Are you a young person in Kenya who is passionate about serving the nation and impacting lives? This is your opportunity to serve the nation! The NYS Recruitment 2024 has officially commenced, the government of Kenya is calling on young, vibrant, and qualified candidates to apply for the NYS Recruitment 2024.
If you want to apply for this recruitment, read this article on NYS Recruitment 2024 for information on the available vacancies, the application procedures, eligibility requirements, and deadlines for the NYS Recruitment 2024.
Kenya National Youth Service Recruitment 2024
The NYS Recruitment 2024 has officially commenced. The government is calling on all qualified young men and women to seize this opportunity and apply for a chance to serve the country. All information you need regarding the NYS Recruitment 2024 will be provided in this article.
The National Youth Service (NYS) in Kenya is a government organization under the Ministry of Public Service, Youth, and Gender Affairs. Established in 1964, the NYS aims to engage young Kenyans in nation-building activities, promote discipline and patriotism, and provide them with vocational training to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial skills.
The NYS recruits young Kenyans through a transparent and merit-based process. The recruitment targets youth who have completed secondary education and are between the ages of 18 and 22. The process includes physical fitness tests, medical examinations, and interviews.
Functions and Programs of The National Youth Service
- NYS provides basic paramilitary training to instill discipline and patriotism.
- It offers courses in fields such as automotive engineering, agriculture, hospitality, and construction, among others.
- NYS members participate in various community service activities, including disaster response, infrastructure development, and public health campaigns.
- The NYS engages in youth empowerment programs aimed at creating employment and promoting entrepreneurship among the youth.
- NYS plays a significant role in national projects such as slum upgrading, road construction, and environmental conservation.
Benefits of The National Youth Service
- Participants acquire valuable skills that enhance their employability in various sectors.
- Through vocational training and subsequent employment, many youths gain financial independence.
- NYS fosters a sense of national unity and integration among participants from diverse backgrounds.
The NYS Recruitment 2024 is currently ongoing. If you want to apply, then you must meet the requirements listed in the next section.
Eligibility Criteria for NYS Recruitment 2024
Prospective candidates for the National Youth Service Recruitment 2024 must meet the requirements set by the recruiting body. See the requirements below:-
- Candidates must be Kenyan citizens
- Candidates must be residents of the County of recruitment.
- Candidates must not be younger than 18 years or older than 24 years old.
- Candidates must have a mean Grade of D plain and above in KCSE.
- Candidates must have a valid means of identification such as the National Identity Card
- Candidates must have valid academic certificates and present the same with photocopies at the recruitment center.
- Candidates must undergo a medical check-up during and after the recruitment exercise
- Candidates must be willing to undergo 6 months of paramilitary training (compulsory).
- Candidates must be willing to do voluntary service to the Nation in any part of Kenya.
- Candidates who are successful in this recruitment must report for the NYS Basic Paramilitary Training Course at NYS College, Gilgil, and NYSTTI Naivasha on dates and times set for their batches.
- Candidates must possess a certificate of good conduct.
Note
- Orphans who meet the specified qualifications will receive special consideration, provided they can present adequate documentary evidence, such as death certificates or burial permits of their parents.
- Additionally, individuals living with disabilities are encouraged to participate in the recruitment process within their respective sub-counties, as long as they are capable of completing the demanding paramilitary training.NYS Recruitment Application Form
: How to Apply for NYS Recruitment 2024
- Visit the NYS job portal www.nys.go.ke.
- Create an account using your correct contact details (Email, and phone contact)
- Log in using the details you used to create the account.
- Choose the position you wish to apply for.
- Read and understand the instructions applicable to your chosen position
- Fill out the online application form,
- Upload the required documents
- Review the details you provided and submit.
NYS Recruitment Deadline
Apply for the NYS Recruitment 2024 as soon as possible, do not wait for the deadline. As of when this article was posted, there was no information concerning the NYS Recruitment 2024 deadline; as soon as the deadline is set, we will update it on this page. Check our page from time to time for updates on the recruitment deadline.
