NYS Announces 750 Job Opportunities for Cadets and Privates in Major Recruitment Drive

The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially launched a major recruitment exercise to fill 750 positions across various departments.

The government agency is seeking to hire 250 cadet officers and 500 privates (former NYS servicemen and women) on permanent and pensionable terms.

The announcement was made through a public advertisement published in MyGov on Tuesday, March 3.

Breakdown of Cadet Officer Vacancies

The NYS is recruiting professionals in multiple fields, including:

Structural Engineers (4)
Civil Engineers (10)
Electrical Engineers (3)
Mechanical Engineers (3)
Architects (2)
Accountants (15)
Finance Officers (4)
ICT Officers (6)
Marketing Officers (3)
Corporate Communication Officers (5)
Legal Officers (4)
Registered Community Health Nurses (23)
Clinical Officers (10)
Machine Operators (15)
General Officer Cadets (50)

Other advertised roles include economists, auditors, supply chain officers, agricultural officers, hydrologists, physiotherapists, veterinary officers, project management officers, and more.

Vacancies for NYS Privates

For former NYS servicemen and women, 500 positions have been announced in areas such as:

Drivers (70)
Plant Operators (80)
General Duty Officers (160)
Masons (30)
Welders (20)
Motor Vehicle Mechanics (20)
Panel Beaters (20)
Secretaries (20)
Band Members (30)
Electricians, Carpenters, Plumbers, and Agriculture roles

Qualifications and Requirements

To qualify for the positions, applicants must:

Be a Kenyan citizen with a valid ID and KRA PIN
Be aged between 18 and 28 years
Have no criminal record
Be medically fit

For cadet roles:

A Bachelor’s degree is required
Minimum KCSE grade of C+ (Plus)

For privates:

Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus)
Must possess an NYS discharge certificate if previously enrolled

All successful candidates must also meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Interested applicants are required to download and complete the PSC.2 (Revised 2016) application form from the Public Service Commission website and submit it via email or post as directed in the advertisement.