The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 7,720 teaching vacancies for primary, junior and secondary schools as part of a recruitment exercise targeting teachers exiting the service.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Commission said it would fill the vacancies on permanent and pensionable terms: 5,609 in primary schools, 25 in junior schools, and 2,086 in secondary schools.
“The Teachers Service Commission invites applications for 7,720 teaching vacancies to replace teachers exiting service through natural attrition.
The vacancies comprise 5,609 posts in primary schools, 25 posts in junior schools and 2,086 posts in secondary schools,” read part of the announcement.
Qualifications and Instructions For Teachers Seeking to Apply
To qualify, applicants must be Kenyan citizens, registered teachers with the Commission and hold the minimum academic qualifications required for their respective school categories.
Candidates applying for primary school positions must possess at least a Primary Teacher Education (P1) certificate, while those seeking junior and secondary school positions must hold a minimum Diploma in Education.
The Commission said applicants seeking guidance on equivalent qualifications should consult for further details.
Additionally, TSC stated that under the recruitment guidelines for the 2026/2027 financial year, shortlisted candidates must present their original academic and professional certificates during the recruitment process.
Successful applicants must complete only one Application for Employment Form, and the Commission warned that submitting multiple forms would lead to disqualification.
TSC also clarified that it would not consider manual applications and would give preference to applicants not previously employed by the Commission.
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The Commission further noted that successful candidates could be posted anywhere in the country, regardless of the county or school where they were interviewed.
However, teachers recruited to fill junior school replacement vacancies will be posted to the specific schools where the vacancies arose.
TSC added that it would use merit lists generated during the exercise for subsequent recruitment within the 2026/2027 financial year.
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How to Apply for TSC Jobs
The application portal will open on Tuesday, November 10, and close at midnight on Monday, November 23, 2026.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the TSC website, www.tsc.go.ke, under the Careers section, or through the Teachers Online portal at teachersonline.tsc.go.ke.
The Commission encouraged persons living with disabilities to apply, describing itself as an equal opportunity employer.
It also cautioned applicants against fraudsters demanding money for recruitment assistance, maintaining that the exercise is free of charge.
“The recruitment exercise is free of charge. The Teachers Service Commission forewarns applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment,” TSC noted.
Candidates seeking to apply can report any suspected fraudulent activity to the nearest TSC office, police station, or the Commission’s headquarters through the Director of Staffing on 0202892193 or the Deputy Director of Staffing on 0202892131.
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