KDF Recruitment 2024/2025 Application Form Portal
Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2024… Do you wish to apply for the Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2024/2025? If yes, then this informative article is for you. You will be given detailed information about Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2024, Qualification, and How To Apply.
The Kenya Defence Forces has been undergoing a massive recruitment intake annually for the past years. We’ve received numerous requests from aspirants on various platforms yearning for legitimate information about the Kenya Defence Forces application form and guidelines for 2024-2025. Many applicants have been asking us questions like;
- How Can I Apply For Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2024?
- Where Can I Obtain The 2024 Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment Form?
- Is The Kenya Defence Forces 2024 Recruitment Form Out?
- When Will The Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment Start?
Keep reading this article as you will find answers to the above queries.
About Kenya Defence Forces
The Kenya Defence Forces are the armed forces of the Republic of Kenya. They are made up of the Kenya Army, Kenya Navy, and Kenya Air Force. The current KDF was established, and its composition stipulated, in Article 241 of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya; it is governed by the KDF Act of 2012.
Mistake To Avoid While Applying For KDF Recruitment
A lot of people fail in many applications not because they are not qualified, but because of the numerous mistakes they make. So take note of the following:
- Apply on time, do not wait for the deadline.
- Do the application processes alone, don’t send anybody to avoid mistakes in your data
- Keep yourself updated concerning the application
- Make sure you supply all the necessary requirements
- Take time to cross-check your details before submission.
- Candidates are to apply for one job position, Candidates who attempt to apply multiple times will have their application disqualified
- The online application is free.
IMPORTANT! The Kenya Defence Forces recruitment does not require you to pay any money for its application form, it is highly prohibited and anyone demanding money from you in the form of quick entrance into the KDF recruitment should be reported, KDF recruitment is totally free.
KDF Recruitment Requirements
The prospective candidates willing to join the Kenya Defence Forces MUST meet the following conditions and academic qualifications:
(A) General Conditions
(1) Be a Kenyan citizen.
(2) Be a holder of a valid Kenyan National Identity (ID) Card. Additionally, the candidates must bring with them original and four (4) copies of their National ID Card, KRA PIN Certificate and Academic certificates.
(3) Be within the following age brackets:
(a) Between 18 and 26 years for GSO Cadets and General Duty Recruits.
(b) Not above 30 years of age for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women.
(c) Not above 39 years of age for Chaplains/Imams.
(d) Have no criminal record.
(e) Candidates must meet the following minimum physical requirements:
Minimum Height:
1. Men 1.60m (5ft 3in).
2. Women 1.52m (5ft).
Minimum Weight:
1. Men 54.55 kg (120 lb).
2. Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
(f) Body Mass Index (BMI) MUST be below 30.
(4) Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of Recruitment and during the entire duration of training.
(5) Medical. Candidates must be medically fit and skin must be healthy devoid of large or deep scars and tattoos.
(6) Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women should have a minimum of two (2) years practising experience in their field of specialization from the date of registration with the relevant regulatory/statutory body in Kenya.
(B) Minimum Academic Qualifications
(1) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets: Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one (1) Science subject. The training period for this category will cover three (3) years leading to a BSc degree in Defence and Security Studies upon completion.
(2) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet Graduate Degree Holders: Must hold the minimum requirement to qualify as GSO Cadet in Para 3.b. (1) above and be a Bachelor’s degree holder from a recognized University/Institution. The training period for this category will be fifteen (15) months.
(3) Specialist Officers: Must hold the minimum requirement to qualify as GSO Cadet in Para 3.b. (1) above except for Chaplains/Imams who must hold a minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) in KCSE. Must be a degree holder from a recognized University/Institution and be registered with a regulatory/statutory body where applicable in any of the disciplines listed in Para 4.c. The training period for Specialist Officers will be six (6) months.
(4) Service Members (General Duty) Recruits: Must hold a minimum mean grade of D (Plain) in KCSE.
(5) Tradesmen/women: Prospective candidates willing to apply must satisfy the conditions and requirements given below:
(a) Diploma: A minimum mean grade of C (Plain) in KCSE, a relevant Diploma or above from a recognized institution and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies, where applicable.
(b) Certificate: A minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) in KCSE and either a relevant Certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized institution.
(c) National Youth Service (NYS) trained Technicians or Artisans who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.
(6) Constables
(a) Be a retired Kenya Defence Forces Service Member or a retired National Youth Serviceman/woman.
(b) Be between the ages of 30 and 55 years old for retired KDF Service Members and between 35 and 45 years old for retired NYS Serviceman/woman.
(c) Possess a Discharge Certificate with a minimum rating of “Very Good” in conduct.
(d) Must have served for nine (9) years Color Service and retired honorably from KDF.
IMPORTANT! The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Recruitment Application Form 2024 is not yet out online, DISREGARD any form of advert you come across. This page will be updated immediately after the form is out.
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