TSC teacher promotions: grades and how to apply
Teachers Service Commission · sources read 30 Sep 2026
TSC promotes teachers by advertising posts. When a promotion is advertised, apply online on TSC Online before the deadline; you need the minimum time in your current grade stated in the advert (often three years) and a satisfactory appraisal rating.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Online on TSC Online (tsconline.tsc.go.ke) when promotion posts are advertised
Steps
- Watch for promotion adverts on TSC Online (tsconline.tsc.go.ke). Each advert names the grade (T-Scale), the number of posts and the requirements.
- Apply online for the advertised post within the time given.
- TSC assesses applicants, including interviews and performance evaluations.
- If you are promoted, TSC sends you official communication, with new deployment instructions where needed. Take up the post and report within 30 days.
Watch out
- Apply online only. Manual (paper) applications are not considered.
- The promotion offer lapses if you don't take it up within 30 days, and you must be willing to move to the station where the vacancy is.
- TSC may not consider you if you got an administrative warning less than a year ago, or were found guilty in a disciplinary case less than two years ago.
Who can apply
- Serving TSC teachers who meet the criteria in the specific promotion advert.
- You must have served the minimum period in your current grade. For example, to become Deputy Head Teacher II (T-Scale 9) you need three years as Senior Teacher I (T-Scale 8).
- You need a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal.
Official sources (3)
- Teacher Promotion tsc.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026
- Promotions - Closed Adverts tsconline.tsc.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026
- Teachers Service Commission - Online Services tsconline.tsc.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026