Advert Name
Candidates
1
16 & 17/2025
Senior Headteacher – D1 grade
6,267
2
21/2025
Headteacher – C5 grade
5,483
3
24 & 25/2025
Deputy Headteacher II- C4 grade
2,132
4
31 & 32/2025
Senior Teacher I – C3 grade
8,850
5
33 & 34/2025
Senior Teacher II – C2 grade
24,717
Total
47,449
a) Phase 1: Post Primary Institutions and Curriculum Support Officers
1.3 The interviews shall be conducted from 13th – 24th October, 2025 (10 days)
1.4 Candidates to be interviewed during this period are all shortlisted Post Primary candidates and Curriculum Support Officers for all grades. Table 2 and 3 gives the list of the adverts.
Table 2: Post Primary School Teacher Adverts (C3 to D2 grades – County Level)
S/No
Advert No.
Advert Name
Candidates
1
9, 10 & 11/2025
Deputy Principal II – D2 grade
3,179
2
12/2025
Senior Lecturer I – D2 grade
66
3
15/2025
Deputy Principal III – D1 grade
1,221
4
18/2025
Senior Lecturer II – D1 grade
103
5
23/2025
Senior Master III – C5 grade
2,968
6
22/2025
Senior Lecturer III – C5 grade
61
7
27 & 28/2025
Senior Master IV – C4 grade
2,581
8
26/2025
Senior Lecturer IV – C4 grade
120
9
30/2025
Secondary Teacher I – C3 grade
2,211
Total
12,510
Table 3: Post Primary School Principles and CSOs (C5 to D5 grades – Regional Level)
S/No.
Advert No.
Advert Name
Candidates
1
3 & 4/2025
Chief Principal – D5 grade
374
2
5 & 6/2025
Senior Principal – D4 grade
3,216
3
7 & 8/2025
Principal and Principal SNE – D3 grade
80
4
13/2025
Senior Curriculum Support Officer – D2
68
5
14/2025
Curriculum Support Officer I – D1 grade
362
6
19 & 20/2025
Curriculum Support Officer II – C5
560
Total
4,660
2) Interview Dates and Venues
2.1 Phase 1: Interviews for Primary School Candidates
2.1.1 The Interviews for all Primary school candidates listed in Table 1 shall be conducted at the Sub County level under the leadership of the TSC Sub County Director.
2.1.2 The TSC County Director shall share the lists with the TSC Sub County Director. The Sub County Director shall convene the Sub County Interview Panel(s) to prepare the Sub County Interview programme guided by the interview schedules provided.
2.1.3 The TSC Sub County Director in liason with their respective TSC Director, shall invite all shortlisted candidates in writing through letters (templates attached) communicating the following: the date, time and venue of the interview and to inform candidates the documents to present during interviews.
2.1.4 Invitations for interviews to commence from Tuesday, 16th September 2025, to ensure candidates receive at least seven (7) days notice before their interview date.
2.1.5 The TSC Sub County Director in liason with their respective TSC County Directors MUST ensure that venues for the interviews are accessible to candidates with disability.
2.2 Phase 2
a) Interviews for shortlisted Post Primary Candidates for Grades C3 to D2
2.2.1 The interviews for shortlisted applicants for Grades C3 to D2 Post Primary candidates as listed in Table 2 above shall be conducted at the County level through the County Interview Panels under the leadership of the TSC County Director.
2.2.2 The TSC County Director shall convene the County Interview Panel(s) to prepare the County interview programmes guided by the interview schedules provided.
2.2.3 The TSC County Director shall invite all shortlisted candidates in writing through letters (templates attached) communicating the following: the date, time and venue of the interview and to inform candidates the documents to present during interviews.
2.2.4 Invitations for interviews to commence from Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, to ensure candidates receive at least seven (7) days notice before their interview date.
2.2.5 County Director MUST ensure that venues for the interviews are accessible to candidates with disability.
b) Interviews for shortlisted Post Primary Principals and Curriculum Support Officers
2.2.6 The interviews for shortlisted applicants for Grades C5 to D5 Post Primary candidates/CSOs as listed in Table 3 above shall be conducted at the Regional level under the leadership of the TSC Regional Director.
