Police Recruitment: 2026 Status and Requirements
National Police Service (NPS) · Last checked 12 November 2026
No 2026 constable intake advertised yet
As of the date checked, no 2026 advert for police constables has been published.
The last intake of police constables was advertised by the National Police Service Commission on 19 September 2025. The Star reported a nationwide recruitment exercise on 17 November 2025 across 422 centres.
In October 2025 the High Court declared that recruitment of police officers falls under the independent command of the Inspector General (Article 245 of the Constitution), not the Commission, as reported by The Star. The next advert may therefore come from the National Police Service itself.
Requirements at the last intake (2025)
From the official 2025 advert. Each new advert sets its own rules.
- Kenyan citizen with a Kenya national identity card.
- Aged 18 to 28 years.
- KCSE minimum grade D+, with at least D+ in English or Kiswahili.
- Physically and medically fit; minimum height 5ft 8in for men and 5ft 3in for women.
- No criminal record or pending criminal charges.
- Women must not be pregnant at recruitment or during the entire training period.
How to apply
- In 2025 the application form was available online (prs.npsc.go.ke), on the Commission and National Police Service websites, and at Huduma Centres.
- Candidates brought academic certificates, their national ID and birth certificate, and, where applicable, an NYS discharge certificate with at least a "Good" conduct rating.
Recruitment is free
Police recruitment is free. Paying a "fixer" for a slot is a crime and gets candidates disqualified.
Common questions
Is police recruitment 2026 open?
Not yet. As of the date checked, no 2026 advert for police constables has been published. The last intake was advertised in September 2025.
What grade do I need to join the police?
At the last intake: KCSE D+ with at least D+ in English or Kiswahili, aged 18 to 28, and a minimum height of 5ft 8in (men) or 5ft 3in (women).
Can NYS graduates join the police?
Yes, if they meet the entry requirements. The 2025 advert asked NYS graduates to bring their discharge certificate with at least a "Good" conduct rating.