The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Kenya has announced 851 vacancies across various government ministries, State departments, and public universities. This move aims to provide opportunities for job seekers, ranging from entry-level technical roles to senior government positions. The PSC has set October 13, 2026, at 5 pm East African Time as the deadline for applications. Interested candidates can access detailed requirements and application instructions through the Commission's official website.
Public universities have a total of four vacancies. Bomet University has one vacancy for a Vice Chancellor, which is a re-advertisement. Kenyatta University has two Deputy Vice Chancellor positions available, one for Administration and Finance and another for Academic and Student Affairs. Additionally, Makueni University College has one vacancy for a Principal. These positions bring the total number of advertised university vacancies to four.
A significant number of vacancies are in ministries and State departments, offering opportunities in both promotional and entry-level categories. The PSC notice lists several promotional positions, including Secretary Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes, Director, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes, and Deputy Director, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes. Other promotional opportunities include positions in the Correctional Services department, Commissioner for Co-operative Development, and the Environment and Climate Change department.
The largest single promotional recruitment is for Assistant Director, Social Development, with 146 vacancies. There are also 50 vacancies for Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development under the Public Service and Human Capital Development department. The Mining department has 11 vacancies for Deputy Director/Senior Principal Superintending Geologist, alongside 12 Chief Superintending Geologist positions and 17 Chief Superintending Inspector of Mines positions.
The Office of the Attorney General has a substantial number of vacancies, with 518 positions available. These include six vacancies for Senior Deputy Solicitor General, 19 for Deputy Solicitor General, and 91 for Chief State Counsel. The Commission has further advertised 257 vacancies for Deputy Chief State Counsel and 145 vacancies for Principal State Counsel. These five listed positions account for 518 vacancies within the Office of the Attorney General.
In addition to promotional positions, the PSC has also advertised 68 entry-level positions across several government departments. These include Programme Officer II, Shipping & Maritime Affairs Officer II, and various technical openings in the Petroleum department. The Mining department has two vacancies for Metallurgist I and four for Gemologist II. Other entry-level opportunities include Social Development Officer II, Laboratory Technologist III, and Gemstone Cutter/Facetor positions.
Applicants are required to access the detailed descriptions of the positions, qualifications, and mode of application through the Public Service Commission's website at www.publicservice.go.ke. The Commission has stated that applications must be received on or before October 13, 2026, at 5 pm EAT. The PSC has also issued a fraud warning to applicants, cautioning members of the public against individuals soliciting bribes while claiming to be PSC officials.
Key points
- The Public Service Commission has announced 851 vacancies across ministries, State departments, and universities, with applications open until October 13, 2026.
- The vacancies include promotional and entry-level positions, with opportunities in various government departments and public universities.
- Applicants can access detailed requirements and application instructions through the Commission's official website at www.publicservice.go.ke.
