Kenya Defense Forces, KDF, 2023 Recruitment Dates & Venues {OFFICIAL}

REPUBLIC OF KENYA- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Hot News! KDF Recruitment 2023: Requirements, How To Apply and Recruiting Centres Plus dates.

3. 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 month of February
4. 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 Do not waste your money and risk imprisonment; NO ONE can influence the recruitment process. Report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station or a Military Camp. KDF recruitment is absolutely FREE TO ALL.
5. The prospective candidates willing to join the Kenya Defence Forces MUST meet the following conditions and academic qualifications:

General Conditions 

• Be Kenyan citizen with no dual
• Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID). Additionally, four (4) copies of National Identity Card and PIN Certificate will be
• 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.
• Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF
• Have no criminal
• Minimum Height:
  • Men 60m (5ft 3in).
  • Women 52m (5ft).
• Minimum Weight:
  • Men 55 Kg (120 lb).
  • Women 00 Kg (110 lb).
• Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.
• Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women should have a minimum of two (2) years practising experience in their field of specialisation from the date of registration with the relevant regulatory/statutory body in

1. Minimum Academic Qualifications

• 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 The training period for this category will cover three (3) years leading to a BSc degree in Military Science and Security Studies upon completion.
• General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet – Undergraduate Degree Holders. Must hold the minimum requirement to qualify as GSO Cadet in Para b.(1) above and be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/ institution in any of the disciplines listed at Para 4.b. The training period for this category will be eleven (11) months.
• 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 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 at Para 4.c. The training period for Specialist Officers will be six (6) months.
• Servicemen/women (General Duty) Recruits. Must hold a minimum mean grade of D (plain) in

• 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.
• Constables
  • Be a retired Kenya Defence Forces Service Member or a retired National Youth Serviceman/woman.
  • Be between the ages of 30 and 55 years old for retired KDF and between 35 and 45 years old for retired
  • Possess a Discharge Certificate with a minimum rating of “Very Good” in
  • Must have served for nine (9) years Colour Service and retired honourably from KDF.

4. Vacancies

1. General Service Officer (GSO)

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

• Air Traffic Control Officer. Must hold a BSc in Air Traffic
• Must hold a BSc in Architecture.
• Business Manager. Must hold a Bachelor of Commerce (Operations Management Option) or BA in Business Management.
• Must hold a BA in Hospitality Management.
• Co-operative/Insurance Must hold a BSc in Actuarial Science.
• Counselling. Must hold a BSc in Counselling
• Disaster Must hold a BA in Disaster Management.
• Must hold a BEd degree in Biology/Geography/History/Physics.
• Must hold either a BSc in Aeronautical Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option), Mechanical Engineering (Metallurgy Option), Mechanical Engineering (Production Option), Mechatronics Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Telecommunication Engineering.
• Environment Must hold a BSc in Environmental Science.
• Geologist. Must hold a BSc in
• Financial Management. Must hold a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option).
• Fire Officer. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Fire
• Flight Safety Officer. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Air Traffic Management/ Safety
• Food Must hold a BSc in Food Production.
• Information Technology. Must hold either a BSc in Computer Science (Software Development), Computer Science (Hardware), IT (Cyber Security), IT (Information Security) or IT (Network Administration).
• Must hold a BA in Media and Communication.
• Lawyer. Must hold a Bachelors of Law (LL.B)
• Must hold a BSc in Library and Information Science.
• Meteorologist. Must hold a BSc in Meteorology
• Meteorology Engineer. Must hold a BSc in Meteorology
• Nutritionist. Must hold a BSc in Food Nutrition and

• Oceanographer. Must hold a BSc in
• Personnel Records Must hold a BSc in Records and Information Management.
• Physical Fitness Expert/Trainer. Must hold a BEd in Physical
• Provost Officer. Must hold a BSc in Criminology/Security Studies/Forensics.
• Sports Management. Must hold a BA in Sports
• Stores Management and Procurement. Must hold a BA in either Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Purchase.
• Surveyor. Must hold a BSc in
• Textile Technologist. Must hold a BSc in Textile Manufacturing

