TSC Selection Score Guide for Post-Primary Teacher Recruitment: 2025/2026
This article provides a structured scoring system to be used by selection panels during the recruitment of teachers in post-primary institutions. It ensures fairness and consistency in evaluating candidates based on qualifications, age, years since graduation, and internship status.
Selection Score Guide – Post Primary Teachers
| Scoring Area | Criteria | Maximum Score |
|---|---|---|
| A. Academic & Professional Qualifications | B.Ed / BA or BSc + PGDE | |
| First Class | 5 | |
| Second Class | 3 | |
| Pass | 2 | |
| Diploma + Dip. Tech. Educ. / Diploma in Education | ||
| Distinction | 5 | |
| Credit | 3 | |
| Pass | 2 | |
| Total (A) | 5 | |
| B. Age | 50 years and above | 25 |
| 47 – 49 years | 20 | |
| 44 – 46 years | 15 | |
| 43 years and below | 10 | |
| Total (B) | 25 | |
| C. Years Since Teacher Qualification | 2010 and before | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 | |
| 2012 | 18 | |
| 2013 | 17 | |
| 2014 | 16 | |
| 2015 | 15 | |
| 2016 | 14 | |
| 2017 | 13 | |
| 2018 | 12 | |
| 2019 | 11 | |
| 2020 | 10 | |
| 2021 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| Total (C) | 20 | |
| D. Current Internship Status | Serving as an intern | 50 |
| Total (D) | 50 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 100 |
N.B: For purposes of scoring part C, the year an applicant satisfactorily qualified to be a teacher as per the Commission policies shall be the year used to determine the length of stay since graduation and not the certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet
TSC Selection Score Guide – Teachers with Disabilities (Post Primary)
| Scoring Area | Criteria | Maximum Score |
|---|---|---|
| A. Academic & Professional Qualifications | B.Ed / BA or BSc + PGDE | |
| First Class | 5 | |
| Second Class | 3 | |
| Pass | 2 | |
| Diploma + Dip. Tech. Educ. / Diploma in Education | ||
| Distinction | 5 | |
| Credit | 3 | |
| Pass | 2 | |
| Total (A) | 5 | |
| B. Age | 50 years and above | 25 |
| 47 – 49 years | 20 | |
| 44 – 46 years | 15 | |
| 43 years and below | 10 | |
| Total (B) | 25 | |
| C. Years Since Teacher Qualification | 2010 and before | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 | |
| 2012 | 18 | |
| 2013 | 17 | |
| 2014 | 16 | |
| 2015 | 15 | |
| 2016 | 14 | |
| 2017 | 13 | |
| 2018 | 12 | |
| 2019 | 11 | |
| 2020 | 10 | |
| 2021 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| Total (C) | 20 | |
| D. Current Internship Status | Serving as an intern | 50 |
| Total (D) | 50 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 100 |
N.B: For purposes of scoring part C, the year an applicant satisfactorily qualified to be a teacher as per the Commission policies shall be the year used to determine the length of stay since graduation and not the certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet.
Read Also: TSC Recruitment Guidelines for Primary School Teachers – 2025/2026
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) SYSTEM AND RECRUITMENT CHECKLISTS
GPA GRADING SYSTEM
Academic performance is evaluated using a GPA system that assigns classifications based on the cumulative points and corresponding marks. The following table outlines the GPA classification and mark ranges:
| S/No. | GPA Range | Classification | Marks (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.7 – 4.00 | First Class | 81 – 100 |
| 2 | 3.0 – 3.6 | Upper Second | 71 – 80 |
| 3 | 2.3 – 2.9 | Lower Second | 61 – 70 |
| 4 | 1.7 – 2.2 | Pass | 51 – 60 |
| 5 | 0 – 1.6 | Fail | 50 and below |
DOCUMENTATION CHECKLISTS
The recruitment process requires specific documents to be submitted by both the applicant and the selection panel. The documents help ensure eligibility, qualification verification, and compliance with TSC recruitment procedures.
Board of Management Submission Checklist
The applicant selected for the teaching position must provide the following items to the Secretary of the Selection Panel:
- Original and legible copies of:
- National ID card (both sides)
- NCPWD card (if applicable)
- Two coloured passport-sized photographs
- Academic and professional certificates: KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree, etc.
- Result certification letter from KNEC (if needed)
- Official academic transcripts
- TSC teacher registration certificate
- KRA PIN certificate
- Bank plate/card (front side)
- Completed pay point details form
- Primary and secondary school leaving certificates, and any additional testimonials
- Original GP 69 Medical Examination report
- Recruitment documents receipt acknowledgement
Read Also: TSC Recruitment Score Sheet: Scoring Criteria for Regular and Disabled Primary Teacher Applicants
TSC Submission Checklist
The Secretary of the Selection Panel must forward the following documents to the TSC Sub-County Director:
- Selection documentation:
- Signed panel minutes detailing shortlisted candidates from the system-generated merit list and the criteria used
- Completed and signed selection score guide
- Certified copies of:
- National ID card (both sides)
- NCPWD card (if applicable)
- Two passport-sized coloured photographs
- Academic certificates: KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree, etc.
- KNEC certification letter (if required)
- Official academic transcripts
- TSC teacher registration certificate
- KRA PIN certificate
- Bank plate/card (front side)
- Duly completed pay point details form
- School leaving certificates (primary and secondary), including other testimonials
- GP 69 original Medical Examination report
- Confirmation of document submission by applicant
Read Also: TSC Guidelines for Recruitment of Teachers in Post-Primary Institutions 2025/2026
TSC Selection Score Guide for Post-Primary Teacher Recruitment: 2025/2026
