How To Apply For A Teacher Transfer Online

This article serves as a comprehensive guide on how to apply for a teacher transfer online through the TSC website. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya provides teachers with the opportunity to request transfers to different counties for various reasons, such as personal or medical grounds.

We will walk you through the step-by-step process of accessing the Teacher Transfer portal, submitting your transfer request, and how the Head of Institution (HOI) can recommend your transfer.

How To Apply For A Teacher Transfer Online

Online Teacher Portal: System Access

To begin the transfer process, follow these steps:

Go to the TSC website at www.tsc.go.ke.
Click on “Online Services” and select “Teacher Transfer.”
Enter your details: TSC Number, ID Number, and Mobile Number, then click “Login.”
You will receive a six-digit authorization code on your mobile number.
Enter the authorization code and click “Login.”
Once successfully logged in, the system will identify whether you are a primary or post-primary teacher.
Click on “Submit a Request for Transfer” to proceed with your application.
Fill in all the necessary details and check the declaration box.
After entering the details and checking the declaration box, click “OK.”
The system will display your current station and the requested County.
To attach supporting documents (e.g., for insecurity or medical grounds), click the “File Attachment(s)” button.
Click “Browse” to select the document you want to attach, add your remarks, and then click “OK” to attach the document.
Your attachment(s) will be displayed, and you can choose to remove or view them.
Click the “Submit” button to finalize your application.
Once submitted, the application status will change to “Pending,” and it will keep updating as the process progresses.
Click “Logout” to exit the system.

Head of Institution (HOI) Recommendation

The Head of Institution (HOI) plays a crucial role in the transfer process by providing their recommendation for the transfer request. Here are the steps for the HOI to recommend a transfer:

Option 1: Email Notification

The HOI will receive an email notification with the transfer request.
By clicking on the email notification link, the HOI can access the request.
Enter comments as the Head of Institution and click the “Submit” button.

Option 2: HOI Portal

Go to the TSC website at www.tsc.go.ke.
Click on “Online Services” and select “HRMIS” then click on the “Teacher Transfer” button.
Enter the HOI’s TSC Number, ID Number, and Mobile Number, then click “Login.”
A six-digit authorization code will be sent to the HOI’s mobile number.
Enter the authorization code and click “Login.”
The HOI portal will display incoming transfer requests.
Click on the “Action” button to recommend the transfer and enter comments if necessary.
Click the “Submit” button to finalize the recommendation.

Final Word

With this step-by-step guide, teachers in Kenya can easily apply for transfers through the TSC website. Remember that the transfer process might take some time, and the application status will be updated regularly. Teachers seeking transfers should ensure they meet all the necessary criteria and provide supporting documents if applicable.