The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 7,720 teaching vacancies across primary, junior and secondary schools, offering qualified unemployed teachers an opportunity to secure permanent and pensionable employment.
In a notice released on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Commission invited eligible Kenyan teachers to submit applications for the positions, which are intended to replace teachers leaving service through natural attrition.
The vacancies are distributed across the three school categories as follows:
- Primary schools: 5,609 positions
- Junior schools: 25 positions
- Secondary schools: 2,086 positions
According to TSC, successful applicants will be recruited on permanent and pensionable terms after undergoing the required selection and interview process.
“TSC invites applications for 7,720 teaching vacancies to replace teachers exiting service through natural attrition. Successful applicants will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms,” the Commission stated.
How to Apply for the 7,720 TSC Teaching Vacancies
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online through the Teachers Service Commission’s official recruitment platforms.
Applicants can access the vacancies through the Careers section on the TSC website or use the dedicated Teachers Online recruitment portal.
The application window opened on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and will close at midnight on Monday, November 23, 2026.
TSC has emphasised that applications must be submitted electronically, warning that manual applications will not be accepted.
Candidates are advised to provide accurate personal, academic and professional information when completing their applications.
Academic Qualifications for Primary, Junior and Secondary School Jobs
The Commission has outlined specific academic and professional requirements for applicants seeking the advertised positions.
To qualify, candidates must:
- Be Kenyan citizens.
- Be registered teachers with the Teachers Service Commission.
- Possess the required academic and professional qualifications for the advertised teaching positions.
For primary school vacancies, applicants must hold at least a Primary Teacher Education (P1) certificate.
Those applying for junior and secondary school positions must have a minimum Diploma in Education, in addition to meeting the relevant subject and professional requirements.
Applicants should carefully review the specific vacancy requirements before submitting their applications to avoid disqualification.
TSC Issues Warning on Multiple Applications
The Commission has instructed applicants to complete only one Application for Employment Form during the recruitment exercise.
TSC warned that submitting multiple application forms could result in automatic disqualification.
The Commission also indicated that preference would be given to qualified teachers who have never been employed by TSC.
However, applicants should be prepared to work in any part of the country, as successful candidates may be deployed outside the counties or schools where they attended interviews.
“Successful candidates may be posted to any part of the country and not necessarily to the county or school where they were interviewed. However, teachers recruited to fill junior school replacement vacancies shall be posted to the specific schools where the vacancies arose,” TSC clarified.
This means that teachers applying for primary and secondary school positions should be ready to accept deployment wherever the Commission identifies staffing needs.
For junior school replacement vacancies, successful candidates will be posted to the specific schools where the vacancies arose.
TSC Warns Applicants Against Recruitment Scams
The Commission has cautioned job seekers against fraudsters who may demand money while claiming to have connections that can secure teaching positions.
TSC reiterated that the entire recruitment exercise is free of charge and applicants should not pay individuals promising to influence the selection process.
“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,” the Commission warned.
Teachers seeking the advertised positions are encouraged to use only the official TSC recruitment platforms and follow the instructions provided by the Commission.
TSC Teaching Vacancies Application Deadline
Qualified teachers interested in the 7,720 positions must submit their applications before the recruitment portal closes on Monday, November 23, 2026, at midnight.
Applicants should ensure that their submissions are complete, accurate and made within the stipulated period.
The recruitment is part of TSC’s efforts to fill staffing gaps created by teachers exiting the service through natural attrition, with successful candidates set to join the Commission on permanent and pensionable terms.
How to Apply for the 7,720 TSC Teaching Vacancies Online
Interested and qualified teachers must submit their applications through the Commission’s official online recruitment system.
TSC has provided two ways to access the recruitment platform:
- Visit the official Teachers Service Commission website and navigate to the Careers section.
- Access the TSC Teachers Online portal directly.
Applicants should follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official TSC portal
Open the Teachers Online recruitment platform using the link https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/.
Avoid unofficial websites, social media links and application forms shared by individuals claiming to represent the Commission.
Step 2: Log in to your teacher account
Use your existing TSC online account details to access the system.
Teachers who are already registered with the Commission should not register again. The official portal states that registered teachers are not required to repeat the registration process when applying for advertised posts.
Step 3: Locate the advertised teaching vacancies
After logging in, navigate to the advertised posts section and check the available vacancies.
Review the relevant recruitment advertisement and identify the position that matches your academic and professional qualifications.
Candidates should also consult the vacancy distribution and recruitment guidelines published by TSC to establish where positions are available.
Step 4: Complete the Application for Employment Form
Fill in the required information accurately, including your personal details, TSC registration information and academic and professional qualifications.
Ensure that the information provided matches your official documents.
TSC has warned applicants to complete only one Application for Employment Form. Submitting multiple forms may lead to automatic disqualification.
Step 5: Submit your application online
Review the information entered before submitting the application through the online system.
Applicants should ensure that the application is successfully submitted before leaving the platform.
The Commission has made it clear that manual applications will not be considered.
Step 6: Keep your application details and monitor updates
After submission, retain your application information for future reference.
The TSC online system allows applicants to track the processing of advertised posts through the different recruitment stages up to appointment.
The Commission has also indicated that shortlisted candidates will be required to present their original academic and professional certificates during the recruitment process.
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