UPDF General Recruitment 2023-2024 | Apply Now
UPDF General Recruitment 2023-2024 – Ministry Of Defence and Veteran Affairs have released the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Date for the year 2023.
GENERAL RECRUITMENT
In 2004 the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA) undertook a comprehensive program to transform the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a modern, professional, and accountable force subordinate to the civilian authority. This undertaking has enabled the UPDF to acquire requisite skills and capabilities to defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda.
Peace and Stability remain a fundamental prerequisite for socio-economic transformation for any country. It is therefore envisaged in the Uganda Vision 2040, that Uganda can only harness her abundant opportunities and achieve its aspirations when there is absolute tranquillity.
This imperative has therefore become a cornerstone in all UPDF missions and drives the institution to keep an all-time force that is modern and professional replenished through a continuous recruitment of able-bodied willing Ugandans. Articles 51 and 52 of the UPDF Act, 2005 give UPDF authority to recruit Ugandans who meet the standards prescribed in all districts without discrimination. UPDF General Recruitment
Therefore, this years’ recruitment exercise aims at attracting very composed and patriotic Ugandans ready to serve in regular, professional and specialized units. It is an opportunity for UPDF to fill gaps created by retirements and also tap skills of personnel with competencies in science subjects required in a modern army. For one to be recruited he/she must meet the following criteria:
The recruitment criteria, centres and dates are as indicated below:
A. RECRUITMENT CRITERIA
Eligible candidates to meet the following requirements:
1. Citizenship: MUST be a Ugandan citizen and must be in possession of an Original National Identity Card.
2. Medical: MUST be healthy and medically fit; ready to undergo medical and physical body check and a road run to test endurance and body fitness.
3. Age: Regular Recruits must be male and female adults between the age of 18-25 years and professionals between 18 and 30 years.
4. Marital status: MUST be single with no children.
5. Education standard. Regular Recruits must possess a minimum formal education of S.4 (UCE) or S.6 in science subjects. Original certificates of 2016, 2017 and 2018 with a school IDs are a must.
6. Professionals: Degree/Diploma holders in medicine, chemistry, Engineering, teachers and vocational skills.
7. Conduct: Candidates must be of good conduct with no criminal record. Letters of recommendations from LC I, LC III, GISOs duly signed are a MUST, to confirm their conduct.
8. Moral Standards: Presentation of forged documents is criminal and culprits will be liable to prosecution.
CHECK OUT: Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates
Additional info on UPDF National Recruitment Exercise due on the start date
*Requirements for UPDF-Air force Candidates
a. S.6 biased in Science subjects such as physics, math and, Geography.
b. Degree and Diploma holders in Aviation related fields such as:
1. Pilots with Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Pilot Instructors.
2. Aircraft maintenance Engineers category A&C ( Engine and Airframe), category X ( Electrical and Avionics, Radio and Instruments).
3. Air Traffic Controllers.
4. Radar Engineers and Radar Operators.
5. Flight Operators.
B. RECRUITMENT CENTRES AND DATES : UPDF General Recruitment
CENTRES AND |
DISTRICTS |
DATES |
TEAMS |
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(b) |
(c) |
LYANTONDE DIST |
LYANTONDE |
27 DEC 19 |
HQs |
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RAKAI |
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KYOTERA |
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MASAKA DIST HQs |
MASAKA |
28 DEC 19 |
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KALANGALA |
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BUKOMASIMBI |
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KALUNGU |
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LWENGO |
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MPIGI DIST HQs |
MPIGI |
29 DEC 19 |
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SEMBABULE |
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BUTAMBALA |
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GOMBA |
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MITYANA DIST HQs |
MITYANA |
31 DEC 19 |
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MUBENDE |
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KASANDA |
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KIBOGA DIST HQs |
KYANKWANZI |
02 JAN 20 |
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KIBOGA |
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LUWERO DIST HQs |
LUWERO |
04 JAN 20 |
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NAKASONGOLA |
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NAKASEKE |
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HOIMA DIST HQs |
HOIMA with |
27 DEC 19 |
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KIKUUBE |
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KAGADI |
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KIBAALE |
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KAKUMIRO |
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FORT PORTAL DIST |
KABAROLE |
29 DEC 19 |
HQs |
KAMWENGE with |
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KITAGWENDA |
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KYENJOJO |
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KYEGEGWA |
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BUNYANGABO |
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BUNDIBUGYO – |
BUNDUBUGYO |
30 DEC 19 |
DIST HQs |
NTOROKO |
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KASESE DIST HQs |
KASESE |
31 DEC 19 |
BUSHENYI DIST |
BUSHENYI |
02 JAN 20 |
HQs |
MITOOMA |
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BUHWEJU |
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RUBIRIZI |
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SHEEMA |
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MBARARA DIST |
MBARARA with |
03 JAN 20 |
HQs |
RWAMPARA |
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ISINGIRO |
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IBANDA |
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KIRUHURA with |
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KAZO |
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CENTRES AND |
DISTRICTS |
DATES |
TEAMS |
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KABALE DIST HQs |
KABALE |
04 JAN 20 |
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KISORO |
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RUKIGA |
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RUBANDA |
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RUKUNGIRI DIST |
RUKUNGIRI |
05 JAN 20 |
HQS |
KANUNGU |
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NTUNGAMO |
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ARUA – DIST HQs |
ARUA with MADI- |
27 DEC 19 |
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OKOLLO |
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YUMBE |
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MARACHA |
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ADJUMAN |
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MOYO |
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OBONGI |
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KOBOKO |
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NEBBI – DIST HQS |
NEBBI with |
28 DEC 19 |
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PAKWACH |
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ZOMBO |
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GULU – DIST HQs |
GULU |
29 DEC 19 |
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AMURU |
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NWOYA |
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OMORO |
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KITGUM – DIST HQS |
KITGUM |
30 DEC 19 |
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LAMWO |
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PADER – DIST HQs |
PADER |
31 DEC 19 |
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AGAGO |
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LIRA – DIST HQS |
LIRA |
02 JAN 20 |
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DOKOLO |
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ALEBTONG |
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OTUKE |
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AMOLATAR |
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APAC – DIST HQS |
APAC with |
03 JAN 20 |
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KWANIA |
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OYAM |
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KOLE |
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MASINDI – DIST |
MASINDI |
05 JAN 20 |
HQs |
KIRYANDONGO |
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BULISA |
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KOTIDO DIST HQs |
KOTIDO |
27 DEC 19 |
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KABONG with |
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KARENGA |
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ABIM |
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MOROTO DIST HQs |
MOROTO with |
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LUSOT |
28 DEC 19 |
