KDF Mass Recruitment Dates and Venues 2023

The Ministry of Defence has released the schedule and locations for the 2023 recruitment of Kenyans into the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

The recruitment exercise, taking place between August and September, will seek candidates for various positions, including General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets (Regular and Graduate degree holders), Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits, Tradesmen/women, and Defence Forces Constables.

Applicants for the General Service Officer Cadet and General Duty Recruit programs must be between 18 and 26 years old, while Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women should be no older than 30 years old. The minimum age for applicants to the KDF Chaplain/Imam position is 39.

Candidates are required to meet specific physical requirements. For men, the height should be 1.60 meters (5 feet 3 inches), and for women, it should be 1.52 meters (5 feet). The minimum required weight for men is 54.55 kgs, while women must weigh 50.00 kgs.

For the online application process for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women, applicants must have at least two years of relevant work experience.

The application deadline for these positions is August 20, and shortlisted candidates will be notified in the print media between September 17 and 24, 2023.

Download the official recruitment form from KDF Website here

Below is the full list of KDF 2023 Mass Recruitment Dates and Venues:

Full List of KDF 2023 Mass Recruitment Dates and Venues