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ONLINE APPLICATION FOR TSC NUMBER
(Teacher Registration)
FREQUENT QUESTIONS & CONCERNS:
1. WHICH DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED?
These are the required documents. Scan the originals for online uploading.
🔹National ID (Both sides)
🔹Degree/Diploma/PTE/ECDE Certificate (As Applicable)
🔹Academic Transcripts (For Degree/Diploma holders)
🔹KCSE Certificate
🔹KCPE Certificate
🔹Certificate of Good Conduct
🔹KRA Pin Certificate
🔹GP 69 Medical Form
🔹Bank Slip (If you’ve paid via the bank)
🔹A screenshot of the MPESA transaction message (If you’ve paid via mpesa)
🔹Your Passport size photo (You can take it using your smartphone)
HOW DO I PAY THE APPLICATION FEE?
There are two ways to pay the application fee of 1,055/-. Use any of them.
MPESA:
✅PayBill Number 625625
✅Account No. Your ID Number Starting with TSC… (eg. TSC12345678)
NATIONAL BANK
✅Account Number: 01001000905001
3. LOST YOUR KCPE/KCSE CERTIFICATES?
🔹You can apply online for confirmation of results then proceed with the TSC application without the lost certificate.
✔️Open this link, click ‘Register’ to create an account then apply.
Link: https://qmis.knec.ac.ke/
REQUIREMENTS:
🔸A photocopy/result slip of the lost certificate.
or
🔸The Class nominal results sheet for the year you did the exam.
APPLICATION FEE:
🔹You’ll be required to pay an application fee of Kshs. 2,320 via MPESA Pay bill 250544.
The Mpesa Account number is provided via SMS after submission of the application and verification of your documents.
4. MISMATCHING NAMES
If the names in any of your academic documents don’t match with your ID, obtain an affidavit from an advocate or commissioner of oaths. It is uploaded among the documents.
5. CAN ONE USE PHOTOCOPIES TO APPLY?
Use original documents. To use photocopies, they must be certified at the subcounty TSC office. If you’ve lost any of the original documents, make arrangements to have results confirmed at KNEC.
6. HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT FOR THE TSC NUMBER?
The duration is not really specified. It all depends on the processing speed and logistics at the registry.
If there is a delay, applicants can call the head office for enquiries.
HEAD OFFICE CONTACTS:
0722208552
0777208552
Email: info@tsc.go.ke
7. WHAT IS GP 69 AND WHERE DO I GET IT?
It’s a medical examination form which is downloaded online then printed for filling.
Part 1 is stamped at the subcounty office then part 2 is filled by a doctor.
You can inbox us for a copy via WhatsApp.
Or download it here: https://yatmackinc.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/2/2/10224235/gp_69_medical_form_4.pdf
8. HOW CAN I CHECK THE PROGRESS OF MY APPLICATION?
Click this link and enter your ID Number:
https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/register/registration-status
These are the indicators you’ll likely find:
🔸In Progress
This means that the application has been submitted but not yet checked at the registry.
🔸Verified
The application has been checked and all details confirmed correct.
🔸Registered
This is the final status for a successful application. The TSC Number is indicated on the portal. A text message is sent to the applicant as well.
🔸Reset
This means that there’s an error which needs to be rectified. The error is stated both on the portal and in a text to the applicant.
🔸Incomplete
The application is not complete/not submitted
🔸Rejected
This feedback is given when the applicant doesn’t qualify to be registered as a teacher, especially for failing to meet the minimum academic qualification.
9. HOW DO I KNOW THAT I’VE BEEN REGISTERED?
An SMS is sent to you upon successful registration. It bears the TSC number. You can then generate a print-out of the notification through this link:
(Open it and enter your ID Number).
This is not the registration certificate though.
10. HOW/WHEN DOES ONE GET THE TSC REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE?
The registration certificate is sent through the postal address provided during application.
You get it after receiving an SMS with your TSC number.
Ensure that the address you provide is correct to avoid losing your certificate.
11. INCASE I REALIZE THAT I MADE AN ERROR IN MY APPLICATION, CAN I EDIT IT?
After submitting the application, editing cannot be done before the application is rejected at the registry.
After such rejection, you receive an SMS indicating that your application has been RESET. The application is then open for editing.
The reason for the reset is as well stated in the message.
12. CAN I HAVE MY APPLICATION DONE NOW?
Yes. Just inbox your details, We’ll do it for you most conveniently, online.
Immediately after application, you’ll be provided with:
a) Application Confirmation Document (PDF).
b) Personal Link to check the application progress.
WHATSAPP: 0725103013