TSC Circular: Guidelines for Teacher and scoresheet for promotion 2025/2026
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), established under Article 237(1) of the Kenyan Constitution, has issued guidelines to standardize and regulate the promotion of teachers for the 2025/2026 financial year. These guidelines ensure fairness, transparency, meritocracy, and inclusivity in line with constitutional values and relevant policies.
Click here to download TSC circular guide and scoresheet for promotion of teachers 2025-2026 (pdf)
Key Points:
Scope & Validity:
The guidelines apply to all teachers employed by TSC and are valid until June 30, 2026.
Objectives:
Promote equity, fairness, merit recognition, and inclusivity—especially for persons with disabilities and marginalized groups—through a consistent and structured promotion process.
Guiding Principles:
Promotions will be based on fairness, merit, integrity, accountability, affirmative action, and professionalism.
Promotion Process:
- Vacancies are identified based on budget, attrition, and existing gaps.
- All vacancies will be publicly advertised on the TSC website and relevant media for 14 days.
- Applications are submitted online only; manual submissions are not accepted.
- Candidates must have served at least three years in their current grade and meet disciplinary requirements.
- Shortlisting & Interviews:
- Interview Panels:
Panels include Chairpersons, Commission Secretary representatives, and Directors’ representatives overseeing different levels to ensure fairness and compliance. - Selection & Posting:
- Selection is strictly merit-based and considers gender equity, inclusion of persons with disabilities, and regional diversity.
- Successful candidates will be posted to schools with vacancies.
- Offers lapse if not accepted within 30 days.Special Considerations:
Affirmative action ensures at least 5% of promotions go to teachers with disabilities and limits promotion of one gender to two-thirds to uphold gender equity.
Interview venues will be accessible, and interpreters allowed for applicants with hearing or speech disabilities.
- Monitoring & Evaluation:
The TSC Board will oversee the process with management providing tools, ensuring compliance, and submitting a report by January 27, 2026. - Fraud Warning:
The promotion process is free of charge. Any form of canvassing leads to disqualification. Fraudulent activities should be reported to TSC or police.
The circular reinforces TSC’s commitment to a transparent, equitable promotion system that supports career progression in the teaching service. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
