Kenya Defence Force Recruitment 2019-2020

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• Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
• Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
• Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
• The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

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• Must hold at least a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and be registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
• Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
• Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
• The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

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• Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
• Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
• Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
• The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

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• Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
• Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
• The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

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Job Description

• Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
• Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
• The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

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• Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Science.
• Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
• Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
• The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

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Must hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health/Environmental Science. 

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Must hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering/Networking. Certification in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Ethical hacking or Information Security analysis will be added advantage.

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Must hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical, Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical, Marine, Biomedical, Naval Architecture and Mechatronics Engineering and be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).

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Must hold at least a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication majoring either in Broadcast Production or Public Relations with at least two (2) years working experience.

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Must hold at least a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University, be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a current and valid practicing certificate with at least two (2) years practicing experience. Experience in litigation will be an added advantage.

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Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science or Bachelor of Education (Physical Education).

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Must hold at least a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance/Accounting option).

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Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Music.

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Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Islamic studies from a recognized Institution. Protestant Churches and Roman Catholic Chaplains must be ordained Ministers and recommended by Archbishop and Episcopal Conference respectively. Imams must be recommended by the Chief Kadhi.

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Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management/ Food Production.

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Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship.

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Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Applied Statistics/Actuarial Science.

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Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management /Purchasing & Supplies Management.

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Must hold at least Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science.

General Conditions

• Be Kenyan citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card. (4 Copies of National Identity Card and PIN certificate)
• Age – between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen/women with Certificate/Government Trade Test, not above 30 years for
• Specialist Officers, Tradesmen/women with Diploma, and not above 39 years for Chaplains/Imams.
• Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
• Have no criminal record.
• Minimum Height:
  1. Men 1.60m (5ft 3in).
  2. Women 1.52m (5ft).
• Minimum Weight:
  1. Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
  2. Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).

Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.

Minimum Academic Qualifications

General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one Science subject. The training period for this category will cover three (3) years leading to a BSc in Military Science and Security Studies upon completion.

Specialist Officers Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject. Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable. The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Servicemen/women (General Duty) Recruits Must hold a minimum mean grade of D (plain) in KCSE.

Tradesmen/women Prospective candidates willing to apply must satisfy the conditions and requirements given below.

1. Technicians A minimum mean grade of C (Plain) in KCSE, a relevant Diploma or above from a recognized Institution and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies, where applicable.
2. Artisans A minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) in KCSE and either a relevant certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized Institution.

Constables

• Be a retired Kenya Defence Forces Service Member or a retired National Youth Serviceman/woman.
• Be between the ages of 30 and 55 years old for retired KDF and between 35 and 45 years old for retired NYS.
• Possess a Discharge Certificate with a minimum rating of “Very Good” in conduct.
• Must have served for at least 9 years Colour Service for retired honourably from KDF.