Ongoing Recruitment at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Must be a holder of at least a diploma in education with a minimum mean Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in two teaching Subjects in KCSE or its equivalent.
• Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission.
• NB: For equivalent qualifications, applicants are advised to visit the Teachers Service Commission's website: www.tsc.go.ke

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The Teachers Service Commission's Guidelines for Recruitment of Post Primary Teachers for 2026/2027 Financial Year shall apply.
• Manual applications will not be considered.
• Be unemployed and has no record of exiting teaching service with the Commission due to disciplinary grounds;
• Candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates.
• Selection of Candidates will strictly be on merit and based on the number of vacancies per County. Successful candidates must not fill more than one application for employment form.
• Successful teacher interns will be retained in their current sub counties/ stations.
• Successful candidates shall be required to teach various learning areas under Junior School Curriculum. Visit the Commission's website (www.tsc.go.ke) for more information.

The application portal will be opened Tuesday, 18th August 2026 and closed on Monday, 31st August, 2026 midnight.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as Senior Master IV T-Scale 9 (C4) for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as Senior teacher I T-Scale 8 (C3) for a minimum period of three (3) years. 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process. 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as Senior Teacher I SNE T-Scale 8 (C3) for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as a Lecturer I, T-Scale 8 (C3) for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process. 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as a Secondary teacher I T-Scale 8 (C3) for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and; 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Secondary Teachers II T-Scale 7 (C2) (Diploma) for a minimum period for three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Senior Teachers II T-Scale 7 (C2) for a minimum period for three (3) years.
•  Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Primary teacher I T-Scale 6 (C1) for a minimum period for three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Senior Principal T-Scale 14 (D4) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers.
• Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Senior Principal T-Scale 14 (D4) for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Teachers Training College.
• Have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers.
• Meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Principal or Deputy Principal I, T-Scale 13 (D3) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Principal or Deputy Principal I, T-Scale 13 (D3) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 (D2) for a minimum period of Six months.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 (D2) for a minimum period of Six months.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Deputy Principal II or Senior Master I, T-Scale 12 (D2) for a minimum period of Six months.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers and.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.
• Note: All teachers currently performing the duties of a Principal are encouraged to apply.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Lecturer II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Teachers Training College;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Deputy Principal III or Senior Master II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Curriculum Support Officer II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Curriculum Support Officer II T-Scale 11 (D1) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; and
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Special needs institution;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
•  Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher I T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers.
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as Headteacher (SNE) or Deputy Headteacher I (SNE) T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years. 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process. 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers. 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as Senior Lecturer III T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years in a Teachers Training College. 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as Senior Master III T-Scale 10 (C5) for a minimum period of three (3) years. 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as Senior Master IV (C4) or Deputy Head Teacher II (C4), T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years. 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as Deputy Head teacher II T-Scale 9 (C4) for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: -

• Have served as Deputy Head teacher II T-Scale 9 (C4) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission

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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT 

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must: - 

• Have served as Deputy Head teacher II T-Scale 9 (C4) for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Have obtained a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process; 
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers; 
• Meet any other requirement deemed necessary by the Commission