TSC Invites Teachers for Document Verification in 2025 Recruitment Drive
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially started sending invitations to teachers who applied for replacement positions, requesting their participation in the document verification exercise. This process had faced minor delays due to ongoing promotion interviews for both primary and post-primary school teachers.
Invitation SMS Details
Applicants selected for verification have begun receiving SMS notifications with details of the exercise. One such message from the TSC Ganze Sub-County Director’s office reads:
“Congratulations! Kindly report to Ganze Primary School on Monday, 17th February 2025, at 8:30 AM with the original and photocopies of the following documents: ID card, TSC Registration Certificate, KCPE, KCSE, Diploma/Degree certificates, all levels leaving certificates, official transcripts, and the graduation page where your name appears. Notify us upon receiving this SMS. If there is a name variation, include an affidavit.”
TSC Replacement Recruitment Overview
The 2025 recruitment drive aims to fill 8,707 vacancies left by teachers who exited due to natural attrition. The breakdown of available positions is as follows:
- Primary Schools: 5,862 positions
- Junior Schools: 21 positions
- Secondary Schools: 2,824 positions
The recruitment offers permanent and pensionable terms, with posting expected to begin at the end of February 2025 and conclude by May 2025.
Required Documents for Verification
TSC has outlined specific documents that applicants must present during the verification exercise. These documents differ based on the category of the teaching position.
For Primary School Teachers
Applicants must bring both original and legible photocopies of the following:
- National Identification Card
- Certificate of Registration as a Teacher
- Evidence of completion of Upgrade Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (UDPTE) where applicable
- PTE Certificate
- KCSE Certificate or its equivalent (including certificates for resit attempts)
- KCPE Certificate or its equivalent (including certificates for resit attempts)
- Letter of Certification of Results by KNEC (if applicable)
- Primary and Secondary School Leaving Certificates and other relevant testimonials
- National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (if applicable)
- Affidavit explaining any variance in names under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 15 of the Laws of Kenya
For Junior Secondary and Secondary School Teachers
Post-primary school applicants must present:
- National Identification Card
- Certificate of Registration as a Teacher
- Diploma/Degree Certificate and Official Transcripts
- KCSE Certificate or its equivalent (including certificates for resit attempts)
- KCPE Certificate or its equivalent (including certificates for resit attempts)
- Primary and Secondary School Leaving Certificates and other relevant testimonials
- National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (if applicable)
- Affidavit explaining any variance in names under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 15 of the Laws of Kenya
- Letter of Certification of Results by KNEC (if applicable)
Special Considerations
- Intern teachers need to present only their National Identification Cards for verification.
- Persons with disabilities (PWDs) must indicate their disability status and specify the nature of their disability to facilitate proper placement.
Merit List Compilation and Public Access
After the verification exercise, TSC Sub-County Directors will compile a Merit List of all applicants whose documents have been successfully verified. These lists will be available to the public upon request while ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 to protect applicants’ personal information.
Additional Points in the Recruitment Process
TSC has introduced additional scoring criteria to benefit specific categories of applicants:
- Intern teachers employed under TSC internship programs receive 30 bonus marks.
- PTE certificate holders who have upgraded to UDPTE receive an additional 5 marks.
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
With the verification process underway, TSC will finalize the selection process and begin posting successful candidates to their respective schools. Teachers should ensure they have all the required documents ready to avoid any delays in their recruitment process.
For the latest updates on TSC recruitment, document verification, and teacher placement, stay tuned to official TSC communication channels and announcements.
