Kenya Defence Forces Application Requirement
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is pleased to announce to the general public the recruitment of
General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers which is scheduled to take place in
the months of August, September and October 2018.
CORRUPTION. Bribery and other acts of corruption are against the law. All persons presenting
themselves for recruitment purposes with fake/falsified documents or caught engaging in any
corrupt activity shall be arrested and prosecuted. If you accept to be conned, you will lose your
money or property and go to jail; it has happened to many citizens during past recruitments. Do
not waste your money and risk imprisonment; NO ONE can influence the recruitment process.
Report any suspicious activities/conmen to the nearest police station or a military camp. KDF
recruitment is absolutely FREE TO ALL.
Prospective candidates willing to join Kenya Defence Forces MUST meet the following conditions
and education qualification:
a. Conditions
(1) Be Kenyan citizens with no dual citizenship.
(2) Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card.
(3) Age – between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets, not above 30 years for Specialist
Officers and not above 39 years for Chaplains/Imams.
(4) Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
(5) Have no criminal record.
(6) Minimum Height:
(a) Men 1.60m (5ft 3in).
(b) Women 1.52m (5ft)
(7) Minimum Weight:
(a) Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
(b) Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
(8) Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the
entire duration of training.
b. Minimum Education Qualification
(1) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets
Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English,
Mathematics and one Science subject. The initial training period for this category will
cover three (3) continuous years leading to a BSc in Military Science and Security
Studies on successful completion.
(2) Specialist Officers
Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English,
Mathematics and one science subject. Must be holder of an undergraduate degree
from a recognized University/institution and be registered with statutory body where
applicable. The initial training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three
months.
Vacancies.
a. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets
b. Specialist Officers
(1) Medical Officers
Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and be
registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
(2) Pharmacists
Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and be registered with
Pharmacy and Poison Board (PPB).
(3) Nurses
Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and be registered with the
Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
(4) Dentists
Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery and be registered
with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
(5) Veterinary Officers
Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine and be registered with
the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB).
(6) Counselling Psychologists
Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
(7) Clinical Psychologists
Must be holders of Masters degree in Clinical Psychology.
(8) Biomedical Engineers
Must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering.
(9) Physiotherapists
Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and must be
registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya.
(10) Radiographers
Must have at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiography.
Applied Mathematics Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics.
(12) Information Technology Officers Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/Software Engineering/System Analyst with at least two (2) years working experience in Information Technology. Those with certification in Cyber Security/ Ethical hacking/Security analysis are encouraged to apply.
(13) Telecommunication Engineers Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized University and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
(14) Engineers Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Science degree in (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Mechatronics) Engineering and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
(15) Architects Must be holders of at least a Bachelor in Architecture degree and be registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).
(16) Journalists Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication majoring either in print media, broadcast media or public relations with at least two (2) years working experience as a journalist.
(17) Meteorologists Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
(18) Chaplains/Imams Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Islamic studies from recognized Institutions. Protestant Churches and Roman Catholic Chaplains must be ordained ministers and recommended by Archbishop and Episcopal Conference respectively. Imams must be recommended by the Chief Kadhi.
(19) Education Officers Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Maths and Physics), Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Science/Arts degree and a post-graduate diploma in education with at least two (2) years working experience and must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
(20) Textile/Garment Technologists Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Technology degree in Textile Engineering and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
(21) Lawyers Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University, be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a current and valid practicing certificate with at least two (2) years working experience. Experience in litigation will be an added advantage.
(22) Instrumentation and Control Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Instrumentation and Control from a recognized University.
(23) Directors of Music Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Music.
(24) Physical Training Officers Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and Physical Education.
(25) Forensic Investigators (Cyber Security) Must be holders of at least Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science / Computer Forensic Science.
(26) Investigation Officers Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Security Studies.
(27) Actuarial Officers Must be holders of a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science.
(28) Accounting Officers Must be holders of a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance and Accounting).
(29) Geospatial Information System Programmers Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS). 5. Clear photocopies of relevant academic certificates and current National Identity card (ID) must be attached to the application and be addressed to the: Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces (Personnel and Logistics) Ministry of Defence Defence Headquarters Ulinzi House P.O. Box 40668 NAIROBI – 00100 6. Applications to reach the addressee on or before 26th August 2018. Candidates who will be shortlisted for GSO Cadets and Specialist Officers will be notified through the print media between 17th September and 23rd September 2018.
Candidates who wish to join the Defence Forces as Tradesmen/women must apply through responding to advertisements placed in the mass media (print and electronic). The candidates must observe the following:
Education:
(1) Technicians: A minimum of mean grade C (Plain) in KCSE, a relevant diploma from a recognized Institution and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies, where applicable.
(2) Artisans: A minimum of mean grade D+ (Plus) in KCSE and either a relevant certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized Institution.
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Candidates wishing to join the Defence Forces must meet the following conditions:
(1) Must be Kenyan citizens.
(2) Age – Between 18 and 26 years old.
(3) Education – A minimum of mean grade D (Plain) in KCSE.
(4) Be medically fit.
(5) Have no criminal record.
(6) Minimum Height – 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).
(7) Minimum Weight:
(a) Men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
(b) Women – 50 Kg (110 lb).
(8) Women candidates must NOT be pregnant.
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Warrant Officer One (WOI) Hastings Ngala has been at the forefront of it all. He is an experienced Physical Training Instructor (PTI) at KDF who explains what is required of the men and women taking part in the recruitment exercise.
“We have had cases of young men and women collapsing and in some instances losing their lives because of lack of preparedness or awareness of their physical and mental well being,” he says.
So, what should you do to make the KDF physical readiness test easier? WOI Ngala suggests;
1. Run and stretch
Days to the recruitment, embark on a two to three kilometer run twice a day with proper stretching.
2. Drink water
Continuous drinking of water is crucial in rehydrating the body and aiding in circulation of blood besides assisting in removal of toxins from the body.
3. Sleep
A good night sleep of not less than 6 hours helps the body rest and rejuvenate, ready for the next day’s activity.
4. Avoid alcohol
Aware there will be physical exercises it is wise to avoid alcohol on the eve to your interview. Apart from inhibiting cognitive function, alcohol can generally weaken one’s body as a result of dehydration and overworking body organs.
5. Eat well
Ensure you have a balanced breakfast on the material day as you continue to take in more water. The meal should be roughly three hours to the exercise. It is also vital to avoid meaty diets 12 hours before the test as this could be a recipe for dehydration.
Military physical fitness tests are not rocket science, if others can make it, then should you.