NYS Recruitment 2025/2026 Dates & Centers, Application Form Portal

NYS recruitment 2025 have started. The management of Kenya National Youth Service (NYS) have announced about one hundred and one (181) vacancies and currently invites application from interested, eligible and competent persons online at the careers portal www.nys.go.ke.

About National Youth Service

The National Youth Service (NYS) was established in 1964 signifying the nations transition from a Colony to national state. The essence of the service is to help youths develop discipline, patriotism, loyal, integrity and commitment to national development.

General the functions of NYS includes undertaking paramilitary training, offer relevant vocational training, join force with stakeholders, initiate, plan and administer programmes for development of members of the service.

Latest NYS Job Vacancies 2025

Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Accounting
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in General Agriculture
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Irrigation and Drainage Technology
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Animal Health and Production
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Horticulture
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Farm Management
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Agriculture Engineering
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy (Cosmetology)
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Building and Construction
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Fashion Design
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Food and Beverage
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant)
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Secretarial Studies
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Human Resource Management
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Business Management
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Plumbing
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Sales and Marketing
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Plant and Services Engineering
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Fabrication and Metalogy)
Technical Instructor III- Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Lecturer- Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics Information Science
Lecturer- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Lecturer- Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management
Lecturer- Bachelor of Technology in Building Construction
Lecturer- Bachelors of Science (Quantity Survey)
Lecturer- Bachelors of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
Lecturer- Bachelors of Science (Electrical & Electronics)
Lecturer- Bachelors of Science or Education (Civil & Structural Engineering)
Lecturer- Bachelors of Science (Automotive Engineering)
Lecturer- Bachelors of Science (Architecture)
Lecturer- Bachelors of Science/Engineering or Education (Aeronautical Engineering
Lecturer- Bachelor of Science (Construction Plant)
Lecturer- Bachelor of Science (Animal Health Science)
Lecturer- Bachelor of Agricultural Economics

NYS Recruitment 2025 Dates and Centers

Nakuru	Kilifi	Embu
Laikipia	Tana River	Kitui
Uasin Gishu	Lamu	Makueni
Kiambu	Taita/Taveta	Nyandarua
Machakos	Garissa	Murang’a
Meru	Wajir	Turkana
Nyeri	Mandera	West Pokot
Kirinyaga	Marsabit	Samburu
Mombasa	Isiolo	Trans Nzoia
Kwale	Tharaka-Nithi	Vihiga
Elgeyo/Marakwet	Kajiado	Bungoma
Nandi	Kericho	Busia
Baringo	Bomet	Siaya
Narok	Kakamega	Kisumu
Kisii	Nyamira	Migori
Homa Bay	Nairobi City

NYS Recruitment Portal Login

The NYS application form is freely available online at www.nys.go.ke. As part of the application process, interested candidates are to visit this portal to download, and complete the form carefully.

Requirements for NYS Recruitment 2025/2026

Here are the requirements for the NYS Recruitment 2025/2026:

Nationality: The first requirement is that you must be a Kenyan citizen. This means having a valid National Identity Card or Passport. Just in case you’re interested, but you’re not in Nairobi, where recruitment is ongoing. Worry no more because as long as you’re residing in the neighbouring cities in Nairobi, you are covered. After all, it is open for everybody in Kenya, right?
Approved Age: The age limit is set between 18 and 24 years. If you fall within this range, you are eligible to apply.
Education: Educational qualifications are very important too. You need an average grade of D plain or above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). As you know, this includes passing English and Kiswahili. Hope you have the grades required for this?
Required Documents: When heading to the NYS recruitment centres, be prepared with the necessary documents. You’ll need: The original copy of your National Identity Card, Your academic certificates and Photocopies of your Documents

How to Apply For the NYS Recruitment 2025/2026

Once the portal opens, follow these steps meticulously to submit your application.

Step 1: Create an Account

First thing is to log in to the NYS recruitment portal. Create an account using a valid email address. Ensure you remember your login details.

Just like any portal you would be asked to use your email and password. Make sure you don’t forget this detail. Trust me, you wouldn’t want to lose access to your account!

Step 2: Fill Out the Application Form

This is where it gets tricky! Oftentimes, candidates fill in inaccurate details on the application portal. This application form is really sensitive, so any irregularities may make your application invalid.

Complete the application form carefully. Provide accurate information. Double-check for errors. Remember, first impressions count!

Step 3: Upload Required Documents

Gather all necessary documents and upload them. Ensure they are clear and legible. A blurry document could lead to rejection.

If possible, it is advisable to scan your documents before uploading your details. Hope you are paying attention to detail?

Step 4: Submit Your Application

Once you’re sure everything is in order, hit the submit tab. The next thing is to take a deep breath. You’ve done your part. Now, the waiting game begins!

NYS Recruitment 2025 Application Deadline

Prospective applicants of the National Youth Service (NYS) recruitment must submit application on or before 1st September 2025. Ensure your application is addressed to:

Commandant General
National Youth Service
P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO
Nairobi

Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor. The applicants can also email their applications to: nysdhrm@gmail.com with the title of the position being applied for as the subject.

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National Youth Service Recruitment Process

After submitting your application, here’s what to expect:

1. Confirmation of Application: You’ll receive a confirmation email. Keep this safe—it’s your proof of submission. Make sure your email is saved in your inbox. However, this message could drop into the spam section of your email, too. So keep checking for it.

2. Shortlisting Process: The NYS will review applications and shortlist candidates for tests and interviews. This is where the real competition begins. Will you be among the chosen few? That’s a question only NYS can answer!

3. The Testing Phase: If you are eventually shortlisted, prepare for the aptitude tests. NYS will assess your cognitive abilities and skills. Practice makes perfect. What do you need to do to pass this aptitude test?

Ensure you familiarise yourself with the types of questions that may appear. Last year, numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning and practical skills were tested. So, make sure you practice all these test questions on your own.

A secret tip is to work on your time management when taking these tests. Do well to practice answering questions quickly and accurately. If you beat the time, what is the next area of assessment?

4. The Interview Stage: If you pass the tests, the interview awaits. This is your moment to impress. One tip most candidates use to pass is to be conversant with common interview questions. Ensure to prepare your answers in advance.

What will you do differently for the NYS? Why NYS? These are some of the questions you need to answer before progressing to the next round.

5. Be Confident When Answering Your Interview Questions : During the interview, be yourself. Confidence is key. Speak clearly and honestly about your aspirations and values.

Of course, you might be timid, but do not allow yourself to be overwhelmed with fear. You’d be surprised how well you’ll perform if you take fear out of your mind!

After the interviews, the NYS will make their decisions. This is the moment of truth. Will you receive an acceptance letter or find out you need to try again next time?

The answer to that question would be in your next email!

Selection Process of the NYS

After you have been selected, an exciting experience awaits you. What would you expect? You’d expect to undergo paramilitary training program for six months. That’s not all!

At the last day of the program, you’d be posted to serve in various capacity within Kenya. Of course, you can be posted to one of the following industries such as:

Construction
Traffic Control
Public Security
Agriculture

Conclusion

All in all, the National Youth Service (NYS) is a good training platform for young individuals. We believe through the guidelines and other updates provided on this page, you have been able to successfully submit application either online or offline.