National Youth Service (NYS) Recruitment 2026 – Privates & Cadet Officers (750 Positions)

The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially announced recruitment for Privates and Cadet Officers across multiple professional and technical categories.

This is a great opportunity for qualified Kenyan youth to join a disciplined service offering permanent and pensionable employment.

Available Positions

CADET OFFICERS – 250 Posts

Vacancies available in the following fields:

1. Structural Engineer (4)
2. Electrical Engineer (3)
3. Mechanical Engineer (3)
4. Architect (2)
5. Civil Engineer (10)
6. Water Engineer (2)
7. Quantity Surveyor (3)
8. Land Surveyor (3)
9. Finance Officer (4)
10. Accountant (15)
11. Auditor (2)
12. Supply Chain Management Officers (15)
13. Economist/Statistician (3)
14. Entrepreneurship Officer (3)
15. Marketing Officer (3)
16. Corporate Communication Officer (5)
17. Legal Officer (4)
18. Chaplain (10)
19. Hydrologist (4)
20. Agricultural Officer (5)
21. Livestock Production (4)
22. Veterinary Officer (4)
23. Project Management Officer (3)
24. ICT Officer (6)
25. ICT Assistant III (5)
26. Supply Chain Management Assistant III (5)
27. Registered Community Health Nurse (23)
28. Registered Clinical Officer (10)
29. Laboratory Technologist (4)
30. Machine Operators (15)
31. Physiotherapist (6)
32. Records Management Assistant II (12)
33. General Officer Cadet (50)

Total Cadet Posts: 250

PRIVATES – 500 Posts (Ex-NYS Servicemen/Women Only)

Vacancies available in the following trades:

1. Drivers (70)
2. Plant Operators (80)
3. Masons (30)
4. Electricians (10)
5. Carpenters (15)
6. Plumbers (10)
7. Band (30)
8. Agriculture (10)
9. Secretaries (20)
10. Panel Beater (20)
11. Motor Vehicle Mechanic (25)
12. Welders (20)
13. General Duty (160)

Total Private Posts: 500

General Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO CADET:

1. Be a Kenyan citizen;
2. Cadets must possess Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of KCSE grade of C+ (plus)
3. Minimum of KCSE grade C- (Minus) for Diploma
4. Privates must possess a minimum of KCSE grade D (+) and above and MUST have NYS Discharge Certificate
5. Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN Certificate;
6. Be between 18 – 28 years
7. Have no criminal record
8. Candidates must be medically fit
9. Successful Candidates MUST undergo NYS Paramilitary training for nine months at NYS Training College
10. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
11. Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO PRIVATE

1. A minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education D+ (plus) or its approved equivalent;
2. Must have undergone the initial NYS Paramilitary Training
3. Be in possession of National Trade Test, Craft or Diploma Certificate in the above listed courses and
4. Have no Criminal record
5. Senior Service Man/Woman (I and II) certificate required for General Duty Cadre.

Application Procedure

Applicants who meet the above requirements are required to download and complete the Application for Employment Form – PSC.2 (Revised 2016) from the Public Service Commission website.

Duly completed application forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods:

• Scan the form and send to the email provided- director.generalnys@gmail.com
• Through post office: Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the title of the position applied for to the; Commandant General

National Youth Service
P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI

Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th March, 2026.