TSC Forms & Downloads
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Official Forms
Teacher Service Forms
TSCF6
Appeal Against an Appointment in the Confirmation Gazette
Used to formally contest a teacher appointment published in the Confirmation Gazette. Must be lodged within two weeks of publication.
TSC Leave
Application for Leave
Official form for teachers to apply for any approved period of leave including annual, sick, and special leave entitlements.
TSC Reg
Application for Registration and Employment as a Teacher
Required for all new teacher applicants seeking registration and employment within the PNG Teaching Service, including college and university graduates.
TSC Act
Refusal of an Offer of an Acting Appointment
Completed by a teacher who declines an offered acting appointment, providing formal written notification of refusal to the Teaching Service Commission.
TSC Pay
Change to Method of Pay and Banking Details
Used to update a teacher's salary payment method or banking details held on record with the Teaching Service Commission payroll system.
TSC Rel
Release to Teach in Other Province
Required when a teacher transfers or is approved to teach in a province other than their current posting, facilitating inter-provincial deployment.
TSCF38
Request for Retirement / Resignation
The prescribed form for teachers formally notifying the Provincial Division of their intention to retire or voluntarily resign from the Teaching Service.
TSC SRA
School Release Authority
Authorises the release of a teacher from their school for official purposes such as training, meetings, or temporary deployment to another location.
EDB021
Teacher Query Form
Allows teachers to raise official queries or seek clarification on employment matters, pay issues, or records with the Teaching Service Commission.
EDB023
Teacher Record of Appointment
Required for any change to a teacher's position. Must be signed by the teacher, Head Teacher, Appointment Officer, and Provincial Education Adviser.
TSC Reg v2
Application for Registration and Employment as a Teacher
Alternative version of the teacher registration and employment application form for new entrants to the PNG Teaching Service.
TSC Leave v2
Application for Leave
Updated version of the leave application form for teachers to submit formal requests for approved leave periods within the Teaching Service.
TSCF6 v2
Appeal Against an Appointment in the Confirmation Gazette
Updated version of the official appeal form used to contest teacher appointments published in the TSC Confirmation Gazette within two weeks.
Policy Manuals
Policies, Procedures & Handbooks
TSC APM 2021
Appointment Policy and Procedure Manual (Revised 2021)
Governs all teacher appointment processes within the Teaching Service. Covers procedures for substantive and acting appointments, merit-based selection, and provincial division responsibilities.
TSC DPM 2019
Disciplinary Policy and Procedures Manual (Revised 2019)
Sets out the framework for handling teacher disciplinary matters including misconduct, suspension, dismissal, and appeals. Ensures due process and fair treatment in all disciplinary proceedings.
TSC HBT
Handbook for Teachers
A comprehensive reference guide for all teachers in the PNG Teaching Service. Covers rights, entitlements, conditions of service, professional conduct, and key policies every teacher should know.
TSC HRPM
HR Policy Information and Operation Manual
Provides operational guidance for HR staff and provincial education divisions on human resource management within the Teaching Service, including personnel records, payroll, and service conditions.