UPDF Will conduct nationwide Phase Three of the General recruitment Exercise from August 10–22nd August 2026.
BY OKIDI PATRICK OCAMOYITDYEL
KAMPALA, UGANDA–The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces will conduct Phase Three of the General Recruitment Exercise 2026 between Saturday, 10th August and Saturday, 22nd August 2026.
According to a press release signed by Acting Director Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi (Rtd), on 24th July 2026, only shortlisted candidates are required to report to designated centers in all regions.
Requirements
Candidates must carry:
- A handwritten application addressed to the Joint Staff Human Resource Management – UPDF
- Recommendations from LCI, LCIII and DISO/GISO
- Three 3″ x 4″ colored passport photographs
- Original National Identity Card
- Original and photocopies of academic documents
“Recruitment into the UPDF is free of charge. No agents or intermediaries are involved. Any cases of fraud should be reported to the Police, DISO’s office or any UPDF unit,” Col. Magezi said.
Successful candidates will be notified of reporting dates to respective UPDF training centers.
Full Recruitment Schedule by Region:
TEAM ONE – BUGANDA REGION
10 – 15 August 2026
- Day 1: 10 Aug | Mpigi District HQ: Mpigi, Butambala, Gomba
- Day 2: 11 Aug | Masaka District HQ: Masaka City, Masaka
- Day 3: 12 Aug | Masaka District HQ: Kalungu, Bukomansimbi, Kalangala
- Day 4: 13 Aug | Masaka District HQ: Lwengo, Sembabule
- Day 5: 14 Aug | Lyantonde District HQ: Rakai
TEAM FOUR – WEST NILE REGION
10 – 21 August 2026
- Day 1: 10 Aug | Moyo District HQ: Moyo, Obongi
- Day 2-3: 11-12 Aug | Yumbe District HQ: Yumbe
- Day 4: 13 Aug | Koboko District HQ: Koboko
- Day 5: 14 Aug | Arua District HQ: Arua City, Arua
- Day 6-7: 16-17 Aug | Arua District HQ: Terego, Maracha
- Day 8-11: 19-20 Aug | Nebbi District HQ: Nebbi, Zombo
- Day 12: 21 Aug | Nebbi District HQ: Pakwach, Madi Okollo
TEAM FIVE – MID WESTERN REGION
10 – 18 August 2026
- Day 1: 10 Aug | Masindi District HQ: Masindi
- Day 2: 11 Aug | Kiryandongo District HQ: Kiryandongo
- Day 3: 12 Aug | Buliisa District HQ: Buliisa
- Day 4: 13 Aug | Hoima District HQ: Hoima City, Hoima
- Day 5: 14 Aug | Hoima District HQ: Kikuube
- Day 6: 15 Aug | Kagadi District HQ: Kagadi
- Day 7: 17 Aug | Kibaale District HQ: Kibaale
- Day 8: 18 Aug | Kakumiro District HQ: Kakumiro
TEAM SIX – NORTHERN REGION
10 – 22 August 2026
- Day 1: 10 Aug | Adjumani District HQ: Adjumani
- Day 2: 11 Aug | Gulu Pece Stadium: Gulu City, Gulu, Omoro
- Day 3: 12 Aug | Gulu Pece Stadium: Nwoya, Amuru
- Day 4: 14 Aug | Kitgum District HQ: Kitgum, Lamwo
- Day 5: 15 Aug | Pader District HQ: Pader, Agago
- Day 6: 16 Aug | Lira at Akii Bua Stadium: Lira City, Lira
- Day 7: 17 Aug | Lira at Akii Bua Stadium: Otuke, Alebtong
- Day 8: 18 Aug | Dokolo District HQ: Dokolo, Amolatar
- Day 9: 19 Aug | Dokolo District HQ: Kaberamaido, Kalaki
- Day 10: 20 Aug | Apac District HQ: Apac, Kwania
- Day 11: 21 Aug | Apac District HQ: Kole
- Day 12: 22 Aug | Oyam District HQ: Oyam
TEAM SEVEN – KARAMOJA/SEBEI REGION
10 August 2026
- Day 1: 10 Aug | Kaabong District HQ: Kaabong, Karenga
- Day 1: 10 Aug | Kotido District HQ: Kotido among others.
District leaders have been urged to mobilize shortlisted candidates and ensure they report with all required documents on the specified dates.
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