NYS Recruitment 2025/2026 Application Form Portal, Deadline

Congratulations on your ambition to join Kenya National Youth Service by applying for NYS recruitment 2025/2026 which has already commenced.

Yearly, the National Youth Service (NYS) recruitment is conducted to inaugurate hundreds to thousands of qualified individuals for open vacancies.

NYS recruitment 2025 is set to start as applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates. In this regard, what you have to do is following the steps highlighted in this article.

Not to worry, we have carefully explain everything you should know about the recruitment process including the requirements, open vacancies and how to apply.

Is NYS Recruitment 2025 Ongoing?

Yes, the NYS Recruitment form is out. Submissions are to be made starting from Monday, 5th February, 2024 at the online recruitment portal.

The application form is free and no applicant is required to apply for more than one (1) positions nor make submission after the set deadline.

Is NYS Recruitment Recruiting Service Men/Women?

Yes, the Kenya National Youth Service (NYS) recruitment seeks to take in new service men and women who are willing to serve the country in diligence.

So, if it has been your dream to work as either a Service man or woman at NYS, maximize this opportunity.

Next NYS Recruitment 2025

Before now, The organizers of the NYS Recruitment exercise had already conducted the selection program. The recruitment exercise took place on Monday 5th to Friday 9th February, 2024.

Requirements for NYS Recruitment 2025/2026

NYS recruitment requirements may differ depending on the position you are applying for, but below are the general requirements needed.

• You must be a Kenyan citizen or a resident in any of the approved counties.
• You must agree to have a general medical check-up after the recruitment exercise if you are selected.
• You must be ready and agree to relocate to another county if a situation needs you to.
• You have to be physically, mentally, and medically fit for the training.
• You must provide your Original National Identity Card, and Academic Certificates (and avail one set of photocopies of the same at the recruitment centre).
• As an applicant, you must have a Certificate of Good Conduct.
• You must reach the legal age of the application (18 years), and must not pass 24 years.
• Successful applicants will report for the NYS Basic Paramilitary Training Course at NYS College, Gilgil and NYSTTI Naivasha on dates and times specified in respective call-up notices to be issued.
• Selected applicants must have at least Grade D plain and above in KCSE.

Counties Eligible for NYS Recruitment 2025

There could be a plethora of counties in Kenya, but only the residents based on the ones below are allowed to apply for a job vacant in NYS.

• Baringo.
• Bomet Bungoma.
• Busia.
• Garissa.
• Homabay.
• Isiolo.
• Kajialo.
• Kakamega.
• Kericho.
• Kiambu.
• Kilifi.
• Kirinyaga.
• Kisii.
• Kisumu.
• Kitui.
• Kwale.
• Laikipia.
• Lamu.
• Machakos.
• Makueni.
• Mandera.
• Marsabit.
• Meru.
• Migori.
• Muranga.
• Nakuru.
• Nandi.
• Narok.
• Nyamira.
• Nyandarua.
• Nyeri.
• Samburu.
• Saiya.
• Tana River.
• Tharaka Nithi.
• Turkana.
• Uasin Gishu.
• Vihiga.
• Wajir.
• West Pokot and other counties approved by NYS.

NYS Recruitment 2025 Portal

The recruitment portal is the official website (www.nys.go.ke) of NYS where you can check open vacancies and submit an application for one.

How to Apply for NYS Recruitment 2025

NYS recruitment application is made easy for every interested candidate, but you must first have the requirements to apply for a role.

After preparing all the requirements for the application, follow the below instructions to apply for NYS Recruitment –

• Go to NYS application website
• Click on “Vacancies” on the menu bar.
• Download the available positions.
• Select the vacancy you want to proceed.
• Upload all requested documents.
• Confirm that your details are valid and not inputted falsely.

NYS Job Application Deadline 2025

The closing date for the ongoing National Youth Service recruitment is Friday 9th February, 2024. Ensure you submit your application on or before the set deadline to avoid disqualification.

What Happens During NYS Recruitment?

Knowing what happens during NYS recruitment is likely to prepare for the recruitment exercise. At first, a date is fixed for the application of jobs in the available vacancies. 

Thereafter, qualified candidates are invited to be screened in person during the recruitment exercise. Moreover, people selected are considered best fitted for the positions they applied for due to being able to provide the requirements and making a proper proposal for these positions.

So, concerning the requirements to be considered an ideal candidate, I will share the requirements for NYS recruitment later on in this guide.

Other Important Information

Aside from knowing NYS requirements, there are other details considered crucial you need to note.

• Qualified orphans will be given special appreciation subject to making provision of documentary (such as parents’ death certificates or burial permits) which back their claims.
• People with disabilities are not filtered from taking part in the recruitment exercise in their respective sub counties.
• Any applicant whose name has been stained with corruption will be disqualified.
• Taking bribes or giving to be admitted is considered an offence and will lead to disqualification which can later lead to prosecution. 
• If any form of corruption is spotted or any of the instances of this nature on this list occurs, a report should be made to the General Director by telephone at 020-2400129.

Conclusion

Since NYS Recruitment has already been conducted this year and it has not been announced when it will commence next year, it is assuring to keep clinging to this page more often for further information to avoid missing out on the next recruitment exercise.