The National Police Service Commission (NPSC), in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS), invites applications from qualified, disciplined, and motivated Kenyans to serve their country by joining the Service as Police Constables. This recruitment exercise provides an opportunity for patriotic citizens to contribute to national security and peace by becoming part of a professional police force committed to upholding the rule of law, safeguarding lives and property, and promoting justice.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants are required to complete the prescribed application form, which is available online. The form can be downloaded and filled from any of the official government websites, including:
- www.npsc.go.ke
- www.administrationpolice.go.ke
- www.nationalpolice.go.ke
- www.dci.go.ke
- www.kenyapolice.go.ke
- www.mygov.go.ke
In addition, the application form may also be downloaded directly through the recruitment portal https://prs.npsc.go.ke. For applicants who may prefer to access physical copies, forms can also be obtained from the nearest Huduma Centre across the country.
All applicants must carefully fill in the required details, ensuring that the information provided is accurate, verifiable, and consistent with the official documents presented at the time of recruitment.
Required Documents
On the day of recruitment, candidates must present themselves at the designated recruitment centres within their respective constituencies. Each applicant will be required to produce both originals and photocopies of the following documents for verification:
- Academic Certificates and Testimonials – including KCSE certificates or their equivalents.
- Kenya National Identity Card (ID).
- Birth Certificate.
- National Youth Service (NYS) Discharge Certificate – where applicable, with a minimum rating of Good in conduct.
All documents will be verified by the recruitment officers. After verification, the originals will be returned to the applicants before leaving the recruitment centre.
Recruitment Dates and Timelines
The recruitment exercise will officially take place from 3rd October to 9th October 2025.
During this period, recruitment will be conducted simultaneously in all designated centres across the country.
Applicants are required to report to their assigned recruitment centre on the date and time indicated in the official schedule. The recruitment process will run daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and all applicants are advised to arrive early to allow adequate time for the verification and selection procedures.
Additional Guidelines
- Only applicants who meet the specified minimum requirements will be considered.
- The recruitment process is absolutely free of charge. Candidates are strongly warned against engaging with fraudsters or intermediaries who may demand money in exchange for promises of assistance. Any such cases should be reported immediately to the nearest police station or through the official NPSC communication channels.
- The recruitment exercise will be conducted with fairness, transparency, and integrity, in line with the constitutional principles of equal opportunity and merit-based selection.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo further training at designated Police Training Colleges, where they will be equipped with the professional, physical, and ethical competencies necessary to serve as Police Constables.
In summary:
- Recruitment Period: 3rd October – 9th October 2025
- Daily Reporting Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Application Method: Online form (via official NPSC and NPS websites) or at Huduma Centres
- Mandatory Documents: Academic Certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate, NYS Discharge Certificate (where applicable)
- Important Notice: Recruitment is free and merit-based
This structured and transparent process ensures that every applicant has an equal opportunity to serve the nation as a Police Constable in the National Police Service 2025 Recruitment Exercise.
