Updated 2026-11-15
The Teachers Service Commission, or TSC, advertises vacant teaching posts through its official online services. A replacement post is still an advertised vacancy: do not assume a post is open because someone has left a school. Check the live official advert, its vacancy distribution and its closing date before you apply.
TSC says online applications need no hard copy and no payment. Never pay a person to apply for a teaching job.
Start with TSC Teachers Online or TSC Online Services. TSC says these services advertise vacant teacher posts, allow qualified applicants to apply, and allow applicants to track processing up to appointment.
Use the official advert as the final authority. It should state the eligibility requirements, documents, terms and closing date for that recruitment cycle. Do not rely on a recycled poster, a WhatsApp message or an advert from an earlier year. TSC also provides an official adverts tracker where advert records show dates and status.
As at 15 November 2026, apply only where the official TSC notice and portal show a vacancy as open. A deadline from a previous cycle is not an open application.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Confirm registration | Make sure you have a TSC number and can access your account. |
| 2. Read the live advert | Check the institution or area, eligibility, required documents and closing date in the current official notice. |
| 3. Apply online | Sign in through the official TSC online service and submit for the post only if you meet the advert's conditions. |
| 4. Keep your evidence | Save your confirmation and the advert details for your records. |
| 5. Track your application | Use the official portal to follow processing. |
TSC's registration manual directs teachers to the TSC website's Online Services and then Teachers Online Services for new registration. It says the registration process requires personal details and supporting uploads. Complete registration before relying on it for an advertised-post application, and check the current portal for the live requirements.
TSC states that no payment is required for an online advertised-post application. Treat any request for money to secure a replacement slot, interview, posting or appointment as a warning sign. For advert and promotion enquiries, the TSC portal lists 020-2892000; for general enquiries it lists info@tsc.go.ke.
TSC's online services pages state that an applicant who applies online does not need to submit a hard copy. Follow a different process only if the specific live official notice clearly says so.
TSC says it is an offence to engage in the teaching service unless registered as a teacher. The application service is presented for qualified applicants, so register and obtain access to your TSC account before applying. Check the live advert for its exact eligibility conditions.
No. TSC's online services pages say no payment is required for an online advertised-post application. Do not pay an agent or anyone claiming they can secure a post.
Check the opening and closing dates in the official notice and use TSC's official adverts tracker. A past closing date is not an open opportunity, even if an old link or social-media post is still online.
Yes. TSC says its online system allows applicants to track each stage of processing up to appointment. Use your own official account to do this.