The Public Service Commission has advertised 826 job vacancies in public universities, ministries and state departments, opening up opportunities for professionals across various fields in the public service.
The vacancies, contained in a new advertisement by the commission, include positions in public universities as well as professional and entry-level jobs in government ministries and departments.
Among the vacancies in public universities are positions for Vice Chancellor at Bomet University, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance at Kenyatta University, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at Kenyatta University, and Principal at Makueni University College.
The advertisement also lists a wide range of positions in ministries and state departments, including senior management, legal, engineering, social development, human resource, petroleum, mining and technical positions.
Some of the largest numbers of vacancies are in the Office of the Attorney General and the State Law Office, which has openings for 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 also seeking to fill 146 positions for Assistant Directors of Social Development.
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.
The commission has also advertised vacancies at entry level, including 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.
The vacancies cut across different grades, with the advertised positions ranging from entry-level jobs to senior positions in government.
According to the commission, interested candidates are required to submit their applications on or before October 15, 2026, at 5pm East African Time.
The PSC directed applicants to access details of the positions, qualifications and application procedures through its official website and warned members of the public against fraudsters.
The commission said it does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments.
The latest recruitment drive comes as government continues to fill vacant positions across ministries, state departments and public institutions, providing opportunities for professionals seeking employment in the public sector.
The commission urged qualified Kenyans to apply for positions matching their qualifications and experience within the stipulated period.
