The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) has announced an upcoming interview schedule for job applicants who applied for various positions advertised through the public service recruitment process.
The announcement covers applicants who applied for employment opportunities under several ministries, government institutions, universities, authorities, agencies, MDAs and LGAs. According to the announcement, interviews are expected to take place from 17 October 2026 to 11 November 2026.
Successful candidates from the interview process will subsequently be assigned to their respective work stations.
Institutions Covered by the PSRS Interview Announcement
The interview announcement covers applicants who applied for positions under a wide range of public institutions, including:
- Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports
- Mzumbe University (MU)
- National Arts Council of Tanzania (BASATA)
- Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
- Mwalimu Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology (MNUAT)
- Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA)
- Fisheries Education and Training Agency (FETA)
- Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development
- MDAs and LGAs
- University of Dodoma (UDOM)
- University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
- Tengeru Institute of Community Development (TICD)
- National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)
- Tanzania Posts Corporation (TPC)
- Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)
- Fair Competition Commission (FCC)
- Ardhi University (ARU)
- Njombe Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (NJUWASA)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH)
- Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (TANGAUWASA)
- Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU)
- Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT)
- Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR)
- Office of the President, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS)
- National Irrigation Commission (NIRC)
- Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy (MNMA)
PSRS Interview Dates 2026
The interviews are scheduled to take place from:
17 October 2026 to 11 November 2026
The specific interview date, time and venue will depend on the particular cadre or position for which an applicant has been shortlisted.
Applicants who have been called for interviews should therefore carefully check their interview information and make the necessary preparations before travelling to the designated venue.
Important Instructions for PSRS Interviewees
Applicants who have been shortlisted for the interviews are required to observe several important instructions.
1. Arrive at the Designated Venue on Time
Interviewees should attend the interview on the date specified in the announcement. The interview time and venue are provided according to the relevant cadre or position.
Applicants should plan their transportation in advance to avoid arriving late.
2. Bring a Face Mask
Every interviewee is required to arrive at the interview venue wearing a face mask.
3. Carry an Identification Document
Applicants must bring an identification document for verification.
Acceptable identification documents include:
- Resident ID
- Voter’s ID
- Work or Employee ID
- National ID
- Passport
- Driving licence
- A letter of identification from the Local Government, Ward or Village authorities where the applicant resides
4. Bring Original Certificates
Interviewees are required to bring their original academic certificates and other relevant documents.
Depending on the requirements of the position, applicants should bring original documents beginning with:
- Birth certificate
- Form IV certificate
- Form VI certificate
- Certificate or diploma
- Advanced diploma
- Bachelor’s degree
- Other relevant qualifications
Applicants should carefully review the requirements of the position they applied for and bring all applicable original documents.
5. Results Slips and Testimonials Will Not Be Accepted
Applicants should pay particular attention to this requirement.
Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results, and Form IV or Form VI results slips will not be accepted. Applicants presenting these documents will not be allowed to proceed with the interview.
Therefore, candidates should ensure that they have the required original certificates before attending the interview.
6. Professional Registration Documents
Applicants whose professions require registration with a professional board must bring their original registration certificates together with valid practising licences.
This requirement applies to professions where professional registration and licensing are mandatory.
7. Applicants Must Cover Their Own Expenses
Every interviewee is responsible for their own:
- Food expenses
- Transportation expenses
- Accommodation expenses
Candidates are also required to attend the interview neatly and decently dressed in accordance with the applicable dress code.
8. Requirements for Applicants Who Studied Outside Tanzania
Applicants who obtained their academic qualifications outside Tanzania should ensure that their certificates have been properly verified and approved by the relevant authorities.
Depending on the qualification, verification may involve authorities such as:
- Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
- National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET)
- National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
Applicants applying for positions where a GPA requirement applies and who studied outside Tanzania must also provide a GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
9. Applicants Who Were Not Shortlisted
Applicants who do not find their names in the interview announcement are advised to log into their Ajira Portal accounts.
They should check the reason why they were not shortlisted. This can help applicants understand their application status and avoid missing future employment opportunities.
10. Save Your Interview Number and Portal Login Details
All shortlisted interviewees should log into their Ajira Portal accounts and copy or save their interview number.
Applicants who will participate in an online screening interview should also make sure they remember the email address and password used to access their Ajira Portal account.
11. Difference in Names on Documents
Applicants whose names differ between their various documents are required to provide a registered Deed Poll for Change of Name.
The Deed Poll should have been issued or registered through the Ministry of Lands.
PSRS Warns Against Bribery
The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat has reminded all job applicants that giving or receiving bribes to obtain employment or secure assignment to a particular work station is strictly prohibited.
The recruitment process is based on the principles of fairness, equality and transparency.
Selection and recruitment decisions are made according to the relevant qualifications specified in the respective job advertisement and the staffing structure of the concerned department or institution.
Applicants should therefore avoid individuals who claim that they can secure employment or influence recruitment decisions in exchange for money or other benefits.
How to Prepare for the PSRS Interview 2026
Candidates who have been shortlisted should begin preparing as soon as possible. First, confirm your interview date, time, venue and interview number through the appropriate Ajira Portal information.
Moreover, organize your original certificates and identification documents in advance. If your profession requires registration or a practising licence, ensure that these documents are valid and available.
Additionally, applicants travelling to another location should make arrangements for transportation and accommodation because interviewees are responsible for their own expenses.
Finally, candidates should arrive on time, dress appropriately and follow all instructions provided by the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.
Final Thoughts
The PSRS Interview Schedule 2026 is an important opportunity for shortlisted applicants seeking employment across Tanzania’s public service institutions. Interviews are expected to be conducted from 17 October 2026 to 11 November 2026, with successful candidates to be assigned to their respective work stations.
Applicants should carefully check their interview details through the Ajira Portal, save their interview numbers, prepare all required original documents and follow the instructions issued by the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat. Candidates should also remember that the recruitment process is based on fairness, equality and transparency, and no applicant should pay a bribe to obtain employment.
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