Government jobs in Kenya are advertised by the responsible public body: PSC for many national civil-service roles, county public service boards for county roles, and each commission, authority, state corporation or disciplined service for its own vacancies. The verified listings below link to the official source and application route; applying for a public job is free.
Where are government jobs advertised?
Use the PSC jobs portal for national ministries and departments covered by the Public Service Commission, then the hiring body’s own website for institutions outside that route. County vacancies belong on the relevant county page. Do not assume a job is genuine because it uses a coat of arms or a government logo; trace it to a .go.ke site or the named body’s official domain.
Specialist pages make high-interest employers easier to follow: KRA jobs, Kenya Prisons recruitment, KWS jobs, KFS jobs and embassy jobs. The recruitment calendar tracks date-verified public intakes separately from ordinary vacancy adverts.
How do I apply for a government job?
Read the complete source advert before opening a form. Match the reference number, grade, qualifications, experience, duty station, deadline and submission method. Complete every required portal field; an uploaded CV does not replace structured employment or education fields when the form asks for both. Keep the submission acknowledgement and a copy of the advert.
Provide Chapter Six or other clearance documents only at the stage and through the official channel stated in that advert. Never pay a person to complete, shortlist or “push” the application.
What makes a strong public-service application?
Eligibility comes first. Show each required qualification and period of experience clearly, use dates that agree across the portal and certificates, and describe evidence relevant to the listed duties. For an advertised scale, use the civil-service salary guide to understand what must be verified in the offer rather than relying on an old job-group table.
Frequently asked questions
Are government job applications free?
Yes. A payment request for a vacancy, shortlist, interview or appointment is a red flag. Check the common government-job scam scripts and report the message to the named institution and DCI.
Is every government job on the PSC portal?
No. Counties, commissions, state corporations and disciplined services can advertise through their own official channels. This page brings their verified listings together.
Can I apply for several public jobs?
Yes, where you meet each advert’s requirements. Tailor every application and track its reference number and deadline separately.
Do all government jobs require a degree?
No. Requirements range from secondary-school and technical qualifications to professional registration and postgraduate experience. The individual advert controls.
How will I know I was shortlisted?
Use the portal, email, SMS or notice channel identified by the hiring body. Do not trust a shortlist that cannot be traced to an official source.
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