Kenya Teachers Service Commission advertised 20,000 post primary teacher vacancies to support Junior School CBC implementation

Hello everyone,

If you are a teacher looking for employment, or if you know someone who is, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has just announced a massive recruitment drive. They are looking to fill 20,000 teaching vacancies in Junior Schools to help with the CBC rollout.

Here are the most important details you need to know before the portal opens.

Who Qualifies?​

To be considered for these positions, you must meet the following criteria:

• Citizenship: Must be a Kenyan citizen.
• Education: Hold at least a Diploma in Education.
• KCSE Grades: A minimum mean grade of C+, plus a C+ in two teaching subjects (or an equivalent qualification).
• TSC Registration: You must be officially registered with the TSC.
• Employment Status: Must currently be unemployed and have no previous record of leaving the teaching service on disciplinary grounds.

(Note: If you are currently serving as a teacher intern and are successfully recruited, you will be retained in your current sub-county and station.)

Important Dates​

• Portal Opens: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
• Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 (at midnight)

How to Apply​

Don't waste time printing out documents yet—manual applications will NOT be accepted.All applications must be done online. You can submit yours through:

1. The official TSC website at (under the "Careers" section)
2. Directly via

You will only need to present your original academic and professional certificates during the actual selection process.

⚠️ A Quick Warning on Fraud​

As always with mass recruitment, con men are on the prowl. TSC has clarified that this recruitment exercise is 100% free of charge. Do not send anyone money claiming they can "connect" you or fast-track your application.

Let’s Discuss: Are you planning to apply? For those who have used the TSC portal before, do you have any tips for ensuring the application goes through smoothly before the site gets overwhelmed on deadline day? Let's help each other out in the replies!