The National Youth Service (NYS) is seeking to recruit four (4) Cadet Officers as Veterinary Officers. The NYS is a premier agency through which the Kenyan Government executes youth empowerment plans. These positions are permanent and pensionable, and successful candidates will be required to undergo mandatory paramilitary training.
Terms of Service
Salary and Allowances: As existing in the NYS salary scale.
Medical Cover: SHA Scheme of Civil Servants.
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable.
General Requirements
All prospective candidates must meet the following criteria:
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum KCSE grade of C+ (plus).
Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN Certificate.
Be between 18 – 28 years of age.
Have no criminal record.
Must be medically fit.
Successful candidates MUST undergo NYS Paramilitary training for nine (9) months at NYS Training College.
Must have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution.
Must possess a valid Certificate of registration by the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB).
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 of the following methods:
Email: Scan the form and send it to director.generalnys@gmail.com
Post Office: 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
Hand Delivery: Applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
Applications should reach the National Youth Service not later than 18th March, 2026.
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 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 applied for to: Commandant General, National Youth Service, P.O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI
Hand Delivery: Applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
All applications must be received no later than 18th March, 2026.
