OAG & DOJ Shortlists Candidates for Various Posts 2025 in Kenya

The Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice (OAG & DOJ) has released the list of shortlisted candidates for various positions advertised on 6th May 2025. Interested and qualified persons were invited to apply through print media and the official OAG & DOJ website. The application window closed on 16th May 2025, and thousands of applications were received for the advertised vacancies.

At the close of the advertisement on 16th May 2025, applications were received as indicated below:

Post 1: Accountant II

Grade: CSG 11
Vacancy Number: 1/2025
Number of Posts: 10
Number of Applicants: 3617
Number Shortlisted: 91

Post 2: Public Communication Officer II

Grade: CSG 11
Vacancy Number: 2/2025
Number of Posts: 2
Number of Applicants: 666
Number Shortlisted: 19

Post 3: Clerical Officer II

Grade: CSG 14
Vacancy Number: 3/2025
Number of Posts: 10
Number of Applicants: 5890
Number Shortlisted: 113

Totals

• Total Number of Posts: 22
• Total Number of Applicants: 10179
• Total Number Shortlisted: 223

Interviews for the shortlisted candidates are scheduled to take place from 25th November 2025 to 4th December 2025. Candidates are advised to check the OAG & DOJ website at www.statelaw.go.ke

 for full details, including:

• The list of shortlisted candidates.
• Interview schedules, including venues, dates, and times.
• Documents required to be presented during the interviews.

The OAG & DOJ also invites members of the public who may have adverse information regarding any shortlisted candidate to submit their information in a CONFIDENTIAL COVER. Submissions must reach the office before 25th November 2025 at the following address:

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Sheria House, Harambee Avenue

P.O. Box 40112 -00100

Nairobi, Kenya

For additional updates, the public can follow the office on Twitter @statehousekenya and visit the official website.

The OAG & DOJ emphasizes that this process ensures transparency, fairness, and merit-based recruitment. Candidates are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for interviews and to adhere to the instructions provided on the website. The office remains committed to recruiting highly qualified professionals to serve the public and strengthen the justice sector in Kenya.

This announcement provides clarity to applicants and the public while upholding the integrity of the recruitment process.