Pursuant to Article 238,243, 244, 245 as read with Articles 10, 27(8) and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya and the National Police Service Act, the National Police Service (NPS) is pleased to announce to the public the upcoming recruitment of suitably qualified persons to be trained as Police Constables.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants shall be required to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a citizen of Kenya;
- Hold a Kenya National Identity Card;
- Age: 18-28 years;
- Minimum grade in KCSE D+ (with minimum of D+ in English or Kiswahili);
- Be physically and medically fit;
- Minimum Height: Male 5ft 8in., Female 5ft 3in.;
- Have no criminal record or pending criminal charges;
- Female Candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during the ENTIRE training period.
- National Youth Service (NYS) graduates who meet minimum entry requirements are encouraged to apply.
WARNING.
The National Police Service recruitment drive is FREE and OPEN to all eligible and qualified candidates.
Engaging in BRIBERY or any other form of CORRUPT PRACTICES with the intent to influence the recruitment process constitutes a CRIMINAL OFFENCE.
Any person who willfully gives to the National Police Service any information which is false or misleading in any material particular, commits an offence and will be prosecuted.
Members of the public are urged to report any recruitment malpractice to the nearest police station or reach out via our toll-free numbers: 999, 911, 112, and #FichuaKwaDCI 0800722203.
All reports shall be treated with confidentiality.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified applicants are required to download and fill the prescribed application form available in ANY of the following websites:
- www.nationalpolice.go.ke
- www.kenyapolice.go.ke
- www.administrationpolice.go.ke
- www.dci.go.ke
- www.mygov.go.ke
- Forms may also be obtained from the nearest Huduma Centres.
Upon filling the forms, applicants must present themselves at the designated Recruitment Centres with original and copies of the following documents on the day of the recruitment:
- Academic certificates and testimonials
- Kenya National Identity Card
- Birth Certificate
- NYS discharge certificate where applicable with a minimum rating of “GOOD” in conduct
- NYS graduates who meet the minimum entry requirements are encouraged to present themselves at their respective home recruitment centres.
- All original documents will be returned to the applicant before leaving the recruitment centre.
COMMENCEMENT OF RECRUITMENT
The recruitment process will take place on MONDAY, 17TH NOVEMBER, 2025 from 8:00am to 5:00pm in all the under listed recruitment centres country wide.
All applicants MUST be at their respective recruitment centres by 8:00am.
