Updated 2026-11-15
NITA Government Trade Tests assess the skills of artisans and apprentices in a specific trade and issue certificates to successful candidates. NITA lists Artisan Grades III, II and I. This guide separates NITA's standing test pattern from a live booking notice, so you do not mistake an old cycle for an open application.
Genuine public recruitment and government services should not require payment to a broker. Never pay anyone who promises a NITA trade test place or certificate.
NITA's Trade Testing page says candidates and students book using the prescribed booking form at NITA booking outlets around the country. NITA also has an official Exams Booking System with login and registration.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Confirm the live series | Look for a current NITA announcement. The 2020 circular is historical, not evidence of a current opening. |
| 2. Check the grade and trade | Use NITA's current booking form and guidelines to confirm that the test series includes your intended grade and trade. |
| 3. Use the official channel | Book through a NITA booking outlet using the prescribed form, or follow instructions in the official Exams Booking System. |
| 4. Register only if the portal route applies | The registration page asks for a centre code and email address. Get the correct centre instructions first rather than guessing a code. |
| 5. Keep your records | Keep a copy of what you submit and use the contact details on NITA's official site if you need to confirm validation, the test centre or reporting instructions. |
NITA says results are verified and entered into its computer database after testing. It then prints, sorts and dispatches results to the contact address a candidate gave on the booking form.
Use only the official NITA website and NITA booking system. The booking-system registration page states that a centre code and email are needed to create an account.
NITA's Trade Testing service page gives this normal testing pattern. It says April is for candidates attempting Grades I, II and III, August is for Grades II and I, and December is for Grade III. NITA's 2020 circular also says testing takes place in April, August and December, as well as other demand-driven times, durations and locations.
| Test period listed by NITA | Grades listed by NITA |
|---|---|
| April | Grade I, Grade II and Grade III |
| August | Grade II and Grade I |
| December | Grade III |
NITA has not provided a fetched 2026 notice with booking dates or deadlines. Do not assume a series is open just because it appears in this normal pattern.
NITA says it validates information on the booking form against supporting documents and the minimum requirements in the Testing Booking Form Guidelines. The fetched pages do not set out the full grade-by-grade documents or entry qualifications. Before submitting, check the current official form and guidelines for your exact trade and grade.
NITA says testing is undertaken at approved testing centres. It reports that there are over 500 approved institutions and workplaces around Kenya, based on their testing equipment and facilities. Your confirmed booking instructions should identify the applicable centre.
This guide could not verify a current 2026 NITA booking notice or deadline. The official booking system is live, but that alone does not confirm that applications for a particular series are open. Check NITA's current notice and the official booking channel.
NITA's Trade Testing page lists December for Grade III candidates. Confirm the current series notice and your trade before booking.
NITA's Trade Testing page lists August for Grades II and I. NITA can also conduct demand-driven testing, so rely on the current official instructions for the actual series.
NITA says booking details are validated against supporting documents and minimum requirements in the Testing Booking Form Guidelines. The fetched official pages do not list the full documents by grade or trade. Check the current form and guidelines before you submit.
The official registration page asks for a centre code and email address. Obtain the right centre details from NITA or the booking outlet instead of entering an unverified code.