> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.blog.nestict.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # TSC Promotion Guidelines 2025/2026: Requirements, Process & Scoring System - URL: https://www.blog.nestict.com/tsc-promotion-guidelines-2025-2026-requirements-process-scoring-system/ - Published: 2025-08-12T17:46:12.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-12T17:51:00.000Z - Author: Nestict Infotech CSR - Tags: TSC Kenya, JOBS, Education Jobs Kenya, Featured ### **Introduction** The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially released the **Promotion Guidelines for the 2025/2026 Financial Year**, outlining a transparent, merit-based, and fair process for career advancement in Kenya’s public education sector. The guidelines will be in effect until **30th June 2026** and apply to all teachers employed by TSC. --- | Advert No. | Position | Grade / T-Scale | Academic & Professional (Marks) | Special TSC/KNEC/KICD Roles (Marks) | Length of Stay in Grade / Admin Responsibility (Marks) | TPAD (Marks) | Age (Marks) | Other (Marks) | Total | | ---------- | --------------------------------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------------ | ----------- | ------------------------------ | ----- | | 3 | Chief Principal (Regular) | D5 / 15 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 4 | Chief Principal (TTC) | D5 / 15 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 5 | Senior Principal (Regular) | D4 / 14 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 6 | Senior Principal (TTC) | D4 / 14 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 7 | Principal Secondary (Regular) | D3 / 13 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 8 | Principal Secondary (SNE) | D3 / 13 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 9 | Deputy Principal II (Regular) | D2 / 12 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 10 | Deputy Principal II (TTC) | D2 / 12 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 11 | Deputy Principal II (SNE) | D2 / 12 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 12 | Senior Lecturer I (TTC) | D2 / 12 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 13 | Senior Curriculum Support Officer | D2 / 12 | 5 | – | 40 | – | 45 | 10 (Mgt Course) + 5 (ICT Cert) | 100 | | 14 | Curriculum Support Officer I | D1 / 11 | 5 | – | 40 | – | 45 | 5 (Mgt Course) + 5 (ICT Cert) | 100 | | 15 | Deputy Principal III (Regular) | D1 / 11 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 16 | Senior Head Teacher (Regular) | D1 / 11 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 17 | Senior Head Teacher (SNE) | D1 / 11 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 18 | Senior Lecturer II (TTC) | D1 / 11 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 19 | Curriculum Support Officer II (Regular) | C5 / 10 | 5 | – | 35 | 20 | 35 | 5 (ICT Cert) | 100 | | 20 | Curriculum Support Officer II (SNE) | C5 / 10 | 5 | – | 35 | 20 | 35 | 5 (ICT Cert) | 100 | | 21 | Head Teacher (Regular) | C5 / 10 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | | 22 | Senior Lecturer III (TTC) | C5 / 10 | 3 | 2 | 55 (Admin+Grade Stay) | 10 | 30 | – | 100 | ### **Key Objectives of the Promotion Guidelines** 1. Ensure **equity, fairness, and non-discrimination** in promotions. 2. Recognize **merit, performance, and experience**. 3. Apply **affirmative action** for persons with disabilities and marginalized groups. 4. Provide a **structured and consistent** promotion approach. --- ### **Eligibility Criteria** To be considered for promotion, teachers must: - Have served **at least 3 years** in the current grade. - Have no active disciplinary cases (2-year wait after conviction, 1-year wait after an administrative warning). - For re-employed teachers, serve **3 years continuously** before promotion consideration. --- ### **Promotion Process** 1. **Vacancy Identification** – Based on budget, attrition, and approved establishment. 2. **Advertisement** – Vacancies posted on the TSC website and mainstream media. 3. **Application** – Done online within **14 days** of advertisement (no manual submissions). 4. **Shortlisting** – Ratio of **1:3** per vacancy, based on merit and eligibility. 5. **Interviews** – Conducted at Sub-County, County, or Regional levels depending on the position. 6. **Selection & Posting** – Final approval by TSC Board; results published online. --- ### **Scoring System Overview** Promotions are scored on: - **Academic Qualifications** – Higher qualifications score more marks. - **Acting Capacity/Admin Responsibility** – Points for leadership roles. - **Length in Grade** – More years earn higher scores. - **TPAD Ratings** – Consistent high performance is rewarded. - **Age** – Senior teachers receive more points in some categories. - **Special Roles** – Involvement in TSC, KNEC, KICD, CBC training earns marks. - **Extra Skills** – Management courses and ICT certification are considered. --- ### **Special Considerations** - At least **5%** of promotions will go to teachers registered as persons with disabilities. - Gender balance will be maintained: no more than **two-thirds** of promoted teachers will be from one gender. - Interview venues will be **PWD accessible**. --- ### **Fraud Warning** The promotion process is **free**. Teachers should report fraud attempts to TSC or the nearest police station via: 📞 Director Staffing: **020-2892193** 📞 Deputy Director Staffing: **020-2892136** 📧 [**dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke**](mailto:dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke)