Date Posted: May 20, 2024
Position: Regular Forces into Infantry Forces
Organization: Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)
Number of Positions: 9,627
Recruitment Dates: July 1, 2024 – July 14, 2024
Job Listing: UPDF General Recruitment Exercise 2024
The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) is conducting a mass recruitment exercise in 2024 to fill 9,627 positions in the Infantry Forces. This recruitment drive aims to bolster the ranks of the UPDF and provide a significant number of job opportunities for Ugandans.
Recruitment Procedure
The recruitment process for aspiring candidates will follow these steps:
- Recommendation Letters: Candidates must obtain recommendations from the LCI, LCII, LCIII, GISO, and DISO.
- Application Submission: Submit completed application forms to the office of the RDC for registration. Applications will then be collected by UPDF teams and forwarded to the office of Joint Staff Human Resource Management for shortlisting.
- Shortlisting: Successful applicants will be notified via District/City notice boards. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to designated recruitment centers for final interviews.
- Recruitment Quotas: The process will consider projected population figures of each District/City in Uganda to determine recruitment quotas.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of Uganda with an original National Identity Card.
- Medical Fitness: Must be fit and ready for medical and body fitness tests.
- Age: Must be an adult male or female aged 18 – 22 years.
- Education: Must have completed S.4 (UCE) between 2020 and 2023 and have passed English and Mathematics.
- Application Endorsements: Application letters must be signed by LCI, LCII, LCIII chairpersons, GISO or DISO, and RDC.
- Residency and Conduct: Must be a resident of the area, disciplined, and with no criminal record.
Application Process
Interested candidates can download the application form here.
Important: Ensure all necessary documents and endorsements are completed before submission.
For more information, please visit the official UPDF website or contact your local RDC office.
FAQs
How many jobs are available in the UPDF recruitment 2024?
The UPDF recruitment exercise in 2024 is offering 9,627 positions in the Infantry Forces.
How to apply for UPDF recruitment 2024?
Candidates must obtain recommendations, submit completed application forms to the office of the RDC, and follow the recruitment process as outlined above.
What are the qualifications needed for UPDF recruitment 2024?
Applicants must be Ugandan citizens with an original National Identity Card, medically fit, aged 18-22 years, and have completed S.4 (UCE) between 2020 and 2023 with passes in English and Mathematics.
What is the application process for UPDF recruitment 2024?
The application process involves obtaining recommendations, submitting application forms to the RDC, and undergoing a shortlisting and interview process.
APPLY HERE: UPDF Recruitment Application
For more details on the UPDF recruitment exercise, please visit the official UPDF website or contact your local RDC office.
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