Public Service Commission Proficiency Examination

Public Service Commission (PSC) Proficiency Examination candidates are required to pay the registration fee through the E-Citizen platform.

It is notified for general information that year 2024 Proficiency Examination will commence at Nairobi; Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru examination centers. The candidates will be notified of the actual venues after registration.

Eligibility for Registration

To register for the Proficiency Examination for Clerical Officers, an officer must:

• Have passed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent;
• Be designated as a clerical officer in the Public Service; and
• Have served as a clerical officer for a minimum period of one (1) year.

Registration Forms

• All candidates attempting the examination for the first time must complete registration FORM A while referred candidates should complete FORM B as set out in the Appendix of the circular.
• The Candidate should submit the duly completed registration form, accompanied by the Government copy of the receipt generated from the E-citizen platform to the

Secretary/Chief Executive, Public Service Commission

P.O. Box 30095-00100 NAIROBI

Registration Fees

Each candidate will be required to pay registration fees per the revised rates in the circular Ref PSC. EXAM/1/VOL.11

• Basic Fee (Kshs. 2625)
• Fee per paper (Kshs. 875 (7 papers))
• E-citizen fee (Kshs. 50)

Public Service Commission Proficiency Examination

Candidates are required to pay the registration fee through the E-Citizen platform using the following procedure:

1. Log in to https://psc.ecitizen.go.ke
2. Select PSC Examinations
3. Click the Apply Now button
4. Read the requirements for registration and click the next button
5. Log in to the e-citizen using your account

The applicant’s details will be uploaded from your e-citizen account

6. Click the next button
7. Select whether to register for the first time or re-sit
8. Select the type of examination

For candidates who are re-sitting select the appropriate subjects

9. Select the examination center
10. Tap on the next button to preview the applicant’s details
11. Tap on the next button to preview the examination details
12. Click the next button and confirm that the information provided is accurate
13. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the complete button
14. Await approval from the Public Service Commission

The approval status will be displayed on the E-Citizen Portal and communicated to the applicant via SMS;

15. Make the payment once approval is granted
16. Download the Government copy of the receipt and attach it to the duly filled registration form.

Late Registration

A late registration fee will be charged to all candidates who submit their registration forms after the deadline.