Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers Recruitment

Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers Recruitment 2024/2025

UPDF recruitment 2024/2025 application form is out. You can apply for Uganda Peoples Defence Forces recruitment online by following the steps we’ve highlighted in this article.

Are you a citizen of Uganda currently searching for job opportunities in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces? If yes, I’m glad to inform you that UPDF recruitment 2024 is ongoing.

The recruitment process might seem a little complex probably from what you’ve heard but, in this post, we have been able to simplify the entire process.

Here are some of the most asked questions concerning Uganda Peoples Defence Forces recruitment we’ve received.

Is there recruitment of UPDF in 2024?
Will there be UPDF recruitment this year?
What are the requirements for UPDF recruitment 2024?
How do I apply for Uganda Forces recruitment?
How long does UPDF training take?

We have taken time to provide satisfying and genuine answers to these questions, so what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

UPDF Recruitment Latest News Today” answer-0=” UPDF recruitment latest news as of today is that Uganda Government are making arrangements for the commencement of the 2024 UPDF recruitment exercise which should comment between January – July 2024

Is there recruitment of UPDF in 2024?” answer-0=” Yes, Uganda Peoples Defence Forces recruitment 2024 is likely starting from Monday, 30th January 2024. Interested persons are to visit www.defence.go.ug to apply.

Will there be UPDF recruitment this year?

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces recruitment is a yearly recruitment exercise for recruiting new personnel. Prior to this, it is certain that UPDF recruitment will be held in 2024.

What are the requirements for UPDF recruitment in 2024?

Generally, you have to be a Ugandan citizen between the ages of 18 and 26 years, have the basic form of education, be able to express yourself, have a national identity card, etc.

Detailed information regarding the criteria for joining Uganda’s Peoples Defence Forces is well explained in the later part of this article.

How Do I Apply for Uganda Forces Recruitment?

To apply for any of the Uganda Forces recruitment, be it Air Force, Land Force, etc., you have to visit the online application portal to fill out and submit the form.

How Long Does UPDF Training Take?

UPDF recruitment intake has four (4) fundamental stages: application, shortlisting, screening and then training.

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces training usually take about nine (9) months and at most one (1) year.

What is the salary of a second lieutenant in Uganda?

In the current structure, Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) earns a monthly salary of Shs520,000, Lieutenant (Lt), Shs600,000, Captain, Shs 670,000, Major, Shs750,000 and Lt Col, Shs950,000.

How to Check 2024/2025 UPDF Recruitment Medical Examination

The only period when you can check Uganda Peoples Defence Forces medical examination date is when it’s out. For now it’s not yet out. But you can visit https://www.updf.go.ug (Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Portal/website) to check the list’s on Uganda Peoples Defence Forces website whenever it comes out.

All candidates who applied to join the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces as Cadet or Officers are advised to check for the short list at their respective District Headquarters under which they attended interviews.

Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Medical Examination Date, Time and Venue

Short listed candidates should report to the centers ready for the final medical examination and verification of academic documents.

Note: Candidates who fail medical examinations shall be disqualified, those found to be personating or carrying forged academic documents shall be prosecuted.Candidates who would not have reported to the school by the said date will be assumed to have turned down the offer and their vacancies shall be forfeited to those on the waiting list.Candidates on the waiting list shall be summoned later.