2.2.7 The TSC Regional Director shall prepare the Regional interview programmes guided by the interview schedule provided.
2.2.8 The TSC Regional Director shall invite all shortlisted candidates in writing through letters (templates provided) communicating the following the date, time and venue of the interview and to inform candidates the documents to present during interviews.
2.2.9 Invitations for interviews to commence from Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, to ensure candidates receive at least seven (7) days notice before their interview date.
2.2.10 The Regional Director MUST ensure that venues for the interviews are accessible to candidates with disability.
3. Panel Composition and Roles
a) Panels shall be constituted in line with Circular No. 8/2025 dated 11th August, 2025
b) Detailed roles for Chairperson, Commission Secretary Representative, and Director’s Representative is as follows:
3.1 Chairperson
The Chairperson shall: –
3.1.1 Be in charge of the interview panel.
3.1.2 Assign questioning areas to the panellists
3.1.3 Monitor the interview process.
3.1.4 Ensure that the interview is conducted in an objective and professional way in line with the advert requirements and interview tool.
3.1.5 Ensure confidentiality of interview materials and the interview process.
3.1.6 Ensure correct entry of each candidate’s final score and security of the results.
3.1.7 Ask interview questions to the candidates as guided by the interview tool
3.1.8 Submit the interview results to the Director Staffing on daily basis in soft copy, Advert-by-Advert through an official email provided.
3.1.9 Compile the interview report, sign and submit to the Director – Staffing at the end of the interview period.
3.2 Commission Secretary Representative
The Commission Secretary Representative shall: –
3.2.1 Be the Secretary to the panel taking notes on the proceedings of the interview.
3.2.2 Validate the candidates’ documents and make recommendations to the panel as appropriate.
3-2.4 Ensure correct entry of each candidate’s final score.
3.2.5 Compile the interview report (in consultation with other Members of the team) as per the stipulated guidelines.
3.3 Director’s Representative
The Director’s Representative shall;
3.3.1 Provide support to the Chairperson and Commission Secretary Representative in conducting the interviews.
3.3.2 Assistant to the Commission Secretary’s Representative.
3.3.3 Ask interview questions to the candidates as guided by the interview tool.
3.3.4 Perform any Other duty as assigned by the Chairperson.
Note: The Sub-County Directors shall compile and submit the Sub-County interview results to the respective County Directors who in-turn compile and submit to Director – Staffing in soft copy on daily basis through an official email provided and hard copies at the end of the interview period.
4. Roadmap
The Road map for the teacher promotion exercise is as shown in Table 4
Table 4: Roadmap for Promotion Exercise
S/No.
Activity
Date/ Duration
Actor(s)
1
Virtual sensitization of HQ Officers, Regional, County and Sub County Directors
Friday, 12th Sept (1 day)
Director Staffing
2
Invitation of shortlisted candidates
16th – 23rd Sept 2025 (8 days)
RD, CD, SCD
3
Conduct Interviews – Primary schools
6th – 10th Oct 2025 (5 days)
RD, CD, SCD
4
Conduct Interviews – Post Primary and CSOs
13th – 24th Oct 2025 (10 days)
DS, RD, CD & SCD
5
Submission of Interview materials
3rd -7th Nov 2025 (5 days)
RD & CD
Note:
a) Daily validated results shall be emailed to the Director — Staffing by Regional and the County Directors through the email provided.
b) Ensure strict adherence to the timelines (This calls for sacrifice in making maximum use of the limited time).
5. Scoring and Interview Score Guides
5.1 The interview Score guides in the Promotional Guidelines shall be used (Grade specific scoring guides are attached for ease of reference).
5.2 Deployment letters to administrative positions by the Board of Management through the Heads of schools be recognized in awarding marks where applicable.
5.3 Teachers who were earlier dropped from administrative positions be advantaged just as those current serving.
Therefore, their deployment letters should count even though they are no-longer holding administrative positions.
