TSC reserves at least 5% of all advertised slots in the 2026/2027 recruitment for teachers with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities declare their disability, are scored on a separate score sheet, and are ranked on a separate merit list. The rules are in Circular No. 20/2026 (primary, 21 October 2026) and Circular No. 15/2026 (post-primary, 13 August 2026).
What the 5% rule says
Both circulars state that the Commission shall ensure at least 5% of all advertised slots are reserved for teachers with disabilities, in line with the Constitution and the law.
What you must declare and carry
- Declaration: applicants with disabilities declare their disability status and its nature. TSC uses this to inform their placement during selection.
- NCPWD card: bring your National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) card, where applicable. The registration lists record the NCPWD number.
- Usual documents: all other verification documents apply, including your certificate of registration as a teacher and original certificates.
Interview arrangements
- Accessible venues: TSC Sub-County Directors, working with County Directors, must ensure that selection venues are accessible to applicants with disabilities.
- Sign language interpreter: applicants with hearing or speech disabilities may be assisted by a sign language interpreter.
How you are scored and ranked
Primary and post-primary posts each have a separate panel score sheet for teachers with disabilities. Its scoring areas and maximum marks match the standard sheet. Primary posts are scored out of 100 on qualification, age and length of stay. Post-primary posts add an experience section for interns with the Commission.
In primary recruitment, the Sub-County panel compiles a separate merit list for applicants with disabilities. The County Director then compiles a county list and submits a soft copy to TSC Headquarters. In post-primary recruitment, the panel records interviewed candidates with disability on their own list. The County Director also submits a list of all applicants with disabilities, whether interviewed or not.
The lists record the type of disability, for example V.I, H.I and P.I in primary and PH, VI and HI in post-primary.
Qualification exceptions
Hearing and visually impaired applicants who enrolled for training with a mean grade of C (plain), and C (plain) in the two teaching subjects, are eligible for post-primary posts. Their minimum Mathematics grade is also lower. The details are in our article on TSC qualification exceptions.
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Special school posts in the 2026 secondary list
The November 2026 secondary vacancy list includes five posts in special schools:
| School | Sub-county (county) | Subject combination |
|---|---|---|
| Joytown Special Sec Sch | Thika West (Kiambu) | Eng/Lit/PH |
| Mombasa School for P.H | Nyali (Mombasa) | Kiswahili/Special Education |
| St. Lucy’s High School for the Visually Impaired | Igoji (Meru) | Kisw/Braille |
| Kuja Special Secondary School for the H.I | Rongo (Migori) | CRE/KSL |
| Kibos Special Sec School | Muhoroni (Kisumu) | Music/… |
TSC treats Kenya Sign Language and Braille as instructional subjects within Special Needs Education, with Biology/KSL and Geography/Braille as examples.
Complaints
An applicant dissatisfied with the exercise submits a written complaint to the TSC County Director and emails [email protected] within seven days of the selection exercise.