By Editorial,
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces has announced a nationwide recruitment of 11,500 new soldiers this month.
Major General Felix Kulaigye, Director of Defence Public Information, announced at Mbuya Military Headquarters that applicants will submit their applications through the UPDF website from July 7 to July 11, 2025.
Kulaigye said that while the UPDF aims to recruit 11,500 personnel to boost manpower, the exact division between regular and professional categories will depend on the number of successful applicants.
The regular prospective recruits are required to be between 18-22 years with a minimum qualification of the Uganda Certificate of Education, while the prospective professional recruits include grade five teachers and Air Force Professionals.
According to the UPDF, shortlisted applicants will be published on the UPDF website and notice boards at district and city headquarters, along with dates for physical screening at designated district recruitment centres. Brig. Gen. Kulayigya speaking…
The recruits are further required to be citizens, present a medical examination report, national identity cards, local council and RDC recommendation letters, and original copies of their academic papers, three passport-size photos, among others, before being taken through the other physical and medical tests by the recruitment team. END