Kenya’s Public Service Commission (PSC) has active government job adverts in October 2026, but an important eligibility condition applies to many of the current listings: they are marked for serving public officers only. Applicants should therefore check the advert category before preparing documents or attempting to apply.
This article outlines selected active PSC vacancies verified on the Commission’s recruitment portal on 2 October 2026, explains the closing dates, and shows how to assess your eligibility before submitting an application. It is not a replacement for the official advert; requirements and terms should always be confirmed on PSCIMS.
Selected active PSC vacancies in October 2026
The active-adverts page currently includes senior and specialist roles across several ministries and state departments. Among the vacancies visible on the official portal are:
- Principal Labour Migration Officer – State Department for Labour and Skills Development – 2 vacancies – closes 5 October 2026.
- Secretary, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes – State Department for Cabinet Affairs – 2 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Director, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes – 3 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Deputy Director, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes – 4 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Assistant Director, Cabinet Affairs/Special Programmes – 4 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Assistant Director – Probation – State Department for Correctional Services – 2 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Commissioner for Co-operative Development – 1 vacancy – closes 13 October 2026.
- Assistant Director, Social Development – State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizens Affairs – 146 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Assistant Director, Human Resource Management & Development – 50 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Deputy Director/Senior Principal Superintending Geologist – State Department for Mining – 11 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Chief Superintending Geologist – 12 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Chief Superintending Inspector of Mines – 17 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
- Director, Government Clearing Services – State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs – 1 vacancy – closes 13 October 2026.
- Senior Deputy Solicitor General – Office of the Attorney General – 6 vacancies – closes 13 October 2026.
Important: many current adverts are for serving officers only
The official PSC listings mark the positions above as “For Serving Officers Only.” This means they are not ordinary entry-level public advertisements open to every job seeker. Applicants should first confirm that they meet the serving-officer condition and the experience requirements attached to the specific grade.
Do not apply merely because your academic qualification appears related to the job title. PSC appointments often depend on an applicant’s current substantive grade, years served in a lower grade, professional registration, management training, and other public-service requirements.
How to review a PSC advert properly
- Open the official PSCIMS active-adverts page.
- Locate the advert number and job title.
- Open Advert Details and read the appointment requirements from beginning to end.
- Check whether the position is open to the public or restricted to serving officers.
- Confirm the required years of experience and current job grade, where applicable.
- Check professional-registration or training requirements.
- Submit through the official PSC application system before the listed deadline.
How to prepare a stronger public-service application
A competitive application should demonstrate that you meet the stated scheme-of-service requirements rather than simply describing your general work experience. If the advert requires three years in a particular grade, make that evidence easy to identify. If professional registration is mandatory, ensure the relevant membership or licence is current.
- Match your current grade and years of service to the advert.
- Use accurate employment dates and official job titles.
- Prepare evidence of professional registration where required.
- Check that academic certificates match the recognised disciplines listed in the advert.
- Do not exaggerate responsibilities or qualifications.
- Keep copies of the advert number and your submitted application.
Deadlines to watch
The Principal Labour Migration Officer advert closes earlier, on 5 October 2026. Many of the other currently visible senior adverts close on 13 October 2026. Because PSC may add, amend or remove adverts, applicants should treat the official portal as the final source of truth.
Recruitment safety
Government recruitment attracts impersonation and payment scams. Use PSCIMS and official government communication channels. Do not pay an individual for shortlisting, an interview invitation, a posting letter or a promise of appointment. A vacancy that cannot be traced to an official source should be treated with caution.
Frequently asked questions
Are these PSC jobs open to everyone?
No. Many of the active October adverts reviewed for this article are specifically marked for serving officers only. Always check the advert category.
Where should I apply?
Use the Public Service Commission’s official online recruitment system and follow the instructions attached to the individual advert.
Does JobScholarship.com recruit for PSC?
No. JobScholarship.com is an independent information publisher. It does not collect applications, charge recruitment fees or guarantee public-service appointments.
Editorial note: Vacancy information in this article was independently checked against the Public Service Commission’s official active-adverts portal on 2 October 2026. Applicants should verify the final requirements and closing date before applying.