Vacancy title:
Deputy Chief State Counsel

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Legal, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 13 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has invited applications from qualified persons for a wide range of vacant positions in Kenya’s public service. The recruitment exercise covers senior and entry-level opportunities in public universities, ministries, state departments and other government offices.

The vacancies provide opportunities across several professional areas, including university leadership, Cabinet Affairs, correctional services, co-operative development, climate change, forestry, gender, social development, human resource management, mining, maritime affairs, legal services, petroleum and related technical fields.

According to the vacancy notice, the available positions range from senior leadership appointments such as Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Commissioner, Directors and Senior Deputy Solicitor General to entry-level positions such as Programme Officer II, Petroleum Officer II, Petroleum Technologist III and Laboratory Technologist III.

Job Details

Deputy Chief State Counsel

Vacancy No.: 170/2026

Department: Office of the Attorney General

Grade/CSG: 6

Number of Vacancies: 257

The Commission is seeking applicants for 257 Deputy Chief State Counsel positions.

The positions are classified at CSG 6 and represent the largest single group of vacancies visible in the recruitment notice.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should pay close attention to the vacancy number, employing institution or government department, grade and number of vacancies attached to each position. The specific duties, requirements and mode of application for individual posts are provided through the Public Service Commission’s recruitment information.

Applicants should consult the detailed individual advertisements before applying.

The Commission states that details of the posts and the mode of application can be accessed through its official website.

Additional Notes

Applicants should ensure that they:

• Identify the correct position and corresponding vacancy number.
• Review the complete job description and requirements before applying.
• Follow the application procedure specified by the Public Service Commission.
• Provide the information and supporting documentation required for the particular vacancy.
• Submit their applications early enough to avoid missing the deadline.
• Ensure applications are received no later than 13 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT.

Fraud Warning

The Public Service Commission has also issued an important caution to members of the public concerning recruitment fraud. Applicants should beware of fraudsters who solicit bribes while masquerading as Commission staff. The Public Service Commission does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments. Job seekers should therefore rely on the official recruitment information and should not make payments to individuals claiming that money is required to secure a Public Service Commission job, interview, shortlist or appointment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should access the detailed job descriptions and official mode of application through the Public Service Commission recruitment information. Each candidate should carefully confirm the requirements applicable to the specific vacancy before completing an application.

All applications must be received on or before 13 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT.

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