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UPDF RECRUITMENT OF 600 LOCAL DEFENCE PERSONNEL (LDP)

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) will conduct a recruitment exercise for 600 Local Defence Personnel (LDP) in the districts of Kamwenge, Kabarole, Bunyangabo, Kasese, Bundibugyo, and Ntoroko. The recruitment exercise will commence on 10 November 2025.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of Uganda with an original National Identity Card (NIN).

2. Medical Fitness: Must be healthy and able to undergo medical and physical fitness tests at the recruitment centre and training school.

3. Age: Must be 18–25 years (male or female).

4. Education: Minimum formal education of S.4 (UCE) or its equivalent.

5. Application Letter: Handwritten letter endorsed by LCI, LCII, LCIII Chairpersons, GISO, or DISO is mandatory.

6. Residency and Conduct: Must be a resident of the district applied for, disciplined, and with no criminal record.

Note: Submission of forged documents is a criminal offense and will lead to prosecution.