Below is the procedure for how to apply for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) November 2023 recruitment of Tradesmen men and women, GSO Cadets, Specialist officers, and constables vacancies online.
KDF November 2023 Vacancies
The open positions are:
- General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets: Minimum of Degree in the following fields; Archivist, Education, Engineering, Environmental science, finance, Business Management, Hospitality, Mass Communication, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Library, Music, Telecommunication, Security
- Specialist officers: Minimum of Degree in the following fields Archivist, Chaplaincy, Dock Master, Education Office, Engineers, Survey, Environmental Science, Finance, Business Management, ICT, Mass communication, Legal, Library, Medical, Music, Curator
- Tradesmen and Women: Minimum of diploma in Agriculture, Archivist, Music, Catechists, Maalims, Catering, Curator, Education, engineering, business, Food production and technology, ICT, Mass Communication, Library, Medical, Para Legal and Records Management
- Servicemen and Women (General Duty)
- Artisans: Minimum of certificate in Automotive Electrician, Music, Carpentry, Catering, Masonry, Plumbers, Tailor, Painters, Vehicle Mechanics, Welder, Fabricators, and Fitters general
KDF Recruitment Requirements
Academic and general KDF Recruitment requirements are:
- One must be a Kenyan citizen
- Must be below 30 years
- Must have a minimum height of 16m for men and 1.52 for women
- Minimum weight of 54.55 kg for men and 50kg for women
- GSO Cadets and Specialist officers applicants must have a minimum of B (plain)
- Tradesmen and Women must have a minimum of C plain for those who want to be technicians and a minimum of D+ (plus) for those who want to join Artisans
- Constables must be retired KDF OR NYS Member
- Servicemen and women (General Duty) applicants must have a minimum of D plain.
How to apply for KDF Vacancies
To apply for KDF November 2023 vacancies follow the procedure below:
- Go to https://applications.mod.go.ke
- Click Register here to create an account
- Enter your details and valid phone number
- Click Register
- You will receive an OTP code
- Enter the verification code and click submit
- After you have logged in fill out the application form with your details and the submit
- You are done. Wait for shortlisting
NOTE: If you did not receive the verification code then dial *456*9*5*5*1# to enable messages.
NOTE: There are no application forms to be filled out before being shortlisted. The application should only be done online
You can download sample of KDF job application cover letter
More details about the job and recruitment centers can be found in the KDF Recruitment pdf
The deadline for application is August 20, 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through Newspapers any day between 17th November to 24th November 2023.
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LEMAYIAN NTIISH says
I want to join kdf to protect my brothers and sisters in our nation and to save my country
Angel says
Have already applied want to know the date of notification on the news paper, tradesmen/women
lawrence says
i have nothing else in my blood but only serving people help me in i love it;,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
James Kungu Mungu says
i want to serve the nation regardless with any situation. I am doing fitting and joinary
maxwell okello says
hey guys please can somebody tell me the email to where we send the documents am stranded
Tamba Fengai says
I want to join the RSLAF
michael mwanzia wambua says
eagerly willing to join the military
Odera Jared Onyango says
Willing to comply
simba mundu says
is there a email address where we can simply submit our applications?if yes kindly share here.thank you
Elvis Nyakang'i says
No email. Everything is manual.
Wycliff ogwora says
I’d like to join kdf because i have been dreaming to be a soldier
Denis Choi says
I am so angry to join KDF bt I have never get assisted in any way, please i request someone to help me to join. I have relevant certificate under Tradesmen in( Artisan Grade ll )
Owuori Rodgers says
Congratulations KDF For your hard work to defend our country I too also redy to join you if given a chance, keep on going.
Bonface Aganyanya Shivega says
Am ready, its two years working in the security firm,
please anyone who can connect i will be joyfully, i stay in kajiado
Yatich Evans says
wish it could be really free and fair, we safeguard our Country by our heart
Simon githae wamai no 0794230430 says
I love this job very much if you can Help Me pliz god will come through spiritual pliz help me
Kelvin wekesa says
Am so eager to join KDF under tradesmen but my worry is how to get there? somebody to assist me please.
Edwin Wanyonyi Sinino says
am a plant operator, need to be constable
julius osaka says
this as always been my dream jog
Edwin Wanyonyi Sinino says
apply for kdf constable
Nelson Kipkoech Rutoh says
I really need this jop and I love it so much from the bottom of my heart. Kindly anybody with connecting, you connect me please I’ll be thankful.
Dan says
Am sorry to disappoint you, but you really doing qualify, you only think it’s out of connection that you can join
Charity jelagat says
I’m 22yrs old have graduated on plumbing atain a grade of pass
Kethrone momanyi mochabo says
Applying
Kethrone mochabo says
? music
Kethrone momanyi mochabo says
Need to join
Kevin Amwata says
Thanks for the notification,I strongly yearn and ready to join kdf in order to provide services to our nation.
Evans kimosop says
ready to serve our people