The TSC’s early release of the 2025 interview score sheets has sparked mixed reactions among teachers, with many shying away from promotion applications after realizing their low chances of success.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which is seeking to promote over 21,000 teachers in the 2025/26 financial year, has published both the advertisement and the interview guidelines, with applications open until August 25.
Unlike in previous promotions, the commission’s move to post detailed score sheets per job group is said to be discouraging many tutors who, after self-assessing, see no need to apply. A survey by Education News on teachers’ preparedness for the upcoming promotional interviews revealed a likelihood of application apathy.
While some educators commend TSC for transparency and saving them unnecessary expenses, others believe the scoring system heavily favors older, long-stagnated teachers at the expense of younger ones.
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“I really appreciate the commission for releasing the guidelines early enough. This has enabled me and my ilk to vet ourselves before thinking of going to the portal to apply. I have 34 marks and I don’t see the need to waste my time applying for the next job group,” said Calisto Oge, a teacher from Mikindani, Mombasa County.
Similarly, Cecily from Isiolo County said the guidelines seemed to award “mouth-watering marks” for age and length of stay in one job group, forcing younger teachers to wait their turn.
Others, however, welcomed the clause that limits shortlisting to a ratio of 1:3 per post, arguing that it will save applicants time and money. “Why should over 10,000 applicants be invited to square out for 400 vacancies?” wondered Andrew Kiraa, a teacher from West Pokot.
By Kaptich Tarus
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