Republic of Kenya
The National Police Service Commission
(NPSC)
Recruitment of Police Constables
Pursuant to the
Constitution, particularly Articles 10; 232; 238(d); 243; 246(3); 246(4) and
Chapter Six, Sections 10, 11 and 12 of the National Police Service Commission
Act, 2011 and the National Police Service Act, 2011, the National Police
Service Commission (NPSC) seeks to recruit suitable and qualified candidates
who satisfy the provisions of the Constitution, the Enabling Acts and the
additional criteria below to be trained as Police Constables.
1. Entry Requirements
An Applicant shall be person who:
- Is a citizen of Kenya
- Possesses a minimum qualification of ‘D+’ Plus in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.
- Is 18 years and over, but not older than 28 years for those with a KCSE Examination Certificate; and not older than 30 years for Diploma and Degree holders who have graduated from Institutions recognized in Kenya;
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Is physically, mentally and medically fit;
- Has no criminal conviction or pending criminal action.
- Female Candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during the ENTIRE training period.
Note:
A Candidate who:
a) Canvasses
directly or indirectly;
b) Knowingly,
willingly and blatantly lies, misrepresents, cheats and fails to disclose
material facts;
c) Engages in
any corrupt activity;
Shall be
disqualified and in the case of (b) and (c) in addition be arrested and
prosecuted.
2. Gender
Balance: Not more than two thirds of the recruited candidates shall be of the
same gender.
3. Diversity:
The recruitment shall reflect the regional and ethnic diversity of the Kenyan
people.
4. Application
Submission
A Candidate must
submit a written application to the Recruiting Panel at the venue of
recruitment, addressed to the Chairperson, National Police Service Commission,
stating his/her service of preference; duly attaching the following documents:
(a) A copy of
the academic certificates and testimonials;
(b) A copy of
the National I/D or Passport;
(c) At least one
letter of recommendation from a respected member of the community such as a
former head-teacher, religious leader or community leader.
Note:
1. Each
candidate must indicate 3 referees and their contact numbers in the application
letter. The referees shall not be a relative or a politician.
2. Each
candidate must present the original supporting documents for verification. The
originals shall be returned to the candidates before the candidate leaves the
recruitment centre.
3. The NPSC
shall publish the list of successful candidates in two daily newspapers of
national circulation.
6. Date and
Places of Recruitment
The recruitment
exercise will be held on 14th July, 2014 starting at 8:00am at the following
Recruitment Centres
