BY DIRAMAKINI
THE National Service (Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa- JKT) has announced opportunities for young people from Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar to join its voluntary military training programme for the 2026/27 training year.
Speaking to journalists at JKT Headquarters in Dodoma on November 12, 2026, the Head of JKT Administration Branch, Brigadier General Hassan Mabena, said the application and selection process would be coordinated through the offices of Regional and District Commissioners in the areas where applicants reside.He said the opportunities were open to young people with various academic and professional qualifications, particularly in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), computer systems, cybersecurity and technical and vocational education.
According to Brigadier General Mabena, applicants with diplomas in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics are encouraged to apply.
The programme also targets degree holders in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, as well as Computer Networks and Information Security Engineering.
In addition, JKT has encouraged Vocational Education and Training (VETA) instructors with expertise in welding, motor vehicle mechanics, automotive electrical systems, plumbing, painting, masonry, ICT, fashion design, clerical work, carpentry, tailoring, refrigeration and air conditioning to apply through their respective regions.
Brigadier General Mabena announced that the selection interviews would begin on November 16, 2026, across all regions of Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Successful candidates will be required to report to their respective JKT training camps between December 10 and 15, 2026.
He further reminded prospective recruits that JKT does not provide employment or undertake to secure jobs for graduates in government institutions, security and defence organs, or public and private organisations.
Instead, he explained that the training is intended to equip young people with discipline, practical skills and knowledge that will enable them to become self-reliant and pursue self-employment after completing their training contracts.
He added that information on applicants' eligibility requirements and the personal equipment they are expected to bring to the training camps is available on the official JKT website.