The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Kenya has advertised 826 job vacancies across various public universities, ministries, and state departments. These openings provide opportunities for professionals in different fields to join the public service. The positions range from entry-level jobs to senior roles, offering a chance for individuals to build their careers in the public sector.
The advertised vacancies include positions in public universities such as Vice Chancellor at Bomet University, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance at Kenyatta University, and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at Kenyatta University. Additionally, there are openings for Principals at various university colleges. These positions are part of the commission's efforts to fill gaps in the education sector.
The PSC has also listed various positions in ministries and state departments, including senior management, legal, engineering, social development, human resource, petroleum, mining, and technical roles. Notably, the Office of the Attorney General and the State Law Office have the largest number of vacancies, with 257 Deputy Chief State Counsels, 145 Principal State Counsels, and 91 Chief State Counsels among other legal positions.
The State Department for Social Development and Senior Citizen Affairs is seeking to fill 146 positions for Assistant Directors of Social Development. Furthermore, the Ministry of Mining has advertised 12 positions for Chief Superintending Geologists and 17 positions for Chief Superintending Inspectors of Mines, alongside other technical positions. These openings reflect the government's focus on enhancing public services.
In addition to senior roles, the commission has advertised entry-level positions such as programme officers, shipping and maritime affairs officers, petroleum officers, petroleum environmental analysts, petroleum economists, social development officers, laboratory technologists, and gemstone officers. These entry-level positions offer recent graduates and young professionals an opportunity to start their careers in the public sector.
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications by October 15, 2026, at 5 pm East African Time. The PSC has directed applicants to access details of the positions, qualifications, and application procedures through its official website. The commission has also warned members of the public against fraudsters and emphasized that it does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews, or appointments.
The latest recruitment drive by the PSC is part of the government's ongoing efforts to fill vacant positions across ministries, state departments, and public institutions. This move aims to provide opportunities for professionals seeking employment in the public sector. Qualified Kenyans are urged to apply for positions matching their qualifications and experience within the stipulated period.
Key points
- The Public Service Commission has advertised 826 job vacancies across public universities, ministries, and state departments.
- The vacancies include positions in public universities, senior management, legal, engineering, social development, human resource, petroleum, mining, and technical roles.
- Interested candidates are required to submit their applications by October 15, 2026.
