Current TSC Recruitment Requirements [All You Need To Know]

The Ultimate Guide to TSC Recruitment Requirements

If you’re considering a career in teaching in Kenya, understanding the recruitment requirements set by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is crucial.

Here’s everything you need to know about the current TSC employment requirements.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for employment by the TSC, candidates must meet the following basic requirements:

Kenyan Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of Kenya.
Age Limit: Candidates should be 45 years old or below for permanent and pensionable terms.
Registration: Must be registered as a teacher according to Section 23 of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012.

Candidates registered but lacking Certificates of Registration must provide a copy of the online printout of their TSC Number and the original bank pay-in slip for teacher registration.

Academic and Professional Certificates

Candidates are required to submit original copies of their academic and professional certificates, including:

CPE/KCPE Certificate
KCE/KCSE Certificate
PTE Certificate
Diploma Certificate
Degree Certificate
School Leaving Certificate

Candidates without these certificates must demonstrate evidence of application for confirmation from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) within 14 days.

Qualifications for Recruitment by TSC

1. Graduate Teachers- Post Primary Institutions

Applicants must possess:

A minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ (plus) in each of the two teaching subjects or equivalent.
A Bachelor of Education Degree with two teaching subjects.
Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with two teaching subjects.

2. Diploma Teachers — Post Primary Institutions

Requirements for Diploma Teachers include:

A mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
C+ in two teaching subjects.
A Diploma in Education from a recognized Teacher Training Institution.

3. Certificate Teachers

Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE.
PTE Certificate from KNEC.

Additional Notes on TSC Employment

Candidates with Economics/Accounting, Social Education, and Ethics can apply for business studies and CRE/IRE vacancies respectively.
Diploma teachers with English/other subjects qualify for employment as Teacher/Literature teachers.
Graduate teachers should have studied a minimum of 8-course units in each teaching subject.

Recruitment and Selection Process — Primary School Teachers

Applicants for Primary schools must hold a P1 certificate
Primary teachers are selected through competitive interviews where original documents are required.
Secondary school posts require a minimum of a Diploma in Education.
Applications should be directed to the TSC County Director or the Secretary, Board of Management of the respective school.

Applying for Vacancies

All applications must be submitted online through the TSC recruitment portal https://hrmis.tsc.go.ke/app/login — no manual applications.
Direct applications to the TSC Commission will not be considered.
Detailed information on vacancies can be found on the TSC website or by visiting TSC offices.

Conclusion

Understanding the TSC employment requirements is essential for anyone aspiring to become a teacher in Kenya.

By meeting these requirements and following the application process diligently, you can increase your chances of securing a teaching position with the Teachers Service Commission.