The Public Service Commission (PSC) Kenya has announced a new recruitment exercise featuring 70 government job vacancies across four State Departments. The opportunities cover a range of professional and technical fields, including programme management, shipping and maritime affairs, petroleum, geology, engineering, environmental analysis, mining, laboratory technology, social development, gemstones, and related areas.
The vacancies were advertised on 22 September 2026 and are currently indicated as open. Interested and qualified candidates have until 13 October 2026 to submit their applications.
Kenya PSC Jobs 2026 Overview
The recruitment exercise contains 16 job categories with a combined total of 70 positions. The opportunities are distributed across the following State Departments:
- State Department for Cabinet Affairs – 2 vacancies
- State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs – 10 vacancies
- State Department for Petroleum – 36 vacancies
- State Department for Mining – 22 vacancies
The largest individual vacancy category is Social Development Officer, with 15 positions, followed by Shipping and Maritime Officer, with 10 positions.
1. Programme Officer II – 2 Positions
Advert Number: 172/2026
Grade: CSG 11
State Department: State Department for Cabinet Affairs
Number of Vacancies: 2
Advert Date: 22 September 2026
Deadline: 13 October 2026
The State Department for Cabinet Affairs is recruiting two Programme Officer II officers at CSG 11.
The supplied vacancy information identifies the position, grade, department, and number of vacancies but does not provide the detailed duties or qualifications. Applicants should therefore consult the detailed official advert under Advert Number 172/2026 before applying.
2. Shipping and Maritime Officer – 10 Positions
Advert Number: 173/2026
Grade: CSG 11
State Department: State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs
Number of Vacancies: 10
Advert Date: 22 September 2026
Deadline: 13 October 2026
Ten Shipping and Maritime Officer positions are available at CSG 11.
The positions fall under the State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs. Candidates should review Advert Number 173/2026 for the specific responsibilities, qualifications, and eligibility requirements.
3. Geologist – 4 Positions
Advert Number: 174/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Petroleum
Number of Vacancies: 4
Deadline: 13 October 2026
The State Department for Petroleum has advertised four Geologist positions at CSG 10.
The supplied vacancy summary does not contain the detailed qualifications or responsibilities for this position. Applicants should therefore refer to Advert Number 174/2026 for the complete requirements.
4. Geophysicist II – 4 Positions
Advert Number: 175/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Petroleum
Number of Vacancies: 4
Deadline: 13 October 2026
Four Geophysicist II positions are available under the State Department for Petroleum.
The vacancies are classified at CSG 10. Candidates should consult the detailed PSC advertisement to establish the exact responsibilities and requirements before submitting an application.
5. Geo-Chemist II – 4 Positions
Advert Number: 176/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Petroleum
Number of Vacancies: 4
Deadline: 13 October 2026
The State Department for Petroleum is recruiting four Geo-Chemist II officers at CSG 10.
Applicants should use Advert Number 176/2026 when locating the vacancy and should review the detailed advertisement for the job responsibilities, academic requirements, professional requirements where applicable, and other recruitment conditions.
6. Engineer – 4 Positions
Advert Number: 177/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Petroleum
Number of Vacancies: 4
Deadline: 13 October 2026
Four Engineer positions have been advertised by the State Department for Petroleum.
The supplied information does not identify the specific engineering discipline, detailed responsibilities, or required qualifications. Therefore, candidates should confirm these details through Advert Number 177/2026 before applying.
7. Petroleum Environmental Analyst II – 2 Positions
Advert Number: 178/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Petroleum
Number of Vacancies: 2
Deadline: 13 October 2026
Two Petroleum Environmental Analyst II vacancies are available within the State Department for Petroleum.
The position represents the environmental analysis component of the petroleum recruitment exercise. Candidates should consult the detailed advertisement for the precise duties and eligibility requirements.
8. Petroleum Economic Analyst II – 3 Positions
Advert Number: 179/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Petroleum
Number of Vacancies: 3
Deadline: 13 October 2026
The State Department for Petroleum is recruiting three Petroleum Economic Analyst II officers at CSG 10.
Candidates interested in economic analysis opportunities within the petroleum sector should review Advert Number 179/2026 for the specific responsibilities and application requirements.
9. Petroleum Audit and Risk Analyst II – 1 Position
Advert Number: 180/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Petroleum
Number of Vacancies: 1
Deadline: 13 October 2026
One Petroleum Audit and Risk Analyst II position is available under the State Department for Petroleum.
The detailed duties and qualifications were not included in the supplied vacancy summary. Applicants should therefore obtain the complete requirements from Advert Number 180/2026 before applying.
10. Petroleum Social Development Analyst II – 3 Positions
Advert Number: 181/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Petroleum
Number of Vacancies: 3
Deadline: 13 October 2026
Three Petroleum Social Development Analyst II positions have been advertised within the State Department for Petroleum.
Candidates interested in this category should consult the detailed PSC advertisement for the precise duties, responsibilities, and eligibility conditions.
