Latest TSC Recruitment Guidelines, Score Sheet And Marking Scheme

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, usually carries out annual mass recruitment for new teachers in July/August.

The commission at the same time periodically recruits advertises for vacancies to replace the primary and secondary school teachers who leave TSC through natural attrition.

If you are looking forward to being recruited by TSC to teach in a primary school, then you need to familiarize yourself with the recruitment guidelines, interview marking scheme, and score sheets.

Following the advertisement for recruitment of teachers for Primary schools, the TSC County Director is required to conduct a selection exercise for candidates wishing to be employed and submit the County Merit list to the TSC Headquarters. The list should be ratified by the County Selection Panel.

The selection panel will be expected to exercise the highest degree of transparency and accountability, as stipulated in the Public Officers Ethics Act and TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics (2015).

The TSC County Director is expected to induct members of the County Selection Panel on the relevant Sections of the Act before the commencement of the selection exercise.

All applicants must be registered teachers in line with Section 23(1) of the Teachers Service Commission Act Cap 212. Those without Registration Certificates must attach a printout showing verified status as evidence of application for registration.

Applicants who apply for confirmation of results from KNEC should give the address of the County Director where they submitted their application.

It is their responsibility to ensure that the results are received within 14 days after the verification of certificates. Applicants working in other Government Departments and who meet the requirements are eligible to apply.

Upon submission of application letters, all applicants shall be given a serial number. The selection date and venue should be communicated at the same time.

The Sub County Director MUST acknowledge all applications immediately upon receipt before the verification date and promptly advise those who do not meet the selection criteria (specifying the reasons).

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During the selection, applicants must present original and legible photocopies of the following documents; –

1. National identification card

2. National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);

3. KCPE certificate;

4. KCSE certificates (include first attempt certificate if one repeated exams) or A-Level Certificate (where applicable);

5. PTE certificate;

6. Primary, Secondary Schools leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials.

7. All applicants should be given equal opportunity. However, applicants with special needs should be considered on affirmative action, provided that they meet the stipulated recruitment criteria.

8. The selected date and venue must be displayed on notice boards at the County, Sub-County, and Zonal offices at least seven (7) days before the selection exercise.

9. The selection panel shall vet each applicant to establish if he/she meets the requirements of the TSC advertisement.

10. Preference will be given to the applicants who have not been