Kenya NIS Shortlisted Candidates 2025 www.nis.go.ke Careers Portal
To download and check the Kenya National Intelligence Service – NIS shortlisted candidates for the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise visit the careers portal www.nis.go.ke, navigate to vacancies tab, scroll to locate and download the PDF.
Hi there! Did you submit application for the just concluded NIS recruitment exercise and would like to know if you’re shortlisted? This article provides you key updates concerning the recruitment process, steps on how to check the shortlist, success tips for screening and other vital information.
Note: If you never declared interest for job vacancies at the National Intelligence Service by submitting application via the career portal then, there’s no need to check the shortlist.
Overview of Kenya National Intelligence Service
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) is one of the superior government agencies, whose assignment is to gather security intelligence, timely security analysis and as well assist other national security forces curb crime.
Operation such as cybercrime, counter-terrorism, crime surveys and recommendations to government, then general security analogy at both local and international level to ensure safety of citizens/residence.
NIS do conduct recruitment exercise almost on a yearly basis, although not usually announced publicly. As such, interested candidates are advice to create a profile and submit application via NIS career portal. Get full details about NIS recruitment 2025.
Eligibility for NIS Shortlist 2025
To get shortlisted by the National Intelligence Service (NIS), below are the key criteria you must meet:
- Candidate must possess either a Degree, Diploma or Certificate from any accredited institution in Kenya.
- Must be within 20 to 31 years of age.
- Must align with chapter six (6) of Kenyan constitution by having in possess copies of clearance certificates from HELB, KRA, DCI, EACC, CRB etc.
- Candidate must hail from Kenya, and possess current National Identity Card or Passport.
- KCSE with mean grade of C+, C (plain) or D+ mean grade is pivotal.
Is Kenya NIS Shortlisted Candidates 2025 PDF Out?
According to the National Intelligence Service recruitment process, you may not find a publicly available list of successful candidates or PDF. This is because eligible candidates who created a profile on NIS career portal and submitted application are usually contacted initially via email or SMS.
How do I know have been Shortlisted?
If you submitted application online at NIS jobs portal, then there are two (2) major ways to confirm you’ve been shortlisted.
1. Email/SMS Notification: An email or SMS enlistment message will be sent to you by NIS. As such, it is important to monitor both inboxes very closely.
2. NIS Career Portal: The next step is to confirm by logging to the online careers portal www.nis.go.ke using your email address and password. Navigate to application status, there you will see invitation from NIS.
Note: Throughout the recruitment process, the National Intelligence Service will never request you to make payment for the application form, or to get shortlisted. Sequel to this, refrain from such enticement.
Also, trying to canvass by providing incorrect data, unoriginal documents/certificates automatically results in disqualification.
How to Check Kenya NIS Shortlisted Candidates 2025
- Using your phone, iPad or laptop, visit www.nis.go.ke
- Click career opportunities on the menu tab
- Login to your profile
- Select application status
Immediately a dialogue box will pop-up indicating if you’ve been shortlisted or not. Update about the interview screening shall be communicated to all selected applicants in due time.
Documents Required for Screening
- Kenya National Identity Card or Passport.
- Birth certificate of age declaration affidavit.
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E).
- Original copy of either your Degree, Diploma or Certificate.
- Clearance documents such as; KRA PIN, HELB certificate, DCI certificate, EACC self-declaration form etc.
Applicants from all the counties below are eligible for shortlist.
| Nyandarua | Migori |
| Nyeri | Kisii |
| Kirinyaga | Nyamira |
| Murang’a | Nairobi |
| West Pokot | Mombasa |
| Samburu | Kwale |
| Trans-Nzoia | Kilifi |
| Uasin Gishu | Tana River |
| Nakuru | Lamu |
| Makueni | Taita Mak Taveta |
| Embu | Garissa |
| Kitui | Wajir |
| Machakos | Mandera |
| Kericho | Marsabit |
| Bomet | Isiolo |
| Kakamega | Meru |
| Vihiga | Tharaka-Nithi |
| Bungoma | Nandi |
| Busia | Baringo |
| Siaya | Laikipia |
| Kisumu | Kiambu |
| Narok | Turkana |
| Kajiado | Elgeyo-Marakwet |
| Homa Bay |
If you have any question regarding NIS shortlist, or the entire recruitment process, kindly indicate in the comment section below. Meanwhile, congratulations to all selected applicants.
