Govt Issues Fresh Guidelines Ahead of Nationwide Police Recruitment Exercise

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has issued a clarification regarding the online application process for the nationwide police recruitment exercise scheduled for October 3 to 9, 2025, across 416 centers nationwide.

While appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Delegated Legislation on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, the Commission addressed concerns from committee members about plans to conduct the process entirely online, noting that it could disadvantage many young people without internet access.

In response, the Commission explained that the recruitment will be conducted through a hybrid system.

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NPSC Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley assured applicants that those unable to apply online would be assisted physically at the centers.

“We will not discriminate against anyone. Our officers will have gadgets on the ground to help applicants complete the process,” Leley stated.

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At the same time, the Commission assured Committee members led by Chairperson Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkong’a that the upcoming recruitment process will be free and fair, stating that the new regulations that have been rolled out in the upcoming police recruitment are meant to streamline the process, promote transparency, and ensure a merit-based system that strengthens public trust.

“We want to assure the nation that the exercise will be free, fair, and transparent. Officers supervising recruitment will take an oath of integrity and will be held personally responsible if they break the law,” said Dr. Amani Yuda Komora, Chairperson of the Commission.

Requirements of the Recruitment Exercise

The nationwide recruitment exercise of 10,000 police officers will take place from October 3 to October 9, 2025, in 416 centres across the country.

It targets Kenyans aged between 18 and 28 years who have achieved a minimum grade of D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Applicants are required to present their original academic certificates and national identification cards.

Other Requirements Applicants are Supposed to Meet

• Be physically and medically fit.
• Minimum height: Male – 5ft 8in., Female – 5ft 3in.
• Have no criminal record or pending criminal charges.
• Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment or during the entire training period.
• National Youth Service (NYS) graduates who meet the minimum entry requirements are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are required to download and fill the prescribed application form available on any of the following websites:

• npsc.go.ke
• www.dci.go.ke
• www.administrationpolice.go.ke
• www.kenyapolice.go.ke
• www.nationalpolice.go.ke
• www.mygov.go.ke

Forms may also be obtained from the nearest Huduma Centres.

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Applicants may also fill and download the application using the following link: https://prs.npsc.go.ke.

All original documents will be returned to the applicant before leaving the recruitment centre. To view all police recruitment venues, respective dates (October 3–9, 2025), and entry requirements nationwide, visit the NPSC 2025 Nationwide Police Constable Recruitment.

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