Updated 2026-11-15
The Judicial Service Commission, or JSC, recruits for professional Judiciary roles. The official route is the Judiciary recruitment portal, linked from the JSC jobs page and the Judiciary careers page. Do not rely on social-media forwards or pay anyone to help you get a job.
The Judiciary says it does not charge a fee at any stage of recruitment. Report anyone asking for money to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary or the Police.
Check the Judiciary careers page and its linked recruitment portal at https://jobs.judiciary.go.ke/. The Judiciary says vacancies are posted on that dedicated portal and in newspapers of national circulation when they arise. The JSC also has a jobs page with links for active vacancies, the recruitment portal and application requirements.
Use the official advert for the vacancy you want. Job requirements, documents, location, terms of service and closing time vary by post. The Judiciary job openings page is another official page to check.
| Official place | What to do there |
|---|---|
| Judiciary careers page | Read the recruitment guidance and open the dedicated recruitment portal. |
| Judiciary job openings page | View positions that the site displays and open the details for the specific role. |
| JSC jobs page | Check active-vacancy and application links, especially for JSC-advertised posts. |
| National newspapers | Check for the same vacancy notice, as the Judiciary says adverts may also appear in newspapers of national circulation. |
Do not treat old adverts as live jobs. For example, the JSC advert for Chairperson, Sports Disputes Tribunal was a 2025 re-advertisement and had a March 2025 closing time. It is useful for understanding the process, but it is not evidence of an open vacancy in 2026.
The Judiciary says applications are made exclusively through the recruitment portal. Select a vacancy, click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions shown for that position. The official jobseeker area includes registration, login, job search, newest jobs, applied jobs, resumes and cover letters.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Find the vacancy | Open the official portal from the Judiciary careers page or JSC jobs page. Check the reference number, deadline and full advert. |
| 2. Check eligibility | Match your education, professional registration, experience and any other criteria against that specific advert before applying. |
| 3. Create or use your jobseeker account | Use the portal's registration or login functions, then complete your profile and application. |
| 4. Upload what the advert asks for | Attach only the documents named in the live vacancy notice and ensure the information is accurate. |
| 5. Submit before the stated deadline | Keep your own record of the vacancy reference and submission. Check the portal and official notices for later updates. |
The documents are post-specific. A 2025 JSC tribunal-chairperson advert, for example, asked applicants to upload an application letter, detailed CV, references, professional and academic documents, a recent colour passport photograph and writing samples. Do not assume that this is the document list for every Judiciary job - follow the live advert.
That same 2025 advert said appointed candidates would need clearance certificates at interview from KRA, HELB, DCI, EACC, a recognised credit reference bureau and the relevant professional body. Check the current advert to confirm whether these apply to your vacancy and when they are required.
Only shortlisted candidates are contacted, according to the Judiciary careers page. A JSC recruitment booklet for High Court judges shows that the process for those judicial appointments included advertising, shortlisting, background checks and vetting, stakeholder engagement, and interviews. The exact process depends on the office and its advert.
For judges, the JSC recommends candidates to the President. The Judiciary states that all other employees are appointed by the Commission. Do not assume an interview date or selection stage unless it is published in an official notice for your recruitment.
Give truthful information and genuine documents. A 2025 JSC vacancy notice warned that false information or documents are a criminal offence and would be verified.
A genuine Judiciary application is free. Never send money, share sensitive documents with an unofficial contact, or accept a promise of shortlisting or employment in exchange for payment.
Use the official Judiciary careers page and JSC jobs page to verify a vacancy. The JSC jobs page lists its contact telephone number as +254 20 273 9180, while the Judiciary directs people facing recruitment-payment demands to report the matter to the Chief Registrar or Police.
Apply exclusively through the Judiciary recruitment portal linked from the official Judiciary careers page and JSC jobs page. Open the live vacancy and use its "Apply Now" instructions.
No. The Judiciary states that it does not charge a fee at any stage of recruitment. Do not pay a recruiter, agent or anyone claiming they can secure a job.
Read the live advert because documents differ by post. A 2025 tribunal-chairperson advert required an application letter, CV, references, academic and professional documents, photo and writing samples, but that list does not automatically apply to other roles.
No. The Judiciary says only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No. Check the closing date in the official notice and the live recruitment portal. For example, a Sports Disputes Tribunal re-advertisement was from 2025, so it must not be treated as a current opening.