The National Youth Service (NYS) is the pride and backbone of our nation, focused on helping the youth discover and develop their potential since 1964. It is a premier agency through which the Government executes an elaborate and comprehensive youth empowerment master plan. NYS is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens for the position of Structural Engineer as Cadet Officers.
Role Overview
Successful candidates will be appointed as Cadet Officers and will be required to provide professional engineering services within the organization. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must undergo a mandatory nine (9) month NYS Paramilitary training at the NYS Training College.
Compensation and Terms
Salary and Allowances: As existing in the NYS salary scale.
Medical Cover: Provided under the SHA Scheme of Civil Servants.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.
General Requirements
Be a Kenyan citizen.
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.
Be medically fit.
Must undergo NYS Paramilitary training for nine (9) months.
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.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the above 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: 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: Applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
Applications should 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.
Submit the completed form using any of the following methods:
Email: Scan and send to director.generalnys@gmail.com.
Post Office: Send in a sealed envelope marked with the job title to:
Commandant GeneralNational Youth ServiceP. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI
Hand Delivery: Drop at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
All applications must be received no later than 18th March, 2026.
