UPDF Recruitment 2026 – Physical Recruitment Exercise (10th–22nd August 2026)

• Handwritten application letter addressed to the Joint Staff Human Resource Management – UPDF.
• Recommendation letters from:
  • Local Council I (LCI)
  • Local Council III (LCIII)
  • GISO/DISO
• Three (3) coloured passport-size photographs.
• Original National Identity Card.
• Original academic documents.
• Photocopies of academic documents.
• Certified graduate documents where applicable.

• UPDF recruitment is free of charge.
• The public is warned against fraudsters, agents, or individuals claiming to facilitate recruitment.
• No agents or intermediaries are authorised to recruit on behalf of UPDF.
• Any suspected cases of fraud should immediately be reported to:
  • The nearest Police Station.
  • DISO office.
  • Nearest UPDF unit.

• Serve and protect the nation.
• Develop discipline and leadership skills.
• Receive professional military training.
• Build a career in defence and security services.
• Contribute to national peace and security.

• Organising all required documents early.
• Ensuring personal identification documents are available.
• Maintaining physical fitness.
• Following official UPDF communication channels.
• Reporting only to authorised recruitment centres.
• Avoiding anyone requesting money for recruitment assistance.