The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced a large-scale recruitment exercise targeting young Kenyans seeking employment and skills training opportunities.
In a public notice, NYS revealed more than 700 vacancies, including 250 cadet officer positions and 500 technical and support roles.
The service described the recruitment as part of its broader mission to strengthen youth empowerment and national development.
“This recruitment targets qualified Kenyans who are ready to serve the country and undergo paramilitary training,” NYS stated.
The cadet officer category targets degree holders in professional fields such as engineering, accounting, information technology, clinical sciences, project management, and corporate communication.
Other disciplines include agriculture, veterinary science, hydrology, legal studies, and community health nursing.
Applicants for cadet roles must be Kenyan citizens aged between 18 and 28 years, hold a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, possess a valid national identity card, and have a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN certificate.
Successful candidates will also undergo a mandatory nine-month paramilitary training programme.
The private post vacancies target technical workers including drivers, plant operators, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, welders, band members, secretaries, and general duty personnel.
Candidates applying for private posts must have a minimum KCSE grade of D+, relevant technical certification, and prior NYS training or discharge certification where applicable.
Applications must be submitted using the Public Service Commission employment form, either via email or post, addressed to the NYS Commandant General in Nairobi. The application deadline is March 18, 2026.
More Vacancies
Meanwhile, the National Youth Service has also announced a nationwide recruitment of volunteer servicemen and servicewomen. This recruitment exercise will be conducted from Monday, March 16, 2026, to Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 8:00 am at designated centers across the country.
Interested candidates must be Kenyans citizens and residents of the respective Sub-County of recruitment, be aged between 18 and 24 years, attained a minimum mean grade of D plain in KCSE, and possess a valid certificate of good conduct.
The applicants will be required to produce the original national identity card and academic certificates and submit one set of photocopies at the recruitment center.
NYS noted that the candidates should be willing to undergo a medical examination during and after the recruitment exercise, be prepared to undergo Basic Paramilitary Training, and be ready to offer voluntary service to the nation in any part of the country.
Following the recruitment exercise, successful candidates will report to the NYS Paramilitary Academy in Gilgil or the NYS Technical Training Institute (NYSTTI) in Naivasha on the dates and times indicated in their respective calling letters.
NYS warned that any form of corruption will lead to automatic disqualification from the recruitment. Eligible candidates have been asked to avail themselves at the respective recruitment centres in their sub-counties.
The NYS recruitment drive offers a crucial opportunity in a labour market where formal jobs remain highly competitive.
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