TSC Subsistence Claim Form (pdf); What You Should Know
When teachers are required to travel abroad for official duties, they are entitled to a subsistence allowance.
This is designed to cover expenses, including accommodation, meals, and incidentals.
To facilitate the smooth processing of this allowance, teachers need to complete the TSC Subsistence Allowance Form in duplicate.
The form typically includes sections where teachers need to provide their personal information, details of their official duty travel, bank account information for direct deposit of the allowance, and other relevant details.
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The form also mandates the attachment of supporting documents, including a schedule of courses, program details, and seminar itineraries, for verification purposes.
Teachers must accurately complete the form and submit it through their respective Heads of Institutions at least two weeks before their departure date.
Key Information Required on the Form
TSC Number: Teachers need to provide their TSC identification number, ensuring accurate identification and processing.
Name: Teachers must write their full name exactly as it appears on official documents.
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Job Group: Teachers must accurately specify their job group.
Bank Details: To facilitate the direct deposit of the allowance, teachers need to provide their bank name, branch, and account number.
Country to Visit: Clearly indicate the destination country for the official duty trip.
Travel Dates: Both the immigration departments of Kenya and the destination nation should stamp the teacher’s passport with the same departure and return dates.
Duration of Travel: The teacher should specify the total number of days they will be away on official duty.
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For Official Use Only
This section of the form is for TSC’s internal use. It includes the rate applicable for the subsistence allowance and authorization details for payment.
Submission and Documentation
- Teachers must submit all claims for subsistence allowance through their respective Heads of Institutions at least two weeks before the departure date to ensure timely processing and approval.
- Teachers must attach necessary supporting documents, such as a schedule of courses, program details, seminar itineraries, and any other relevant information pertaining to the official duty trip.
- Teachers must submit their claims before completing the course or official duty abroad, as TSC will not accept claims after the trip.
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Timely submission and adherence to the provided guidelines are essential to ensuring the smooth processing and approval of the subsistence allowance.
Please be aware that there may be different versions or revisions of this form. Teachers must use the most recent and official form that the Teachers Service Commission provides for their claims.
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TSC Subsistence Claim Form (pdf); What You Should Know
