NYS Announces 750 Permanent and Pensionable Jobs Including Cadets-How to Apply
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The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced 750 permanent and pensionable job vacancies, comprising 250 positions for cadets and 500 slots for former NYS servicemen and women (privates).
In a notice dated Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Service invited qualified candidates to apply.
“The National Youth Service (NYS) is pleased to announce to the public the recruitment of Private and Cadet Officers in the following categories,” read part of the notice.
NYS Announces 750 Job Openings
The advertised cadet vacancies span various professional fields, including engineering, finance, health, ICT, and general officer cadet roles. Some of the key positions include:
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| S/NO. | Categories | Vacancy Ref. No. | No. of posts |
| 1. | Structural Engineer | V/No. 1/2026 | 4 |
| 2. | Electrical Engineer | V/No. 2/2026 | 3 |
| 3. | Mechanical Engineer | V/No. 3/2026 | 3 |
| 4. | Architect | V/No. 4/2026 | 2 |
| 5. | Civil Engineer | V/No. 5/2026 | 10 |
| 6. | Water Engineer | V/No. 6/2026 | 2 |
| 7. | Quantity Surveyor | V/No. 7/2026 | 3 |
| 8. | Land Surveyor | V/No. 8/2026 | 3 |
| 9. | Finance Officer | V/No. 9/2026 | 4 |
| 10. | Accountant | V/No. 10/2026 | 15 |
| 11. | Auditor | V/No. 11/2026 | 2 |
| 12. | Supply Chain Management Officers | V/No. 12/2026 | 15 |
| 13. | Economist/Statistician | V/No. 13/2026 | 3 |
| 14. | Entrepreneurship Officer | V/No. 14/2026 | 3 |
| 15. | Marketing Officer | V/No. 15/2026 | 3 |
| 16. | Corporate Communication Officer | V/No. 16/2026 | 5 |
| 17. | Legal Officer | V/No. 17/2026 | 4 |
| 18. | Chaplain | V/No. 18/2026 | 10 |
| 19. | Hydrologist | V/No. 19/2026 | 4 |
| 20. | Agricultural Officer | V/No. 20/2026 | 5 |
| 21. | Livestock Production | V/No. 21/2026 | 4 |
| 22. | Veterinary Officer | V/No. 22/2026 | 4 |
| 23. | Project Management Officer | V/No. 23/2026 | 3 |
| 24. | ICT Officer | V/No. 24/2026 | 6 |
| 25. | ICT Assistant III | V/No. 25/2026 | 5 |
| 26. | Supply Chain Management Assistant III | V/No. 26/2026 | 5 |
| 27. | Registered Community Health Nurse | V/No. 27/2026 | 23 |
| 28. | Registered Clinical Officer | V/No. 28/2026 | 10 |
| 29. | Laboratory Technologist | V/No. 29/2026 | 4 |
| 30. | Machine Operators | V/No. 30/2026 | 15 |
| 31. | Physiotherapist | V/No. 31/2026 | 6 |
| 32. | Records Management Assistant II | V/No. 32/2026 | 12 |
| 33. | General Officer Cadet | V/No. 33/2026 | 50 |
| TOTAL | 250 |
Successful applicants will receive salary and allowances in accordance with the existing National Youth Service salary scale. They will also be covered under the SHA Scheme for Civil Servants.
The prospective candidates willing to join the National Youth Service must meet the following General, Academic and Professional qualifications:
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Be a Kenyan citizen.
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Cadets must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum KCSE grade of C+.
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Diploma holders must have a minimum KCSE grade of C-.
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Privates must have a minimum KCSE grade of D+ and possess an NYS discharge certificate.
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Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN.
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Be between 18 and 28 years of age.
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Have no criminal record.
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Be medically fit.
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Successful candidates must undergo nine months of NYS paramilitary training at the NYS Training College.
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Possess a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
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Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Job Opportunities Available for Privates
The Service is also seeking to recruit former NYS servicemen and women for the following positions:
“The Service is seeking to recruit Ex NYS Service men/women with the following qualifications,” read the notice.
| S/NO. | Vacancy | Vacancy No. | No. of posts |
| 1 | Drivers | V/No. 1P/2026 | 70 |
| 2 | Plant Operators | V/No. 2P/2026 | 80 |
| 3 | Masons | V/No. 3P/2026 | 30 |
| 4 | Electricians | V/No. 4P/2026 | 10 |
| 5 | Carpenters | V/No. 5P/2026 | 15 |
| 6 | Plumbers | V/No. 6P/2026 | 10 |
| 7 | Band | V/No. 7P/2026 | 30 |
| 8 | Agriculture | V/No. 8P/2026 | 10 |
| 9 | Secretaries | V/No. 9P/2026 | 20 |
| 10 | Panel Beater | V/No. 10P/2026 | 20 |
| 11 | Motor Vehicle Mechanic | V/No. 11P/2026 | 25 |
| 12 | Welders | V/No. 12P/2026 | 20 |
| 13 | General Duty | V/No. 13P/2026 | 160 |
| TOTAL | 500 |
For the private positions, successful candidates will earn salary and allowances in line with the existing National Youth Service salary scale. They will also be enrolled in the SHA Scheme for Civil Servants. All appointments will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
Requirements for Appointment to Private Position
- A minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education D+ (plus) or its approved equivalent.
- Must have undergone the initial NYS Paramilitary Training.
- Be in possession of National Trade Test, Craft or Diploma Certificate in the above listed courses.
- Have no Criminal record.
- Senior Service Man/Woman (I and II) certificate required for General Duty Cadre.
How to Apply
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.
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Duly completed forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods:
1. Email: Scan and send the completed form to director.generalnys@gmail.com
2. Post: Send the form in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the title of the position applied for, to:
Commandant General
National Youth Service
P.O. Box 30397–00100, GPO Nairobi
3. Hand Delivery: Submit the sealed application at the Registry, National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
All applications must reach the undersigned no later than March 18 2026.
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