All Officers involved in the interview exercise shall be required to exercise highest degree of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times.
Attached are the list of the shortlisted teachers by Region and the interview schedules to guide the interview process.
2021 TSC Marking Scheme for teachers seeking promotions: TSC releases a new, revised marking scheme for teachers who applied for the recently advertised promotions
Revised TSC Marking Scheme for teachers promotions
For teachers shortlisted to attend interviews by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), it is important to note that the Commission has developed a new score sheet and interview areas. Before embarking for your trip to the interview venue, it is important that you go through these guidelines in order to increase your chances of answering the interview questions as expected.
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Apart from TSC matters and general trends it is important that you familiarize yourself with the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development, TPAD, areas. Also, be frank when answering the questions shot at you by the panelists.
TSC INTERVIEW AREAS FOR PROMOTIONS The Commission has developed a new interview score sheet for promotions. The following areas are tested and a candidate must score 50% and above in order to be deployed.
The interview areas and maximum marks to be awarded:
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A). ADMINISTRATIVE ABILITIES IN THE CURRENT ASSIGNMENT i). Achievements- 10 marks ii). Co-curricular achievements- 8 marks iii). Participation in Education affairs- 5 marks iv). Knowledge on the formation, members and functions of BOG and PTA- 5 marks v)Role of the sponsor- 2 marks SUB-TOTAL: 30 marks
B). KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION ISSUES ESPECIALLY TRENDS IN THE POST INDEPENDENCE PERIOD i). Knowledge of all Education Commissions- 3 ii). Purpose for formation of such Commissions or working parties- 3 marks iii). Their respective recommendations- 3 marks iv). Adoptions/implementation- 3 marks SUB-TOTAL: 12 marks
C). KNOWLEDGE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION I). Curriculum Development i). Structure of Kenya Institute of Education- 3 marks ii). Function of Kenya Institute of Education- 3 marks iii). Current trends in the curriculum- 5 marks
II). Implementation i). Structure and function of Teachers Service Commission- 5 marks ii). Functions and structure of MOEST – Inspection and Directorate: 4 marks
III). Evaluation i). Membership of Kenya National Examination Council- 3 marks ii). Relationship between TSC, MoE/MoST, KNEC and KIE- 5 marks SUB TOTAL: 28 marks
D). LEGAL FRAME WORK IN EDUCATION i). Teachers Service Commission- 1 mark ii). Education Act- 1 mark ii). Kenya National Examination Council Act- 1 mark iii). Trade and Dispute Act- 1 mark iv). TSC Code of Regulations for teachers- 1 mark v). Schemes of Service for teachers- 1 mark vi). A Manual for Heads of Secondary Schools in Kenya- 1 mark SUB-TOTAL: 7
E). OTHER EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS i). Kenya Institute of Education- 2 marks ii). Jomo Kenyatta Foundation- 2 marks iii). Kenya Literature Bureau- 2 marks iv). Kenya Education Staff Institute- 2 marks SUB-TOTAL: 8
F). FUNCTIONS OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT i). Knowledge of the three arms of Government and their interrelationship- 3 marks ii). Legislature; Its function, role of speaker, clerk and sergeant-at-arms- 3 marks iii). Executive; Functions, role of the Permanent Secretaries vis-à-vis Ministers- 3 marks iv). Judiciary; Functions, Structure, Attorney General, Chief justice etc.- 3 marks SUB TOTAL 12
G). General Knowledge 3 GRAND TOTAL: 100% Related Content; TSC- requirements, responsibilities, advertisement and interviews for deputy head teachers’ positions TSC- requirements, responsibilities, advertisement and interviews for head teachers’ positions SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSTS To ascend to any of the administrative position in school, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has set a wide array of conditions that must be met by the teachers. These conditions and criteria for deployment are contained in the Career Progression Guideline for teachers of 2018 and the Policy on Appointment and Deployment of Institutional Administrators of 2017. The be appointed to any of the administrative positions, a teacher who meets the set qualifications applies, is shortlisted, attends an interview and successful ones are competitively appointed and deployed; accordingly.
