Vacancy title:
General Officer Cadet

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Protective Services, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
National Youth Service (NYS)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 18 2026

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The National Youth Service (NYS) is pleased to announce to the public the recruitment of Private and Cadet Officers in the following categories.

Qualifications and Requirements

The prospective candidates willing to join the National Youth Service MUST meet the following General, Academic and Professional qualifications:

a. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO CADET:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Cadets must possess Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of KCSE grade of C+ (plus)
• Minimum of KCSE grade C- (Minus) for Diploma
• Privates must possess a minimum of KCSE grade D (+) and above and MUST have NYS Discharge Certificate
• Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN Certificate;
• Be between 18 – 28 years
• Have no criminal record
• Candidates must be medically fit
• Successful Candidates MUST undergo NYS Paramilitary training for nine months at NYS Training College
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th March, 2026.

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