The Army is always recruiting, and there are a wide range of roles available for both officers and soldiers. Please keep an eye out for our recruitment dates and job opportunities, which will be posted on this page.
JOINING THE UPDF
Requirements
- MUST be citizen of Uganda holding the original National Identity Card.
- MUST be in good health and medically fit ready to undergo check-ups and road run.
- Should be between the age of 18-25 or 18-30 if he/she is to enlist as a regular or professional respectively.
- MUST be single with no children to avoid family distractions.
- Regular recruits should possess a minimum education of S.4 or S.6 with bias in science subjects such as physics, chemistry and mathematics.
- Professionals should be holders of Degrees/or Diplomas in Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Education or possess qualifications in vocational skills.
- MUST be of good character and supported by letters from LCs and GISOs.
