The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 851 job vacancies across public universities, ministries and state departments, opening opportunities for qualified Kenyans seeking employment in the public service.
In an announcement dated September 22, the Commission invited eligible candidates to apply for positions ranging from senior and promotional roles to entry-level posts in various sectors.
“Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below. The details of the posts and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s website,” read part of the announcement.
Universities, ministries among employers
Four vacancies have been advertised in public universities. They include the position of Vice Chancellor at Bomet University, Deputy Vice Chancellor positions at Kenyatta University and a Principal position at Murang’a University.
The bulk of the vacancies are spread across government ministries and state departments, with positions available in Cabinet Affairs, Correctional Services, Co-operatives, Environment and Climate Change, Forestry, Gender, Social Protection, Public Service, Mining, Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Petroleum and the Office of the Attorney General.
In Cabinet Affairs, the PSC is recruiting for two Secretary, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes positions. The department also has three vacancies for Director, four for Deputy Director and four for Assistant Director in Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes.
The Correctional Services department has two Assistant Director vacancies, while the State Department for Co-operatives is seeking one Commissioner for Co-operative Development.
Three positions have been advertised in the Environment and Climate Change department. They comprise one Deputy Director, Multilateral Agreements; one Deputy Director, Climate Change (Information & Knowledge); and one Assistant Director, Climate Change (Mitigation) Green House Gas Inventories.
The Forestry department has vacancies for a Secretary, Forest Regulation, a Director, Forest Management and Conservation, and a Director, Forestry Policy & Strategic Initiatives.
The Gender department is seeking to fill one Director, Gender position.
One of the largest allocations is in the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, which has 146 vacancies for Assistant Director, Social Development.
The State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development is recruiting one Secretary, Psychological Counselling and Wellness Services, alongside 50 Assistant Directors, Human Resource Management & Development.
The mining sector also has several vacancies, including 11 Deputy Director/Senior Principal Superintending Geologist positions, 12 Chief Superintending Geologist positions and 17 Chief Superintending Inspector of Mines positions.
Entry-level positions
The recruitment drive also includes a number of entry-level positions in different technical and professional fields.
They include two Programme Officer II positions and 10 Shipping & Maritime Affairs Officer II positions.
The petroleum sector has vacancies for Petroleum Officer II positions in geology, geophysics, geo-chemistry and engineering, with four positions available in each category. There are also two vacancies for Petroleum Environment Analyst II, three for Petroleum Economic Analyst II, one for Petroleum Audit & Risk Analyst II and three for Petroleum Social Development Analyst II.
Other vacancies include five Petroleum Technologist III positions, two Metallurgist I positions, 15 Social Development Officer II positions, three Laboratory Technologist III positions, two Gemstone Cutter/Facetor positions and four Gemologist II positions.
How to Apply
Applications for the advertised positions must be submitted online through the PSC recruitment portal.
Applicants are required to first create an account using their identification details, including their ID or passport number, surname, email address and a secure password.
After registration, applicants must verify their accounts through a confirmation email sent to the address provided. They can then log in and complete their profiles.
The profile should contain the applicant’s personal information, academic and professional qualifications, employment history, professional memberships and details of referees.
Once the profile is complete, applicants can access the list of advertised vacancies, select the position they wish to apply for and review the qualifications and other requirements.
Candidates should then complete and submit the online application form after confirming that they meet the requirements for the position.
All applications must be submitted by October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. East Africa Time (EAT).
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