National Police Service Constables and Cadets Inspectors Recruitment 2021

 The National Police Service Commission has announced the 2021/2022 Kenya Police Constables as well as Cadet Inspectors Recruitment exercises.

The Recruitment Dates,Requirements and other details are as follows:

The Kenya Police Constables Recruitment will take place on 22nd Feb 2021 across the Nation starting from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm .

Constables Recruits Qualifications

The Applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of Kenya

2. Hold a Kenya National Identity Card

3. Possess a minimum mean grade of D+ (D Plus) and above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 

(KCSE) examination or its equivalent from an examination body recognized in Kenya with a D+ (D Plus)

and above in either English or Kiswahili languages

4. Be aged between 18 and 28 years

5. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

6. Be physically and Medically fit

7. Have no criminal record or pending criminal charges

 Female Candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during the ENTIRE training period.

NOTE:

1. Examinations Result slips shall not be accepted.

2. An applicant who

a) Canvasses directly or indirectly,

b)Willfully presents false academic certificates and testimonials or

c) Engages in any corrupt activity

Shall be disqualified, and in the case of (b) and (c) will in addition be arrested and prosecuted.

Under section 25 of the National Police Service Commission Act, any person who willfully gives to the 

Commission any information which is false or misleading in any material particular, commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred thousand shillings (Ksh. 200,000) or to 

imprisonment for a term not exceeding two (2) years or both.

2. GENDER BALANCE& DIVERSITY

The recruited applicants shall reflect the gender, ethnic and regional diversity of the Kenyan people.

3. APPLICATION SUBMISSION

All Candidates must complete the prescribed application form obtainable from ANY of the following:

 The nearest Sub County Police Commander (SCPC) or any Police Station.

 The nearest Sub County Administration Police Commander’s (CIPU) Offices.

 County Commissioner’s Offices

 The nearest Huduma Centre

Forms can also be downloaded from the following websites:

www.npsc.go.ke, www.administrationpolice.go.ke

www.nationalpolice.go.ke, www.cid.go.ke

www.kenyapolice.go.ke www.mygov.go.ke, 

 

All applications must be submitted in duplicate accompanied with the following documents:

(a) A copy of the academic certificates and testimonials

(b) A copy of the Kenya National ID

(c) A copy of the applicant’s Birth Certificate

(d) KRA PIN Certificate

Applicants must present themselves at the Recruitment Centres with the duly completed form indicating the Service of preference on the day of the recruitment exercise. 

NOTE:

1. Each applicant must present the original supporting documents for verification. The originals will be returned to the applicant before leaving the recruitment centre.

2. Applicants recruited for the training into the service shall be bonded to serve in the National Police 

Service for a minimum period of ten (10) years.

4. COMMENCEMENT OF RECRUITMENT

The recruitment process will take place on Monday 22nd

 February, 2021 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the listed

Constituency-based Recruitment Centers. 

All applicants must be at their respective recruitment center by 8:00am.

Recruitment Areas in Nairobi are as follows:

Kenya Police Cadet Inspectors 

1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The Applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of Kenya

2. Hold a Kenya National Identity Card

3. Must be a holder of at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized 

University/Institution and a minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ 

(Plus) in English or Kiswahili in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary 

Education (KCSE) examination.

4. Be aged between 22 and 30 years

5. Must be registered with the relevant statutory body, where applicable.

6. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

7. Be physically and medically fit

8. Have no criminal record or pending criminal charges

Candidates with courses in Medicine, Engineering, Forensic Science, Ballistics, Education and Law will have an added advantage. 

Female Candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during the 

ENTIRE training period.

NOTE:

1. An applicant who

a) Canvasses directly or indirectly,

b) Willfully presents false academic certificates and testimonials or

c) Engages in any corrupt activity

Shall be disqualified, and in the case of (b) and (c) will in addition be arrested and prosecuted.

Under section 25 of the National Police Service Commission Act, any 

person who willfully gives to the Commission any information which is 

false or misleading in any material particular, commits an offence and shall 

on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred thousand 

shillings (Ksh. 200,000) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two (2)

years or both.

2. GENDER BALANCE& DIVERSITY

The recruited applicants shall reflect the gender, ethnic and regional diversity of the Kenyan people.

3. APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND SHORTLISTING

All interested Candidates are required to make Online Application through the following web address www.nationalpolice.go.ke/career 

 Applicants MUST ensure that all details pertaining to Personal Details, 

Qualifications, Experiences, Courses, Referees and Other Details are 

provided. The following documents will be uploaded and submitted together with the applications;-

a.) Copy of ID (both sides)

b.) Copies of Academic Certificates

c.) School Leaving Certificates.

d.) Police Clearance Certificate

 ONLY Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview as scheduled

4. VERIFICATION/INTERVIEW OF SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES

The shortlisted Candidates will be allowed to participate in the 

verification/Interviewing process, at a date and venue to be communicated.

NOTE:

1. Each applicant must present the original supporting documents for 

verification during the interview.

2. Applicants recruited for the training into the service shall be bonded 

to serve in the National Police Service for a minimum period of ten 

(10) years.

After the Verification/Interview Process, the Inspector General of National 

Police Service will make determination of successful candidates. Only the 

successful Candidates will be offered Letters of Admission to National Police Service College.

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