TSC Internship Vacancies 2025: Key Details
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially announced the opening of the application portal for 24,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teacher internship vacancies set for August 2025.
Applicants can now apply online through the official TSC portal: hrmis.tsc.go.ke.
This recruitment aims to address the shortage of teachers in Junior Secondary Schools and support the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
STEM Teachers Favored with 65 Marks
One of the most discussed aspects of this recruitment is the marks allocation system. According to the new guidelines, teachers applying to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics will be awarded 65 marks—the highest among all teaching categories.
This allocation gives STEM teachers an upper hand in the competitive process. In contrast, Mathematics and non-science subjects attract 55 marks, while technical and creative arts subjects are given 40 marks.
Education analysts say this decision reflects Kenya’s strategic focus on strengthening STEM education to prepare learners for careers in innovation, health, ICT, and engineering.
TSC Internship Recruitment 2025 – Marking Guide
Here is a full breakdown of how marks will be awarded during the selection process:
| Category | Details | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Qualifications | – B.Ed (First Class – 5, Second Class – 4, Pass – 3) – BA/BSc + PGDE (First Class – 5, Second Class – 4, Pass – 3) – Diploma in Education (Distinction – 5, Credit – 4, Pass – 3) | 5 |
| Age of Applicant | – 50 years & above (10 marks) – 45–49 years (9 marks) – 40–44 years (8 marks) – 39 years & below (7 marks) | 10 |
| Teaching Subjects | – One Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) – 65 marks – Mathematics/Non-science subject – 55 marks – Technical/Creative Arts subject – 40 marks – Language subject (English, Kiswahili, French, German, Arabic, etc.) – 25 marks – Other Arts subjects (History, CRE, Geography, etc.) – 5 marks | 65 |
| Length of Stay Since Qualifying | – 2016 and before – 20 marks – 2017 – 18 marks – 2018 – 16 marks – 2019 – 14 marks – 2020 – 12 marks – 2021 – 10 marks – 2022 – 8 marks – 2023 – 6 marks – 2024 – 4 marks – 2025 – 2 marks | 20 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
Why STEM Teachers Have an Advantage
Kenya is facing a shortage of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and medical fields. By prioritizing STEM teachers in the recruitment process, TSC is ensuring that Junior Secondary students build strong foundations in sciences early enough.
This policy aligns with the government’s Vision 2030 goals of producing a highly skilled workforce that can compete globally in research, health sciences, and ICT.
How to Apply for TSC Internship Vacancies 2025
- Visit the official TSC portal: https://hrmis.tsc.go.ke/app2/login.
- Log in using your TSC Number and ID Number.
- Fill in the application form and select your preferred county and sub-county.
- Submit all required details before the deadline.
Applicants can also check the vacancy breakdown per county and sub-county on the TSC website.
What This Means for Applicants
While the recruitment exercise offers 24,000 internship opportunities, competition will be intense. STEM graduates will benefit the most due to the higher marks allocated to science subjects, but other teachers can still increase their chances through academic qualifications and length of stay since graduation.
This recruitment drive is expected to:
- Reduce unemployment among teachers.
- Strengthen the rollout of CBC.
- Enhance STEM education in Kenyan Junior Secondary Schools.
