Kenya Armed Forces 2010 Recruitment - GSO Cadets & Tradesmen/Women

This for the recruitment of General Service Officer ( GSO ) Cadets & Tradesmen/Women into the Kenyan Armed Forces.

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

1. Requirements

• Must be Kenyan citizens.

• Age: Between 18 and 26 years old.

• Be medically fit.

• Have no criminal record.

• Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5'3”).

• Minimum Weight:

• Men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).

• Women – 50.00 Kg (110 lb).

• Women candidates must NOT be pregnant.

2. Education:

(a)General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets

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

(b)Tradesmen/Women

1. Technicians : A minimum of mean grade C- (Minus) 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 of mean grade D (Plain) in KCSE and either a relevant certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized Institution.

For details on vacancies available, how to apply & deadline, please visit Kenya's Ministry Of State For Defence website www.mod.go.ke

Kenya Armed Forces Recruitment Requirements

The Kenyan military recruitment exercise offers many young men and women the opportunity to serve their country.




General Requirements For Recruitment Of Service Men and Women Into The Kenya Army

The general requirements for recruitment of service men and women into Kenya army are given below as follows:

1. Must be Kenyan citizens.
2. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old.
3. Be medically fit.
4. Have no criminal record.
5. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5'3”).
6. Minimum Weight:
a. men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
b. women – 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
7. Women candidates must NOT be pregnant.



Recruitments Of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets Into The Kenya Army

Prospective candidates wishing to apply must satisfy the conditions and requirements given below.

1. Must be Kenyan citizens.
2. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old.
3. Education: A minimum of mean grade B (Plain) in KCSE.
4. Be medically fit.
5. Have no criminal record.
6. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).
7. Minimum Weight:
(1) Male: 54.5 Kg (120 lb).
(2) Female: 50.0 Kg (110 lb).
8. Women candidates should NOT be pregnant.
9.Clear photocopies of relevant academic certificates and national ID card to accompany the application.