TSC Recruitment Score Sheet: Scoring Criteria for Regular and Disabled Primary Teacher Applicants.
This score sheet evaluates applicants based on professional qualifications, age, teaching experience, and CBC upgrade.
| Category | Sub-Criteria | Maximum Score |
|---|---|---|
| A. P1 Professional Qualifications | 6–28 points | 5 |
| 29–50 points | 3 | |
| 51–64 points | 2 | |
| B. Age Bracket | 50 years and above | 20 |
| 47–49 years | 15 | |
| 44–46 years | 10 | |
| 43 years and below | 5 | |
| C. Years Since Teacher Qualification | 2010 and before | 70 |
| 2011 | 66 | |
| 2012 | 62 | |
| 2013 | 58 | |
| 2014 | 54 | |
| 2015 | 50 | |
| 2016 | 46 | |
| 2017 | 42 | |
| 2018 | 38 | |
| 2019 | 34 | |
| 2020 | 30 | |
| 2021 | 26 | |
| 2022 | 22 | |
| 2023 | 18 | |
| 2024 | 14 | |
| D. CBC Upgrade (DPTE Diploma) | Applicable to qualified applicants | 5 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Read Also: TSC Recruitment Guidelines for Primary School Teachers – 2025/2026
A. Academic Qualification in P1 Certification
Candidates are assessed based on their PTE academic points, excluding teaching practice.
- 6 to 28 points: Awarded 5 marks
- 29 to 50 points: Awarded 3 marks
- 51 to 64 points: Awarded 2 marks
- Maximum Score: 5
B. Age Bracket Evaluation
Applicants are scored based on age, with older candidates receiving higher scores.
- 50 years and above: 20 marks
- 47 to 49 years: 15 marks
- 44 to 46 years: 10 marks
- 43 years and below: 5 marks
- Maximum Score: 20
C. Duration Since Teacher Qualification
The time elapsed since graduation directly impacts scoring. Candidates with earlier qualifications receive higher scores, reflecting long-standing patience in job searching.
- 2010 and earlier: 70 marks
- 2011 to 2024: Decreases by four points per year, down to 14 marks for 2024 graduates
- Maximum Score: 70
D. Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (CBC Upgrade)
Holders of the CBC upgrade diploma earn additional points:
- Maximum Score: 5
TSC Recruitment Score Sheet: Scoring Criteria for Regular and Disabled Primary Teacher Applicants
