The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) has shortlisted candidates for the positions of General Service Officer Cadets, Specialist Officers and Tradesmen and Women as part of its 2025 recruitment drive.
In a notice dated Saturday, October 25, 2025, KDF invited the shortlisted candidates to attend interviews on specified dates and at designated venues.
According to the notice, candidates shortlisted for GSO Cadet (regular) are to report to the Kenya Military Academy, Lanet, Nakuru, on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 8am.
Those in the GSO Cadet (graduate) category will report to the same venue on Monday, November 24, 2025, while Specialist Officers will attend interviews at Lanet on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Meanwhile, Tradesmen and Women candidates are expected to report to the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang’ata, Nairobi, on Monday, November 3, 2025, also at 8am.
KDF directed all candidate to present their original National Identification Card (ID), academic and professional certificates, curriculum vitae, and any other relevant testimonials, together with four copies of each document, during the interviews.
The Defence Forces further assured candidates that food and accommodation will be provided during the interview period. Unsuccessful candidates will be reimbursed travel expenses in line with KDF regulations. Candidates have been advised to carry warm clothing.
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To check the list of shortlisted candidates, applicants should visit the Ministry of Defence website at https://www.mod.go.ke, navigate to the Latest News section. Click on “Shortlisted Candidates for General Service Officer Cadets, Specialist Officers, and Tradesmen/Women into the Kenya Defence Forces” to download the PDF containing the names of all shortlisted candidates.
KDF’s recruitment process, which began earlier this month, aims to attract disciplined, competent and patriotic Kenyans ready to serve their country.
KDF reiterated that the recruitment process is free, fair and open to all qualified Kenyans, warning against bribery and corruption.
“Engaging in bribery or any form of corruption to influence the process is a criminal offence,” the statement warned.
The shortlisted candidates who successfully pass the final interviews and medical vetting will proceed for professional military training.
