Articles 166 and 172 (1) of the 2006 constitution provides for the functions of the Public Service Commission are follows;
- Advise the President on appointment of persons to hold offices in the public service of the rank of heads of department or above, on the exercise of disciplinary control over them and on their removal from office
- Appoint persons to hold office in the public service other than those appointed by the President, exercise disciplinary control over them and remove them from office
- Review the terms and conditions of service of public officers
- Guide and coordinate district service commissions
- Hear and settle grievances from persons appointed by district service commissions
- Perform other functions as may be prescribed by Parliament
- Make a report to Parliament in respect of each year, on the performance of its functions