State Department for Mining (via the Public Service Commission)
State Department for Mining Jobs 2026: PSC Adverts D112 to D121/2026
Positions, requirements, deadline and how to apply, taken from the official advert.
The Public Service Commission is recruiting for the State Department for Mining under ten adverts, numbered D112/2026 to D121/2026. Together they cover 93 posts. All ten were advertised on 13 October 2026 and close on Monday, 2 November 2026. Nine are promotional posts for serving civil servants. One, Plant Operator III (D121/2026, two posts), is open to anyone who qualifies.
The ten adverts
| Advert | Position | Scale | Posts | Who can apply | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D112/2026 | Senior Superintending Geologist | CSG 8 | 46 | Serving officers only | Degree |
| D113/2026 | Senior Superintending Inspector of Explosives | CSG 8 | 25 | Serving officers only | Degree |
| D114/2026 | Principal Drilling Superintendent | CSG 8 | 2 | Serving officers only | Certificate/TRADE TEST |
| D115/2026 | Senior Laboratory Technologist | CSG 9 | 2 | Serving officers only | Diploma |
| D116/2026 | Laboratory Technologist I | CSG 10 | 10 | Serving officers only | Diploma |
| D117/2026 | Senior Laboratory Technician | CSG 10 | 2 | Serving officers only | Certificate/TRADE TEST |
| D118/2026 | Drilling Superintendent | CSG 10 | 1 | Serving officers only | Certificate/TRADE TEST |
| D119/2026 | Senior Principal Drilling Assistant | CSG 11 | 1 | Serving officers only | Certificate/TRADE TEST |
| D120/2026 | Laboratory Technician I | CSG 11 | 2 | Serving officers only | Certificate/TRADE TEST |
| D121/2026 | Plant Operator III | D | 2 | Open to all | Certificate/TRADE TEST |
The post open to the public: Plant Operator III (D121/2026)
Two permanent and pensionable posts at job group D. No previous experience is required. To qualify you need:
- KCSE mean grade D (plain) or an equivalent qualification;
- a valid driving licence, free of current endorsements, for the class of machine you will operate;
- a pass in the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III;
- the ability to operate at least two plants of “difficult rating” C;
- a First Aid certificate from a course of at least one week (St John Ambulance, KIHBT or another recognised institution); and
- proven merit and ability, as reflected in work performance and results.
The duties are operating heavy plant of difficult rating C, helping machine attendants spot breakdowns, liaising with mechanics on servicing, daily and weekly oil checks, and keeping the plant clean.
The serving-officer posts
The other nine adverts require applicants to have served in a specified lower grade for a set period, usually three years. For example, the 46 Senior Superintending Geologist posts (CSG 8) require three years as Geologist I or in a comparable post, a BSc in geology or a related field, membership of the Geological Society of Kenya, registration with the Geologists Registration Board, and a Senior Management Course. The 25 Senior Superintending Inspector of Explosives posts (CSG 8) require a relevant science or engineering degree, three years as Senior Inspector of Explosives or equivalent, knowledge of local and international explosives safety guidelines, and a Senior Management Course. If you are not already in the civil service, these posts are not open to you.
How to apply
- Register or log in at psckjobs.go.ke with your ID number.
- Complete every section of your profile (qualifications, experience, memberships, referees). Incomplete applications are not considered.
- Open “Advertised Jobs”, choose the advert number and apply before Monday, 2 November 2026.
- Save or print your application summary.
Shortlisted candidates will need original certificates at interview, and successful candidates will need Chapter Six clearances. The PSC warns that giving false information is an offence under section 100(4) of the PSC Act, 2017.
Frequently asked questions
Can a non-civil servant apply for the Senior Superintending Geologist posts?
No. The advert is marked “For Serving Officers Only” and requires three years in the grade of Geologist I or a comparable public service post.
Which of these jobs can a member of the public apply for?
Only Plant Operator III (D121/2026), which has two posts and needs no prior experience, but does require the plant operator suitability test, a valid licence and a First Aid certificate.
What is the deadline?
All ten adverts close on Monday, 2 November 2026, as shown on the PSC portal.
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Source: official advert (State Department for Mining (via the Public Service Commission)). Details checked on 17 October 2026. If anything on this page differs from the official advert, the official advert wins.