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Ajira Portal: a practical application checklist

Completing a profile and applying for a vacancy are separate tasks. Use the original advert and the official portal together.

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Begin at the official source

Open the recruitment link from PSRS and verify the address before entering credentials. Read the current vacancy and general conditions first. A social-media screenshot may omit documents, eligibility or a correction published after the first notice.

Prepare consistent records

Use the same accurate names and dates across your profile, education and employment records. Resolve a discrepancy using the process required by the employer; do not edit a qualification to resemble a different award. Have readable copies ready before the closing day.

Apply to the specific vacancy

Locate the correct role and check its reference, employer and deadline. Follow the current portal's submission steps. A complete profile or uploaded certificate alone is not proof that a particular application was submitted. Keep any status or confirmation supplied by the system.

Deal with errors without making duplicates

If a submission fails, record the error and time, check the vacancy status and use the portal's official support route. Avoid creating extra identities to work around an error. Return to your application record before attempting another submission.

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