The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced a re-advertisement for 10 Cadet-Chaplain positions for suitably qualified Kenyan citizens. The recruitment is intended to support the Service’s mandate of training, mentoring, and developing Kenyan youth through paramilitary, technical, vocational, and national development programmes.
The available Cadet-Chaplain positions cover Catholic, Protestant, Seventh Day Adventist, and Muslim (Maalim) faith backgrounds. Successful candidates will be required to undergo nine months of NYS paramilitary training at the NYS Training College.
NYS Cadet-Chaplain Vacancy 2026
Position: NYS Cadet-Chaplain
Vacancy Number: V/NO.1/2026
Number of Posts: 10
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary: As existing in the NYS Salary Scale
Medical Cover: SHA Scheme for Civil Servants
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
Available Cadet-Chaplain Positions
The 10 advertised positions are distributed as follows:
- Catholic Chaplain – 3 Posts
- Protestant Chaplain – 3 Posts
- Seventh Day Adventist Chaplain – 2 Posts
- Maalim – 2 Posts
General Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following general conditions:
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Possess a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID).
- Have a valid KRA PIN Certificate.
- Be aged between 27 and 36 years.
- Have no criminal record.
- Be medically fit.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Candidates who qualify for appointment will also be required to undergo nine months of NYS paramilitary training at the NYS Training College.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to the Cadet-Chaplain position, applicants must meet the stated academic and professional requirements.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:
- Sacred Theology
- Christian Philosophy
- Pastoral Theology
- Theology
- Theology and Bible
- Divinity
- Islamic Studies
- Arabic Studies (Alaami’iyah)
- Any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
The advertisement further requires relevant religious leadership and professional credentials, including:
- Serving Senior Catechist, Anglican Pastor, or Pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church with three years of work experience.
- A Certificate of Ordination.
- A Practicing License by the Government.
- A recommendation letter from the Head of the relevant Church or Mosque.
The Church or Mosque must be under the umbrella of one of the bodies specified in the advertisement, namely:
- Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)
- National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)
- Evangelical Fellowship of Churches in Kenya (EFCK)
- East/West Africa Union of Seventh Day Adventist (EAU/WAU)
- Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM)
Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in computer applications.
NYS Cadet-Chaplain Training
Successful candidates will be required to undergo nine months of paramilitary training at the NYS Training College.
This requirement forms part of the appointment conditions for qualified Cadets and is important for candidates considering the position. Therefore, applicants should be prepared to undertake the prescribed NYS training after selection.
Terms of Service and Benefits
The advertised Cadet-Chaplain positions are offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms.
The advertisement indicates that successful candidates will receive:
- Salary according to the existing NYS Salary Scale.
- Medical cover under the SHA Scheme for Civil Servants.
- Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
How to Apply for NYS Cadet-Chaplain Jobs
Applicants who meet the stated requirements should download and complete the Application for Employment Form-PSC.2 (Revised 2016) from the Public Service Commission website.
Completed applications can be submitted through any of the following methods:
Application by Email
Applicants may scan the completed application form and send it to:
Application by Post
Applicants may send the completed 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
Sealed hand-delivered applications can be submitted at:
Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters
Ruaraka, Thika Road
Ground Floor
Applicants should ensure that their applications are properly completed and submitted through one of the stated channels.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the NYS Cadet-Chaplain Vacancies 2026 is: 19 October 2026
Applications should reach the National Youth Service by the stated deadline.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to Kenyan citizens aged 27 to 36 years who meet the required academic, professional, religious, and general eligibility conditions.
Applicants should possess the required Bachelor’s Degree, religious credentials, ordination certificate, government practising licence, recommendation letter, and relevant experience as specified in the advertisement. They must also satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and be medically fit.
Final Thought
The NYS Cadet-Chaplain Vacancies 2026 provide 10 positions across Catholic, Protestant, Seventh Day Adventist, and Muslim chaplaincy roles. The positions are offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms and include medical cover under the SHA Scheme for Civil Servants.
Qualified candidates should carefully complete the PSC.2 application form and submit it through the prescribed email, postal, or hand-delivery channel before the 19 October 2026 deadline.
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