TSC Announces 25 New JSS Teacher Vacancies as 7,720 Jobs Open Across Kenya
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 25 Junior School (JSS) teaching vacancies in its latest recruitment exercise, giving qualified unemployed teachers another opportunity to secure permanent and pensionable employment.
The announcement, issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, forms part of a nationwide recruitment drive targeting 7,720 teachers to replace those exiting the teaching service through natural attrition.
According to the recruitment notice, the vacancies have been distributed across three school categories as follows:
| School category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Primary schools | 5,609 |
| Junior schools (JSS) | 25 |
| Secondary schools | 2,086 |
| Total | 7,720 |
The 25 positions allocated to Junior Schools are particularly important for teachers seeking employment under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
Successful applicants will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms, although the number of available JSS positions is significantly lower than the 20,000 permanent and pensionable Junior School teaching positions advertised earlier in 2026.
TSC JSS vacancies: Who is eligible to apply?
According to the recruitment requirements, applicants seeking Junior School teaching positions must meet the following conditions:
- Must be Kenyan citizens.
- Must be registered teachers with the Teachers Service Commission.
- Must possess at least a Diploma in Education.
- Must meet the relevant academic and professional qualifications for the advertised teaching positions.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to present their original academic and professional certificates for verification during the recruitment exercise.
TSC has also indicated that preference will be given to applicants who have never previously been employed by the Commission.
How to apply for the 25 JSS teaching vacancies
Interested and qualified teachers should submit their applications online through either of the following platforms:
- TSC official website: https://www.tsc.go.ke/ under the Careers section.
- Teachers Online recruitment portal: https://hrmis.tsc.go.ke/app2/login
The application window opened on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and will close at midnight on Monday, November 23, 2026.
TSC has emphasised that manual applications will not be accepted. Applicants should also submit only one Application for Employment Form, as multiple applications may lead to disqualification.
Important warning to JSS teacher applicants
The Commission has warned applicants against individuals demanding money in exchange for employment opportunities.
TSC maintains that recruitment is free of charge. Teachers should therefore avoid brokers and individuals claiming to have connections within the Commission who can guarantee employment.
Applicants are encouraged to rely on official TSC communication and recruitment guidelines when submitting their applications.
What happened to the 20,000 JSS permanent teaching vacancies?
The latest announcement comes months after TSC advertised 20,000 Post Primary Teacher positions for deployment to Junior Schools in July 2026.
That recruitment exercise targeted qualified teachers seeking permanent and pensionable employment to support the implementation of the Competency-Based Education curriculum.
Applications for the 20,000 positions opened on August 18 and closed on August 31, 2026.
The new 25 JSS vacancies are part of a separate replacement exercise targeting teachers leaving the service through natural attrition. They should not be confused with the earlier 20,000 positions.
The latest recruitment therefore provides another opportunity for qualified unemployed teachers, although the number of available Junior School positions remains limited.
