Kenya JSC Recruitment 2025/2026 Jobs Application Form Portal

The Judicial Service Commission – JSC recruitment 2025/2026 has officially started as they’re inviting all legal professionals and qualified Kenyans to apply. This guide will show you how to apply for the available vacancies and some essential requirements that you are expected to meet in order to be eligible.

Overview of Judicial Service Commission (JSC)

The Judicial Service Commission was established under the 2010 Constitution and they are Kenya’s third arm of government responsible for ensuring that justice prevails by interpreting the law and giving out judgements on all cases presented before them.

The Commission usually selects candidates based on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates. Its recruitment services are completely free of charge, and they warn against trying to curry favour to get in illegally instead of following due process. This, they say, would lead to automatic disqualification.

Judicial Service Commission Job Vacancies 2025

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has advertised for twenty six (26) positions across the different tribunals. These roles include both advocate and non-advocate positions which are suitable for legal professionals and those who are specialists alike.

Position Title	Number of Posts Available	Category
Chairperson, Petition Committee	1	Legal
Chairperson, Political Parties Disputes Tribunal	1	Legal
Member, Political Parties Disputes Tribunal	1	Advocate
Chairperson, Industrial Property Tribunal	1	Legal
Member, Industrial Property Tribunal	2	Advocate
Member, Industrial Property Tribunal	2	Non-Advocate
Chairperson, Competition Tribunal	1	Legal
Member, Competition Tribunal	1	Legal
Chairperson, Standards Tribunal	1	Legal
Member, Micro and Small Enterprises Tribunal	2	Advocate
Member, Micro and Small Enterprises Tribunal	2	Non-Advocate
Chairperson, Energy and Petroleum Tribunal	1	Legal
Member, Energy and Petroleum Tribunal	2	Legal
Member, Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal	2	Legal
Chairperson, Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal	1	Legal
Member, Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal	2	Advocate
Member, Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal	2	Non-Advocate

Also, the JSC has been recruiting for other positions throughout the year, including:

• Judicial officers which include Judges of the High Court and Court of Appeal (Kenya), and Magistrates (20 positions).
• Tribunal members made up of chairperson/member of various tribunals (e.g., Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal, Energy and Petroleum Tribunal in Kenya).
• Legal support staff which include legal/research assistants, judicial research officers.
• Administrative roles like human resource officers, clerical officers, personal secretaries.
• Support staff like substation operators, bailiffs, motor drivers/mechanics, security personnel.

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Eligibility Criteria for JSC Recruitment 2025/2026

Before applying for any JSC position, candidates must meet the following requirements which usually apply across most positions:

1. Candidates must be a Kenyan citizen with a valid national ID. 
2. Candidates are expected to be between 25 and 55 years. 
3. Candidates are expected to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution regarding leadership and integrity. 
4. Candidates should have a clean record and no history of crime.
5. Candidates should reside in Kenya at the time of application. 
6. Candidates should be physically and medically fit for the role. 
7. Professional registration with the appropriate bodies is an added advantage. 
8. All shortlisted candidates are typically required to obtain clearance certificates from bodies such as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

Qualifications for JSC Job Vacancies 2025

Although the educational and professional requirements may differ across positions, below are the qualifications needed for the available roles:

• For chairperson positions, candidates would need to have a Law degree from a recognized university, admission as an Advocate of the High Court, and substantial post-admission experience in relevant legal fields.
• For tribunal member roles (advocate), candidates must possess a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate.
• For non-advocate tribunal member roles, although they prefer candidates with law backgrounds, these positions are also open to professionals who have specialized expertise in specific job areas such as industrial property, competition, energy, or public benefits organizations and so on.
• For legal researchers/law clerks positions, they require an LLB degree, a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and being an Advocate of the High Court with at least two years of post-admission experience .

How to Apply for JSC Recruitment 2025/2026

1. Visit the official portal to see further descriptions of the jobs that are available.
2. If you are a first-time applicant, you would need to register on the portal by providing some basic information.
3. Choose the job you want to apply for from the available vacancies .
4. Fill in all the blanks on the application form.
5. Upload your documents. These include:
   • A cover letter.
   • Curriculum vitae.
   • Recent colored passport-size photographs not more than 3 months.
   • Certified copies of academic transcripts, professional certificates, and national ID.
   • Sample professional writings (for some legal positions)
   • Declaration of income and liabilities form (JSC 2b) 
6. Carefully check all information before submitting.

Prospective applicants are strongly advised to check the specific deadline for each position they’re interested in, and ensure to apply early as late submissions mean automatic disqualification. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you’re also interested in intern and training opportunities, you can apply via training@court.go.ke or check the careers portal for further guidelines.

In summary, you can proceed to apply for any of the Judicial Service Commission jobs that suits your qualification. The important thing is to do that before the deadline, continuously check the jobs portal, this page or print media (newspaper) for subsequent updates.