🌟Public Service Examinations (PSE)

Are you aiming for the next level in your career? If yes, then PSE is Your Pathway to Promotion, Professional Growth & National Impact

🎓 What are Public Service Examinations (PSE)?
Public Service Examinations (PSE) give public servants a fair, transparent, and merit-based route to promotion. Passing these exams confirms that you have the knowledge, competence, and readiness required to move from one grade to the next — as outlined in your cadre’s Scheme of Service.

TPSC is proudly mandated by law to manage, coordinate, and administer all PSE nationwide, ensuring high standards, integrity, and a smooth examination experience for every candidate.

🎓 Why PSE Matters

• 🚀 Enables promotion to the next grade

• 💼 Strengthens your professional profile

• 📘 Enhances mastery of your cadre’s roles and responsibilities

• 🏅 Builds confidence and credibility in the public service

• 🌍 Aligns you with national competence and performance standards

🏛️ National Mandate & Legal Authority
Public Service Examinations are established pursuant to the Standing Orders for the Public Service>, issued to Public Servants in accordance with Standing Order I. Further authority is provided through Circular No. C/CB.49/177/01A/46 dated 13th January 2003, issued in line with the Public Service Act, No. 8 of 2002, as amended in 2009, which mandated the Tanzania Public Service College (TPSC) to administer Public Service Examinations that were previously conducted by the Public Service Commission. In accordance with Standing Order I.3, all Public Service Examinations are to be conducted by TPSC in collaboration with institutions responsible for the respective Schemes of Service, while Standing Order I.2 assigns the College the responsibility of preparing examination syllabi in partnership with Government-recognized authorities and relevant institutions overseeing the Schemes of Service. The Tanzania Public Service College has been administering Public Service Examinations since 2003.

📘 Public Service Examinations Offered
Whether you are in HR, Administration, Records, Social Welfare, Labour, or Executive Support there is a PSE designed for your career path. Here are the nationally recognized examinations designed to support your promotion and professional growth:

📅 Annual PSE Calendar
Examinations are conducted twice a year in: February & July
Review classes and registration deadlines are shared on the official website:
👉 www.tpsc.go.tz

📚 PSE Review Classes: Your Success Starts Here
TPSC offers two powerful learning options to prepare you for PSE

👥 1. Face-to-Face Review Classes
For those who prefer direct interaction, guided revision, and immediate support.
They are conducted twice a year in: February & July
Available in: Dar es Salaam, Tabora, Mtwara, Singida, Tanga, Mbeya, Dodoma.
Perfect for learners who want structure, teamwork, and trainer-led practice sessions.

💻 2. Online Review Classes (Flexible & Convenient)
Learn anytime, anywhere. Ideal for busy public servants. They are conducted twice a year in: February & July
Currently conducted Examinations: PHR, MDEA I and MDEA II
Here You get: ✔ Digital materials ✔ Recorded sessions ✔ Online guidance