When you join the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), you step into a role that requires adherence to specific reporting procedures, especially when it comes to casualties.
Casualties, in this context, refer to the entry and exit of teachers at their duty stations.
Understanding how to report these casualties accurately is crucial for both new and experienced teachers.
Let’s dive into the details to ensure you’re well-informed.
Filling TSC Casualty Returns Online
Entry/Exit returns, referred to as Casualty, are the only requirements to indicate when a teacher has joined or left their working station.
Since the TSC abolished manual filling of casualties, they are now required to be submitted online by Heads of Institutions.
The Entry/Exit process is initiated once the process of newly employed teachers receiving their posting letters is complete.
These returns are processed by the Human Resource Management (HRM) headquarters once received online.
Reporting for Duty
Upon employment, you are required to report to your duty station within two weeks from the date of posting.
The head of your institution should then promptly submit a Casualty Return to the TSC headquarters.
Appointment to Payroll
The effective date of your appointment should not be earlier than the one indicated in your letter of offer of employment.
Your salary entry point, grade, and automatic allowances will be based on your qualifications and previous experience.
Sub County Directors’ Role
Sub County Directors are responsible for submitting casualties (entry/exit returns) reports for institution administrators for teachers who have exceeded transfer and recruitment timelines (14 days and 30 days respectively).
Accessing the TSC Online System
To access the portal, go to the TSC website and click on “Teacher Posting and Entry/Exit” under the online service menu.
Log into the system using your TSC No. and password.
Submitting TSC Entry/Exit Reports
The head of the institution is required to log into the system and provide the username and password.
Below the Entry/Exit menu, select “Submit Entry.”
Managing Passwords
- If you forget your password during the login process, click on the “Forgot Password” button.
- Enter your TSC number in the space provided and click continue.
- A verification code will be sent to your mobile number through SMS.
- Enter the verification code and create a new password.
Understanding these procedures is essential for all teachers under the TSC. Proper reporting ensures smooth operations and accurate records.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out to the TSC for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Casualty Reporting in TSC
Q: What is a Casualty Return in TSC?
A: A Casualty Return in the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) refers to the entry and exit of teachers at their duty stations.
It is a report submitted by the head of an institution to indicate when a teacher has joined or left their working station.
Q: How long do I have to report to my duty station after employment?
A: You are required to report to your duty station within two weeks from the date of posting.
Q: Can I report casualties manually?
A: No, the TSC abolished the manual filling of casualties.
They are now required to be submitted online by Heads of Institutions.
Q: What is the role of Sub County Directors in casualty reporting?
A: Sub County Directors are responsible for submitting casualties (entry/exit returns) reports for institution administrators for teachers who have exceeded transfer and recruitment timelines (14 days and 30 days respectively).
Q: How do I access the TSC online system for casualty reporting?
A: To access the portal, go to the TSC website and click on “Teacher Posting and Entry/Exit” under the online service menu.
Log into the system using your TSC No. and password.
Q: What should I do if I forget my password for the TSC online system?
A: If you forget your password during the login process, click on the “Forgot Password” button.
Enter your TSC number in the space provided, and a verification code will be sent to your mobile number through SMS. Enter the verification code and create a new password.
Q: How are salaries and allowances determined for TSC teachers?
A: Salaries, entry points, grades, and automatic allowances for TSC teachers are based on their qualifications and previous experience.
The effective date of appointment should not be earlier than the one indicated in the letter of offer of employment.
Q: What happens if I need to report an exit of a teacher from my institution?
A: To report the exit of a teacher, log into the TSC online system, select the date of exit from the provided calendar, confirm the exit, and click save.
Q: Are temporary exits treated the same as permanent exits?
A: No, temporary exits of teachers are not treated as permanent removals from the institution but are considered to be on leave.
Q: How can I ensure that my Casualty Return is processed promptly?
A: Ensure that the process of newly employed teachers receiving their posting letters is complete.
The returns will only be processed by Human Resource Management (HRM) headquarters once received online.
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