The KDF Recruitment 2023, (New)

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1. KDF Recruitment: The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is pleased to announce to the public the recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets (Undergraduate degree holders), Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits, Tradesmen/ women and Defence Forces Constables, which is scheduled to take place in the months of August and September 2023.

2. WARNING. The Kenya Defence Forces recruitment drive is FREE TO ALL eligible candidates. Members of the public are warned against engaging in malpractices with a view to ‘influence’ the recruitment process and are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or characters to the nearest Police Station or Military Camp or call the following Hotline numbers: 0726419706/0726419709. Bribery and other acts of corruption are against the law and any one suspected of being culpable of such, will be arrested and prosecuted in a court of KDF recruitment is absolutely FREE TO ALL.

KDF recruitment is absolutely FREE TO ALL.

3. The prospective candidates willing to join the Kenya Defence Forces MUST meet the following conditions and academic qualifications:

General Conditions (KDF Recruitment)

1. Be a Kenyan citizen with no dual citizenship.
2. Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID). Additionally, four (4) copies of the National Identity Card and PIN Certificate will be required.
3. Age – Between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets, General Duty Recruits, and Tradesmen/women with Certificate/Government Trade Test, not above 30 years for Specialist Officers, Tradesmen/women with Diploma, and not above 39 years for Chaplains/Imaams.
4. Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
5. Have no criminal record.
6. Minimum Height:

•  Men 1.60m (5ft 3in).
• women      1.52m (5ft).

7. Minimum Weight:

• Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
• 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.

9. Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women should have a minimum of two (2) years of practising experience in their field of specialization from the date of registration with the relevant regulatory/statutory body in Kenya.

Minimum Academic Qualifications (KDF Recruitment)

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 Science subject. The training period for this category will cover three (3) years leading to a BSc degree in Military Science and Security Studies upon completion.
2. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet – Undergraduate Degree Holders. Must hold the minimum requirement to qualify as GSO Cadet in Para 3.b.(1) above and be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/ institution in any of the disciplines listed in Para 4. b. The training period for this category will be eleven (11) months.
3. Specialist Officers. Must hold the minimum requirement to qualify as GSO Cadet in Para 3.b.(1) above except for Chaplains/Imaams who must hold a minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) in KCSE. Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree 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. Servicemen/women (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:

• Technicians. 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.
• Artisans. 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.

National Youth Service (NYS) trained Technicians or Artisans who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.

6. Constables (KDF Recruitment)

Vacancies(KDF Recruitment)

1. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets.

2. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets – Undergraduate Degree Holders:

1. Archivist. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Management & Archiving or Records & Information Management and Archiving or Library and Information
2. Education. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education Arts or Science specialising in either Geography, History, Music, Physics or
3. Engineering. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Survey, Marine, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Aeronautical/Aerospace/Space, Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunications, Architecture,
4. Environmental Science/Engineering. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety or any other related
5. Finance/Business Management. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Entrepreneurship Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchases, Human Resource Management, Public
6. Hospitality/Catering/Food Production. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Hospitality Management, Food Production and/or
7. Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering (System Admin/Auditor, Software Developer, Networking/Fibre Optics, System Audit/Analyst, Database Management, Cyber Security & Forensics, Applied Statistics, Hardware Engineering/developer, Network
8. Mass Communication. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Mass
9. Library. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Library Studies and Information
10. Security/Disaster Management. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Disaster Management, Security Studies, Forensics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Document Examination, Ballistic Studies or related
11. Social Work. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Community. Any Science or Humanities in related fields as

3. Specialist Officers (KDF Recruitment)

1. Chaplaincy. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Islamic studies from a recognized institution. Roman Catholic and Protestant Chaplains must be ordained Ministers and recommended by Episcopal Conference and Archbishop respectively. Imams must be recommended by the Chief
2. Education Officer. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in
3. Engineers. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Modular & Other Maritme works, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Quantity Survey, Quality Assurance (Inspection).
4. Information and Communications Technology. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering, Cyber Security & Forensics, Information Security & Forensics).
5. Supply Chain Management. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management and/or Procurement and
6. Mass Communication. Must hold a Bachelors degree majoring in Public Affairs, Broadcast Journalism or Digital
7. Legal. Must hold a Bachelor’s of Laws degree (LL.B) from a recognized University, be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a current and valid Practicing Certificate. Certified Public Secretary (CPS) will be an added
8. Library. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Library Studies and Information
9. Medical. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery, Medicine and Surgery, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Counselling/Counselling Psychology, Public/Environmental Health, Health Records & Information Management, Radiology & Imaging,
10. Sports Management. Must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Sports
11. Security/Disaster Management. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or related

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Tradesmen/women (Diploma Holders-KDF Recruitment)

1. Band/Music. Must hold a Diploma in
2. Catechists/Maalims. Must hold a Diploma in Catechetical Studies, Religious Studies in Catechists & Pastoral Ministry, Islamic Studies/Sharia or
3. Education. Must hold a Diploma in
4. Engineering. Must hold a Diploma in Electrical & Instrument, Refrigeration & Air Con, Automotive (Vehicle Technician/Electrician), Mechanical (Plant/Crane Operator/Boiler), Aeronautical (Airframes & Engines), Electrical & Electronics, Radar/Radio/Telecommunication/ Power), Land Survey and
5. Information and Communications Technology. Must hold a Diploma in Computer Science/Engineering (System Admin, Software Developer, Web Design, Networking/Fibre Optics, System Audit/Analyst, Hardware & Repair, Data/Information Management/ Statistics, Cyber Security & Forensics, Information Security & Forensics).
6. Mass Communication. Must hold a diploma in Journalism, Graphic Design, Animation, Sound and light Engineering, Audio Visual production and
7. Medical. Must hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Kenya Registered Clinical Health Nurse (KRCHN), Medical Laboratory Technology, Occupational Therapy, Laundry Technician, Social Workers, Mortician, Pharmacy, Medical Health Records, Public Health, Counselling/Psychology, Analytical Chemistry, Bio Med, Community Oral Health, Radiology & Imaging, Physiotherapy, Dental Technology, Nutritionist and
8. Paralegal. Must hold a Diploma in Law or Legal Studies and have a minimum of two (2) years’
9. Security/Disaster Management. Must hold a Diploma in Criminology, Document Examination, Ballistic Studies or related
10. Sports Must hold a Diploma in Sports Administration/Management and Fitness Administration and Management

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Artisans (Certificate Holders-KDF Recruitment)

1. Automotive Electrician. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Automotive Electrician.
2. Carpentry. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Carpentry
3. Catering. Must hold a          Craft/Certificate in         Catering          & Hotel/HospitalityAccommodation Management.
4. Electrical. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
5. Plant/Crane Operator. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Plant Operations.
6. Plumbers. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Plumbing/Pipe Fitting.
7. Tailors. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Tailoring.
8. Vehicle Mechanics. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics.
9. Welder/Fabricators/Fitters General. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Welding/Fabricators technology.Detailed CV which should include Height and Weight, Clear photocopies of relevant academic Certificates, professional body membership Certificate, and current National Identity Card (ID) MUST be attached to the application and addressed to the:

How to Join KDF as a Specialist Cadet Officer.

All interested candidates for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women vacancies MUST apply online, visit: https://applications.mod.go.ke to submit your applications.

The deadline for applications for these categories is 20th August 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the print media between the 17th to 24th September 2023.

NOTE: All applications will be received online.

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