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Job Description
The National Youth Service (NYS) is seeking to recruit 30 Privates for its Band unit. The NYS serves as a premier agency for youth empowerment in Kenya, focusing on helping the youth discover and develop their potential through comprehensive programs. This role is a permanent and pensionable position within the civil service framework.
Role Overview
This position involves serving as a musician within the NYS Band, requiring both musical proficiency and adherence to the discipline of a paramilitary organization. Successful candidates will be part of ceremonial duties, national events, and other official functions.
Terms of Service and Benefits
Salary and Allowances: As per the existing NYS Salary Scale.
Medical Cover: Provided under the Social Health Authority (SHA) Scheme of Civil Servants.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.
Requirements for Appointment
Must be a Kenyan citizen.
A minimum grade of D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its approved equivalent.
Must have successfully undergone initial NYS Paramilitary Training.
Possession of a National Trade Test, Craft, or Diploma Certificate in Music or relevant band-related courses.
Must have a clean criminal record (Certificate of Good Conduct).
For those in the General Duty Cadre, a Senior Service Man/Woman (I and II) certificate is required.
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.
Duly completed application forms should be submitted via any of the following methods:
Email: Scan and send the completed form to director.generalnys@gmail.com.
Post Office: Send in a sealed envelope marked with the job title 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.
Applications must reach the office no 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 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 applied for to the: Commandant General, National Youth Service, P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI
Hand Delivery: Sealed 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.
