Last Updated on October 21, 2022
Do you want to know when is UPDF next recruitment 2023? Then you are on the right post. We have exhaustively communicated all the important and recent updates, related to this recruitment exercise. Kindly read to the end, to get all the necessary information, concerning the requirements, guidelines, qualifications, and application for the 2023 UPDF recruitment.


There are many things you need to understand about the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces before you apply. In case you’ve not known before, the UPDF recruitment 2023 application form is free.
Some of the most asked questions about UPDF Recruitment include:
- Is UPDF 2023 job application form out?
- Where can I obtain the 2023 UPDF Recruitment form?
- When Is UPDF Next Recruitment 2023?
- I need UPDF 2023 Recruitment updates,
- How can I apply for UPDF Recruitment 2023? Just to list a few.
These questions will be answered on this page and everything you need to be shortlisted for the UPDF recruitment will also be clearly stated.
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About The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces was so named in the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. It was initially called the National Resistance Army which was the Force that fought February 6, 1981, to January 26, 1986, Liberation war that saw the final overthrow of dictatorship in Uganda.
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To preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda, contributing to regional stability and supporting international peace initiatives.
Requirements for UPDF Recruitment 2023
To qualify for the 2023 Uganda Peoples Defence Forces, UPDF recruitment, candidates must;
- Be a Ugandan citizen
- Have a valid Ugandan National Identity Card
- Possess Upper Second Class Honours Degree and above (or equivalent)
- Applicants must be between 18 to 26 years.
How to Apply for UPDF Recruitment 2023
To apply for the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces, UPDF recruitment exercise, visit the official website at http://www.defence.go.ug/
- Select a vacant job and fill all requirements.
- Submit and print out the reference form if any.
The names of successful candidates will be published, and these people will be contacted for further recruitment and interview.
When Is UPDF Next Recruitment 2023?
IMPORTANT! UPDF recruitment 2023 has not yet commenced. DISREGARD any form of advert you come across. This page will be updated immediately the recruitment form is out. You can keep visiting this page or the UPDF recruitment portal to stay updated once the form is out.
When is UPDF recruitment for cadets
Iam okello geoffrey hereby submit for my application.ism ugandan year 22 i
sat I’ve but iam interested in joining updf .I do speak english flouently ,luo and kiswahili
Tom brian ojakol much interested i am
AM WERE JOSEPH WELL EDUCATED,AM INERESTED TO JOIN THE FORCE
THANKS FOR UPDF
I would want to join
I am Ocen Ronald,l would like to join the army(UPDF) Thanks