The National Youth Service (NYS) is a premier agency in Kenya focused on helping the youth discover and develop their potential through an elaborate youth empowerment master plan. The service is conducting a nationwide recruitment exercise for NYS volunteers (male and female) who are ready to undergo basic paramilitary training and offer voluntary service to the nation in various parts of the Republic of Kenya.
Requirements and Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a Kenyan citizen and a resident of the respective Sub-County of recruitment.
Age: Between 18 and 24 years.
Education: Have attained a minimum mean grade of D (Plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Documentation: Produce the original National Identity Card and academic certificates, and submit one set of photocopies at the recruitment center.
Character: Possess a valid police clearance certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct).
Medical: Be willing to undergo a medical examination during and after the recruitment exercise.
Training: Be prepared to undergo Basic Paramilitary Training.
Commitment: Be ready to offer voluntary service to the Nation in any part of the Republic of Kenya.
Special Considerations
Orphans who meet the above requirements will be given special consideration upon presentation of valid documentary proof, such as parents’ death certificates or burial permits.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate in the recruitment exercise at their respective sub-counties and centers, provided they can withstand the prescribed physical training.
Applicants with demonstrated sports skills and talents will have an added advantage.
How to Apply
The nationwide recruitment exercise will be conducted from Monday, 16th March 2026 to Saturday, 21st March 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. daily. Interested candidates should report to the recruitment centers in their respective Sub-Counties.
Successful candidates will report to the NYS Paramilitary Academy, Gilgil, or NYS Technical Training Institute (NYSTTI) Naivasha, on dates and times specified in their respective calling letters.
Note: NYS does not condone corruption. Canvassing or offering monetary inducements for admission is an offence. Report any such incidents to the Commandant General at 020-2400129.
How to Apply
The nationwide recruitment exercise will be conducted from Monday, 16th March 2026 to Saturday, 21st March 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. daily.
Applicants should physically report to the recruitment centers at their respective Sub-Counties with their original ID, KCSE certificates, and a set of photocopies.
Successful candidates will later report to the NYS Paramilitary Academy, Gilgil, or NYS Technical Training Institute (NYSTTI) Naivasha as specified in their calling letters.
