Recruitment of Teacher Interns: Score Sheet Tabulation Guide

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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has established a detailed score sheet for evaluating candidates applying for the Junior Secondary School Teacher Internship Program for the 2024–2025 fiscal year. This guide aims to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency in evaluating candidates’ qualifications.

Score Sheet Categories and Scoring Breakdown

The selection score sheet for teacher interns covers several categories, assigning a maximum score of 100 points. Here’s a breakdown of the scoring areas:

1. Academic and Professional Qualifications (Maximum 5 Points)
   • Bachelor’s Degree in Education:
     • First Class: 5 points
     • Second Class: 4 points
     • Pass: 3 points
   • Diploma in Education:
     • Distinction: 5 points
     • Credit: 4 points
     • Pass: 3 points
2. Age of the Applicant (Maximum 10 Points)
   • 50 years and above: 10 points
   • 45–49 years: 9 points
   • 40–44 years: 8 points
   • 39 years and below: 7 points
3. Teaching Subjects (Maximum 65 Points)
   • One science subject (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics): up to 40 points
   • One technical or creative arts subject (e.g., Computer Studies, Business Studies, Music, Art & Design): up to 25 points
   • One language (e.g., English, Kiswahili, French): up to 5 points
   • Two humanities subjects (e.g., History, Religious Studies): up to 65 points
4. Length of Stay Since Qualifying as a Teacher (Maximum 20 Points)
   • Qualified in 2015 or earlier: 20 points
   • 2016: 18 points
   • 2017: 16 points
   • 2018: 14 points
   • 2019: 12 points
   • 2020: 10 points
   • 2021: 8 points
   • 2022: 6 points
   • 2023: 4 points
   • 2024: 2 points

For more details on score sheet, download the list below 👇

Certification and Submission

At the end of the scoring process, both the Secretary and Chairperson of the Sub-County Selection Panel must sign the score sheet, certifying the accuracy of the recorded scores. This ensures accountability and adherence to TSC guidelines for fair and transparent recruitment practices.

Example of Score Tabulation for Candidates

Below is a sample format for score tabulation:

Applicant’s Name	TSC No.	Academic Score	Age Score	Subject Score	Length of Stay Score	Total Score	Rank
Candidate A	12345	5	9	40	20	74	1
Candidate B	67890	4	8	25	18	55	2

This score sheet structure helps in systematically ranking candidates, facilitating a transparent and efficient recruitment process.