SCHOOLS
The secondary schools have been stratified and principals heading the various categories are placed in different grades, thus; i). Principals of Sub- County and All Day schools: To be appointed so as to head this category of schools, one must have served as a Deputy Principal (Grade D2) for atleast 3 years. These schools are headed by a Principal having Grade 3 (T- Scale 13). ii). County Schools with with over 540 students: These schools are headed by Senior Principals, Grade D4 (T- Scale 14). To be appointed to this grade, a teacher must have served as a Principal at Grade D3 for a minimum period of three (3) years. iii). National and Extra County Schools with over 1000 students: Headed by a Chief Principal of Grade D5 (T- Scale 15). To be appointed to this grade, one must first serve for atleast 3 years at a Senior Principal; Grade D4.
HERE IS A LIST OF TSC INTERNSHIP VACANCIES IN KERICHO COUNTY- KIPKELION EAST SUB COUNTY
The Teachers Service Commission has invited shortlisted candidates for interviews for the 10, 300 internship posts aimed at plugging the gap in Kenya’s Education Sector.
According to the TSC memo from Catherine Lenairoshi, TSC Corporate Communications officer, the list of shortlisted candidates has already been dispatched to all the 47 counties nationwide.
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All interviews are scheduled to take place at the TSC County offices.
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CONDUCTING OF PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEWS FOR TEACHERS AND CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICERS (CSOs) IN 2025/2026 FINANCIAL YEAR
The Commission advertised 21,313 Teacher and Curriculum Support Officer promotional posts from Tuesday, 12th August to Monday, 25th August 2025.
Accordingly, applicants have been shortlisted and as a result, you are required to conduct the promotional interviews as outlined below.
The Circular should be read together with Promotional Guidelines for Teachers, Circular No. 8/2025 dated 11th August 2025, available on the Commissions website.
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1) Interview Dates
The promotional interviews will be conducted in two (2) phases:
a) Phase 1: Primary School Candidates
1.1 The Interviews shall be conducted from 6th – 10th October, 2025 (5 days)
1.2 Candidates to be interviewed during this period are all shortlisted primary school candidates for all grades. Table 1 gives the list of the adverts.
Table 1: Primary School Teachers Adverts (C2 to D1 grade)
S/No.
Advert No.
Advert Name
Candidates
1
16 & 17/2025
Senior Headteacher – D1 grade
6,267
2
21/2025
Headteacher – C5 grade
5,483
3
24 & 25/2025
Deputy Headteacher II- C4 grade
2,132
4
31 & 32/2025
Senior Teacher I – C3 grade
8,850
5
33 & 34/2025
Senior Teacher II – C2 grade
24,717
Total
47,449
a) Phase 1: Post Primary Institutions and Curriculum Support Officers
1.3 The interviews shall be conducted from 13th – 24th October, 2025 (10 days)
1.4 Candidates to be interviewed during this period are all shortlisted Post Primary candidates and Curriculum Support Officers for all grades. Table 2 and 3 gives the list of the adverts.
Table 2: Post Primary School Teacher Adverts (C3 to D2 grades – County Level)
S/No
Advert No.
Advert Name
Candidates
1
9, 10 & 11/2025
Deputy Principal II – D2 grade
3,179
2
12/2025
Senior Lecturer I – D2 grade
66
3
15/2025
Deputy Principal III – D1 grade
1,221
4
18/2025
Senior Lecturer II – D1 grade
103
5
23/2025
Senior Master III – C5 grade
2,968
6
22/2025
Senior Lecturer III – C5 grade
61
7
27 & 28/2025
Senior Master IV – C4 grade
2,581
8
26/2025
Senior Lecturer IV – C4 grade
120
9
30/2025
Secondary Teacher I – C3 grade
2,211
Total
12,510
Table 3: Post Primary School Principles and CSOs (C5 to D5 grades – Regional Level)
S/No.
