The commission, which has the responsibility of hiring for several government agencies, announces jobs in a notice published in local newspapers.
About Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)
The Service Commission traces back to 1954 when the Colonial
British Government formed the Civil Service Commission in response to the
Holmes Commission Report of 1948.
It was written in the constitution and renamed Public
Service Commission upon independence in 1963. It is the oldest Constitutional
commission, and its mandate has grown over the years.
Some of the roles of the Public Service Commission include:
- Establishment
and abolishment of offices
- Provision
of competent human resource
- Promotion
of good governance
- Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of quality services in the public service.
How to Register on Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) Website
All first-time users of the Online Recruitment and Selection
system must register by visiting the PSCK portal by providing the following
required information:
- ID
/ Passport Number
- Surname
- Current
e‐mail address
- A
password to gain access to the system
How to Apply For Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) Job Vacancies Online
Please note that only jobs that have been advertised and
labeled as open can be applied for.
To apply for any advertised position or internship
opportunities, log in to the portal with
the ID / Passport Number and Password that you created.
Once you've decided which job you would like to apply for,
you will need to fill out an online form with your information.
All fields are required and they are:
- Personal
Details - Your Name, Title, Date of birth, ID number, KRA PIN number,
Gender, Nationality, Ethnicity, and Location.
Also note that you must provide your contact information
which includes your telephone/mobile number, postal address, and email
address.
- Qualifications:
Your academic qualifications - starting with the highest.
- Experience:
Details about your employment, where applicable - start with the current
or most recent.
- Current
Registration/Membership to Professional Bodies
- Other
courses: Attendance at Relevant Courses and Training for at least one (1)
week.
- Referees:
There are only two (2) referees needed.
- Other
details: In this section, you indicate the languages in which you are
fluent, as well as whether or not you have ever been convicted of a
criminal offense or been the subject of a probation order. Also,
disclose if you've ever been fired or otherwise removed from a job
before
When you are through with your job application, go to the
submit application option and submit it.
Before submitting your application, ensure that all required information has been provided since incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants should also print and save a copy of the Feedback
Report (application summary) by clicking on the Report tab or the Application
Summary link on the Application Menu.
The online application has the advantage of allowing you to
modify your information in case of errors. If you made a mistake, you can
always go back at any moment before the Advert Closure Date, and enter your
public service commission login credentials again.
How to Apply For Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) Vacancies Offline
You can also apply for a job vacancy offline by downloading
an application form from the PSCK website by
following the steps below:
- Print
the document and fill it in BLOCK letters.
- The
application consists of 13 sections that must all be completed.
- After
you have completed filling the form, submit it through the postal service.
Submit it to The Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. BOX 30095,
00100 NAIROBI, Kenya.
- Copies
of certificates and testimonials should not be attached to the form.
Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) Contacts
In case of any inquiries, you can contact PSCK through:
- Email:
pscict@publicservice.go.ke. - Please include your ID /Passport Number and
full name in your email.
- Landline:
+254 (020) 2223901, 2227471
- Mobile: +254-724-253807, +254-735-800282