Below are current open PSC jobs, mirrored daily from the Public Service Commission’s official portal (psckjobs.go.ke) — with each ministry’s vacancies, requirements and deadlines in one clean, mobile-friendly list. Applications are made only on the official PSC portal, and applying is completely free.
What are PSC jobs?
PSC jobs are vacancies in Kenya’s national civil service advertised by the Public Service Commission — the constitutional body (under Article 233) that recruits for government ministries, state departments and some state agencies. PSC adverts cover roles from support staff and clerical officers to directors and principal secretaries, across every ministry. County government jobs are advertised separately by County Public Service Boards (county jobs here), and teachers are recruited by the TSC, not the PSC.
How do I apply for PSC jobs on psckjobs.go.ke?
All applications go through the official portal — paper applications are no longer accepted for advertised vacancies. The process:
- Create an account at psckjobs.go.ke using your ID number, KRA PIN and a working email address.
- Complete your profile fully — academic qualifications, work history, professional bodies. An incomplete profile is the most common reason applications are never scored.
- Scan and upload your ID, KCSE certificate, degree/diploma certificates and professional certificates as clear PDFs.
- Find the vacancy under “Advertised Jobs”, read the requirements, and click Apply before the deadline (deadlines close at exactly the stated time).
- Confirm submission — you should see the job under “My Applications” and receive a confirmation email. Shortlisted candidates are contacted via the portal and SMS.
Application is free at every stage; the PSC never charges and never uses agents.
What are the requirements for PSC jobs?
Every vacancy controls its own citizenship, education, experience and Chapter Six requirements. The PSC online application guide requires a complete profile and warns that incomplete applications are not considered; recent PSC adverts require shortlisted candidates to produce original identity and qualification documents at interview. Do not buy or upload a clearance bundle merely because a third party says it is mandatory: obtain each clearance only at the stage and through the official channel stated in that advert.
How much do PSC jobs pay?
Civil-service remuneration is attached to the grade in each advert and the employing institution’s current approved structure. SRC publishes the public-service remuneration policy and circular archive, but there is no safe universal “entry-to-director” range across every institution. Read the basic salary and allowance lines in the specific advert, then use our civil servants’ salary guide to understand the grade and package.
Where do I find public jobs advertised outside PSC?
Public bodies can recruit through their own official channels. See verified guides for KRA, Kenya Prisons, KWS and KFS. Foreign missions recruit separately; use the embassy jobs page rather than assuming PSC manages those vacancies.
Frequently asked questions
When does PSC advertise new jobs?
Year-round. Use the recruitment calendar for confirmed public-intake deadlines and job alerts for new vacancies.
Can I apply for more than one PSC job at once?
Yes — the portal allows multiple concurrent applications, and applying for several suitable grades is standard practice. Each application is scored independently.
Why didn’t I get shortlisted?
The most common reasons: profile incomplete at deadline, certificates not uploaded or unclear, applying for a grade whose requirements you don’t meet, and late submission. The portal scores what is uploaded — it cannot infer qualifications you didn’t enter.
Does the PSC charge any application or “processing” fee?
Never. The PSC states that recruitment is free and it has no agents. Report payment demands to PSC and DCI, and check a suspicious PSC message before opening its link.
Is there an age limit for PSC jobs?
There is no single applicant age range for every PSC vacancy. Apply if you meet the age or service condition printed in that specific advert; never infer a limit from another cadre’s recruitment.
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