When is the Next Police Recruitment in Kenya 2026/2027

When is the Next Police Recruitment in Kenya 2026/2027: If you are interested in joining the National Police Service of Kenya, this article explains the common requirements you might need to meet, the necessary documents you would need to provide, as well as how and where to apply for the next police recruitment.

Overview of the National Police Service

The National Police Service (NPS) was created under Article 243 of the Constitution of Kenya and is the main government organization that is responsible for maintaining law and order in the country. 

Their duty is to protect the lives and property of all citizens, prevent crime, manage traffic, carry out investigations, ensure there is peace throughout the country, and that everyone follows the law.

Latest Police Service Job Vacancies 2026

The 2026 recruitment focused on the police constable role and some civilian roles. The following are some of the key details:

1. Recruitment of Police Constables

The vacancies were set to fill 10,000 police constables. The application process was done online through the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) e-recruitment portal. After which, candidates who were shortlisted were told to attend a physical verification exercise at the chosen centers on Nov 17, 2025.

2. Recruitment of Civilian Support Staff

Earlier this year, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) had done another recruitment for 149 posts, with an application deadline of February 21, 2025. 

The posts that were available to be filled included Director-level positions such as: 

• Director of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Director of Finance & Administration
• Manager-level positions in Internal Audit, Administration, and Supply Chain Management
• Counselors
• Human Capital Management Officers
• ICT Officers
• Finance Officers
• Record Management Officers.

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• KMFRI Recruitment 2026/2027 Jobs Application Form Portal
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• Administration Police Recruitment 2026/2027 Application Form Portal

Eligibility Criteria for Kenya Police Recruitment 2026

During the most recent recruitment on 17th Nov, 2025, the following were the minimum requirements that all the prospective applicants were expected to meet:

1. Kenyan citizen with a valid National ID card.
2. Age between 18 and 28 years old.
3. KCSE mean grade of D+ (or equivalent) with at least a D in English or Kiswahili.
4. Meet height requirements (5ft 8in for men, 5ft 3in for women) and be medically fit.
5. No criminal record or pending charges.

How to Apply for Kenya Police Recruitment 2026/2027

1.  To apply for a position, you first need to register on the recruitment portal. You will be asked to provide your Kenyan National ID Number, phone number, and an email address .
2. After registering, you can log in to apply for advertised vacancies. Fill your personal details, academic and professional qualifications, and other information. Make sure to submit your application before the advertised deadline .
3. Once you have applied, it is advisable to print and keep a copy of the application summary or feedback report for your records .
4. For any technical issues or inquiries during the application process, you can contact the official support team via email at helpdesk@npsc.go.ke.

Conclusion

All interested applicants are strongly advised to regularly check the official National Police Service website for the latest news and announcements. It is also important to ensure you have all your required documents ready so that you can be among the first batch to apply when the next recruitment starts. We wish you success on all future applications.