Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has the authority to disqualify candidates from participating in the recruiting process under certain conditions.
Highlighted here are some of the reasons given by TSC for dismissing applicants from the recruitment process.
When one commits Forgery
The very most common reason for disqualification during the recruitment process is applicants presenting fake documents.
Inorder to determine whether the degree is genuine, the University listed on the certificate is contacted.
Teachers who have been deregistered
Another reason for disqualification during interviews is teachers who have been deregistered, most likely owing to dismissal from the service or professional misconduct.
Incase of Possession of Two TSC Numbers
Those teachers who have two TSC numbers are also disqualified during the recruitment exercise. The two two TSC numbers comes after applying for another TSC number after being deregistered owing to professional misconduct.
One Not Meeting Minimum Requirements
Any applicant who does not meet the minimum threshold for recruitment are also disqualified during interview or selection exercise.
Inorder for one to secure employment with TSC, applicant must score a minimum KCSE grade of C+ and at least C+ in the two teaching subjects. For bridging one must score C (plain) in the teaching subject through A-level.
Having Certificates From Unrecognised Institutions
Any applicants who poses certificates from unrecognized institutions are also disqualified during TSC recruitment exercise.
The best example is Grade III teacher from Kyambogo University(Uganda). KNEC does not recognize Grade III certificates from Kyambogo University.
Failing to Declare your Previous Employment
Take note that TSC requires applicants to indicate whether they were previously
employed by the commission. If one does not indicate, he or she will be disqualified.
In case of lack of Teaching Exposure
Those teachers who have not attended their teaching practise after undertaking of enhancement programme will be disqualified during interviews.
Those teachers missing on the Graduation List
Incase an applicant is missing on the graduation list, he or she will be disqualified.
Therefore means that one must present evidence of appearing on the graduation list.
Incase one has different Names on Certificates
The names that are appearing on all certificates must be consistent. If different names appear on ones certificate, the applicant will be disqualified.The teacher is required to submit a deed poll to justify the change of names.
