The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially released the new interview dates for 21,313 teacher promotion vacancies across different job groups, ranging from C1 to D4. This comes after the Commission announced the vacancies on 12th August 2025 and opened the application portal for interested teachers.
Application Deadline for TSC Promotions 2025
All teachers were given a two-week window to apply online, with the deadline set for midnight, Monday, 25th August 2025.
When Will TSC Promotion Interviews Begin?
According to TSC insiders, promotion interviews will commence two weeks after schools reopen for the third term.
- Schools reopen on Monday, 25th August 2025.
- Primary school teachers will be interviewed first, with sessions running for 10 days under the supervision of County and Sub-County Directors.
- Secondary school and TTC teachers will follow, also attending interviews for 10 days after the completion of primary school interviews.
Promotion Budget Under 2025–2029 CBA
In the new 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), signed between TSC and teacher unions, the Commission committed Ksh 1 Billion this financial year to facilitate promotions across all cadres.
How Teachers Will Be Scored – Key Highlights from TSC Scoresheet
TSC will use the 2025–2026 promotion scoresheet to evaluate candidates. The main factors include age, years of service, administrative experience, and TPAD ratings. Academic qualifications carry very minimal weight.
Age Marks Distribution (Maximum 30 Marks)
- 57 years & above – 30 marks
- 52–56 years – 25 marks
- 47–51 years – 20 marks
- 42–46 years – 15 marks
- 41 years & below – 10 marks
Years of Service in Current Grade (Maximum 30 Marks)
- 7 years & above – 30 marks
- 6 years – 25 marks
- 5 years – 20 marks
- 4 years – 15 marks
- 3 years – 10 marks
Academic & Professional Qualifications (Maximum 3 Marks)
- PhD – 3 marks
- Master’s – 2 marks
- Degree – 1 mark
- Diploma – 0 marks
Note: Academic certificates account for only 3 out of 100 marks, showing that experience and age outweigh academic qualifications in this promotion cycle.
Other Key Considerations
- Administrative roles (Head/Deputy Head Teachers) – up to 25 marks if evidence of service is provided.
- TPAD Ratings (Performance Appraisal) – up to 10 marks (based on the last 3 years).
- ASAL Teachers – will benefit from affirmative action.
Minimum requirement: Teachers must have served at least 3 years in their current grade to be eligible, except those in ASAL regions.
Full List of 21,313 TSC Promotion Vacancies (2025–2026)
TSC declared 21,313 promotion vacancies, with major slots including:
- Senior Teacher II (C2 – Regular): 4,683 posts
- Senior Teacher I (C3 – Regular): 3,244 posts
- Deputy Head Teacher II (C4 – Regular): 3,547 posts
- Head Teacher (C5 – Regular): 1,872 posts
- Senior Head Teacher (D1 – Regular): 1,400 posts
- Deputy Principal II (D2 – Regular): 971 posts
(Download full circular and scoresheet PDF for complete details).
Documents Required for Promotion Interviews
Teachers attending interviews must present:
- National ID (original)
- Academic certificates (KCSE, PTE, Diploma, Degree)
- Letter of appointment to current grade
- Latest payslip
- Previous promotion letters
- Responsibility letters (HOI/DHOI)
- TPAD Reports (2022–2024)
- Any additional testimonials
After Successful Promotion, Teachers Must Provide:
- Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
- HELB Clearance Certificate
- KRA Tax Compliance Certificate
- EACC Clearance Certificate
- CRB Clearance Certificate
Key Takeaway:
The TSC teacher promotion interviews (2025) will kick off two weeks after schools reopen in August, with primary teachers going first. With 21,313 vacancies and a budget of Ksh 1 Billion, this is one of the largest teacher promotion drives in recent years. However, teachers should note that age and years of service carry the highest marks, while academic certificates have minimal impact.
