The National Youth Service (NYS) is seeking to recruit Cadet Officers in the field of Electrical Engineering. These are permanent and pensionable positions. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a mandatory nine-month paramilitary training at the NYS Training College in Ruaraka. The role is designed for disciplined individuals who wish to apply their professional engineering expertise within a premier government agency focused on youth empowerment and national service.
General Requirements
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum KCSE grade of C+ (plus).
Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN Certificate.
Be between 18 – 28 years of age.
Have no criminal record.
Candidates must be medically fit.
Must have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications
Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Structural/Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Water Engineering, or Architecture from a recognized institution.
Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.
Terms of Service
Salary and Allowances: As existing in the NYS salary scale.
Medical Cover: SHA Scheme of Civil Servants.
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements are required to download and complete the Application for Employment Form – PSC.2 (Revised 2016) from the Public Service Commission website.
Duly completed application forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods:
Email: Scan the form and send to director.generalnys@gmail.com.
Post Office: Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the title of the position applied for to:
Commandant General
National Youth Service
P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI
Hand Delivery: Drop at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
Applications must reach the undersigned not later than 18th March, 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements are required to download and complete the Application for Employment Form – PSC.2 (Revised 2016) from the Public Service Commission website.
Duly completed application forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods:
Email: Scan the form and send to director.generalnys@gmail.com.
Post Office: Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the title of the position applied for to the: Commandant General, National Youth Service, P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI.
Hand Delivery: Drop at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
Applications must reach the NYS not later than 18th March, 2026.
