The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has provided a detailed breakdown of 2,086 secondary school teaching vacancies advertised under its November 2026 teacher replacement recruitment exercise.
The vacancies are distributed across secondary schools in different counties and sub-counties, giving qualified teachers an opportunity to identify institutions recruiting teachers in their respective teaching subjects.
The detailed document, titled Appendix 3: Distribution of 2,086 Attrition Vacancies in Secondary Schools – November 2026, contains the names of schools, school identification codes, required teaching subject combinations and the number of teachers needed in each institution.
The recruitment is part of the Commission’s wider exercise to recruit 7,720 teachers on permanent and pensionable terms during the 2026/2027 financial year.
For teachers interested in the recruitment, the school-level distribution is particularly important because it identifies where the advertised vacancies are located and the teaching specialisations required by individual institutions.
Download the TSC November 2026 Distribution of vacancies per school pdf
TSC secondary school recruitment 2026: Understanding the 2,086 vacancies
The 2,086 positions are specifically allocated to secondary schools and form part of the larger teacher replacement recruitment exercise targeting vacancies left by teachers who have exited service through natural attrition.
The recruitment allocation is as follows:
| School category | Number of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Primary schools | 5,609 |
| Secondary schools | 2,086 |
| Junior schools | 25 |
| TOTAL | 7,720 |
The secondary school allocation is further distributed among counties and sub-counties, with individual schools indicating the teaching combinations required.
TSC secondary school vacancies by region
The 2,086 secondary school vacancies are distributed across eight regions.
| No. | Region | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central | 502 |
| 2 | Coast | 95 |
| 3 | Eastern | 366 |
| 4 | Nairobi | 68 |
| 5 | North Eastern | 65 |
| 6 | Nyanza | 308 |
| 7 | Rift Valley | 425 |
| 8 | Western | 257 |
| TOTAL | 2,086 |
Central Region has the highest allocation with 502 vacancies, followed by Rift Valley with 425 and Eastern Region with 366.
TSC secondary school vacancies per county
The county distribution indicates the number of secondary school teachers required in each county.
| No. | County | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murang’a | 133 |
| 2 | Kiambu | 123 |
| 3 | Nyeri | 113 |
| 4 | Nakuru | 100 |
| 5 | Kakamega | 96 |
| 6 | Bungoma | 90 |
| 7 | Nyandarua | 79 |
| 8 | Machakos | 78 |
| 9 | Makueni | 77 |
| 10 | Meru | 75 |
| 11 | Siaya | 70 |
| 12 | Nairobi | 68 |
| 13 | Kisumu | 64 |
| 14 | Kisii | 59 |
| 15 | Kirinyaga | 54 |
| 16 | Kitui | 54 |
| 17 | Migori | 48 |
| 18 | Laikipia | 43 |
| 19 | Embu | 43 |
| 20 | Trans Nzoia | 41 |
| 21 | Homa Bay | 40 |
| 22 | Busia | 37 |
| 23 | Kericho | 36 |
| 24 | Baringo | 34 |
| 25 | Nandi | 34 |
| 26 | Vihiga | 34 |
| 27 | Tharaka Nithi | 33 |
| 28 | Kilifi | 31 |
| 29 | Nyamira | 27 |
| 30 | Garissa | 26 |
| 31 | Mandera | 22 |
| 32 | Elgeyo Marakwet | 22 |
| 33 | Bomet | 21 |
| 34 | Narok | 21 |
| 35 | Uasin Gishu | 20 |
| 36 | West Pokot | 19 |
| 37 | Wajir | 17 |
| 38 | Kajiado | 17 |
| 39 | Mombasa | 16 |
| 40 | Kwale | 15 |
| 41 | Taita Taveta | 15 |
| 42 | Lamu | 12 |
| 43 | Turkana | 12 |
| 44 | Tana River | 6 |
| 45 | Samburu | 5 |
| 46 | Marsabit | 4 |
| 47 | Isiolo | 2 |
| TOTAL | 2,086 |
Murang’a County leads the country with 133 advertised secondary school positions. Kiambu follows with 123, while Nyeri has 113 vacancies.
Nakuru has 100 positions, Kakamega 96 and Bungoma 90.
Teachers should examine the detailed school distribution to identify the actual institutions and subject combinations available in their counties.
Full list of secondary schools with TSC vacancies
The TSC Appendix 3 provides a school-by-school breakdown of the advertised vacancies.
For every listed institution, the document provides four key details:
- School code – the official identification number of the institution.
- School name – the name of the secondary school with an advertised vacancy.
- Subject combination – the teaching specialisation required.
- Number of vacancies – the number of teachers needed by the institution.
The vacancies are organised according to sub-counties, making it easier for applicants to locate opportunities in their preferred areas.
