The question when is UPDF starting recruitment 2024 has been bothering several prospective applicants and we have outlined all the necessary things you should know about that.
Are you a lover of the military and looking for an opportunity to join one? Or have you ever dreamt of joining the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces, UPDF?
This might just be the golden opportunity that you will never want to miss in your lifetime as the UPDF has shared information regarding their recruitments.
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces, UPDF recruitment 2024/2025 presents an opportunity for new intakes who would love to join the military.
And in this article, we will reveal when the UPDF is commencing their recruitments, and most importantly, how you can join.
About UPDF Recruitment
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces known in short as the UPDF is the military of the republic of Uganda.
They offer a yearly application whereby they hire new personnel to join their ranks via their recruitment program.
When is UPDF Starting Recruitment 2024?
The Uganda People Defence Force will start recruitment from 1st July, 2024. This recruitment is set to run from 1st to 14th July, 2024 and during this time, they are set to recruit 9,627 infantry soldiers.
Requirements For UPDF Recruitment 2024
Taking part in the UPDF recruitment comes with some requirements. Here are some of these qualifications that you should know:
- Applicants must be a Ugandan citizen
- Applicants must be between 18 years old to 25 years old, although waivers are granted to older applicants with special skills.
- A minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or equivalent is required.
- Applicants must be medically fit
- Applicants must be physically fit and be ready to pass a physical assessment.
- Applicants must be at least 162.56 cm for male and 157.48 cm for females.
How to Apply for UPDF Recruitment 2024
Applying for the Uganda People Defence Force is quite easy, and here are steps to apply:
- Get a recommendation
- Visit the UPDF recruitment portal here
- Select Apply
- Enter your details, including a soft copy of the recommendation letter, and lot other documents including their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or equivalent, or higher degree and other personal details
- Click on apply
Conclusion
Joining the Uganda People Defence Force is a dream of many Ugandans, as they get a chance to fight for their country.
Above, we have shared when the UPDF recruitment is starting, and as such, you now know how to prepare yourself, and when you are to submit your application.
