PSC Kenya

Overview

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is the constitutional body responsible for recruiting staff into Kenya's national public service, advertising vacancies and running the selection process for positions across national government ministries and departments.

Who can apply

Eligibility (educational qualification, experience, and any role-specific requirements) is set separately for each advertised vacancy, generally requiring Kenyan citizenship and compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Exam pattern

Selection typically combines shortlisting against the advertised job specification, a written and/or oral interview, and integrity clearance checks (such as clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Directorate of Criminal Investigations and a credit reference bureau) required of shortlisted candidates for most positions.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online through the PSC's recruitment portal, within the window stated in the specific vacancy advertisement, with required documents and clearance certificates submitted as instructed.

After the exam

Candidates who are successful at interview and clear the required integrity checks are offered appointment to the advertised position, subject to any further conditions set out in the offer.

Preparation tips

Because most PSC positions require integrity clearance certificates (EACC, KRA, HELB, DCI and a credit reference bureau) before appointment can be confirmed, obtaining these in advance of shortlisting — rather than after an interview invitation — avoids delays late in the process.