1. Specialist Officers

• Actuary. Must hold a BSc in Actuarial
• Must hold a BSc in Architectural Science and be registered with BORAQS.
• Must hold a BSc in Information Science.
• Aqua Facility Must hold a Bachelors degree in Sports Science or Physical Education with a certification in life saving from a recognized institution.
• Business Specialist. Must hold a Bachelors degree in either Finance, Banking, Economics, Co-operative Management or Commerce from a recognized Two years’ experience in Front Office Service Activities (FOSA) or Auditing will be an added advantage.
• Chaplain (Anglican). Must hold a Bachelors degree in Theology from a recognized institution. Chaplains must be ordained Ministers and recommended by Episcopal Conference.
• Cyber Security Expert. Must hold a BSc in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering. Certification in Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) & EC – Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) will be added advantage.
• Must hold a Bachelor of Education (History).
• Database Must hold a BSc in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering & Oracle, Structured Query Language (SQL) Server.
• Must hold a Bachelors degree in Dental Surgery and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
• Digital Forensics Expert. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Computer Security/ Forensics & Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• Education Officer (Masters). Must hold a Masters degree in Education (Geography/History/French).
• Education Officer. Must hold a Bachelor of Education (Science).
• Field Sports Management Officer. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Exercise and Sport Science or Physical Education.
• Geospatial Engineer. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Geospatial engineering and registered be with ISK.
• Geomatician. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Geomatic Engineering/GIS and be registered by ISK.
• Indoor Arena Management Officer. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Sports and Exercise Science.
• Laboratory Must hold a BSc In Laboratory Medicine.
• Legal Officer. Must hold a Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized University, be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a current and valid Practicing Certificate with two (2) years practicing experience. Experience in litigation will be an added advantage.
• Mechanical Must hold a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Medical Officer. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery and be registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
• Music Must hold a Bachelors of Music degree and two (2) years experience. Experience in Brass and Reeds instrument is an added advantage.
• Network Administrator. Must hold a BSc in Computer Science/IT/Computer Technology & CCNA.
• Nursing Officer. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Nursing and be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• Occupational Therapist. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Occupational
• Must hold a Bachelors degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• Must hold a BSc in Physiotherapy.
• Producer/Director. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Film Production (TV/ Radio Production).
• Must hold a BA in Counselling Psychology.
• Public Health Officer. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Public Health/ Environmental Health and be registered with Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC).
• Radiology Officer. Must hold a BSc in
• Real Estate Must hold a degree in either Real Estate Management, Property Development & Valuation or professional qualification approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Recreation and Outdoor Must hold a Bachelors degree in Recreation Management.
• Research and Development Must hold a Masters degree in Food Science/Animal Health.
• Speech Therapist. Must hold either a Bachelors degree in Speech Therapy

or Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy with Masters degree in Speech Therapy.

• Software Developer. Must hold a BSc in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering & Java, Python, C#, C++ or JavaScript.
• Stadia/Complex Manager. Must hold either a Masters in Sports Science, Recreation and Sports Management, Bachelors in Sports Science or Recreation and Sports with a management/business
• Veterinary Doctor. Must hold a degree in Veterinary Medicine and be registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB).

1. Tradesmen/women (Diploma Holders)

• Aerospace Ground Equipment Must hold a diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant).
• Airframes & Engines Must hold a diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (KNEC).
• Analytical Chemist Must hold a diploma in Microbiology.
• Animal Production Assistant. Must hold a diploma in Animal
• Aquatic Facility Attendant. Must hold a diploma in either Sports Science or Physical Education with certificate in life saving from a recognized institution.
• Must hold a diploma in Information Science.
• Armament Must hold a diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option).
• Bandsmen and Must hold a diploma in Music. Experience in Brass and Reeds instruments will be an added advantage.
• Boiler Must hold a diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Boiler Operations Option).
• Camera Must hold a diploma in Film/Video Programme Production (Camera option).
• Canning Must hold a diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant option).
• Must hold a diploma in Cartography.
• Chemical Must hold a diploma in Chemical Engineering.
• Community Oral Health Must hold a diploma in Community Oral Health.
• Computer Must hold a diploma in Computer Hardware Repair.
• Co-operative Management. Must hold a diploma or above in Co-operative Management. One (1) year experience in Co-operative management will be an added advantage.
• Cyber Security Must hold a diploma in Cyber Security/Cyber Crime.
• Must hold a diploma in Counselling.
• Counselling Must hold a diploma in Counselling Psychology.
• Critical Care Must hold a diploma in Critical Care Nursing.
• Database Must hold a diploma in Computer Science/IT/ Computer Engineering & Oracle, SQL Server or MySQL Server.
• Digital Forensics Must hold a diploma in Computer Security/Forensics with Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification.
• Education Must hold a diploma in Education.
• Electrical & Instruments Must hold a diploma in Electrical & Instruments (KNEC).
• Farm Assistant. Must hold a diploma in Agriculture or Agri-
• Field and Sports Administrator. Must hold a diploma in Sports
• Food Must hold a diploma in Food Analytical Chemistry/Food Nutrition.
• Food Must hold a diploma in Food Science.
• Food Must hold a diploma in Food Microbiology.
• Food Must hold a diploma in Food Technology.
• Floor Manager. Must hold a diploma in Film/Video Programme Production (Production & Directing option).
• Gaffer/Light & Electrical Must hold Advanced Diploma in Broadcast Engineering.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician. Must hold a diploma in
• Graphics & Production Designer. Must hold a diploma in Animation/Graphic Design and Proficiency in MS Publisher and Adobe Suite.
• Indoor Arena and Racket Sports Attendant. Must hold a diploma in Sports Science or Physical Education.
• Must hold a diploma in Journalism.
• Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse (KECHN)/Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN). Must hold a diploma in
• Laundry Must hold a diploma in Laundry Technology.
• Must hold a diploma in Library/Information Science.
• Machine Shop Must hold a diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must hold a diploma in Machine Operations.
• Meat Grader. Must hold a diploma in either Animal Health, Certificate in Abattoir Operation or Meat Inspection [Must be registered with the Kenya Veterinary Paraprofessional Association (KVPA) or Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) and gazetted].
• Medical Must hold a diploma in Medical Engineering.
• Medical Laboratory Technician. Must hold a diploma in Medical Laboratory
• Medical Must hold a diploma in Medical Records.
• Neonatal Must hold a Higher National Diploma in Neonatal Nursing.

