Community Services and DevelopmentFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
The National Youth Service (NYS) is seeking to recruit 50 General Officer Cadets. The NYS is a premier agency through which the Government executes an elaborate and comprehensive youth empowerment master plan. This role is intended for young, motivated Kenyan citizens looking to develop their potential and serve the nation. Successful candidates will undergo a mandatory nine-month paramilitary training program at the NYS Training College.
Terms of Service
Salary and Allowances: As per the existing NYS salary scale.
Medical Cover: SHA Scheme for Civil Servants.
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable.
General Requirements
To be eligible for recruitment as a Cadet Officer, candidates MUST:
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum KCSE grade of C+ (plus).
Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN Certificate.
Be aged between 18 and 28 years.
Have no criminal record.
Be medically fit.
Be willing to undergo NYS Paramilitary training for nine (9) months.
Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution in any of the following fields:
Human Resource Management
Public Administration
Library and Information Science
Sports and Physical Education
Community Development
Hotel / Hospitality Management
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.
Duly completed application forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods:
Email: Scan the form and send to director.generalnys@gmail.com
Post Office: Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the title of the position to:
Commandant GeneralNational Youth ServiceP. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI
Hand Delivery: Drop the application at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th March, 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements should download and complete the Application for Employment Form – PSC.2 (Revised 2016) from the Public Service Commission website.
Submit the completed form via:
Email: director.generalnys@gmail.com
Post: Commandant General, National Youth Service, P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI.
Hand Delivery: Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
Applications must be received by 18th March, 2026.