Examples of schools with advertised vacancies in Kiambu County
| School | Subject combination | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Mang’u Girls Secondary School | Mathematics/Physics | 1 |
| Kairi Secondary School | Home Science | 1 |
| Kamunyaka Secondary School | Biology/Mathematics | 1 |
| Njahi Secondary School | English/Literature | 1 |
| Gikindu Girls Secondary School | English/Literature; Computer Studies | 2 |
| Mataara Secondary School | Agriculture/Biology | 1 |
| Ng’ethu Secondary School | Biology/Agriculture; Physics/Chemistry | 2 |
| IHM Kairi Girls Secondary School | Computer Studies | 1 |
| Nyamathumbi Secondary School | Business Studies/Mathematics | 1 |
| Mukurwe Mixed Day Secondary School | Mathematics/Physics | 1 |
| Gakoe Mixed Secondary School | Kiswahili/Business Studies | 1 |
| Mutuma Secondary School | CRE/History; Mathematics/Biology | 2 |
| Ndekei Secondary School | Kiswahili/CRE | 1 |
| Gatunguru Boys Secondary School | Geography/Business Studies | 1 |
The detailed appendix contains many more institutions across the country, including schools in Murang’a, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kilifi, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kisumu and other counties.
TSC advertised teaching subject combinations
The school-level distribution covers a wide range of teaching specialisations.
Some of the subject combinations appearing in the recruitment document include:
| No. | Subject combination |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics/Physics |
| 2 | Biology/Chemistry |
| 3 | Biology/Agriculture |
| 4 | English/Literature |
| 5 | Kiswahili/History |
| 6 | Kiswahili/CRE |
| 7 | Geography/CRE |
| 8 | History/CRE |
| 9 | Mathematics/Chemistry |
| 10 | Mathematics/Biology |
| 11 | Chemistry/Physics |
| 12 | Business Studies/Mathematics |
| 13 | Business Studies/Geography |
| 14 | Agriculture/Geography |
| 15 | Computer Studies |
| 16 | French |
| 17 | Home Science |
| 18 | Music |
| 19 | Art and Design |
| 20 | Building and Construction |
| 21 | Electricity |
The subject combinations vary depending on the staffing requirements of individual schools.
Applicants should therefore check the specific school allocation rather than relying solely on the general list of teaching combinations.
How to apply for TSC secondary school recruitment 2026
Teachers interested in the advertised positions must submit their applications through the official Teachers Service Commission recruitment platform.
The application process is conducted online.
Applicants should:
- Visit the official TSC website at https://www.tsc.go.ke/.
- Open the Careers section.
- Select the 2026/2027 teacher replacement recruitment advertisement.
- Identify the relevant secondary school teaching vacancy.
- Read the recruitment requirements and application instructions.
- Enter the required personal, academic and professional information.
- Review the application before submitting it.
Applicants can also access the Teachers Online platform through:
https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/
Manual applications will not be considered.
Minimum qualifications for TSC secondary school recruitment
The recruitment advertisement requires applicants to meet the prescribed minimum academic and professional qualifications.
For secondary school vacancies, applicants must:
- Be Kenyan citizens.
- Possess at least a Diploma in Education.
- Be registered teachers with the Teachers Service Commission.
- Meet the requirements specified for the advertised teaching position.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to present their original academic and professional certificates for verification.
TSC recruitment application deadline
The Commission has provided the following application dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Application deadline | Monday, 23 November 2026 |
| Portal closing time | Midnight |
Interested teachers should complete their applications before the deadline.
Important TSC recruitment guidelines
The Commission has outlined several conditions governing the selection and appointment of successful applicants.
- Recruitment will be conducted in accordance with the TSC Recruitment Guidelines for the 2026/2027 Financial Year.
- Merit lists generated during the exercise may be used for subsequent recruitment within the financial year.
- Shortlisted candidates must present original academic and professional certificates.
- Successful candidates should complete only one Application for Employment Form.
- Submitting more than one application form will lead to disqualification.
- Manual applications will not be considered.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been employed by the Commission.
- Successful candidates may be posted to any part of the country, subject to the applicable recruitment and deployment arrangements.
Persons with disabilities who meet the prescribed requirements are also encouraged to apply.
TSC warns applicants against recruitment fraud
The Teachers Service Commission has reminded prospective applicants that the recruitment exercise is free of charge.
Candidates should not pay individuals claiming to have connections within the Commission or promising to influence recruitment outcomes.
Any suspected recruitment fraud should be reported to the nearest TSC office or police station.
The Commission has also provided the following contacts:
- Director, Staffing: 0202892193
- Deputy Director, Staffing: 0202892131
- Email: [email protected]
Download TSC November 2026 distribution of vacancies per school
Teachers who want to identify the exact schools recruiting in their counties should consult the complete TSC Appendix 3.
The document contains the detailed distribution of the 2,086 secondary school vacancies, including:
- County allocations.
- Sub-county allocations.
- School names and identification codes.
- Required teaching subject combinations.
- Number of vacancies in each school.
Download the complete document below:
DOWNLOAD: TSC NOVEMBER 2026 DISTRIBUTION OF VACANCIES PER SCHOOL (PDF)
Related TSC recruitment information
For additional information about the wider teacher recruitment exercise, read our related report:
TSC Announces 7,720 Teacher Recruitment Vacancies for 2026/2027: Application Dates and Requirements.
Conclusion
The distribution of 2,086 secondary school vacancies gives teachers a clearer picture of the staffing opportunities available across Kenya under the November 2026 TSC replacement recruitment exercise.
By examining the county and sub-county allocations, school names and required subject combinations, prospective applicants can identify positions that match their professional qualifications.
Teachers are encouraged to study the detailed recruitment document, follow the official application procedure and submit their applications before the November 23 deadline.
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