Advert No.
Advert Name
Candidates
1
3 & 4/2025
Chief Principal – D5 grade
374
2
5 & 6/2025
Senior Principal – D4 grade
3,216
3
7 & 8/2025
Principal and Principal SNE – D3 grade
80
4
13/2025
Senior Curriculum Support Officer – D2
68
5
14/2025
Curriculum Support Officer I – D1 grade
362
6
19 & 20/2025
Curriculum Support Officer II – C5
560
Total
4,660
2) Interview Dates and Venues
2.1 Phase 1: Interviews for Primary School Candidates
2.1.1 The Interviews for all Primary school candidates listed in Table 1 shall be conducted at the Sub County level under the leadership of the TSC Sub County Director.
2.1.2 The TSC County Director shall share the lists with the TSC Sub County Director. The Sub County Director shall convene the Sub County Interview Panel(s) to prepare the Sub County Interview programme guided by the interview schedules provided.
2.1.3 The TSC Sub County Director in liason with their respective TSC Director, shall invite all shortlisted candidates in writing through letters (templates attached) communicating the following: the date, time and venue of the interview and to inform candidates the documents to present during interviews.
2.1.4 Invitations for interviews to commence from Tuesday, 16th September 2025, to ensure candidates receive at least seven (7) days notice before their interview date.
2.1.5 The TSC Sub County Director in liason with their respective TSC County Directors MUST ensure that venues for the interviews are accessible to candidates with disability.
2.2 Phase 2
a) Interviews for shortlisted Post Primary Candidates for Grades C3 to D2
2.2.1 The interviews for shortlisted applicants for Grades C3 to D2 Post Primary candidates as listed in Table 2 above shall be conducted at the County level through the County Interview Panels under the leadership of the TSC County Director.
2.2.2 The TSC County Director shall convene the County Interview Panel(s) to prepare the County interview programmes guided by the interview schedules provided.
2.2.3 The TSC County Director shall invite all shortlisted candidates in writing through letters (templates attached) communicating the following: the date, time and venue of the interview and to inform candidates the documents to present during interviews.
2.2.4 Invitations for interviews to commence from Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, to ensure candidates receive at least seven (7) days notice before their interview date.
2.2.5 County Director MUST ensure that venues for the interviews are accessible to candidates with disability.
b) Interviews for shortlisted Post Primary Principals and Curriculum Support Officers
2.2.6 The interviews for shortlisted applicants for Grades C5 to D5 Post Primary candidates/CSOs as listed in Table 3 above shall be conducted at the Regional level under the leadership of the TSC Regional Director.
2.2.7 The TSC Regional Director shall prepare the Regional interview programmes guided by the interview schedule provided.
2.2.8 The TSC Regional Director shall invite all shortlisted candidates in writing through letters (templates provided) communicating the following the date, time and venue of the interview and to inform candidates the documents to present during interviews.
2.2.9 Invitations for interviews to commence from Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, to ensure candidates receive at least seven (7) days notice before their interview date.
2.2.10 The Regional Director MUST ensure that venues for the interviews are accessible to candidates with disability.
3. Panel Composition and Roles
a) Panels shall be constituted in line with Circular No. 8/2025 dated 11th August, 2025
b) Detailed roles for Chairperson, Commission Secretary Representative, and Director’s Representative is as follows:
3.1 Chairperson
The Chairperson shall: –
3.1.1 Be in charge of the interview panel.
3.1.2 Assign questioning areas to the panellists
3.1.3 Monitor the interview process.
3.1.4 Ensure that the interview is conducted in an objective and professional way in line with the advert requirements and interview tool.
3.1.5 Ensure confidentiality of interview materials and the interview process.
3.1.6 Ensure correct entry of each candidate’s final score and security of the results.
3.1.7 Ask interview questions to the candidates as guided by the interview tool
3.1.8 Submit the interview results to the Director Staffing on daily basis in soft copy, Advert-by-Advert through an official email provided.
