Breaking a tie during a TSC recruitment interview

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a new criteria for breaking a tie during a TSC new teacher recruitment interview.

Upon invitation for interview, applicants shall be required to present the originals and clear copies of the following documents: –

1. 1. National identification card;
   2. Certificate of Registration as a teacher;
   3. Authentic evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable);
   4. Diploma/Degree certificate and official transcripts;
   5. KCSE certificates or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re- sat exams);
   6. KCPE certificate or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re- sat exams);
   7. Primary and Secondary School leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials;
   8. National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (where applicable);
   9. An Affidavit sworn under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 15 of the Laws of Kenya to explain the variance in names;
   10. Letter of certification of results by KNEC (where applicable).

TSC new criteria for breaking a tie during TSC interview

In the event of a tie, consideration for selection will be determined as per the order of priority shown hereunder:

1. 1. 1. Applicants’ disability status;
      2. Participation in the TSC Teacher Internship Programme;
      3. Length of Stay since graduation;
      4. Strength of academic and professional certificates

N/B: If applicants tie at aggregate grades, subject grades shall be considered.