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NAPAK |
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NAKAPIRIPIRITI |
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with NABILATUK |
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AMUDAT |
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RECRUITMENT CENTRES AND DATES : UPDF General Recruitment
CENTRES AND |
DISTRICTS |
DATES |
TEAMS |
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KAPCHORWA DIST |
KAPCHORWA |
30 DEC 19 |
HQs |
BUKWO |
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KWEENI |
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MBALE – DIST HQS |
MBALE |
31 DEC 19 |
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SIRONKO |
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BULAMBULI |
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BUKEDEA |
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BUDUDA |
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MANAFA with |
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NAMISINDWA |
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SOROTI DIST HQs |
SOROTI |
02 JAN 20 |
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AMURIA |
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KATAKWI |
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SERERE |
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KUMI |
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NGORA |
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KAPELABYONG |
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KABERAMAIDO |
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BUDAKA DIST HQs |
PALISA |
03 JAN 20 |
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BUDAKA |
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KIBUKU |
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BUTEBO |
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TORORO DIST HQs |
TORORO |
04 JAN 20 |
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BUTALEJA |
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BUSIA |
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IGANGA DIST HQs |
IGANGA with |
05 JAN 20 |
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BUGWERI |
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BUGIRI |
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NAMUTUMBA |
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LUUKA |
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KOLOLO CENTRE |
KAMPALA |
27 DEC 19 |
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WAKISO DIST HQs |
WAKISO |
28 – 29 |
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DEC 19 |
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KAMULI DIST HQs |
KAMULI |
30 DEC 19 |
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KALIRO |
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BUYENDE |
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JINJA DIST HQs |
JINJA |
31 DEC 19 |
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MAYUGE |
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NAMAYINGO |
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MUKONO DIST HQs |
MUKONO |
02 JAN 20 |
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BUIKWE |
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BUVUMA |
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KAYUNGA |
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(Details shall be posted in newspaper adverts and radio announcements).
The UPDF leadership has set up teams to ensure that the exercise achieves its objectives within the time given. Districts are encouraged to meet their quotas allocated as per the results of the population census which will be communicated by the team leaders. UPDF General Recruitment
Finally, let it be clear that recruitment into the UPDF is not an off-the hook job opportunity, but rather a patriotic calling to serve our country Uganda in a field that requires great sacrifice and determination from the very first day of recruitment to the last day of one’s service.
For God and My Country.
Richard Karemire psc, fwc
Brig Gen
DEFENCE SPOKESPERSON
QUICK LINKS
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SEE ALSO:
1 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ACT 2005
2 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Intake
3 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Application Procedure
4 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Application Deadline
5 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates
6 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Cadet Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates
7 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates
8 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces LDU Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates
9 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Medical Examination
10 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Medical Examination Date
11 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Medicals Examination Shortlisted Candidates
12 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Interview
13 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Interview Date
14 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Interview Shortlisted Candidates
15 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Interview Questions and Answers
16 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Portal
17 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Dates and Centers
18 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Pass Out
19 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Pass Out List
20 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Screening and Selection Process
21 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Screening Shortlisted Candidates
22 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Ranks Insignia and Badges
23 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Salary Scale
24 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Ranks and Salary Scale
25 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Generals
26 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers
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29 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Air Forces
30 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Brass Band
31 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Cadet Training
32 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Cadet Recruitment 2023
33 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Cadet Recruitment Application Deadline
34 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers Recruitment
35 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers Recruitment Application Deadline
36 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces code of conduct
37 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Divisions
38 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Gazette Uniform
QUICK LINKS
39 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces General Recruitment
40 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Application Form
41 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Online Application
42 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces High Command
43 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Headquarters
44 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Jobs 2023
45 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces logo
46 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Land Forces
47 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces LDU Recruitment
48 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces LDU Recruitment Application Deadline
49 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Marines
50 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers Promoted 2023
51 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces promotions 2023 Full List
52 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Professional Recruitment 2023
53 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Qualifications
54 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Requirements
55 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Salary Increment
56 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Training 2023
57 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Training Schools
58 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Uniforms
59 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Contacts
60 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Veterans
61 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Wazalendo SACCO
62 When is Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment
63 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ACT 1992
64 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment 2023
65 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Date 2023
66 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Promotions
67 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces 2nd Division
68 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces 3rd Division
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gd morning sir
my question z ,when is the next recruitment because I would like to join for this year or next year
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Goid morning sir
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When is the next recruitment taking place Year 2021
I want to join this year,
how can i make it?
Thank you for wonderful job that you are doing ,
for security in Our Country
Uganda
Appreciate the good work and would like to know when is the next recruitment
I wish to join how can I do it