PSC announces 1,000 teaching vacancies across TVETs

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 1,000 teaching vacancies across technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions nationwide.

The advert is in one of the largest recruitment drives targeting skills and technical education.

According to the notice published on Tuesday, the vacancies are distributed across 248 public TVET institutions, including national polytechnics, technical training institutes and technical and vocational colleges spread across all counties.

The details of the posts and mode of application can be accessed on the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke.

PSC urged interested and qualified persons to submit their applications directly to the institutions where vacancies exist by filling one PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form and attaching copies of National ID card, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and any other testimonials.

The applications are to reach the respective Boards/ Councils on or January 9, 2026 by 5pm.

“The form may be downloaded from the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke. Successful candidates will be required to apply for licensing and registration by the TVET Authority,” PSC said.

The Commission said the recruitment aims to strengthen training capacity in TVET institutions and address staffing gaps in line with the government’s skills development agenda.

The 1,000 advertised positions are divided into two being, Degree / Higher National Diploma holders with 600 vacancies and Diploma holders with 400 vacancies.

The positions cut across diverse disciplines offered in TVET institutions, although the PSC did not specify subject areas in the general notice.

The vacancies are spread across institutions in all regions, including but not limited to National Polytechnics such as Kabete, Kenya Coast, Kisumu, Meru, Rift Valley, Eldoret, Bungoma, Thika, Michuki, Nyeri, Kitale and Nairobi National Polytechnic.

Technical Training Institutes including Kaiboi, Koshin, Gatanga, Karumo, Kisiwa, Ziwa, Mathenge, Gitwebe, Borabu and Murang’a.

Technical and Vocational Colleges across counties such as Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Isiolo, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Lamu, Machakos, Makueni, Mandera, Marsabit, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang’a, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Samburu, Siaya, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Tharaka Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, Wajir and West Pokot.

Some institutions such as Kabete National Polytechnic, Thika Technical Training Institute, Rift Valley National Polytechnic, Kaiboi National Polytechnic, Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic and Kenya Coast National Polytechnic have up to 10 vacancies each, reflecting high staffing needs.

Unlike other PSC recruitments done centrally online, applicants are required to submit their applications directly to the individual institutions where vacancies exist.

The Commission noted that successful candidates will be required to apply for licensing and registration with the TVET Authority, in line with existing regulations.

PSC cautioned members of the public against fraudsters, emphasising that the Commission does not charge any fees for applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments, and applicants should only use official PSC forms and channels.

The recruitment is expected to significantly boost staffing levels in public TVET institutions and support the government’s push towards technical skills training and youth employment.