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Here are useful tips for correctly filling out the PSC.2 (Revised 2016) – Application for Employment Form from the Public Service Commission of Kenya.
1. Vacancy Details
- Clearly state the post applied for and the corresponding Vacancy Number.
- Fill in the relevant Ministry and State Department.
- Ensure these match the advertisement details.
2. Personal Information
- Use BLOCK letters to complete this section.
- Include your full name (surname, first name, other names) and appropriate title.
- Provide correct date of birth in dd-mm-yyyy format.
- Include national ID number, PIN, gender, nationality, ethnicity, home county, sub-county, and constituency.
- Provide current and active contact details: postal address, mobile number, email.
- Mention an alternative contact person for ease of communication.
- If you have a disability, describe the nature and include registration details with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities.
3. Public Servants Section (If Applicable)
- Provide employer details including Ministry, State Department, Station.
- Fill in your employment/personal number, current post and job group.
- Include dates for your current and previous appointments in the specified format.
- Indicate if on secondment, and to which organization and grade.
- Specify terms of service (Permanent, Contract, etc.).
4. Other Applicants (Non-Public Servants)
- Fill in current employer details, position held, effective date, and monthly gross salary.
5. Other Personal Declarations
- Indicate if you have ever been convicted or dismissed from employment.
- Provide honest details—disclosure will not automatically disqualify you but falsehoods may.
6. Academic Qualifications
- List in descending order starting from the highest qualification.
- Include institution name, award, course/programme, specialization, and grade/class.
- Indicate period of study (from–to).
7. Professional and Technical Qualifications
- List certifications relevant to the job.
- Include institution, award type (e.g., Diploma, Certificate), field, and duration.
8. Courses and Trainings
- Only include trainings lasting one week or more.
- Mention institution, course name, and duration.
9. Professional Memberships
- Indicate any registrations with professional bodies.
- Include membership number, type (e.g., Associate, Full), and renewal date.
10. Employment History
- Start with the most recent employment.
- Include dates, job titles, salary, job group, and employing organization.
11. Current Responsibilities
- Briefly describe your key duties, tasks, and assignments in your current role.
12. Skills and Experience
- Highlight achievements, relevant skills, and why you are applying.
- Emphasize suitability for the position.
13. Referees
- Provide two referees who know you professionally.
- Include their full names, occupation, contacts, and duration of acquaintance.
14. Declaration
- Confirm that all information is true.
- Sign and date the form as a declaration of authenticity.
Additional Tips
- Do not attach copies of certificates or testimonials when submitting the form.
- Proofread before submission to ensure completeness and accuracy.