3.1.9 Compile the interview report, sign and submit to the Director – Staffing at the end of the interview period.
3.2 Commission Secretary Representative
The Commission Secretary Representative shall: –
3.2.1 Be the Secretary to the panel taking notes on the proceedings of the interview.
3.2.2 Validate the candidates’ documents and make recommendations to the panel as appropriate.
3-2.4 Ensure correct entry of each candidate’s final score.
3.2.5 Compile the interview report (in consultation with other Members of the team) as per the stipulated guidelines.
3.3 Director’s Representative
The Director’s Representative shall;
3.3.1 Provide support to the Chairperson and Commission Secretary Representative in conducting the interviews.
3.3.2 Assistant to the Commission Secretary’s Representative.
3.3.3 Ask interview questions to the candidates as guided by the interview tool.
3.3.4 Perform any Other duty as assigned by the Chairperson.
Note: The Sub-County Directors shall compile and submit the Sub-County interview results to the respective County Directors who in-turn compile and submit to Director – Staffing in soft copy on daily basis through an official email provided and hard copies at the end of the interview period.
4. Roadmap
The Road map for the teacher promotion exercise is as shown in Table 4
Table 4: Roadmap for Promotion Exercise
S/No.
Activity
Date/ Duration
Actor(s)
1
Virtual sensitization of HQ Officers, Regional, County and Sub County Directors
Friday, 12th Sept (1 day)
Director Staffing
2
Invitation of shortlisted candidates
16th – 23rd Sept 2025 (8 days)
RD, CD, SCD
3
Conduct Interviews – Primary schools
6th – 10th Oct 2025 (5 days)
RD, CD, SCD
4
Conduct Interviews – Post Primary and CSOs
13th – 24th Oct 2025 (10 days)
DS, RD, CD & SCD
5
Submission of Interview materials
3rd -7th Nov 2025 (5 days)
RD & CD
Note:
a) Daily validated results shall be emailed to the Director — Staffing by Regional and the County Directors through the email provided.
b) Ensure strict adherence to the timelines (This calls for sacrifice in making maximum use of the limited time).
5. Scoring and Interview Score Guides
5.1 The interview Score guides in the Promotional Guidelines shall be used (Grade specific scoring guides are attached for ease of reference).
5.2 Deployment letters to administrative positions by the Board of Management through the Heads of schools be recognized in awarding marks where applicable.
5.3 Teachers who were earlier dropped from administrative positions be advantaged just as those current serving.
Therefore, their deployment letters should count even though they are no-longer holding administrative positions.
All Officers involved in the interview exercise shall be required to exercise highest degree of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times.
Attached are the list of the shortlisted teachers by Region and the interview schedules to guide the interview process.
E. J. MITEI (MS)
AG. COMMISSION SECRETARY/CEO
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
Our Ref: TSC/ADM/192A/VOL.X/63
Date: 11th September 2025
CONDUCTING OF PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEWS FOR TEACHERS AND CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICERS (CSOs) IN 2025/2026 FINANCIAL YEAR
The Commission advertised 21,313 Teacher and Curriculum Support Officer promotional posts from Tuesday, 12th August to Monday, 25th August 2025.
Accordingly, applicants have been shortlisted and as a result, you are required to conduct the promotional interviews as outlined below.
The Circular should be read together with Promotional Guidelines for Teachers, Circular No. 8/2025 dated 11th August 2025, available on the Commissions website.
1) Interview Dates
The promotional interviews will be conducted in two (2) phases:
a) Phase 1: Primary School Candidates
1.1 The Interviews shall be conducted from 6th – 10th October, 2025 (5 days)
1.2 Candidates to be interviewed during this period are all shortlisted primary school candidates for all grades. Table 1 gives the list of the adverts.
Table 1: Primary School Teachers Adverts (C2 to D1 grade)
S/No.
Advert No.
