The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has outlined clear guidelines to ensure transparency and fairness in the recruitment and authentication of academic, professional, and other related documents. This process is critical in upholding integrity and merit during the hiring of teachers.
Required Documents for Applicants
Applicants are required to present both original and legible photocopies of the following:
National Identification Card – To confirm identity and citizenship.
Certificate of Registration as a Teacher – Proof of eligibility to practice teaching.
Academic Credentials – Diploma or degree certificates along with official transcripts.
Secondary Education Certificates – KCSE certificates or equivalent, including results for any re-sits.
Primary Education Certificates – KCPE certificates or equivalent, including re-sit results if applicable.
Letter of Certification by KNEC – Applicable for cases requiring verification of results.
School Leaving Certificates – From primary and secondary institutions.
Disability Card (if applicable) – Issued by the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).
Affidavit – For explaining discrepancies in names as per legal requirements.
Verification and Certification of Documents
The Sub-Selection Panel is tasked with verifying that applicants meet all stipulated requirements. The TSC Sub-County Director plays a pivotal role in certifying photocopies of documents, confirming their authenticity, and ensuring they match the original documents. Provisional transcripts are explicitly disallowed. Forged or fake documents are considered a criminal offense, leading to disqualification and deregistration of the applicant.
Responsibilities of TSC Officials
To uphold transparency and fairness, the TSC County and Sub-County Directors are responsible for ensuring:
- The recruitment exercise aligns with the established guidelines.
- The selection panels are thoroughly sensitized on the recruitment process.
- Interviews are conducted impartially, and only applicants on the merit list are employed.
Post-Selection Process
After selection, the Sub-County Director issues Application for Employment forms to successful applicants. All recruitment documents are forwarded to the TSC County Director for final verification. Upon confirming compliance with all requirements, the County Director issues employment offer letters and submits recruitment documents to TSC Headquarters within the stipulated timeline.
This thorough authentication process ensures that the TSC recruits qualified and competent teachers while maintaining integrity and merit in the hiring process.
