The Kenya Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced several internal promotion opportunities for serving officers across different State Departments in the August 2026 recruitment cycle. These vacancies target qualified public servants seeking career progression in sectors including livestock development, public service administration, correctional services, counseling, and transport.
The advertised positions span multiple job grades, with opportunities ranging from senior technical and administrative roles to probation, clerical, and driver positions. Eligible serving officers who meet the specified qualifications and experience requirements should submit their applications before the respective closing dates.
Kenya Public Service Commission August 2026 Vacancies
1. Principal Lecturer – Advert No. D99/2026
Ministry: State Department for Livestock Development
- Job Scale: CSG 8
- Vacancies: 35
- Advert Date: 5 August 2026
- Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Perform principal lecturer duties within the State Department for Livestock Development.
- Support teaching, training, and institutional development functions.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer in the Kenyan Public Service.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Must meet the requirements for promotion to CSG 8.
2. Principal Animal Health Officer – Advert No. D100/2026
Ministry: State Department for Livestock Development
- Job Scale: CSG 8
- Vacancies: 1
- Advert Date: 5 August 2026
- Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Perform principal animal health management duties.
- Support animal health services and related departmental functions.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Serving officer status required.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Must qualify for promotion to CSG 8.
3. Principal Assistant Animal Health Officer – Advert No. D101/2026
Ministry: State Department for Livestock Development
- Job Scale: CSG 8
- Vacancies: 3
- Advert Date: 5 August 2026
- Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating animal health services.
- Carry out senior-level animal health responsibilities.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible for promotion to CSG 8.
4. Principal Laboratory Technologist – Advert No. D102/2026
Ministry: State Department for Livestock Development
- Job Scale: CSG 8
- Vacancies: 9
- Advert Date: 5 August 2026
- Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Perform senior laboratory technology duties.
- Support laboratory operations within the department.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Must qualify for promotion to CSG 8.
5. Senior Assistant Animal Health Officer – Advert No. D103/2026
Ministry: State Department for Livestock Development
- Job Scale: CSG 9
- Vacancies: 4
- Advert Date: 5 August 2026
- Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide animal health services at senior assistant level.
- Support implementation of departmental animal health programs.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible for promotion to CSG 9.
6. Senior Assistant Livestock Production Officer – Advert No. D104/2026
Ministry: State Department for Livestock Development
- Job Scale: CSG 9
- Vacancies: 20
- Advert Date: 5 August 2026
- Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Support livestock production programs.
- Perform senior assistant livestock production duties.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible for promotion to CSG 9.
7. Principal Psychological Counsellor – Advert No. D105/2026
Ministry: State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development
- Job Scale: CSG 8
- Vacancies: 20
- Advert Date: 6 August 2026
- Closing Date: 27 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Deliver senior-level psychological counseling services.
- Support employee wellness and human capital development initiatives.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible for promotion to CSG 8.
8. Chief Clerical Officer – Advert No. D106/2026
Ministry: State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development
- Job Scale: CSG 11
- Vacancies: 500
- Advert Date: 6 August 2026
- Closing Date: 27 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Perform chief clerical and administrative duties.
- Support office administration and records management functions.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible for promotion to CSG 11.
9. Principal Driver I – Advert No. D107/2026
Ministry: State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development
- Job Scale: CSG 10
- Vacancies: 50
- Advert Date: 6 August 2026
- Closing Date: 27 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Perform principal driver duties.
- Support official transport operations within the department.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible for promotion to CSG 10.
10. Principal Driver II – Advert No. D108/2026
Ministry: State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development
- Job Scale: CSG 11
- Vacancies: 50
- Advert Date: 6 August 2026
- Closing Date: 27 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Perform principal driver duties at CSG 11 level.
- Support departmental transport services.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible for promotion to CSG 11.
11. Principal Probation Officer – Advert No. D109/2026
Ministry: State Department for Correctional Services
- Job Scale: CSG 8
- Vacancies: 66
- Advert Date: 6 August 2026
- Closing Date: 27 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Perform senior probation management duties.
- Support correctional services and probation programs.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible for promotion to CSG 8.
12. Senior Probation Officer – Advert No. D110/2026
Ministry: State Department for Correctional Services
- Job Scale: CSG 9
- Vacancies: 294
- Advert Date: 6 August 2026
- Closing Date: 27 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Supervise probation services.
- Support implementation of correctional and rehabilitation programs.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a serving officer.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible for promotion to CSG 9.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the Kenya Public Service Commission recruitment process for serving officers before the stated closing dates.
- Confirm that you are a serving officer in the Kenyan Public Service.
- Ensure you meet the required years of experience and promotion criteria for the advertised job scale.
- Quote the correct advert reference number when applying.
- Submit your application before 26 August 2026 or 27 August 2026, depending on the position.
Conclusion
The Kenya Public Service Commission’s August 2026 recruitment offers significant promotion opportunities for serving officers across multiple State Departments. With vacancies ranging from technical and professional positions to administrative and transport roles, eligible officers should carefully review the requirements for their preferred position and submit complete applications before the respective deadlines.
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