The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Recruitment 2025 official portal is now open to all interested and qualified candidates. The KDF Recruitment 2025/2026 Application Registration Form has been made accessible online through the official website.
Therefore, all Interested and qualified applicants willing to serve the nation as General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets (Regular and Graduates), Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits, Tradesmen/women, and Defence Forces Constables.
Is the Kenya Defence Forces Registration Portal Open for 2025?
The answer is YES. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has officially announced the 2025 recruitment exercise for various positions, including General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets (Regular and Graduates), Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits, Tradesmen/women, and Defence Forces Constables.
KDF Recruitment Application Date?
The Kenya Defence Forces recruitment is scheduled for October 2025, so ensure your application documents are ready to begin KDF registration on the official portal. Interested candidates should note that all applications must be submitted online by October 12, 2025.
Available Positions in the KDF Recruitment 2025
The KDF specialist courses include a wide range of professional disciplines:
- Disaster Management/Security Studies: Criminology, Forensics, Peace and Conflict Studies, and related fields.
- Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, and other engineering fields.
- ICT: Software Engineering, Cyber Security, AI, and Robotics.
- Finance/Business Management: Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, and Procurement.
- Strategic Communication: Journalism, Mass Communication, Graphic Design, and Film Production.
- Medical and Legal: Dentistry, Nursing, Medicine, and Law.
Candidates applying for specialist courses must also meet the general conditions, including age limits, physical requirements, and registration with relevant regulatory bodies where applicable.
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General Requirements for KDF Recruitment 2025/2026
- Age:18-26 for GSO Cadets and General Duty Recruits; up to 30 for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women; up to 39 for Chaplains/Imams.
- Nationality:Must be a Kenyan citizen.
- Criminal Record:Must have a clean criminal record.
- Pregnancy:Female candidates must not be pregnant.
- Identification:A valid Kenyan National ID and KRA PIN certificate are required.
Educational & Professional Qualifications
- GSO Cadets (Regular):Must have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade B (Plain).
- GSO Cadets (Graduate):Must have a Bachelor’s degree in specified fields.
- Specialist Officers:Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a specialized field and registration with a relevant professional body.
- General Duty Recruits:KCSE mean grade D (Plain).
- Tradesmen/Women:
- Diploma Holders:KCSE mean grade C (Plain) plus a relevant Diploma.
- Certificate Holders:KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) plus a relevant Certificate and Government Trade Test Grade II.
Physical & Health Requirements
- Height:
- Men: Minimum 1.60m (5ft 3in).
- Women: Minimum 1.52m (5ft).
- Weight:
- Men: 54.55 kg.
- Women: 50 kg.
- BMI:Below 30.
- Scars/Tattoos:No major scars or tattoos are allowed.
- Medical Fitness:Must be medically fit according to KDF standards.
How to Apply for Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2025
All candidates who applied for the KDF recruitment 2025 should follow the steps below to start their applications;
- Log on to the official Kenya Defence Forces web portal at https://www.mod.go.ke/.
- Click on KDF Services
- Then click on career
- Sign up for an account
- Read and follow the instructions carefully
- Provide all the necessary information
- Verify all your information
- Submit your application
NOTE: After application for the KDF Recruitment, KDF shortlisted candidates will be notified through the print media between October 21 and 24, 2025.
KDF Application Deadline
This recruitment drive is scheduled to take place in October 2025, and all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply through the official KDF application portal, but the deadline has passed for October intakes.
To stay updated, keep visiting this website regularly. If you have any questions regarding the KDF Recruitment 2025, feel free to let us know using the comment box below.
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