Advert Name
Candidates
1
16 & 17/2025
Senior Headteacher – D1 grade
6,267
2
21/2025
Headteacher – C5 grade
5,483
3
24 & 25/2025
Deputy Headteacher II- C4 grade
2,132
4
31 & 32/2025
Senior Teacher I – C3 grade
8,850
5
33 & 34/2025
Senior Teacher II – C2 grade
24,717
Total
47,449
a) Phase 1: Post Primary Institutions and Curriculum Support Officers
1.3 The interviews shall be conducted from 13th – 24th October, 2025 (10 days)
1.4 Candidates to be interviewed during this period are all shortlisted Post Primary candidates and Curriculum Support Officers for all grades. Table 2 and 3 gives the list of the adverts.
Table 2: Post Primary School Teacher Adverts (C3 to D2 grades – County Level)
S/No
Advert No.
Advert Name
Candidates
1
9, 10 & 11/2025
Deputy Principal II – D2 grade
3,179
2
12/2025
Senior Lecturer I – D2 grade
66
3
15/2025
Deputy Principal III – D1 grade
1,221
4
18/2025
Senior Lecturer II – D1 grade
103
5
23/2025
Senior Master III – C5 grade
2,968
6
22/2025
Senior Lecturer III – C5 grade
61
7
27 & 28/2025
Senior Master IV – C4 grade
2,581
8
26/2025
Senior Lecturer IV – C4 grade
120
9
30/2025
Secondary Teacher I – C3 grade
2,211
Total
12,510
Table 3: Post Primary School Principles and CSOs (C5 to D5 grades – Regional Level)
S/No.
Advert No.
Advert Name
Candidates
1
3 & 4/2025
Chief Principal – D5 grade
374
2
5 & 6/2025
Senior Principal – D4 grade
3,216
3
7 & 8/2025
Principal and Principal SNE – D3 grade
80
4
13/2025
Senior Curriculum Support Officer – D2
68
5
14/2025
Curriculum Support Officer I – D1 grade
362
6
19 & 20/2025
Curriculum Support Officer II – C5
560
Total
4,660
2) Interview Dates and Venues
2.1 Phase 1: Interviews for Primary School Candidates
2.1.1 The Interviews for all Primary school candidates listed in Table 1 shall be conducted at the Sub County level under the leadership of the TSC Sub County Director.
2.1.2 The TSC County Director shall share the lists with the TSC Sub County Director. The Sub County Director shall convene the Sub County Interview Panel(s) to prepare the Sub County Interview programme guided by the interview schedules provided.
2.1.3 The TSC Sub County Director in liason with their respective TSC Director, shall invite all shortlisted candidates in writing through letters (templates attached) communicating the following: the date, time and venue of the interview and to inform candidates the documents to present during interviews.
2.1.4 Invitations for interviews to commence from Tuesday, 16th September 2025, to ensure candidates receive at least seven (7) days notice before their interview date.
2.1.5 The TSC Sub County Director in liason with their respective TSC County Directors MUST ensure that venues for the interviews are accessible to candidates with disability.
2.2 Phase 2
a) Interviews for shortlisted Post Primary Candidates for Grades C3 to D2
2.2.1 The interviews for shortlisted applicants for Grades C3 to D2 Post Primary candidates as listed in Table 2 above shall be conducted at the County level through the County Interview Panels under the leadership of the TSC County Director.
2.2.2 The TSC County Director shall convene the County Interview Panel(s) to prepare the County interview programmes guided by the interview schedules provided.
2.2.3 The TSC County Director shall invite all shortlisted candidates in writing through letters (templates attached) communicating the following: the date, time and venue of the interview and to inform candidates the documents to present during interviews.
2.2.4 Invitations for interviews to commence from Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, to ensure candidates receive at least seven (7) days notice before their interview date.
2.2.5 County Director MUST ensure that venues for the interviews are accessible to candidates with disability.
b) Interviews for shortlisted Post Primary Principals and Curriculum Support Officers
2.2.6 The interviews for shortlisted applicants for Grades C5 to D5 Post Primary candidates/CSOs as listed in Table 3 above shall be conducted at the Regional level under the leadership of the TSC Regional Director.
2.2.7 The TSC Regional Director shall prepare the Regional interview programmes guided by the interview schedule provided.
