Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 2011 (Massive)

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Kenya Defence Force Recruitment

Kenya Defence Force Recruitment

Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 

Republic of Kenya

Office of the President

Ministry of State for Defence

Advertisement for the Recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers into The Defence Forces

The Kenya Defence Forces is pleased to announce to the general public that there will be a recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers soon.

Prospective candidates wishing to apply must possess the following relevant requirements.

1. Requirements for Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 

a. Must be Kenyan citizens.

b. Age:

(1 ) GSO Cadets: Between 1 8 and 26 years old.

(2) Specialist Officers: Between 18 and 30 years old.

c. Be medically fit for military service.

d. Have no criminal record.

e. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).

f. Minimum Weight:

(1) Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb).

(2) Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).

g. Women candidates must NOT be pregnant.

h. Education:

(1) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets

A minimum of mean grade B (Plain) in KCSE up to university degree with minimum subject grade of C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and in any one of the Pure Sciences (Physics, Chemistry or Biology)

(2) Specialist Officers

A minimum of mean grade C+ (Plus) KCSE and an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/Institution. Must be registered with the relevant statutory body, where applicable.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ working experience for Specialist Officers.

2. Vacancies

a. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets

b. Specialist Officers

(1) Pathologists: Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 

Must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) degree and postgraduate studies in Pathology and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(2) Medical Doctors: Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 

Must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) degree and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(3) Dentists: Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 

Must have a Bachelor of Dentistry degree and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(4) Clinical Officers: Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 

Must have a Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Surgery degree and be registered with the Clinical Officers’ Council of Kenya (COCK)

(5) Architects: Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 

Must have a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree and be registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).

(6) Lawyers: Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 

Must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and a post-graduate diploma from Kenya school of Law, must be admitted as an advocate of the High Court and be in possession of a valid current practising certificate.

(7) Chaplains/Imams: Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 

(a) Roman Catholic Chaplains: Must have a professional degree and be an ordained priest.

(b) Anglican Church Chaplains: Must have a professional degree and be an ordained priest.

(c) Muslim Imams: Must have a professional degree and be a qualified Imam.

Clear photocopies of relevant and genuine academic certificates and national identity card must accompany the application and be addressed to the:

Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces
(Personnel and Logistics)
Ministry of State for Defence
Defence Headquarters
Ulinzi House
P.O. Box 40668
Nairobi – 00100

so as to reach him on or before 17th August 2011.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified through the print media between 17thSeptember 2011 and 25th September 2011.

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16 Responses to “Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 2011 (Massive)”

  1. Comment made by JEREMIAH O KOBINGI on Jul 22nd 2011 at 4:27 pm: Reply

    I am a kenyan 20yrs,5.8 ft,65 kg selfdriven,honest and goal oriented.i attained a B+ in kcse and currently persuing electronic and computer engineering in multimedia university college of kenya.kindly help to secure the post of a cadet to positively exploit my potential and promote defence.Thanks.

    • Comment made by officer on Jul 29th 2011 at 1:50 pm: Reply

      You people should stop begging for the vacancies.let your qualification decide for you.NO MORE CORRUPTION ….BUT NO ONE KNOWS HOW THE SELECTION WILL BE DONE.

  2. Comment made by Eugene Mwangi on Jul 25th 2011 at 4:48 pm: Reply

    Am Eugene,I got a B,currentry pursuing BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY -BUILDING CONSTRUCTION,at Kenyapolytechnic University College,PLEASE help me to serve as acadet,I Am also a talented athletee.LONG LIVE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES!

  3. Comment made by Eleanor Oloo on Jul 28th 2011 at 10:07 am: Reply

    I am a Kenyan aged 27,5.8ft tall,56kg,female,hardworking and polite.
    I attained a B plain in K.C.S.E,persued diploma in Architecture at the Kenya Polytechnic and passed with credit.
    kindly help me secure the post of a cadet to serve in the defence.thank you.

  4. Comment made by francis .o .onyango on Jul 29th 2011 at 9:37 am: Reply

    am kenya male aged 21,weighing 61kg and height 5’8”.currently persuing barchelor degree in disaster management at masinde muliro university of science and technology. I possess skill of using G.I.S and G.P.S Software tools.am self confident and determined to provide services as a cadet and kindly requesting for that opportunity

  5. Comment made by wicklife onyango on Aug 1st 2011 at 3:03 pm: Reply

    Am Wicklife onyango,i attained a mean grade of B plain,am 23 of age,weigh 59kg,height 5’7 ft.
    I wish to apply cadet.Thanks.

  6. Comment made by Josephine waithira on Aug 3rd 2011 at 10:50 am: Reply

    Am Kenyan, 27 with a diploma and pursuing a degree. Am interested.

  7. Comment made by stephen denge on Aug 3rd 2011 at 1:44 pm: Reply

    If its qualifications we do hv please consider our applications

  8. Comment made by David okiki on Aug 4th 2011 at 8:17 pm: Reply

    It will good that merit and luck will be the determinant on any of us including me who applied and may the ones who get the job be thankful.

  9. Comment made by Pildus k.chirchir on Aug 5th 2011 at 3:13 pm: Reply

    Wish to be a military personel. Av taken I.T Mod 1 and currently taking dip. In teaching. Thanks to military sports team. May the best candidates be recruited to defend our nation

  10. Comment made by onesmus ngumbao on Aug 22nd 2011 at 9:21 am: Reply

    Kindly confirm the closing date for the applications. You have indicated 17th August,2011 but there was another advert indicating 25th August,2011.

  11. Comment made by Job Matikho on Aug 28th 2011 at 6:52 am: Reply

    Hope my application will be succesful.

  12. Comment made by franklyne ochieng kibogo on Aug 29th 2011 at 11:15 am: Reply

    hei my fellow kenyans lets hope for the best in cadet selection and with GOD all things will come out positive

  13. Comment made by LUNALO RODRIQUES MULINDI on Sep 1st 2011 at 3:08 pm: Reply

    Let the whole thing be free and fair and GOD will shower blessings to the entire recruiting team

  14. Comment made by Juma Hassan on Sep 15th 2011 at 5:26 am: Reply

    I am a Kenyan citizen aged 20yrs, I sat for my KCSE in 2008 and attained a mean grade of A-.It has always been my dream to give back to my country and the best way I beleive I can do this is by serving in the distinguished defence forces.I hope transparency will prevail and all Kenyans allowed an equal opportunity.Long live Kenya!

  15. Comment made by Juma Aimo Hassan on Sep 15th 2011 at 5:37 am: Reply

    I am A Kenyan aged 20.I sat for my KCSE in 2008 and attained a mean grade of A-.Serving in the distinguished Defence Force has always been my dream and I do hope that this an opportunity for me and other Kenyans like me to be given a fair ground to employment.Long live Kenya!!!

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