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    2023 TSC recruitment marking scheme

    Hillary KangwanaBy Hillary KangwanaMay 31, 2025
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    The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a new recruitment interview score guide/ marking scheme for 2023.

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    Here is the latest TSC recruitment guidelines & Marking scheme:2023 TSC final changes on recruitment, deployment of PnP and intern teachers. 

    TSC SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS – SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2023

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    Applicants should be awarded marks  during the  selection in accordance  with the areas specified below. The schedule below should be used for this purpose .

    SCORING AREAS MAXIMUM SCORE ACTUAL SCORE AVERAGE SCORE BY THE PANEL
    A Academic and Professional qualifications

    Degree (BED)

    (i) First Class

    (ii) Second Class

    40

    35

    30

     

     

     

    40

    35

    30

     

     

    40

    35

    30

     

     

     

     

    40

    35

    30

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    40

    (iii) Pass

    OR

    Degree BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE

    (i)   First Class

    (ii) Second Class

    (iii) Pass

     —-
     

    OR

    Diploma+ Dip. Tech. Education

    (i)   Distinction

    (ii)     Credit

    (iii)     Pass

    OR

    Diploma in Education

    (i)   Distinction

    (ii) Credit

    (iii) Pass

     

    —————
    MAXIMUM SCORE
    B Evidence of internship service 30
    MAXIMUM SCORE 30
    C (I) Length of stay since qualifying as a teacher for those who have never been employed by the Commission

    i.      2015 and before

    ii.      2016

    iii.      2017

    iv.      2018

    V.  2019 and after

     

     25

    20
    15
    10

    5

    MAXIMUM SCORE 25

     

    APPLICANT’S NAME                                              QUALIFICATION                                                                                     _ TSC No

    Awarding marks based on length of stay after graduation.

    C (II) Length of stay since exiting from service for those previously employed by the Commission

    i.      2018 and  after

    ii.      2017 – 2016

    iii.      2015- 2014

    iv.      2013- 2012

    V.  2011 and before

     

     

    25

    20

    15

    10

    5

     

     

    25

     

    MAXIMUM SCORE

     

    NB: For purposes of scoring part C, year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet determines the length of stay but not year of enhancement.

     Other assessment areas

    (D)   (i) Communication ability

    a)     Communication skills

    b)    Presentation

    (ii)      Evidence of

    a)      Participation in Co-c urricular activities while teaching ……….. ……………………..

    b)       Students’ academic performance (Exam records for the last three years) ……………………………………………………

    c)       Special talents (Leadership awards and acknowledgement) ………………………..

     

    1 

    1

     

     1

     

     1

     

    1

    NB: No candidate should score zero in this section
    MAXIMUM SCORE 5
    GRAND TOTAL 100

     

    We certify that the information entered above is correct to the best of our knowledge.

    Sign                                             _

    (Principal/Secretary BOM)

    Name                                        _

    Date                                             _

    Sign                                               _

    (Chairperson BOM)

    Name                                              _ Date _

    APPENDIX 1 (b)

    SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – SECONDARY SCHOOLS

    SCORING AREAS MAXIMUM SCORE ACTUAL SCORE AVERAGE SCORE BY

    THE PANEL

    A Academic and Professional qualifications
    Degree (BED) (i) First Class                      —- 40
    (ii) Second Class —– 35
    (iii) Pass– —-                       —- 30
    OR
    Degree BA + PGDE or BSC + PGDE
    (i)   First Class——– 40
    (ii) Second Class                 35
    (iii) Pass— 30
    OR
    Diploma+ Dip. Te c h . Education
    (i)   Distinct io n- —- ————— 40
    (ii)     Credit

    (iii)     Pass——–

    OR

    Diploma in Education

    (i)   Distinction

    35
    30
    40
    (ii)    Credit

    (iii)    Pass

     

    MAXIMUM SCORE

    35
    30
    40
    B Evidence of Internship service 30
    MAXIMUM SCORE 30
    C Length of stay since graduation

     

    i.      2017 and before

    25
    ii.      2018                                                 20
    iii.      2019 and  after —                        — —- 15
    MAXIMUM SCORE 25

      

    NB: For purposes of scoring part C, year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet determines the length of stay but not year of enhancement.

     

     

    D (i)  Communication ability

    a)   Communication Skills .. .. … .. … ..

    b) Presentation …. …… ……… …….

     

    (ii)      Evidence of

    a)         Participation in Co-curricular activities teaching)

    …………………………………….

    b)         Students’ academic performance (Exam records for the last three

    years)………………………………….

    c)         Special talents (Leadership awards and acknowledgement) …………

     

    NB: No candidate should score zero in this section.

     

    MAXIMUM SCORE

     

     

     

     

     1

    1

     

     1

     

     

     

    1

     

     1

     

     

     

     

    5

     

     

     

    GRAND TOTAL

     

    100

     

    We confirm that the information entered above is correct to the best of our know led ge.

    Sign                                               _

    (Principal/Secretary BOM)

    Name                                          _

    Date                                             _

    Sign                                              _

    (Chairperson BOM)

    Name                                              _

    Date                                              _

    APPENDIX I (c)

    GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) GRADING SYSTEM

    S/NO. GPA CLASS 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

     

    APPENDIX  II CHECK LISTS

    BOARD OF MANAGEMENT CHECK LIST

    The successful applicant will be required to submit the following to the Secretary, Board of Management: –

    1. Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of five (5) years, and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;
    2. Original and clear copies of the following: –
      1. National Identity card (both sides);
      2. NCPWD card (where applicable);
    • 2 passport size colour photographs;
    1. Certificates and testimonials; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
    2. Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of  results  by KNEC (where applicable);
    3. Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC;
    • Official Academic transcripts;
    • Certificate of Registration as a teacher
    1. KRA PIN certificate;
    2. Bank Plate;
    3. Duly filled pay point particulars’ form;
    • NHIF Card;
    • Primary and secondary     school    leaving     certificates                 and    other testimonials;
    • Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable)
    1. Acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment;

    NB: The Principal/Secretary Board of Management is expected to verify and certify all the above documents before issuing the Application for Employment Form (APPT l) to the successful applicant.

    TSC CHECK LIST

    The Secretary, Board of Management is required to submit to the TSC Sub – County Director the following:

    1. Duly filled and signed Application for Employment Form (APPT l );
    1. Minutes of the selection panel duly signed and clearly showing how many applicants were shortlisted for interview from the system generated merit list and the selection criteria used;
    2. Completed selection score guide duly signed;
    3. Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of

    five (5) years, and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;

    1. Certified copies of the following: –
      1. National Identity card (both sides);
    1. NCPWD card (where applicable);
    • 2 passport size colour photographs;
    1. Certificates; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
    2. Proof of payment for the Statement of confirmation of results by KNEC (where applicable);
    3. Official Academic transcripts;
    • Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC;
    • Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
    1. KRA PIN certificate;
    2. Bank plate;
    3. Duly filled pay point particulars form;
    • NHIF card;
    • Primary and     secondary     school    leaving     certificates                 and     other testimonials;
    • Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
    1. Acknowledgement note for employment application documents;
    • Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by
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