TSC Recruitment 2026: Teacher Vacancies and How to Apply
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) · Last checked 12 November 2026
Applications open - closing 23 November 2026
Closing date as reported in the press - confirm it in the official guidelines on tsc.go.ke.
TSC has advertised vacancies arising from natural attrition (teachers who have left the service) in primary, junior and secondary schools. The recruitment guidelines and the school-by-school distribution lists were published on the TSC website on 10 November 2026.
Press reports put the total at 7,720 posts on permanent and pensionable terms: 5,609 in primary schools, 25 in junior schools and 2,086 in secondary schools, with applications open from 10 to 23 November 2026. The official guidelines are the authority on numbers and dates.
Who can apply
As reported in the press for this advert - the official guidelines set the final rules.
- Kenyan citizen.
- Registered as a teacher with the Teachers Service Commission.
- Primary posts: a P1 (primary teacher education) certificate or its equivalent.
- Junior and secondary posts: at least a Diploma in Education.
- One application only - more than one application form leads to disqualification.
How to apply
- Apply online through the TSC recruitment portal (teachersonline.tsc.go.ke). Manual applications are not considered.
- TSC states that if you apply online you do not need to send a hard copy, and that no payment of any kind is required.
- Shortlisted candidates present original certificates at the interview.
Recruitment is free
TSC: "recruitment is free of charge." Nobody can sell you a TSC job or a place on the merit list.
Common questions
When does the November 2026 TSC recruitment close?
Press reports give 23 November 2026 as the closing date for online applications. Check the official guidelines on tsc.go.ke for the exact date and time.
Do I need to be registered with TSC to apply?
Yes. Only teachers registered with the Teachers Service Commission can be employed by it, so register first if you have not.
Does TSC charge to apply or to be hired?
No. TSC states that recruitment is free of charge and that no payment of any kind is required. Report anyone asking for money.