Apply for a job at KNEC (staff vacancies)
Kenya National Examinations Council · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Watch the Careers and Opportunities page on knec.ac.ke for vacancies. To apply, send the KNEC employment form (2A external, 2B internal) with a cover letter, certified certificates, a CV and your latest payslip to the CEO at New Mitihani House, South C, by the advert's deadline.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Adverts and forms on the KNEC Careers page; applications go to the KNEC CEO at New Mitihani House, South C, Nairobi
What you need
- Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A (external applicants) or 2B (internal applicants)
- Application letter, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, and a detailed CV with your phone and email
- Copy of your latest payslip, and names and contacts of three referees
Steps
- Check the Careers and Opportunities page on knec.ac.ke for current vacancy announcements and download the employment form.
- Fill in Form KNEC 2A if you are outside KNEC, or Form 2B if you already work there.
- Send the form and documents by the advert's deadline to: The Chief Executive Officer, KNEC, New Mitihani House, South C, P.O. Box 73598-00200, Nairobi.
- If you are offered the job, you will need to submit clearances under Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Watch out
- KNEC only contacts shortlisted candidates, and canvassing gets you disqualified automatically.
- These are staff posts. Exam supervisors, invigilators and examiners are contracted separately through KNEC's CP2 portal.
Who can apply
- Qualified professionals who meet the requirements of the advertised post.
- KNEC is an equal-opportunity employer. People living with disability and women are encouraged to apply.
Official sources (3)
- Careers and Opportunities knec.ac.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Vacancies Announcement - August 2026 knec.ac.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- FAQs knec.ac.ke · read 3 Oct 2026