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Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2023/2024 date and centers is out, learn how to apply for KPS recruitment following the step by step guidelines in this article.
Are you a Kenyan still searching for a job? Or have you been aspiring to work with the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS)? If yes, then here’s a perfect opportunity for you to actualize that dream by applying for the ongoing recruitment.
I will disclose to you the necessary information that should guide you to success in this recruitment exercise, these includes the requirements, starting/closing date, application deadline, frequently asked questions and answers and then general success tips.
Is Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2023 Ongoing? Yes, Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) recruitment application form 2022/2023 is out and the process is currently ongoing, you can apply by visiting the online application portal www.prisons.go.ke.
KPS recruitment application form is totally free and accessible online by the general public, so stay alert and do not allow anyone extort funds from you.
You can also apply for any of these other recruitments currently ongoing in Kenya;
Requirements for Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2023/2024
Do you really want to know the easy hack on how to become successful in the Kenya Prisons recruitment? If yes, then it’s simply to adhere to the criteria stated below.
- Prospective applicant of this recruitment must be a Kenyan (citizen)
- Prospective applicant should have an active and valid National Identity Card
- Applicant should possess a minimum mean grade of D+ (D Plus) and above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination or its equivalent from an examination body recognized in Kenya with a D+ (D Plus) and above in either English or Kiswahili languages
- Applicant should not be less than 18 years of age or more than 28
- Candidate applying should adhere to the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution
- Prospective applicant should be physically and medically fit
- You should be free of any criminal record or pending criminal charges
- If you’re currently pregnant, do not apply for the job
- Examination slip would not be accepted in place of original certificate
Don’t allow the requirements intimidate you, just proceed with the application and hopefully you will be shortlisted for the next stage. Let’s go!
How to Apply for Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2023/2024
The application for Kenya Prison Service (KPS) recruitment is done online through their official website www.prisons.go.ke by following the few steps below.
- Log unto prisons.go.ke
- Click “Job Vacancies” at the right side of your screen
- Select the “position” you would wish to apply for
- Carefully input your “bio data” and then upload “credentials”
- After you can proceed to “submit” the application form
Note that all scanned documents to be uploaded should be in accordance with the size stipulated on the application portal.
Job Vacancies at Kenya Prisons Service
Below are the current vacant positions in Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) which emancipated this recruitment exercise.
- Public Health Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
- Radiographers III/II/I (PG 3)
- Pharmaceutical Technologists III/II/I (PG 3)
- Community Oral Health Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
- Health Records Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
- Laboratory Technologists III (PG 3)
- Clinical Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
- Nursing Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
- Nutritionists III/II (PG 3)
- Animal Health Officers (PG 3)
- Information-Communication Technology Officers III (PG 3)
- Housekeepers/Caterers II (PG 3)
- P1 Tutors (PG 2)
- Early-Childhood Development Officers (PG 1)
- Cooks (PG 1)
- Bands Men (PG 1)
- Masonry or Brick birthing (PG 1/2/3)
- Construction or craft & Joinery (PG1/2/3 )
- Tailoring, Dress creating, Fashion &Designing (PG1/2/3)
- Fitter General (PG 1/2/3)
- Architects Assistants (PG1/2/3)
- Metal employees (PG 1/2/3)
- Wood/Stone carvers (PG 1/2/3)
- Leather Works (PG 1/2/3)
- Electrical Assistants (PG1/2/3)
- Painting & sign writers (PG1/2/3)
- Videographers (PG 1/2/3)
- Hair and Beauty Therapist (PG 1/2/3)
- Welding and fabrication (PG ½)
- Plant Technicians (PG 1/2/3)
- Plumbers/Water offer Operators (PG 1/2/3)
- Draughtsman (PG 1/2/3)
Kenya Prisons Recruitment Application Deadline 2023/2024
The application deadline for KPS recruitment exercise is Friday, 11th February, 2022. Ensure you apply before this date as it might not likely be shifted again.
Kenya Prisons Recruitment Date and Centers 2023
The last Kenya Prisons recruitment will be on Tuesday, 8th Febuary, 2022 and the venue which the exercise will be conducted are;
- Mombasa
- Kwale
- Kilifi
- Tana River
- Lamu
- Taita Mak Taveta
- Garissa
- Wajir
- Mandera
- Marsabit
- Isiolo
- Meru
- Tharaka-Nithi
- Embu
- Kitui
- Machakos
- Makueni
- Nyandarua
- Nyeri
- Kirinyaga
- Murang’a
- Kiambu The
- Turkana
- West Pokot
- Samburu
- Trans-Nzoia
- Uasin Gishu
- Elgeyo-Marakwet
- Nandi
- Baringo
- Laikipia
- Nakuru
- Narok
- Kajiado
- Kericho
- Bomet
- Kakamega
- Vihiga
- Bungoma
- Busia
- Siaya
- Kisumu
- Homa Bay
- Migori
- Kisii
- Nyamira
- Nairobi
COUNTY | SUB COUNTY/ | CONSTITUENCY | RECRUITING**CENTRE** | TIME |
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DISTRICT | ||||
1. MOMBASA | 1. Likoni | Likoni | Likoni (DC’s Office) | 8.00am |
2. Mombasa | Mvita | Mombasa (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
3. Nyali | Nyali | Kongowea(DC’s Office) | 8.00am | |
4. Kisauni | Kisauni | Kisauni (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
5. Changamwe | Changamwe | Changamwe (DC’s Office) | 8.00am | |
6. Jomvu | Jomvu | Mikindani (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
2. KWALE | 7. Matuga | Matuga | Kwale (DC’s Office) | 8.00am |
8. Kinango | Kinango | Kinango (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
9. Lungalunga | LungaLunga | Lunga Lunga Pri. School | 8.00am | |
10. Msambweni | Msambweni Ma- | Msambweni (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
konde Community | ||||
3. KILIFI | 11. Ganze | Ganze | Ganze (DC’s Office) | 8.00am |
12. Kilifi South | Kilifi South | Kikambala (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
13. Kilifi North | Kilifi North | Bahari Stadium/Kilifi | 8.00am | |
14. Kaloleni | Kaloleni | Kaloleni (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
15. Rabai | Rabai | Rabai (DC’s Office) | 8.00am | |
16. Chonyi | Kilifi South | Mwembekati(DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
17. Malindi | Malindi | Malindi (DC’s Office) | 8.00am | |
18. Magarini | Magarini | Marafa (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
4. TANA RIVER | 19. Tana River | Galole | Hola (DC’s Office) | 8.00am |
20. Tana Delta | Garsen | Garsen (DC’s Office) | 8.00am | |
21. Tana North | Bura | Bura (DC’s Office) | 8.00am | |
5. LAMU | 22. Lamu East | Lamu East | Faza (DC’s Office) | 8.00am |
23. Lamu West | Lamu West | Mpeketoni (DC’s Office) | 8.00am | |
24. Lamu Central | Lamu East | Amu (DC’s Office) | 8.00am | |
6. TAITA TAVETA | 25. Voi | Voi | Voi (DC’s Office) | 8.00am |
26. Taita | Wundanyi | Wundanyi (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
27. Taveta | Taveta | Taveta (DC’s Office) | 8.00am | |
28. Mwatate | Mwatate | Mwatate (DC’s Office) | 2.00pm | |
7. GARISSA | 29. Garissa | Garissa Township | Garissa (DC’s Office) | 8.00am |
30. Lagdera | Lagdera | Modogashe (DC’s Office) | 8.00am |
If you have any questions concerning Kenya Prisons recruitment, the shortlist, interview or training date kindly indicate in the comment section below.