National Youth Service (NYS) – Recruitment of Privates and Cadets
Category: Government
Posted: 3rd March 2026
Deadline: 18th March 2026

Open Jobs
Cadet Officers
1.     Structural Engineer – 4 Posts
2.     Electrical Engineer – 3 Posts
3.     Mechanical Engineer – 3 Posts
4.     Architect – 2 Posts
5.     Civil Engineer – 10 Posts
6.     Water Engineer – 2 Posts
7.     Quantity Surveyor – 3 Posts
8.     Land Surveyor – 3 Posts
9.     Finance Officer – 4 Posts
10.     Accountant – 15 Posts
11.     Auditor – 2 Posts
12.     Supply Chain Management Officer – 15 Posts
13.     Economist / Statistician – 3 Posts
14.     Entrepreneurship Officer – 3 Posts
15.     Marketing Officer – 3 Posts
16.     Corporate Communication Officer – 5 Posts
17.     Legal Officer – 5 Posts
18.     Chaplain – 10 Posts
19.     Hydrologist – 4 Posts
20.     Agricultural Officer – 5 Posts
21.     Livestock Production Officer – 4 Posts
22.     Veterinary Officer – 4 Posts
23.     Project Management Officer – 3 Posts
24.     ICT Officer – 6 Posts
25.     ICT Assistant III – 5 Posts
26.     Supply Chain Management Assistant III – 5 Posts
27.     Registered Community Health Nurse – 23 Posts
28.     Registered Clinical Officer – 10 Posts
29.     Laboratory Technologist – 4 Posts
30.     Machine Operator – 15 Posts
31.     Physiotherapist – 6 Posts
32.     Records Management Assistant II – 12 Posts
33.     General Officer Cadet – 50 Posts
Privates
34.     Drivers – 70 Posts
35.     Plant Operators – 80 Posts
36.     Masons – 30 Posts
37.     Electricians – 10 Posts
38.     Carpenters – 15 Posts
39.     Plumbers – 10 Posts
40.     Band Members – 30 Posts
41.     Agriculture – 10 Posts
42.     Secretaries – 20 Posts
43.     Panel Beaters – 20 Posts
44.     Motor Vehicle Mechanics – 25 Posts
45.     Welders – 20 Posts
46.     General Duty – 160 Posts

Minimum Requirements (Likely)
Applicants should:
•     Hold a Diploma, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Engineering, Law, Finance, ICT, Health Sciences, or related fields (for Cadet roles).
•     Possess relevant vocational training or certifications (for Private roles such as Drivers, Mechanics, Electricians, and Plumbers).
•     Be physically fit and meet NYS recruitment standards.
•     Demonstrate discipline, integrity, and commitment to national service.
•     Show professionalism and alignment with NYS’s mission of youth empowerment and national development.
•     Senior Cadet roles require proven expertise and professional registration with relevant bodies.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, in line with National Youth Service (NYS) application guidelines.