NYS Calls Shortlisted Youth for Medical Examination Ahead of 17th Training Intake
The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced reporting arrangements for shortlisted candidates selected for the 17th Intake of its Voluntary National Service Training programme.
Shortlisted applicants from all 14 regions are required to undergo medical examinations before they can report for training. The examinations will take place at designated district hospitals and medical centres between 1 and 2 October 2026, according to the NYS.
Candidates who are declared medically fit will then proceed to their assigned training centres between 3 and 6 October 2026.
The training will be conducted at two NYS facilities: the Henties Bay Training Centre in the Erongo Region, approximately 70 kilometres from Swakopmund, and the Rietfontein Training Centre in the Otjozondjupa Region, about 40 kilometres from Grootfontein.
Candidates are required to report to the training centre specified for them on the official shortlist.
Documents Required for Medical Examination
Those reporting for medical examinations must bring their medical examination forms for verification, their Health Passport and their original National Identity Card.
Candidates who are found medically fit will also be required to provide three copies of each document submitted during the application process. These include the original National Identity Card and school-leaving certificate(s).
They must also provide a Certificate of Conduct or proof that they have applied for one.
Personal Items
Successful candidates are expected to bring essential personal belongings, including bedding such as sheets and blankets, cultural clothing, sportswear, tracksuits and sports shoes, warm clothing and church attire.
Toiletries or cosmetics, cups, plates and cutlery, including forks and spoons, should also be brought along.
For stationery, candidates are required to have two pens, one pencil, one ruler, two notebooks and one eraser.
Fees
The NYS said participants will be required to pay a N$100 breakage fee and N$150 for sports and entertainment. The payments will be made over a period of three months.
However, orphans and marginalised youth will be exempted from these payments, according to the service.
The National Youth Service was established under the National Youth Service Act, 2005 (Act No. 6 of 2005). Its mandate includes providing young people with opportunities for further education and training aimed at improving their prospects for employment.
Shortlist Candidate names can be viewed here. Candidates requiring further information can contact Mr Elago Ismael or Mr Namayabona Shakwa on 064 501 968, or via their respective NYS email addresses.
The call-up instruction was issued by NYS Commissioner Dr Felix Z. Musukubili on 30 September 2026.
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