When Is The Date For Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2020
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 2020.
Application Requirement of Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment
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.
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).
Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2020 Application Date
Applications to reach the addressee on or before 26th August 2020. Candidates who will be shortlisted for GSO Cadets and Specialist Officers will be notified through the print media between 17th September and 23rd September 2020.