• Network Must hold a diploma in IT/Networking and Fibre Optics.
• Occupational Must hold a diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Optometrist . Must hold a diploma in
• Paediatric Must hold a Higher National Diploma in Paediatric Nursing.
• Pharmacy Must hold a diploma in Pharmacy.
• Must hold a diploma in Photogrammetry.
• Must hold a diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Plant Must hold a diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant option).
• Print Must hold a diploma in Printing Technology.
• Procurement Must hold a diploma in Supply Chain Management.
• Psychiatric Must hold a Higher National Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing.
• Public Health Must hold a diploma in Public Health.
• Must hold a diploma in Medical Imaging Science.
• Radar Must hold a diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering/ Telecommunications Engineering (KNEC).
• Radio Must hold a diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (KNEC).
• Recreation and Outdoor Must hold a Diploma in Recreation Management.
• Registered Clinical Officer (RCO) – Must hold a Higher National Diploma in Anaesthetics.
• Registered Clinical Officer (RCO). Must hold a diploma in Clinical Medicine (Registered).
• Software Must hold a diploma in Computer Science/IT/ Computer Engineering & Proficiency in Java, PHP, Python, C#, C++.
• Sound Must hold a diploma in Film/Video Programme Production (Sound option).
• Speech Must hold a diploma in Occupational Therapy with a Higher National Diploma in Speech Therapy.
• Systems Must hold a diploma in System Auditing.
• System/Network Administrator. Must hold a diploma in Computer Science/ IT/Computer Technology & Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA).
• Tax Must hold a Diploma or above in Tax Administration.
• Theatre Must hold a Higher National Diploma in Theatre Nursing.
• Vehicle Mechanic. Diploma in Auto/Motor Vehicle
• Veterinary Must hold a diploma in Animal Health.
• Vision Mixer Operator. Must hold a diploma in Film/Video Programme Production (Production & Directing option).
• Video Editor. Must hold a diploma in Film/Video Programme Production (Editing option).
• Web Designer. Must hold a diploma in Media Technology/IT/Computer Science/Computer Technology with Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Word

1. Artisans (Certificate Holders)

• Must hold a Certificate/Craft in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Must hold a certificate in Food Production.
• Electrical Must hold a Certificate/Craft in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Must hold a Certificate/Craft in Welding and Fabrication.
• Mason. Must hold a Certificate/Craft in Masonry and Brick
• Must hold a Certificate/Craft in Tailoring.
• Vehicle Must hold a Certificate/Craft in Auto Engineering or Vehicle Mechanics.

6. 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:

Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces (Personnel and Logistics)

Ministry of Defence Defence Headquarters Ulinzi House

P O Box 40668 – 00100 NAIROBI

7. The applications for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women to reach the addressee on or before 8th February 2021. Candidates that will be shortlisted for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women shall be notified through the print media between 18th and 25th February

The KDF Recruiting Teams consisting of the Kenya Army, the Kenya Air Force and the Kenya Navy will be visiting the Recruitment Centres as indicated below to recruit General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, General Service Officer Cadets – Undergraduate degree holders, General Duty Recruits and Defence Forces Constables:

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