Parliament clarifies National Service vacancy notice

Parliament has issued a clarification regarding a ‘no vacancy’ notice displayed on its notice board, stating that the message was an administrative communication rather than a policy change to halt National Service placements.

The notice, which directed personnel to seek reposting for the 2026/2027 service year, was intended to address the fact that Parliament had received more National Service personnel than its current capacity could accommodate. Parliament emphasized that the directive is not a general announcement of new vacancies, but a measure to ensure personnel are assigned to institutions with sufficient capacity.

Parliament reaffirmed its commitment to the National Service Scheme and expressed regret for any confusion caused by the wording of the notice, stressing that the move does not signify a withdrawal of support for the program.