KDF Recruitment Portal – Job Application Form: All information about the Kenya Defense Forces next recruitment, Application Form and Portal, Requirements, Date, Centers, Training, and How to Apply will be discussed here.
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KDF Recruitment News Today 2023
According to the Kenya DAILY NATION of November 17, 2021, the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) recruits personnel each year in the months of August, September, and October for service as soldiers, constables, tradespeople, and other positions.
This year’s recruitment dates and locations have not yet been announced; when they are, we’ll add them here. The following criteria must be met in order to qualify, as stated by KDF on November’s Daily Nation.
KDF Application Form
There is always a process in any government agencies, and as such, all eligible and qualified applicants are to obtain the Kenya Defence Forces recruitment Application Form in order to be enlisted for recruitment. This application form can be obtained via the official portal. Therefore, once you have access to the form, it must be properly filled and ensure you meet all the basic requirements.
KDF Application Portal
The Kenya Defence Forces recruitment Application portal is not opened yet, once the portal is made available, qualified applicants are to visit, obtain, fill and submit their applications through the KDF recruitment official portal/website which will be mentioned below.
General Requirements for KDF Recruitment
- Candidates must be Kenyan citizens and cannot hold dual nationality.
- For GSO Cadets, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 26; for specialized Officers, they must not be older than 30; and for chaplains, they must not be older than 39.
- Candidates must have at least a level D (plain) in the KCSE.
- Hold a current Kenya National Identity Card.
- According to KDF guidelines, applicants should be physically and medically healthy.
- Candidates shouldn’t have any prior convictions.
- Candidates must show up in the proper running attire.
- Pregnant female applicants are not permitted to apply or to participate in training.
- Minimum Height:
- Men 1.60m(5ft 3in)
- Women 1.52m (5ft)
- Minimum Weight
- Men 54.55 kg (120lb)
- Women 50.00 kg (110lb)
General Service Officer (GSO) Requirements
- Cadets must have at least a B (plain) score in their KCSE exams, with at least C+ (plus) grades in English, Math, and one scientific subject.
- The period of initial training for this category will last for three consecutive years, with successful completion resulting in a B.Sc. in military science and security studies.
Specialist Officers Requirements
- One must have at least a B (plain) in the KCSE and a C+ in one science, English, and math subject.
- Must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or institution and, when necessary, be registered with a statutory organization.
- The specialty officers’ first training duration will not be shorter than three months.
Servicemen/women (General Duty) Recruits Requirements
- Must hold a minimum mean grade of D plain in KCSE.
How to Apply for Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 2023/2024
So, now is another important section. To submit an application for KDF jobs 2023/2024 you will have to visit the online application portal but be sure to have good internet connectivity.
Also, note that successfully submission and printout of confirmation page is what validates your interest in this recruitment exercise.
- Through the use of your device browser preferably (PC or Cyber Cafe) visit www.mod.go.ke
- Take out few more minutes there and read the application instructions
- Once that is done, begin the application process by filling out your biodata
- Scan and upload all required documents in accordance to the size needed by KDF
- Carefully go through the information you have inputted
- If everything is okay, you can proceed to submit.
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Kenya Defence Force Recruitment Closing Date 2023/2024
Being that the recruitment has not officially started, there is not closing date yet out once a public notice is made by KDF, we will update this page, stay glued!
Success Tips for KDF Recruitment 2023/2024
Yes, its true that you can easily submit your application but kindly note the following as they might be the possible stumbling block to you.
- You might face network failure at some point probably because of the inflow of countless request by other applicant but ensure you do not submit your application twice.
- Use normal scanner to capture your documents and not phone to ensure they’re clear and also resize to suite what is needed on the online portal.
- Any information you provide on the portal should be factual and verifiable.