UPDF Recruitment Latest News Today (May 2025)
UPDF recruitment latest news today: Are you a Ugandan citizen and interested in joining the Uganda People Defence Force in 2025 but do not know where to start?
This article provides a brief on the recruitment process and also the latest news as of May 2025. Carefully read through to get updated on latest trends with regards to this recruitment exercise.
UPDF Recruitment Latest News Today (May 2025)
The Uganda People Defence Force known for short as the UPDF is the military of Uganda, and they are tasked with ensuring that the country is protected and secured from terrorists or foreign attacks.
The UPDF will conduct a general recruitment exercise of 9627 regular forces into Infantry forces. This actual recruitment exercise will run from 19th June up until 3rd July in 2024.
Requirements for UPDF Recruitment
Here are some of the requirements for the Uganda People Defence Force, UPDF recruitment:
- Must be a Uganda citizen
- Must be between the age of 18 to 25 although waivers are granted to older applicants with special skills.
- A minimum of at least the 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
Here are steps on how to apply for the Uganda People Defence Force (UPDF) recruitment:
- Get a recommendation letter
- Visit the UPDF recruitment portal here www.updf.go.ug/careers
- 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
Who Is UPDF Currently Looking For?
According to recents reports, and by the Uganda People Defence Force themselves, they have started that they are looking to hire an additional 1600 soldiers in 2024.
This soldiers they are looking to hire should have at least a diploma in the following programmes:
- Civil Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Computer Forensics
- Computer Science
- Aero Space
Or at least have certificates in the following fields:
- Masons
- Electricians
- Painters
- Specialised fabricators
- Carpenters
- Heavy Engineering Equipment Operators
- Heavy Engineering Equipment Mechanics
Conclusion
Joining the Uganda People Defence Force is a great way to serve Uganda, and it is a noble cause. The UPDF releases news periodically and this news usually includes their recruitments and information regarding the applicants that have been shortlisted.
All information regarding the recruitment process, how to apply and the UPDF recent recruitment are shared above.
