Apply for NPSC civilian jobs and internships
National Police Service Commission · sources read 4 Oct 2026
Watch the Advertised Jobs page on npsc.go.ke for an open vacancy, then register and apply online on the NPSC recruitment portal before the advert's deadline. The Internships page currently says "Coming soon", so there is no NPSC internship to apply for right now.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Online on the NPSC recruitment portal (services.npsc.go.ke/recruitment). NPSC offices: 6th Floor, CBK Pension Towers, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi; phone 0709 099 000.
What you need
- If shortlisted: your original certificates, for checking at the interview
- Managers and above, if shortlisted: clearance certificates from KRA, HELB, EACC, CRB and DCI
Steps
- Open Advertised Jobs on npsc.go.ke (under Work With Us) and download the advert for the post you want. Check the requirements and closing date.
- Register on the NPSC recruitment portal (services.npsc.go.ke/recruitment), log in and apply online.
- Check the status of your application on the portal, and look for your name on the Shortlisted Candidates page.
- If shortlisted, go for the interview with your original certificates.
Watch out
- The NPSC Internships page still says "Coming soon". Ignore anyone selling NPSC internship slots.
- Any form of canvassing gets you disqualified automatically.
- Only qualified candidates are contacted, so silence usually means you were not shortlisted.
Who can apply
- Qualified people who meet the requirements in the job advert, for posts at NPSC headquarters and regional offices.
- NPSC also recruits civilian staff for the National Police Service. Police constable recruitment is a separate exercise.
- People with disabilities and from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Official sources (6)
- Advertised Jobs - National Police Service Commission npsc.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Internship - National Police Service Commission npsc.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- NPSC Vacancy Advertisement January 2025 npsc.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Civilian NPS Job Advert npsc.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- National Police Service Commission homepage npsc.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- NPSC Recruitment Portal services.npsc.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026