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11500 General Recruitment Exercise 2025 Jobs at Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) | Apply Now
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Are you looking for Security jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in the General Recruitment Exercise 2025 Jobs at Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)
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Deadline:
15 Jul 2025
Job Title
11500 General Recruitment Exercise 2025 Jobs at Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)
Job Description
General Recruitment Exercise 2025
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)
Dates: Monday, 7th July – Friday, 15th July 2025
Number of Recruits: 11,500
Application Mode: Online Only
Recruitment Coverage: All 135 districts and 11 cities across Uganda
Overview
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) invites qualified, disciplined, and patriotic Ugandan citizens to apply for the 2025 General Recruitment exercise. The recruitment seeks to fill 11,500 positions in both regular forces and professional categories. The process will be conducted in two phases: online applications followed by in-person physical and medical assessments.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Special Notes:
Recruitment into UPDF is FREE. Do not pay anyone; report any fraudulent activity to police.
Female professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Professional candidates must submit certified academic and professional documents.
Recruitment Centres
General recruitment will occur in local districts and cities.Centralized recruitment for professionals (Air Force, Grade V Teachers, S.6 leavers) will take place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.
Application Timeline Recap:
Online Application: 7th – 11th July 2025
Shortlist Announcement: UPDF website & District/City HQs
Physical Recruitment: Dates and venues to be announced
Join the UPDF – Serve with Patriotism, Discipline, and Honor
The UPDF invites all eligible and dedicated Ugandans to seize this opportunity to serve their country under the values of Nationalism, Pan-Africanism, and Patriotism.
Aluta Continua!
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How to Apply
Phase 1: Online Application
Application Portal: recruitment.updf.go.ug
All interested candidates must apply online and upload the following:
Recent passport photograph
Academic documents
National ID (NIN)
Deadline: Friday, 11th July 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be published on the official UPDF website and respective District/City headquarters.
Phase 2: Physical Recruitment
Dates and venues for physical recruitment will be communicated. Shortlisted candidates will report to designated recruitment centres with:
A handwritten application letter with official recommendations from LC I, LC II, LC III, and GISO or DISO.
National Identity Card
Original and photocopies of academic documents
Three (3) recent coloured passport-size photographs
Recruitment quotas are based on the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) June 2024 population data per district and city.
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Target Categories & Requirements
1. General Recruitment – Regular Forces
Academic: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
Age: 18 – 22 years
2. Grade V Teachers
Academic: Diploma in Primary or Secondary Education from a recognized institution
Age: 20 – 25 years
3. Air Force Professionals
Required Academic Backgrounds:
Pilots / Instructors: PPL, CPL with instrument and instructor ratings + science combination at A-Level (2 principal passes)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers: Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Engine/Airframe or Avionics)
Air Traffic Controllers: Any rating + BSc in Mathematics/Physics
Meteorologists: BSc/Diploma in Meteorology + background in Physics, Math, Geography, or Chemistry
ICT & Engineering Graduates: BSc in IT, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
S.6 Leavers (Science Track): 2 principal passes in Physics/Math (12+ points), aged 18 – 23
Eligibility Criteria (All Applicants Must Meet):
Nationality: Ugandan citizen with a valid National ID
Age:
18 – 22 years for regular forces
Up to 30 years for professionals
Character: Law-abiding, with no criminal record and resident of the applying district
Fitness: Physically and medically fit
Recommendations: Endorsement from local leaders (LC I, II, III, GISO/DISO, and RDC)
