Thousands of university graduates hoping to secure employment through the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in the 2026/2027 recruitment exercise could face disappointment following new clarification on academic qualifications for secondary and junior school teaching positions.
According to TSC's Post-Primary Teacher Recruitment Guidelines contained in Circular No. 15/2026, dated August 13, 2026, graduates whose undergraduate training is in subjects not currently offered in the secondary school curriculum are not eligible for recruitment.
The restriction applies even to graduates who have acquired additional professional qualifications, including a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
Some of the affected degree programmes include:
Other specialised degree programmes that do not correspond to subjects currently offered in secondary schools may also fall under the restriction.
A PGDE equips university graduates with professional teaching skills and classroom management techniques. However, TSC maintains that additional teacher training does not automatically overcome the subject eligibility requirement.
For instance, a graduate with a degree in Forestry cannot automatically qualify for a secondary school teaching position simply by obtaining a PGDE.
The guidelines recognise certain degree combinations. Graduates in Economics, Commerce and Accounting can qualify for Business Studies positions, while Social Education and Ethics graduates can qualify for CRE/IRE positions, subject to other requirements.
Graduate applicants must generally have a KCSE mean grade of C+, at least C+ in their two teaching subjects, relevant university course units, teaching methodology training and at least three months of teaching practice.
The clarification means applicants must carefully check their degree programmes before submitting applications.
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