The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has announced further recruitment into the army considering S.6 science students and degree holders in engineering courses.
This phase targets those who completed Advanced level and university, aged between 18 and 28 years.
In a statement issued by Brigadier General, Felix Kulayigye, UPDF Spokesperson said that S.6 leavers should have done sciences with at least a principal pass in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Geography, plus subsidiaries.
Preferably, the combinations needed include; PEM, PCM, PCB, BCM, and MEG.
Those who finished university should have a Degrees or Diplomas in Civil Engineering, Telephone Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Aero Space, Masons, Electricians, Painters, Specialized fabricators, Carpenters, Heavy Engineering Equipment Operators, and Heavy Engineering Equipment Mechanics.
The applications will be done on the UPDF website www.updf.go.ug/careers/ and will last 14 days effective today, June 19, up to July 3.
“From 4th July up to 10th July the applications will be scrutinized and uploaded on the website for successful applications.”
“From July 11 to July 14, the successful applicants will be uploaded on the website,” Kulaigye added.
“The candidates that will find their names on the website will report to the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo for screening on July 15. The screening includes medical and physical fitness tests. The screening exercise will take place from July 15, 2024.”
He noted that successful applicants will report to Bombo with the National Identity card and letters from LCI and LCII Chairpersons, GISO and DISO.