2.2.8 The TSC Regional Director shall invite all shortlisted candidates in writing through letters (templates provided) communicating the following the date, time and venue of the interview and to inform candidates the documents to present during interviews.
2.2.9 Invitations for interviews to commence from Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, to ensure candidates receive at least seven (7) days notice before their interview date.
2.2.10 The Regional Director MUST ensure that venues for the interviews are accessible to candidates with disability.
3. Panel Composition and Roles
a) Panels shall be constituted in line with Circular No. 8/2025 dated 11th August, 2025
b) Detailed roles for Chairperson, Commission Secretary Representative, and Director’s Representative is as follows:
3.1 Chairperson
The Chairperson shall: –
3.1.1 Be in charge of the interview panel.
3.1.2 Assign questioning areas to the panellists
3.1.3 Monitor the interview process.
3.1.4 Ensure that the interview is conducted in an objective and professional way in line with the advert requirements and interview tool.
3.1.5 Ensure confidentiality of interview materials and the interview process.
3.1.6 Ensure correct entry of each candidate’s final score and security of the results.
3.1.7 Ask interview questions to the candidates as guided by the interview tool
3.1.8 Submit the interview results to the Director Staffing on daily basis in soft copy, Advert-by-Advert through an official email provided.
3.1.9 Compile the interview report, sign and submit to the Director – Staffing at the end of the interview period.
3.2 Commission Secretary Representative
The Commission Secretary Representative shall: –
3.2.1 Be the Secretary to the panel taking notes on the proceedings of the interview.
3.2.2 Validate the candidates’ documents and make recommendations to the panel as appropriate.
3-2.4 Ensure correct entry of each candidate’s final score.
3.2.5 Compile the interview report (in consultation with other Members of the team) as per the stipulated guidelines.
3.3 Director’s Representative
The Director’s Representative shall;
3.3.1 Provide support to the Chairperson and Commission Secretary Representative in conducting the interviews.
3.3.2 Assistant to the Commission Secretary’s Representative.
3.3.3 Ask interview questions to the candidates as guided by the interview tool.
3.3.4 Perform any Other duty as assigned by the Chairperson.
Note: The Sub-County Directors shall compile and submit the Sub-County interview results to the respective County Directors who in-turn compile and submit to Director – Staffing in soft copy on daily basis through an official email provided and hard copies at the end of the interview period.
4. Roadmap
The Road map for the teacher promotion exercise is as shown in Table 4
Table 4: Roadmap for Promotion Exercise
S/No.
Activity
Date/ Duration
Actor(s)
1
Virtual sensitization of HQ Officers, Regional, County and Sub County Directors
Friday, 12th Sept (1 day)
Director Staffing
2
Invitation of shortlisted candidates
16th – 23rd Sept 2025 (8 days)
RD, CD, SCD
3
Conduct Interviews – Primary schools
6th – 10th Oct 2025 (5 days)
RD, CD, SCD
4
Conduct Interviews – Post Primary and CSOs
13th – 24th Oct 2025 (10 days)
DS, RD, CD & SCD
5
Submission of Interview materials
3rd -7th Nov 2025 (5 days)
RD & CD
Note:
a) Daily validated results shall be emailed to the Director — Staffing by Regional and the County Directors through the email provided.
b) Ensure strict adherence to the timelines (This calls for sacrifice in making maximum use of the limited time).
5. Scoring and Interview Score Guides
5.1 The interview Score guides in the Promotional Guidelines shall be used (Grade specific scoring guides are attached for ease of reference).
5.2 Deployment letters to administrative positions by the Board of Management through the Heads of schools be recognized in awarding marks where applicable.
5.3 Teachers who were earlier dropped from administrative positions be advantaged just as those current serving.
Therefore, their deployment letters should count even though they are no-longer holding administrative positions.
All Officers involved in the interview exercise shall be required to exercise highest degree of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times.
Attached are the list of the shortlisted teachers by Region and the interview schedules to guide the interview process.