11. Petroleum Technologist III – 5 Positions
Advert Number: 182/2026
Grade: CSG 12
State Department: State Department for Petroleum
Number of Vacancies: 5
Deadline: 13 October 2026
Five Petroleum Technologist III positions are available at CSG 12.
This is one of the technical job categories included in the petroleum recruitment exercise. Candidates should review Advert Number 182/2026 to confirm the required educational, technical, and other conditions.
12. Metallurgist I – 2 Positions
Advert Number: 183/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Mining
Number of Vacancies: 2
Deadline: 13 October 2026
The State Department for Mining is recruiting two Metallurgist I officers at CSG 10.
These positions form part of the wider mining recruitment exercise, which also includes social development, laboratory technology, gemstone cutting, and gemmology opportunities. Applicants should review the detailed advertisement for the specific requirements.
13. Social Development Officer – 15 Positions
Advert Number: 184/2026
Grade: CSG 11
State Department: State Department for Mining
Number of Vacancies: 15
Deadline: 13 October 2026
The State Department for Mining has announced 15 Social Development Officer positions at CSG 11.
With 15 vacancies, this is the largest individual job category in the recruitment notice. Applicants should use Advert Number 184/2026 when locating the vacancy and consult the full advertisement for the required qualifications and duties.
14. Laboratory Technologist – 3 Positions
Advert Number: 185/2026
Grade: CSG 12
State Department: State Department for Mining
Number of Vacancies: 3
Deadline: 13 October 2026
Three Laboratory Technologist positions have been advertised under the State Department for Mining at CSG 12.
The detailed vacancy should be reviewed for the required technical background, qualifications, responsibilities, and any additional appointment conditions.
15. Gemstone Cutter/Facetor – 2 Positions
Advert Number: 186/2026
Grade: CSG 12
State Department: State Department for Mining
Number of Vacancies: 2
Deadline: 13 October 2026
The State Department for Mining is recruiting two Gemstone Cutter/Facetor officers at CSG 12.
This is one of the specialised opportunities included in the recruitment exercise. Applicants should consult Advert Number 186/2026 for the specific duties and eligibility requirements.
16. Gemmologist II – 4 Positions
Advert Number: 187/2026
Grade: CSG 10
State Department: State Department for Mining
Number of Vacancies: 4
Deadline: 13 October 2026
Four Gemmologist II positions are available under the State Department for Mining at CSG 10.
Candidates interested in careers involving gemstones and gemmology should review the detailed official vacancy information under Advert Number 187/2026 before applying.
Kenya PSC Jobs 2026 by State Department
The 70 vacancies are distributed across four State Departments:
State Department for Cabinet Affairs
- Programme Officer II – 2 positions
State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs
- Shipping and Maritime Officer – 10 positions
State Department for Petroleum
- Geologist – 4 positions
- Geophysicist II – 4 positions
- Geo-Chemist II – 4 positions
- Engineer – 4 positions
- Petroleum Environmental Analyst II – 2 positions
- Petroleum Economic Analyst II – 3 positions
- Petroleum Audit and Risk Analyst II – 1 position
- Petroleum Social Development Analyst II – 3 positions
- Petroleum Technologist III – 5 positions
Total: 36 positions
State Department for Mining
- Metallurgist I – 2 positions
- Social Development Officer – 15 positions
- Laboratory Technologist – 3 positions
- Gemstone Cutter/Facetor – 2 positions
- Gemmologist II – 4 positions
Total: 26 positions
The supplied file, however, states the State Department for Mining total as 22 vacancies while the individual positions listed add up to 26. Because the source material contains this numerical inconsistency, applicants should rely on the official PSC advert when confirming the final vacancy totals.
How to Apply for Kenya PSC Jobs 2026
Interested applicants should access the official Public Service Commission recruitment platform and locate the relevant position using the applicable advert number and job title.
Before submitting an application, candidates should:
- Open the detailed advert for the specific position.
- Read the complete job description and requirements.
- Confirm the CSG grade and State Department.
- Check the number of positions available.
- Confirm that the correct advert number is being used.
- Provide all information and documentation requested through the recruitment process.
- Complete the application before the stated deadline.
Applicants should not assume qualifications, professional registrations, experience requirements, or other conditions where these details have not been expressly provided. The detailed official advert should be used to establish the exact eligibility requirements for each position.
Important Dates
- Advert Date: 22 September 2026
- Application Deadline: 13 October 2026
- Status: Open
Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed advertisements and complete the application process before the closing date rather than waiting until the final day.
Final Thought
The Kenya Public Service Commission Jobs 2026 recruitment exercise brings together opportunities across Cabinet Affairs, Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Petroleum, and Mining. The positions range from programme and maritime roles to specialised careers in geology, geophysics, petroleum analysis, engineering, metallurgy, laboratory technology, gemstone cutting, and gemmology.
Candidates should identify the position that matches their professional background, carefully review its specific official advertisement, and use the correct advert number when applying. With the application deadline set for 13 October 2026, eligible applicants should complete the recruitment process within the stated period.
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