The Public Service Commission (PSC) Kenya has announced 847 vacancies across various Ministries, State Departments and government offices. The recruitment includes senior promotional opportunities for serving public officers as well as entry-level positions that are open to qualified applicants.
The vacancies cover a broad range of professional areas, including Cabinet Affairs, Social Development, Human Resource Management, Environment and Climate Change, Forestry, Mining, Petroleum, Shipping and Maritime Affairs, and legal services.
According to the PSC’s current active-adverts listing, the positions were advertised on 22 September 2026, with most of the vacancies closing on 13 October 2026.
Kenya Public Service Commission Jobs 2026 Overview
Employer: Public Service Commission of Kenya
Advertisement Date: 22 September 2026
Total Vacancies: 847
Application Method: Online
Closing Date: 13 October 2026
Closing Time: 5:00 p.m. East African Time
The current PSC advert includes both “For Serving Officers Only” positions and Open positions. Applicants should therefore check the category of their preferred vacancy before applying.
Major PSC Vacancies
Among the advertised positions are:
- Secretary, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes – 2 posts
- Director, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes – 3 posts
- Deputy Director, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes – 4 posts
- Assistant Director, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes – 4 posts
- Assistant Director, Probation – 2 posts
- Commissioner for Co-operative Development – 1 post
- Deputy Director, Multilateral Environmental Agreements – 1 post
- Secretary, Forest Regulation – 1 post
- Director, Forest Management & Conservation – 1 post
- Director, Forestry Policy Strategic Initiatives – 1 post
- Director, Gender – 1 post
- Assistant Director, Social Development – 146 posts
- Assistant Director, Human Resource Management & Development – 50 posts
- Deputy Director/Senior Principal Superintending Geologist – 11 posts
- Chief Superintending Geologist – 12 posts
- Chief Superintending Inspector of Mines – 17 posts
- Director, Government Clearing Services – 1 post
- Senior Deputy Solicitor General – 6 posts
- Deputy Solicitor General – 19 posts
- Chief State Counsel – 91 posts
- Deputy Chief State Counsel – 257 posts
- Principal State Counsel – 145 posts
These positions span several government institutions and professional cadres. The PSC listing identifies the senior positions as recruitment opportunities for serving officers.
Entry-Level PSC Jobs 2026
The advertisement also contains opportunities with zero years of experience required, making these positions relevant to qualified graduates and other applicants seeking entry into public service.
The entry-level positions include:
- Programme Officer II – 2 posts
- Shipping and Maritime Officer II – 10 posts
- Geologist II – 4 posts
- Geophysicist II – 4 posts
- Geo-Chemist II – 4 posts
- Engineer II – 4 posts
- Petroleum Environmental Analyst II – 2 posts
- Petroleum Economic Analyst II – 3 posts
- Petroleum Audit and Risk Analyst II – 1 post
- Petroleum Social Development Analyst II – 3 posts
- Petroleum Technologist III – 5 posts
- Metallurgist I – 2 posts
- Social Development Officer II – 15 posts
- Laboratory Technologist III – 3 posts
- Gemstone Cutter/Facetor – 2 posts
- Gemmologist II – 4 posts
The PSC active-adverts system shows these vacancies under the Open category, with zero years of experience required for the listed positions.
Programme Officer II – 2 Posts
The Programme Officer II position is advertised under the State Department for Cabinet Affairs and is classified at CSG 11.
The position is open to applicants and does not require previous work experience. The listed fields include areas such as Economics, Economics and Statistics, Planning and Project Management, Political Science/Government, Political Science, Public Administration and Law.
Shipping and Maritime Officer II – 10 Posts
The Shipping and Maritime Officer II position has 10 vacancies under the State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs.
The position is also listed as an open opportunity with no previous experience required. Relevant academic backgrounds include maritime and shipping-related disciplines as well as other fields specified in the detailed advertisement.
Petroleum and Mining Opportunities
Several entry-level opportunities are available in petroleum and mining-related government departments.
These include positions for:
- Geologists
- Geophysicists
- Geo-Chemists
- Engineers
- Petroleum Environmental Analysts
- Petroleum Economic Analysts
- Petroleum Audit and Risk Analysts
- Petroleum Social Development Analysts
- Petroleum Technologists
- Metallurgists
- Social Development Officers
- Laboratory Technologists
- Gemstone Cutters/Facetors
- Gemmologists
These opportunities provide openings for candidates with qualifications in geological sciences, engineering, petroleum studies, laboratory technology, mining and related disciplines.
Senior Public Service Positions
A substantial portion of the advertisement is aimed at serving public officers seeking promotion or appointment to higher grades.
For example, the advert includes 257 Deputy Chief State Counsel positions, 145 Principal State Counsel positions, 91 Chief State Counsel positions, and 50 Assistant Director Human Resource Management & Development positions. The PSC listing identifies these positions as being for serving officers and specifies experience requirements for each grade.
Therefore, applicants should not assume that every vacancy in the 847-position announcement is open to the general public. The advert category is an important part of determining eligibility.
Salary and Benefits
Salary scales differ according to the position and job grade.
For example, the Secretary Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes position is listed at CSG 4, while Programme Officer II is listed at CSG 11. The detailed vacancy advertisement provides the applicable remuneration and conditions for each position.
Applicants should consult the specific vacancy details for information concerning salary, allowances and other employment benefits.
General Requirements
The requirements vary considerably from one position to another.
Senior positions generally require relevant academic qualifications, substantial public-service experience and, where applicable, professional qualifications, leadership training and other specified competencies.
Entry-level positions, on the other hand, include several opportunities where no previous experience is required. Candidates must still satisfy the prescribed academic and professional requirements for the position they choose.
Applicants should therefore read the detailed requirements for their preferred position rather than relying only on the general vacancy list.
How to Apply for PSC Jobs 2026
Applications are submitted online through the Public Service Commission’s Online Recruitment and Selection system.
First-time users are required to register using their ID/Passport Number, surname, current email address and a password. After registration, applicants can log into the system and apply for advertised vacancies.
Applicants should provide complete information concerning:
- Personal details
- Academic qualifications
- Professional qualifications
- Employment experience
- Membership of professional bodies, where applicable
- Referees
- Other information requested by the Commission
The PSC advises applicants to ensure that their applications are complete before submission. Applicants can also revisit and amend applications before the relevant advert closes.
After submitting an application, candidates are advised to print and retain a copy of the Feedback Report/Application Summary for their records.
PSC Jobs Application Portal
Applicants can access the PSC online recruitment system through:
The Public Service Commission’s official website also provides access to its vacancy announcements and recruitment information.
Important Notice to Applicants
Applicants should carefully check whether their preferred position is marked Open or For Serving Officers Only.
The PSC’s online system requires applicants to provide accurate information, and incomplete applications will not be considered. The Commission also warns that giving false or misleading information can result in legal consequences.
Candidates should also ensure that they meet the academic, professional and experience requirements before submitting an application.
Application Deadline
The closing date for the vacancies covered by the 22 September 2026 PSC advertisement is:
13 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. East African Time.
Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early to avoid last-minute difficulties with the online recruitment system.
Final Thoughts
The Kenya Public Service Commission Jobs 2026 announcement provides opportunities across a wide range of government departments and professional fields. The advertised vacancies include both senior positions for serving public officers and entry-level opportunities for qualified applicants.
Candidates should identify positions that match their qualifications and eligibility category, carefully review the detailed requirements and complete their applications through the PSC online recruitment system before the 13 October 2026 deadline.
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